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Dharmendra Pradhan Resigns as Union Education Minister Amid Paper Leak Row

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Bhubaneswar: Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan resigned from the Council of Ministers on July 25, 2026, marking a significant political development amid months of controversy surrounding alleged examination paper leaks and widespread student protests. The paper leak allegations, which initially sparked concern among students and parents, gradually evolved into a nationwide movement demanding greater accountability…

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TECHNOLOGY KEY TO VIKSIT BHARAT, SAYS NITI AAYOG OFFICIAL AT SOA-INAE CONCLAVE

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Bhubaneswar: Dr. Pravakar Sahoo, Programme Director (Economics and Finance) at NITI Aayog, highlighted the transformative role of technology in achieving the vision of Viksit Bharat while addressing the INAE Technology Conclave 2026, jointly organised by SOA University and the Indian National Academy of Engineering (INAE). The two-day national conclave brought together leading researchers, academicians, policymakers…

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Family Backs Title of Shraddha Kapoor’s Eetha Amid Ongoing Controversy

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Bhubaneswar: A significant development has emerged in the title controversy surrounding Eetha, starring Shraddha Kapoor. Mangala Bansode Karavadikar, the eldest daughter of legendary Lavani artiste Vithabai Narayangaonkar, has publicly stated that their family has no objection to the film’s title. Explaining her position, Mangala said that “Eetha” was an affectionate name by which villagers lovingly…

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Kangana Ranaut Seeks Tax-Free Status for ‘Bharat Bhagya Vidhata’ During Bhubaneswar Visit

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Bhubaneswar: Bollywood actress and BJP MP visited Bhubaneswar on Friday to attend the premiere screening of her latest film,, and appealed to the Odisha government to grant the movie tax-free status in the state. The film is based on the 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks and aims to highlight the courage, sacrifice and resilience displayed by…

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Supreme Court of India Upholds Measures on Stray Dog Management, Cites Public Safety Concerns

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Bhubaneswar: The Supreme Court of India has upheld its earlier directions on stray dog management, stating that the right to life with dignity under Article 21 of the Constitution includes the right of citizens to move freely in public spaces without fear of dog attacks. A bench headed by Justice Vikram Nath refused to recall…

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Suvendu Adhikari sworn in as West Bengal’s first BJP Chief Minister

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Bhubaneswar: Suvendu Adhikari on Friday took oath as the first Chief Minister of West Bengal from the Bharatiya Janata Party, marking a major political shift in the state. The oath of office and secrecy was administered by Governor R. N. Ravi at a ceremony held at Brigade Parade Ground. Along with Adhikari, senior BJP leaders…

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Pawan Khera Welcomes SC Relief, Raises Concerns Over EC Credibility

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Bhubaneswar: Congress leader Pawan Khera on Sunday welcomed the relief granted to him by the Supreme Court of India, stating that it reflects the strength of the Constitution framed by B R Ambedkar. Reacting to the court’s decision to grant anticipatory bail, Khera said that whenever citizens’ rights are violated, especially through alleged misuse of…

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FM Nirmala Sitharaman Calls for Seamless KYC at SEBI Foundation Day

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Bhubaneswar: Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman addressed the 38th Foundation Day of Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) in Mumbai, emphasising the need to enhance citizens’ experience in accessing financial services. Highlighting regulatory priorities, she called for the creation of a seamless, secure, and portable Know Your Customer (KYC) framework across the financial sector….

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Kapil Sharma Plans TV Comeback Amid Reports of Wellness Detox

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Bhubaneswar: Comedian Kapil Sharma is reportedly preparing for a return to television with a new comedy show, marking a fresh chapter in his career. Kapil rose to widespread fame with his hit show Comedy Nights with Kapil, which later went off-air following a widely reported mid-air dispute with co-actor Sunil Grover. According to media reports,…

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Two-Thirds of AAP’s Rajya Sabha MPs Announce Merger with BJP

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Bhubaneswar: In a significant political development, Raghav Chadha announced that two-thirds of the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) members in the Rajya Sabha have decided to merge with the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). Chadha stated that the decision was taken to distance the group from alleged wrongdoing within the party. He added that the MPs chose…

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