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Naveen is supporting paper ballot polls in frustration: Pradhan

The BJD chief is trying to mislead the people after the defeat in the elections, he alleges

Border tension rises as Andhra blocks road in Gajapati

TENSIONS have resurfaced between residents of bordering villages of Gajapati district and Andhra Pradesh authorities over allegations of encroachment and road blockades.

Bahanaga mishap: Railways paid ₹26.9 cr ex gratia to the kin of 269 victims

THE National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has asked the Ministry of Railways and Odisha government to ensure that all the victims of the Bahanaga train tragedy in Balasore district are compensated and effective steps are taken to avoid recurrence of such incidents in future.

CM and leaders across party lines express grief over Singh's demise

Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi and other leaders across party lines expressed deep sorrow over the passing of former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh.

HC directs OPSC to re-evaluate answers by expert panel

THE Orissa High Court has ordered the formation of a panel of experts to re-evaluate the veracity of answers to four questions in the revised answer key published by the Odisha Public Service Commission (OPSC) regarding the questions set in the competitive examination to fill up 116 vacancies in the Group B Ayurvedic Medical Officer posts.

Street vendors protest, seek rehabilitation before eviction

Street vendors on Thursday staged a demonstration in front of the north zonal office of Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation (BMC) demanding immediate withdrawal of the decision to evict makeshift shops ahead of the Pravasi Bharatiya Divas (PBD) conclave in the capital city.

Capital Sees Huge Uptick in Dog Bites, BMC to Begin Sterilisation Drive

The capital city is yet again witnessing an alarming rise in dog bite cases.

Students' union polls to resume from next academic year: Majhi

CHIEF Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Thursday announced that students' union election in colleges and universities will be held from the next academic year.

No Dhadi Darshan Plan for Srimandir Till Late Jan: Min

DAYS after the Puri administration announced a trial run of Dhadi (queue) darshan at Shree Jagannath temple in Puri in the run up to the New Year, Law minister Prithiviraj Harichandan on Thursday said that the plan has been put off till January 20.

Party pushback against barb on distorted map

CONGRESS leaders on Thursday downplayed the controversy over party posters with \"distorted\" India map put up here for the centenary celebrations of the 1924 Congress session and said BJP was needlessly spreading false information.

Party pushback against barb on distorted map

Congress Working Committee (CWC) on Thursday sealed its commitment to revamp the party organisation in the coming months and fight \"\"anti-Constitutional\"\" sentiments taking sway across India.

ONCE UPON A TIME!

Here's a look into how Aurangabad can become a unique and enriching New Year holiday getaway destination...

Abu Dhabi announces an array of new destinations and festivals for 2025

As the New Year dawns, Abu Dhabi is ready to dazzle travelers with an extraordinary lineup of entertainment, sports and cultural experiences, making it the ultimate destination for the 2025 holiday season.

Heritage Transport Museum in Gurugram Welcomes New Exhibits

For travellers eager to dive into India's cultural and industrial history, the Heritage Transport Museum in Tauru-Gurugram is a must-visit destination.

Booming Bumrah

PACER, WHO BURST ONTO THE SCENE SIX YEARS AGO, HAS GOTTEN BETTER WITH TIME TO BECOME ONE OF THE MOST INFLUENTIAL BOWLERS OF HIS ERA

Where will India captain bat?

IT'S been a question that followed India captain Rohit Sharma from the moment he landed in Perth.

Coaching & playing: Twin role with purpose for badminton nat'l's finalists

SHUTTLERS Lokeshviswanathan and Naveen P's journey is a tale of perseverance, hard work and resourcefulness. In the just-concluded national championships in Bengaluru, the doubles specialists from Tamil Nadu were one of the standout performers as they reached the title match before going down with a fight.

SA Eye WTC Final in 2-Test Series vs Pak

SOUTH AFRICA will be eyeing a place in the World Test Championship final with an all-seam attack against Pakistan in the first Test, starting Thursday.

PL leaders Liverpool host Leicester, Arsenal prepare for life without Saka

CHRISTMAS Premier League chart-toppers Liverpool are overwhelming favourites to see off struggling Leicester on Boxing Day (Thursday).

BPCL to invest ₹6,100 cr for refinery in Andhra

To be one of the largest refineries on East Coast

NFRA penalty on Deloitte, two auditors

The National Financial Reporting Authority (NFRA) has imposed a fine of ₹2 crore on Deloitte Haskins & Sells as well as penalties on two chartered accountants for lapses in auditing of Zee Entertainment Enterprises during the 2018-19 and 2019-20 financial years.

States Capex Down 43% Due To Welfare Schemes

An RBI report says welfare schemes announced by several state governments in their 2024-25 Budgets - including free electricity to agriculture and households, free transport, allowances to unemployed youth and monetary assistance to women - may divert resources away from critical social and economic infrastructure development.

Food delivery app Waayu expands to 25 cities

ZERO-commission food delivery app Waayu, which announced its expansion into 25 cities across the country, aims to onboard 10,000 restaurants in six months and targets 1 lakh restaurants in three years.

2024 Landmark Year for Semiconductor Industry in India

THIS year has been a landmark one for the country's semiconductor industry as the government announced the first semiconductor fab in Dholera, Gujarat.

Srinivasan Resigns from India Cements as UltraTech Gets CCI Nod to Buy Entire Stake

N Srinivasan, erstwhile promoter, has resigned from the post of CEO and MD of India Cements after the Competition Commission of India (CCI) gave its approval to UltraTech Cement buying entire promoter stake in the Chennai-based company.

Ola Electric Opens 3,200 New Stores

Move comes as electric scooter maker faced criticism for its dismal after sales services

Global Capability Centres to expand workforce in India by 20% in 2025

TOP executives from across various sectors believe Global Capability Centres (GCCs) landscape will expand further in 2025.

Russia Launches Missiles, Drones at Ukrainian Energy Infrastructure

State energy operator applies preemptive power outages across the country including Kyiv

Don likely to pursue death penalty after Biden's pardon

PRESIDENT-elect Donald Trump promised on Tuesday to \"vigorously pursue\" capital punishment after President Joe Biden commuted the sentences of most people on federal death row partly to stop Trump from pushing forward their executions.

Hamas, Israel Point Fingers at Each Other for Delay in Talks

HAMAS and Israel traded accusations on Wednesday over delays in finalizing a cease-fire and hostage release agreement for Gaza, despite continued efforts by mediators to broker a deal in the latest round of negotiations.