Bhubaneswar: The India national cricket team scripted history by winning their third ICC Men’s T20 World Cup title, defeating the New Zealand national cricket team in a dominant final that also marked India’s first back-to-back triumph and their first T20 World Cup victory on home soil. Led by captain Suryakumar Yadav, India posted a formidable…
Bhubaneswar: The National Commission for Women (NCW) has announced that it will organise a nationwide Mahila Jan Sunwai starting March 8, 2026, aimed at hearing women’s grievances and ensuring prompt redressal. The initiative will be conducted as part of the Commission’s flagship outreach programme “Rashtriya Mahila Aayog Aapke Dwaar.” The programme is designed to bring…
Bhubaneswar: India’s media regulator has ordered a four-week halt to television rating data for all news channels, citing concerns over sensational and unverified coverage of the ongoing conflict between Israel and Iran that could trigger unnecessary public panic. The decision, backed by the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, comes amid criticism of several channels for…
Bhubaneswar: Amid growing geopolitical tensions and speculation about disruptions in global energy supplies, India’s energy security remains stable, backed by strong reserves, robust refining capacity, and diversified import sources. Contrary to alarmist narratives circulating in public discourse, data indicates that the country maintains a comfortable buffer to manage temporary shocks in the global oil market….
Bhubaneswar: It is a striking paradox. The state that hosts Bengaluru—India’s technology capital and the nerve centre for global giants such as Microsoft, Google, Amazon, and IBM—has now chosen to take one of the country’s toughest stances on digital access for children. In his annual budget speech, Siddaramaiah, the Chief Minister of Karnataka, announced that…
Bhubaneswar: As geopolitical tensions intensify in West Asia, anxieties about energy security are unsurprising. But the rapid spread of rumours about petrol and diesel shortages across social media illustrates a familiar problem in moments of global uncertainty: panic often travels faster than facts. India’s largest fuel retailer, Indian Oil Corporation, has categorically dismissed the circulating…
Bhubaneswar: A dispute over ritual management has triggered fresh tensions at the revered Shree Jagannath Temple, with servitors responsible for preparing the temple’s sacred Mahaprasad warning they may suspend cooking if their demands are not addressed within a week. Members of the Suar-Mahasuar Nijog, the traditional servitor body entrusted with preparing Mahaprasad for the deities…
Bhubaneswar: For decades, the old quarters of Cuttack — Odisha’s iconic Silver City — have posed a planning dilemma. Its dense, organically evolved neighbourhoods, defined by narrow lanes, fragmented landholdings, and minimal parking space, rarely fit within the rigid framework of modern urban building rules. The result was predictable: redevelopment stalled, approvals slowed, and much…
Bhubaneswar, INDIA: Iran has opened its land borders for Indian nationals seeking to leave the country following rising regional tensions after U.S. and Israeli strikes that began on February 28 and forced the shutdown of regional airspace. According to reports, Indian citizens are being allowed to exit through neighbouring countries such as Turkey, Armenia, and…
Bhubaneswar: Government sources have said that India remains in a comfortable position regarding energy security despite global uncertainties affecting oil and gas markets. Officials stated that the country currently holds adequate energy stocks, which are being replenished daily to ensure uninterrupted supply. They emphasised that there is no shortage of LPG or LNG, adding that…