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PM Modi inaugurates Bharat Grameen Mahotsav at Bharat Mandapam

US NSA to visit India for talks with Doval; to also meet EAM

US National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan is arriving here on Sunday on a two-day visit to hold talks with National Security Advisor Ajit Doval on a range of issues across the breadth of the US-India partnership - from space, defence, and strategic technology cooperation to shared security priorities in the Indo-Pacific and beyond.

Panic as elephant herd tramples man to death

A wild tusker killed one Madhusudan Pande, 40, on Saturday when he was on way to a field to relieve himself.

Four Dalits Tortured for Allegedly Stealing Goats

Four Dalit boys were allegedly tonsured, garlanded with slippers and thrashed by a mob on suspicion of stealing goats at Bareida village under Biridi police limits recently.

Illegal firecracker making suspected to be the cause of explosion

The illegal storage of gunpowder and other materials for making firecrackers is suspected to be the cause of Friday night explosion at Badabag village under the Jagatsinghpur police limits.

Preparations for Utkarsh Odisha investment conclave in the final stages

►► Four plenary sessions, 16 sectoral sessions ►PM to address conclave on 28 January ►► CM suggests to create a unique identity of Odisha international investors

Rayagada's Chaiti Pallisree Mela logs record business

The Chaiti Pallisree Mela in Rayagada has registered business transactions worth ₹3.48 crore.

Sometimes you have to play more secure cricket: Pant

In the aftermath of the series-conceding loss in the Melbourne Test, India head coach Gautam Gambhir had emphasised on a team-first approach, leaving it to the players to decide whether their natural game would work for the team's cause, while skipper Rohit Sharma was more direct on placing the onus on Rishabh Pant to work out his way for what's in the best interest of the team.

Steve Smith '100 per cent' sure of Virat Kohli 'catch'

Australia batter Steve Smith on Friday reacted to India batter Virat Kohli's catch in the first session on Day 1 of the Sydney Test and said that he is 100 per cent sure of getting a hand under it.

Jasprit Bumrah: India's most reliable workhorse during BGT 2024-25

Jasprit Bumrah is one of those fast bowlers who come along once in a generation. The pace maestro has taken the art of seam bowling to a different stratosphere altogether, prompting comparisons with some of the legends of yesteryears.

Bowlers put Aussies in front after another Indian batting collapse

The visitors' top order batters failed to fire once again as the hosts wrested the initiative

Opelka upsets Djokovic in Brisbane International, reaches semifinals

American player Reilly Opelka earned one of the biggest victories of his career on Friday at the Brisbane International as he upset top seed Novak Djokovic, who was aiming to win his 100th tour-level title.

Man City has to think about De Bruyne's future: Guardiola

With Kevin de Bruyne entering the final six months of his contract at Manchester City, head coach Pep Guardiola has claimed the club has to think about the Belgian's future as he is now allowed to explore his options and talk with foreign clubs over pre-contract agreements.

Newcastle hoping to continue winning streak vs Tottenham

Newcastle United, who are on a five-game winning streak, are flying through a treacherous round of fixtures and after having won 0-2 against Manchester United, they will face Tottenham Hotspur on Saturday before hosting Arsenal in the semi-finals of the Carabao Cup.

United Cup: Czechia beat Italy, to meet USA in semis

Karolina Muchova and Tomas Machac led Czechia into the semifinals of the United Cup after beating Italy 2-1 in their quarterfinal here on Friday.

Jamshedpur FC hoping to ride home momentum against Bengaluru FC

Hosts face formidable challenge as in-form former champions chase league leaders Mohun Bagan Super Giant

ISL: FC Goa, Odisha FC Aim to Continue Unbeaten Runs

Both FC Goa and Odisha FC will aim to maintain their respective unbeaten streaks when they meet in an Indian Super League (ISL) encounter at the Kalinga Stadium in Bhubaneswar on Saturday.

Three Poachers Arrested

The forest officials of South Wildlife Division of Similipal tiger reserve arrested three persons under Wildlife Protection Act-1972 when they attempted to kill wildlife in the tiger reserve on Friday by setting snares and traps.

RSP Logs Record-Breaking Performance in 2024

Rourkela Steel Plant (RSP), concluded the calendar year 2024 with a string of remarkable achievements, demonstrating its best-ever performance in key production areas for any calendar year.

Minor brother & sister shot at

Unknown miscreants fired at two minor children (brother and sister) on Thursday night while the two were asleep at home in village Bhangamunda under Kishorenager police station.

Preparations in full swing for Adivasi Mela

Preparations for the state-level Adivasi Mela 2025 have begun creating the illusion of a tribal village in the city.

Govt guarantee of Rs 17,500 cr for OSCSC to avail bank loan

Bringing much-needed relief to farmers, Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Friday declared the unseasonal rainfall of December as a natural disaster.

Daylight heist at Manappuram Finance branch in Sambalpur

In a daring daylight bank heist, a gang of armed robbers decamped from the Manappuram Finance branch in Sambalpur with 30 kg of gold and cash on Friday after threatening and tying up the employees at gunpoint.

Dr Hari Babu Kambhampati sworn in as Governor of Odisha

Dr Hari Babu Kambhampati was administered the oath as the Governor of Odisha at Raj Bhawan here on Friday.

India's Smartphone Market to Cross $50 Billion in Value This Year: Report

India's smartphone market is projected to cross $50 billion in value by 2025, driven by the ongoing trend of premiumization and thrust on local manufacturing, a report showed on Friday.

Govt Amends Foreign Trade Policy To Give Stakeholders A Say In Decisions

The Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) has notified the amendment in the Foreign Trade Policy, 2023 to make it necessary to hold consultations with stakeholders to seek views, suggestions, comments or feedback from relevant stakeholders, including exporters and industry experts concerning the formulation or amendment of the Foreign Trade Policy.

80 Per Cent Of Health Insurance Policyholders Believe There're Intentional Delays In Claims: Report

Over 80 per cent of the health insurance policyholders believe that there are delays in claims which are intentional, designed to pressure policyholders into accepting lower claim amounts.

Bears Take Charge Of Market Amid Selling In IT, Pharma & Banking

The Bank Nifty Index Opened On A Slightly Negative Note

DPIIT and Startup Policy Forum join hands to empower Indian startups

The Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) has formed a landmark partnership with the Startup Policy Forum (SPF) to establish India as a global hub for innovation and entrepreneurship.

Employment in Indian manufacturing sector up for 10th month in a row

Not only did employment in the Indian manufacturing sector increase for the 10th month in a row during December, but also the rate of job creation quickened to the fastest in four months, according to a new report.