Bhubaneswar: The Association of Indian Universities (AIU) has suspended the membership of Al-Falah University in Faridabad, Haryana, with immediate effect, following its alleged link to individuals involved in the Delhi Red Fort car blast on November 10. The decision, conveyed through an official AIU letter dated November 13, 2025, cites “media reports” and states that…
Bhubaneswar: The Gandhi Shilpa Bazaar has begun at Bhubaneswar’s Ekamra Haat, celebrating India’s vibrant tradition of craftsmanship and creativity. The exhibition, which runs from November 11 to 16, has brought together artisans and small-scale entrepreneurs from across the country. Though modest in scale, the fair offers a colourful range of metal crafts, wooden artefacts, handlooms,…
Bhubaneswar: The recent revelation of highly educated professionals — including doctors and professors — being linked to terror activities in India has reignited a national debate over the roots of extremism and the disturbing transformation of its face. Traditionally, radicalization has been associated with economic deprivation, lack of education, and social marginalization. However, the emergence…
Bhubaneswar: In a major structural reform, the Central Government is reportedly preparing to execute one of the largest bank mergers in India’s history — a move that will consolidate the nation’s public sector banks into five world-class financial institutions. According to official sources, the government aims to merge smaller public sector banks (PSBs) with larger,…
Bhubaneswar: : In a shocking revelation, security agencies have unearthed a ‘white-collar terror’ module linked to the recent Red Fort blast, involving five doctors who allegedly exploited their professional credibility to orchestrate the attack. Investigators have identified the key suspect as Dr. Umar Mohammad, a professor at Al-Falah Medical College in Faridabad and a native…
Cuttack: The grandeur of the historic Bali Yatra, Asia’s largest open-air trade fair, is being dampened by mounting piles of garbage and an unbearable stench across the fairgrounds. The unsanitary conditions have drawn sharp criticism from both visitors and traders. From food stalls to walkways, trash — including plastic bags, leftover food, and disposable cups…
Bhubaneswar: In a significant urban expansion move, 71 villages on the outskirts of Bhubaneswar are set to be merged with the Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation (BMC). The proposal, long under consideration by the state government, has now gained momentum with the Housing and Urban Development Department officially notifying the Khordha District Collector to initiate the process….
Bhubaneswar: India is facing a new and deeply worrying security challenge as investigators uncover what appears to be a network of interconnected terror incidents across multiple states. Though the attacks occurred separately and through different methods, early findings suggest a coordinated pattern connecting them — with the recent Red Fort blast in Delhi possibly part…
Bhubaneswar: A massive car explosion near Delhi’s historic Red Fort on Monday evening has left 12 people dead and several others injured, sending shockwaves across the nation. The blast, which occurred near Gate No. 1 of the monument, involved an i20 car that had been parked in the area for nearly 90 minutes before it…
Bhubaneswar: A powerful explosion near the Red Fort (Lal Quila) in Delhi on Monday evening has left at least 11 people dead and several others injured, while multiple vehicles were burnt or damaged in the vicinity. The incident has sent shockwaves across the national capital. According to preliminary reports, the blast occurred when a parked…