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NHRC seeks DNA profiling, body preservation facilities in Odisha's hospitals

The National Human Rights Commission has recommended the Odisha Government to ensure availability of DNA profiling facilities in different hospitals and the proper preservation system of human bodies in the wake of several unidentified and unclaimed bodies being cremated after the horrific Balasore triple train crash in June last year.

Party to Decide My Future Role: Raghubar Das

Amid widespread speculation over reasons for his resignation and future role, outgoing Odisha Governor Raghubar Das on Wednesday stated that his political future would be determined by the party.

CM Majhi vows to provide 'Susasan', fulfill electoral promises

Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi marked his government's commitment to delivering on electoral promises with a sharp critique of the previous BJD regime, stating, \"The Naveen Patnaik government, which claimed 'we believe in work, not speeches,' did so much work that the people showed them the door.\"

CM Launches 1542 Multipurpose PACS

Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Wednesday launched 1542 Multipurpose Primary Agriculture Cooperative Societies in the state, taking the total number of PACS in the state to 4253.

Four-Day Annual Drama Fest Held

The four-day-long annual drama festival organised here by \"Smaraki Natya Sanstha\" in the memory of eminent dramatist late Natyarasmi Prafulla Rath saw five plays being staged.

Christmas: Mamata prays for peace, lights up home

In Yuletide spirit, people throng popular city destinations like Victoria Memorial, Alipore zoo, Park Street and Bow Barracks

Install CCTV cameras in all police stations, outposts by 31 March: HC

Disposing of a writ petition in connection with the custodial abuse of a serving army officer and his fiancée, the Orissa High Court has directed the State Government to install CCTV cameras in all police stations and outposts by 31 March 2025.

Airliner with 67 people onboard crashes in Kazakhstan; 32 survive

An Azerbaijani airliner with 67 people onboard crashed Wednesday near the Kazakhstani city of Aktau, leaving at least 32 survivors, according to officials. More than 30 people may be dead.

PM Credits Ambedkar for Jal Shakti Schemes

PM Modi lays the foundation stone for the Ken-Betwa River Linking project

Over 97 pc decline in malaria cases in India: Health Ministry

The Union Health Ministry on Wednesday disclosed that the number of malaria cases in India have declined by over 97 per cent.

Delhi CM Atishi may be 'arrested in a fake case': Arvind Kejriwal

Delhi Chief Minister Atishi may be arrested in a fake case by the central agencies at the behest of the BJP, alleged AAP National Convenor Arvind Kejriwal at a press conference here at the party headquarters on Wednesday.

India's Economy to Grow by 6.5% in Current, Next FY: EY Report

A recent EY report said India's economy is likely to grow by 6.5 per cent in the current and the next financial year.

Govt to bring down fiscal deficit to 4.5 pc of GDP in FY26: FinMin

The Finance Ministry has said that the government will continue its focus on improving quality spending, strengthening the social security net and bringing down the fiscal deficit to 4.5 per cent of the GDP in FY26.

MCG Test: Rohit keeps batting order in wraps

India skipper maintains pall of secrecy on playing order

Indian team gearing up for Women's Futsal Asian Cup qualifiers

The Indian national women's futsal camp, in preparation for next month's AFC Women's Futsal Asian Cup Qualifiers, is in full swing in Bhavnagar, Gujarat.

Australians 'excited to play' in inaugural Kho Kho World Cup

'Co Co!' is how the Australians call Kho Kho. It just took some googling and training sessions that were held in the cities of Sydney, Melbourne and Canberra, and the sport was warmly accepted.

Brazilian defender Adryelson returns to Lyon from Botafogo

Brazilian defender Adryelson has returned to Lyon after completing a four-month loan at Botafogo, the Brazilian Serie A club said.

NorthEast United star Ajaraie is ISL Player of the Month for November

NorthEast United FC forward Alaaeddine Ajaraie has been named the Indian Super League (ISL) Player of the Month for November.

Serie A: Inter beat Como to close gap on league leaders Atalanta

Former European champions register fourth consecutive victory to brighten chances of winning domestic league

Chelsea showing that great things can be achieved: Enzo Fernandez

Chelsea midfielder Enzo Fernandez feels that his side's strong show in the ongoing Premier League season translates that 'great things can be achieved' with the club.

Halder Venture at 100, goes stronger through merger of 5 subsidiaries

With a legacy of 100 years, this homegrown transnational company from Bengal is going stronger by the day, rolling out new products, new brands and exploring new geographies.

Mutual fund industry records ₹17 lakh cr surge in assets

Driven by buoyant equity markets, robust economic growth, and increasing investor participation, the mutual fund industry sustained the growth momentum in 2024 with an impressive Rs 17 lakh crore surge in assets.

Markets fail to hold gains; auto, FMCG stocks rise

Nifty 50 closed down by 0.11 pc, while the Sensex ended with a minor 0.09 pc

Indian startup ecosystem raises over ₹29,200 cr in 2024, witnesses record 13 IPOs

In a significant year for the Indian startup ecosystem, 13 new-age companies launched their initial public offerings (IPOs), as startups cumulatively raised more than Rs 29,200 crore from the stock market.

Government releases 15th commission grants for rural local bodies in UP, AP

The Union Government has released Fifteenth Finance Commission Grants during Financial Year 2024-25 for the Rural Local Bodies in Uttar Pradesh and Andhra Pradesh.

Pralhad Joshi launches AI-led initiatives to strengthen consumer protection

Food and Consumer Affairs minister Pralhad Joshi on Tuesday launched several initiatives to strengthen consumer protection on the occasion of National Consumer Day.

Indian economy is recovering from slowdown witnessed in July-September quarter: RBI

High frequency indicators for the third quarter of 2024-25 (October-December) indicate that the Indian economy is recovering from the slowdown in momentum witnessed in July-September, driven by strong festival activity and a sustained upswing in rural demand, Reserve Bank of India (RBI) said on Tuesday.

Israeli Defence Minister admits killing Hamas leader Haniyeh in Tehran

Israel's Defence Minister Israel Katz (photo) has admitted for the first time that the country assassinated Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh in Iran's capital Tehran.

French PM unveils new cabinet, including two former prime ministers

French Prime Minister Francois Bayrou (photo) unveiled a new government, appointing two former prime ministers, Manuel Valls and Elisabeth Borne, to his cabinet, according to a press release from the Elysee.

Former Israeli spies describe attack using exploding electronic devices against Hezbollah

Two recently retired senior Israeli intelligence agents shared new details about a deadly clandestine operation years in the making that targeted Hezbollah militants in Lebanon and Syria using exploding pagers and walkie-talkies three months ago.