India, Norway Hold Talks in Oslo to Deepen Economic and Strategic Ties
Oslo: Secretary (West) at India’s Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), Sibi George, held a high-level meeting with Ragnhild Sjoner Syrstad, State Secretary of the Norwegian Ministry of Trade and Industry,…
Retired Nurse Found Dead in Bhadrak, Family Alleges Foul Play
Bhadrak: The death of a retired nurse in Bhadrak has taken a suspicious turn after her family alleged foul play in what was initially reported as a suicide. Kumudini Mahapatra,…
ISI Pushes Arms Into Punjab, Gangsters Linked to Extortion Funding
New Delhi: Intelligence agencies have flagged a worrying trend of increased smuggling of arms and ammunition into Punjab, allegedly backed by Pakistan’s Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI). Officials say the strategy appears…
Joranda Mela Begins at Mahima Gadi, Devotees Gather for Annual Spiritual Congregation
Bhubaneswar: The much-awaited Joranda Mela commenced today at Mahima Gadi in Odisha’s Dhenkanal district and will continue until February 7, drawing saints, devotees, and spiritual seekers from across the region.…
Odisha’s Pattachitra Showcased at Global Democracy Conference in New Delhi
Bhubaneswar: Odisha’s rich art and cultural heritage received international recognition at the International Institute of Democracy and Election Management Conference (IICDEM-2026), held at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi from January…
Winter Chill Retreats as Day Temperatures Cross 30°C in Many Parts of Odisha
Bhubaneswar: Odisha is gradually transitioning from winter to summer, with a noticeable rise in daytime temperatures across the state. More than 20 locations have already recorded maximum temperatures above 30°C,…
Arijit Singh Retires from Bollywood Playback Singing
January: Arijit Singh, one of Bollywood’s most recognisable and enduring voices of the past decade, has announced his retirement from playback singing, marking the end of a defining chapter in…
Suryakumar Yadav Returns to ICC T20I Top 10 as Indian Stars Climb Rankings
New Delhi: India captain Suryakumar Yadav has surged back into the top 10 of the ICC Men’s T20I Batting Rankings, climbing five places to secure the seventh position in the…
Mumbai: NCP Chief and Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar Dies in Plane Crash Near Baramati
Mumbai: Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) chief and Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar died in a tragic plane crash early Wednesday morning. The small aircraft, en route from Mumbai to…
Putin Extends Republic Day Greetings to India, Reaffirms Strong Strategic Partnership
Moscow: Russian President Vladimir Putin extended warm greetings to President Droupadi Murmu and Prime Minister Narendra Modi on the occasion of India’s 77th Republic Day, highlighting India’s growing global stature…