Bhubaneswar: The former India captain, named in Mumbai’s squad for the first two matches of the Vijay Hazare Trophy, trained at the Rajasthan Cricket Association (RCA) Academy on Tuesday, drawing attention from fans and young cricketers alike. Dressed in Mumbai’s grey kit, the senior batter spent time mentoring youngsters and signing autographs during the practice…
Bhubaneswar: With a major push to strengthen emergency healthcare delivery, the Odisha government has invested ₹111 crore to induct 428 new ‘108’ ambulance vehicles into the state’s emergency response system. In the first phase, Hon’ble Chief Minister Shri Mohan Charan Majhi will inaugurate 150 ambulances, marking a significant upgrade to Odisha’s life-saving infrastructure. The new…
Bhubaneswar: National Energy Conservation Day 2025 was celebrated on December 14 at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi, highlighting India’s commitment to energy efficiency and sustainable development. On the occasion, the President of India, Smt. Droupadi Murmu, felicitated the winners of the National Energy Conservation Awards and the National Painting Competition on Energy Conservation, recognising outstanding contributions…
Bhubaneswar: The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Sunday appointed Nitin Nabin (45) as its new National Working President, with the party’s Parliamentary Board taking the decision with immediate effect. One of the youngest leaders to be elevated to the party’s top organisational tier, Nabin’s appointment signals BJP’s continued emphasis on generational transition and organisational consolidation…
Bhubaneswar: The recent Deepam lighting row in Tamil Nadu has once again brought to the surface a long-simmering debate in Indian public life: where does secular governance end and where does the freedom to practise faith begin? The controversy, triggered by the state government’s decision to prevent Hindu devotees from lighting diyas or lamps in…
Bhubaneswar: Television actress Ashnoor Kaur, who was recently evicted from Bigg Boss 19, reunited with her close friend and fellow contestant Abhishek Bajaj shortly after her exit from the reality show. Ashnoor’s eviction was announced by host Salman Khan after she was expelled for allegedly displaying violent behaviour towards housemate Tanya Mittal — a violation…
Bhubaneswar: Delhi woke up to another day of stifling air on Friday, with the capital’s overall Air Quality Index (AQI) climbing to 384 at 8:00 am, placing it firmly in the ‘very poor’ category, according to real-time data from the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB). Several regions slid back into the ‘severe’ zone, marking a…
Bhubaneswar: India captain Rohit Sharma etched his name deeper into cricketing history on Sunday, becoming the leading six-hitter in ODI cricket with a blistering display against South Africa in the first ODI at the JSCA International Stadium. Rohit reached the milestone in emphatic style. In the 20th over of India’s innings, he unleashed a thumping…
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 dramatic turn inside the Bigg Boss 19 house, senior contestant and Bollywood veteran Kunickaa Sadanand was unexpectedly evicted on Sunday, sending shockwaves across the show’s fanbase. Known as the strongest and oldest contestant of the season, her exit comes barely two weeks before the grand finale. The eviction unfolded during a high-voltage…