Bhubaneswar: The killing of Mani Chakraborty, a Hindu grocery trader in Narsingdi, is not merely another entry in Bangladesh’s crime statistics. It is the sixth fatal attack on Hindu men in less than three weeks, and together these killings form a troubling pattern that speaks less about individual acts of violence and more about a…
Bhubaneswar, India: US President Donald J. Trump has announced that interim authorities in Venezuela will transfer between 30 and 50 million barrels of sanctioned oil to the United States. The oil, Trump said, will be sold at market price, with the proceeds to be overseen by the US President to ensure the funds are used…
Bhubaneswar, India: U.S. President Donald J. Trump announced on Tuesday that interim authorities in Venezuela will provide the United States with between 30 million and 50 million barrels of sanctioned oil, in a development that could have significant geopolitical and energy market implications. In a post on his social media platform, Trump said the oil…
Bhubaneswar: Former US President Donald Trump has claimed that Prime Minister Narendra Modi reduced India’s purchases of Russian crude oil after sensing Washington’s displeasure, warning that tariffs could be raised swiftly if such imports continue. Backing Trump’s remarks, US Senator Lindsey Graham referred to a December meeting with Indian Ambassador to the US Vinay Kwatra,…
Bhubaneswar: The Orissa High Court has fixed January 27, 2026, for hearing a public interest litigation (PIL) alleging government inaction against members of the Odisha Administrative Service (OAS) Association and the Orissa Revenue Employees Sangha (ORES) who had gone on strike in violation of service conduct rules. The PIL seeks strict enforcement of the Orissa…
Bhubaneswar: External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar on Friday asserted that India has every right to defend its people when faced with hostile neighbours, stressing that cooperation and goodwill cannot coexist with terrorism and sustained hostility. Addressing an event, Jaishankar said a neighbouring country cannot expect India to share critical resources such as water while continuing…
Bhubaneswar: Bangladesh pacer Mustafizur Rahman, who was recently bought by Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) for the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 season, has been asked to be released from the franchise following a directive from the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI). Mustafizur, 30, was snapped up by KKR for ₹9.20 crore at…
Bhubaneswar: Dhurandhar is no longer just a film; it has become a cultural and commercial phenomenon. As it races past the ₹900-crore mark and edges closer to the coveted ₹1,000-crore milestone, the question is no longer whether it is successful, but how decisively it has reshaped the Bollywood landscape in 2025. Dismissed by sections of…
Bhubaneswar: In a significant milestone for India’s commercial space ambitions, the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) on Christmas Eve successfully launched the 6,100 kg BlueBird Block-2 communication satellite for US-based firm AST SpaceMobile, setting a new national record for the heaviest satellite placed in low Earth orbit (LEO). The satellite separated smoothly from the LVM3…
Bhubaneswar: Director-producer Aditya Dhar’s much-anticipated film Dhurandhar has taken the country by storm since its release, generating enormous buzz across social media, film circles and political commentary alike. With a powerhouse ensemble cast and a politically charged narrative, the film has emerged as one of the most discussed releases of the year. Featuring an impressive…