Putin Pauses Kyiv Strikes as US Peace Envoys Hold Moscow Talks
Russian President Vladimir Putin has ordered a three-day halt to strikes on Kyiv as US representatives Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner arrived in Moscow for talks aimed at advancing efforts…
US Destroys Three Iranian Oil Tankers After Missile Attack on Navy Ships
The United States military has said it destroyed three Iranian crude oil tankers on Saturday following alleged ballistic missile attacks on two US Navy ships by Iranian forces. US Central…
PM Modi Says India’s Growth Story Has Silenced Its Critics
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday took a sharp swipe at critics questioning India’s latest economic growth figures, saying pessimists would always see the country’s progress through a “half-empty glass”…
Odisha Takes Major Step Towards Future-Ready Higher Education; Higher Education Department and OKCL Sign MoU
Bhubaneswar, 5 September 2026: In a significant step towards transforming Odisha’s higher education ecosystem through technology, innovation and skill development, the Higher Education Department, Government of Odisha, and Odisha Knowledge…
Balochistan Violence Escalates After BLA Claims Deadly Attacks on Pakistani Forces
Violence intensified in Pakistan’s Balochistan province after the Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA) claimed that it had killed 25 Pakistani military personnel in two separate attacks. The group alleged that 18…
Wedding Celebration Turns to Tragedy as Deadly Blast Hits Southern Iran
A deadly explosion in the southern Iranian town of Kuhestak has left at least five people dead, including a child, and more than 60 others injured after a reported US…
Governor Kambhampati Calls on President Murmu, Discusses Odisha’s Development
New Delhi: Odisha Governor Hari Babu Kambhampati on Friday met President Droupadi Murmu at Rashtrapati Bhavan during his ongoing visit to the national capital. The two leaders discussed matters related…
Odisha Tightens Fire Safety Net: Statewide Inspection Drive Begins September 15
Bhubaneswar: The Odisha Fire and Emergency Services Department will launch a month-long special fire safety inspection drive across the state from September 15 to October 15. The campaign, themed “Surakhsit…
Janmashtami 2026: Celebrating Lord Krishna’s Birth, Wisdom and Timeless Legacy
Janmashtami 2026 is being celebrated with devotion and enthusiasm as millions of devotees mark the birth of Lord Krishna, one of Hinduism’s most revered deities. The festival commemorates the birth…
CM Majhi Transfers ₹833 Crore to Over 41 Lakh Farmers Under CM-KISAN
Bhubaneswar: Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Friday transferred more than ₹833 crore to the bank accounts of over 41.49 lakh farmers and landless agricultural families under the fifth…