Bhubaneswar: A wave of alarming rumours claiming that former Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan has died in prison has sparked shock and confusion — but jail authorities and several media outlets are calling the reports unfounded. In recent days, numerous social-media posts and certain foreign online channels have been circulating the claim that Imran Khan…
Bhubaneswar: In a fresh flashpoint between New Delhi and Beijing, an Indian citizen born in Arunachal Pradesh was detained, questioned and denied entry by Chinese immigration authorities at Shanghai Airport, reviving long-standing tensions over China’s territorial claims in India’s northeast. Indian Traveller Held for 18 Hours After Transit Landing Pema Thongdok, an Indian national originally…
Bhubaneswar: In a major restructuring of how salaries are calculated across the private sector, India’s revised national wage framework is poised to significantly reduce in-hand salaries for a large segment of employees—even as overall employer cost (CTC) remains the same. Under the new rules, basic pay plus dearness and retaining allowances must constitute at least…
Bhubaneswar: In a major crackdown on illegal roadside parking, the Commissionerate Police of Bhubaneswar–Cuttack on Monday issued a sweeping new order prohibiting vehicle parking along several important stretches of the capital city. The directive aims to decongest busy corridors, improve traffic flow, and enhance commuter safety. The order, issued by Commissioner of Police S. Dev…
Bhubaneswar: Massive tension has gripped several districts of West Bengal as the Election Commission’s Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of voter lists has set off widespread fear among undocumented migrants. Hundreds of individuals who had entered India from Bangladesh without valid papers are reportedly fleeing border areas after verification teams began strict identity checks. Sources say…
Bhubaneswar, India: Tension escalated in Simara on Wednesday after fresh protests broke out following a violent clash between local youth and members of the Communist Party of Nepal (CPN) during an event in nearby Parwanipur. According to CPN members, a group of youth allegedly attempted to disrupt a party programme, leading to a confrontation. However,…
Bhubaneswar: In a major crackdown on narcotics trade, the Special Task Force (STF) of the Odisha Crime Branch seized 264 grams of brown sugar and arrested two alleged drug traffickers during a raid near the hill slopes of the iconic Dhauli Stupa on Wednesday. According to officials, the action followed specific intelligence inputs indicating that…
Bhubaneswar: In a major breakthrough for India’s counter-terror operations, wanted gangster Anmol Bishnoi, younger brother of jailed gangster Lawrence Bishnoi, was remanded to 11 days of NIA custody on Wednesday—just hours after being deported from the United States. Anmol landed in New Delhi in the afternoon under a covert high-security transfer arrangement and was immediately…
Bhubaneswar, India: An analytical perspective on Bangladesh’s political turmoil and India’s looming strategic challenge The dramatic sentencing of former Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina to death on 17 November has shaken South Asian politics and raised urgent questions about democracy, due process, and regional stability. Currently residing in India after fleeing her country earlier this…
Bhubaneswar: Bollywood actors Emraan Hashmi and Yami Gautam are set to share screen space in the upcoming courtroom drama Haq — a film inspired by the landmark Shah Bano case, which once ignited nationwide debate over divorce, maintenance, and women’s rights in India’s marriage systems. Directed by Anubhav Sinha, Haq delves into the complex intersection…
