Passport Is a Travel Document, Not Citizenship Proof, Says Centre
The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) has clarified that an Indian passport is a travel document and not a legal proof of citizenship. The statement came during the ongoing debate…
US Eases Hormuz Cargo Fee Plan as Iran Conflict Enters a New Phase
The conflict between the United States and Iran continues to grow, with fresh military action and rising tensions in the Gulf. US forces carried out a third straight night of…
OPTCL Employees Trained in Practical AI Tools at OKCL-Led Capacity Building Workshop
Bhubaneswar, July 10, 2026: Odisha Knowledge Corporation Limited (OKCL) conducted a one-day AI Capacity Building Workshop for 40 employees of Odisha Power Transmission Corporation Limited (OPTCL) here today, aimed at…
Odisha Cracks Down on PC & PNDT Violations, Ultrasound Centre Sealed in Sora
A registered ultrasound centre in Sora, Balasore district, was sealed on Monday for alleged violations of the Pre-Conception and Pre-Natal Diagnostic Techniques (PC & PNDT) Act. The State PC &…
India Create History with Record 270-Run Win Over England in First Women’s Test at Lord’s
India scripted history with a dominant 270-run victory over England in the first-ever Women’s Test at Lord’s on Monday. The memorable win also helped India remain unbeaten in Women’s Tests…
Ganjam Steps Up COVID-19 Vigil as Andhra Pradesh Reports Fresh Infections
The Ganjam district administration has strengthened COVID-19 surveillance after fresh cases and suspected virus-related deaths were reported in neighbouring Andhra Pradesh. In a directive issued on July 13, 2026, the…
After Last Year’s Tragedy, Odisha Unveils Mega Safety Plan for Puri Rath Yatra
Odisha has launched its biggest-ever security plan for the Puri Rath Yatra 2026. Nearly 12,000 police personnel, 19 IPS officers, and over 100 senior officials have been deployed for the…
Trump Proposes 20% Strait of Hormuz Cargo Fee, Raising Fresh Concerns for India
US President Donald Trump has announced a proposal to charge a 20% fee on all cargo moving through the Strait of Hormuz. He also said the US military would resume…
IndiGo Engineer Arrested in Leh After Heroin Recovery During ANTF Operation
An aircraft maintenance engineer working for IndiGo has been arrested in Leh after police recovered heroin from his possession. The arrest was made by the Anti-Narcotics Task Force (ANTF) during…
BKTC Employee Arrested for Alleged Theft of Cash, Gold and Silver from Badrinath Temple Donations
A Badrinath-Kedarnath Temple Committee (BKTC) employee has been arrested for allegedly misappropriating donations from the Badrinath temple in Uttarakhand. The accused, Pramod Nautiyal, was arrested by a Special Investigation Team…