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In this issue

May 10, 2025

BSF foils infiltration bid; kills 7 terrorists

NEW DELHI/JAMMU, MAY 9

1 min

Oil companies assure public: Ample fuel stocks available, no need for panic buying

INDIA has ample stocks of petrol, diesel and cooking gas LPG, and there is no need for panic buying, oil companies assured the public on Friday.

1 min

India-Pak conflict: Nadda reviews emergency systems preparedness

IN the wake of rising conflict between India and Pakistan, Union Health Minister J P Nadda on Friday chaired a high-level meeting to review emergency health systems preparedness to ensure uninterrupted healthcare services.

1 min

IMD forecasts fresh heat wave over east India from May 10

A fresh heat wave may commence over east India from Saturday while rainfall and thunderstorm activity will continue in the country's northwest and central parts during the next four-five days, the IMD said on Friday.

1 min

Odisha sees threat from sea, boosts coastline security: CM

AMID India-Pakistan military conflict, Odisha has tightened security along its coast and around key installations such as the missile testing centre in Chandipur and the Jagannath temple in Puri, Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi said.

1 min

Places of worship: Misri blasts Pak over bid to blame India for attacks

PAKISTAN's attack on places of worship and its \"preposterous\" attempts to put the blame on Indian armed forces is reflective of Islamabad's evil design and efforts to deceive and mislead the world, Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri said on Friday.

1 min

India ramps up diplomatic offensive against Pakistan, claims it's at war with terrorists

INDIA has ramped up diplomatic offensive against Pakistan following the military conflict, with its Ambassador to the US Vinay Kwatra saying that the country is at war with the terrorists and will bring justice to victims of the Pahalgam terror attack by holding the “lowlifes, subhuman monsters” accountable.

1 min

Al-led innovation driving growth in India's radiology sector: Report

INDIA is witnessing a significant uptick in the adoption of diagnostic radiology devices, with a major rise in accelerated adoption of AI-powered technologies and remote monitoring solutions, according to a report on Friday.

1 min

Bollywood filmmakers and actors make beeline to secure titles relating to Operation Sindoor

“OPERATION Sindoor”, “Mission Sindoor” and “Sindoor: The Revenge”... Bollywood filmmakers are rushing to register film titles inspired by India's military strikes in Pakistan with 30 applications linked to Operation Sindoor submitted in just two days.

2 mins

India's reservoir levels improve nationally but eastern, northern regions face deficits

EVEN as India's overall water storage in major reservoirs has improved significantly over last year, several states are struggling with critically low levels, according to the bulletin issued on Friday.

2 mins

Just married, now marching: Newlywed soldiers answer nation's call

In moments when personal joy and national duty clash, only a few rise to embody the spirit of true patriotism.

2 mins

PM Modi has replied to Pahalgam terrorists who challenged him: Maulana Mahmood Madani

JAMIAT Ulama-i-Hind President Maulana Mahmood Madani on Friday admitted that Prime Minister Narendra Modi, through 'Operation Sindoor', has delivered a befitting reply to the Pahalgam terrorists who had challenged him.

2 mins

IMD predicts hot & humid weather in Odisha, issues yellow alert

THE India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a ‘Yellow’ warning for several districts in Odisha, forecasting hot and humid weather conditions over the next 24 hours.

1 min

16th KIIT International Chess Festival inaugurated at KIIT

THE 16th KIIT International Chess Festival 2025, organized by KIIT-DU under the aegis of the All-India Chess Federation (AICF), was inaugurated on Friday at KIIT.

2 mins

Odisha State Beverages Corporation unveils Central CCTV Monitoring System, other key initiatives

IN a significant move to enhance transparency and streamline operations, the Odisha State Beverages Corporation (OSBC) launched a series of groundbreaking initiatives, including the Central CCTV Monitoring System, Auto Indexing Approval System, and enhanced connectivity with the state's treasury.

1 min

Op Sindoor: Security beefed up at key installations in State

AMIDST escalating tensions between India and Pakistan, the Odisha government on Friday further tightened security in all key installations, including the Integrated Test Range (ITR) at Chandipur in Balasore district.

1 min

IIT Bhubaneswar signs MoU with TCS iON to launch certificate programme

INDIAN Institute of Technology (IIT) Bhubaneswar and TCS iON have signed an MoU to launch a certificate programme on cloud systems and infrastructure management, an official statement said on Friday.

1 min

CM Majhi announces pension for 23 more MISA prisoners in State

IN a significant move to honour the sacrifices of freedom fighters and patriots who played a pivotal role in preserving Odia identity and nationalism, Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Friday announced the extension of pension benefits to 23 more MISA prisoners.

1 min

Dham row: SJTA issues another show cause notice to Puri servitor for attending Digha temple event

THE Shree Jagannath Temple Administration (SJTA) on Friday issued another show cause notice to senior servitor Ramakrushna Dasmohapatra, asking him to explain the reason behind his active participation in the consecration ceremony of the Jagannath temple at Digha in West Bengal.

2 mins

Govt prepares 36 flagship programmes to build 'Vikasit Odisha' by 2036: CM

Odisha, first in India, to prepare such document by analysing data, public suggestions with help of AI

2 mins

Odisha bringing back students from north, west India: CM Majhi

A round-the-clock help desk has been set up at the Office of the Resident Commissioner in New Delhi to assist the students and a special train has been arranged to bring them from Delhi

1 min

Three poaches held in Odisha's Similipal National Park

ODISHA forest department sleuths have arrested three poachers and seized as many country-made guns from their possession while they were trying to hunt wild animals in Similipal National Park, officials said.

1 min

KIYG 2025: Odisha, Maharashtra bag gold in girls' and boys' Kho-kho

ODISHA girls pulled off a massive upset by beating defending champion Maharashtra in a close encounter 34-31 in Kho-kho competition of the Khelo India Youth Games 2025 Bihar at the BIPARD Sports Complex here on Friday. Maharashtra, however, had sweet revenge and also maintained its dominance in the boys’ final, beating Odisha 34-25.

2 mins

Vedanta Aluminium showcases transformative women's development initiatives at ICC INWEC Business Mela 2025

VEDANTA Aluminium, India’s largest producer of aluminium, highlighted its impactful initiatives for women’s empowerment at the ICC INWEC Business Mela 2025. The event, which celebrates women entrepreneurs and leaders across Odisha, was organized by the Indian National Women Entrepreneurs Council (INWEC), under the aegis of the Indian Chamber of Commerce (ICC).

2 mins

Political parties in Odisha express solidarity with armed forces

THE BJP, BJD and Congress organised different programmes here on Friday to express their solidarity with the country's armed forces and boost their morale.

1 min

‘Sudarshan Chakra’ created at Puri beach to salute Armed forces

RENOWNED sand artist Sudarsan Pattnaik created a sand sculpture of ‘Sudarshan Chakra’ with the message \"Jai Hind, Salute to Indian Armed forces” at Puri beach in Odisha on Friday.

1 min

Odisha Kudo Association seeks state recognition in meeting with CM Majhi

A 70-member delegation from the Odisha Kudo Association, comprising athletes, coaches, and association members, met with Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Friday at the Lok Seva Bhawan here to request official recognition and support for Kudo, a rapidly growing mixed martial art.

1 min

Energy Department’s Standing Committee visits TPCODL's Power Distribution Technology Centre

A delegation from the Standing Committee-X (Energy) of the Odisha Legislative Assembly visited the Power Distribution Technology Centre of TP Central Odisha Distribution Limited (TPCODL) at Power House Square, Bhubaneswar.

1 min

Nine militants held in Manipur

SECURITY forces have arrested nine militants belonging to several pro-scribed outfits from three districts of Manipur, police said on Friday.

1 min

Kol Port ramps up security in wake of military conflict

KOLKATA'S Syama Prasad Mookerjee Port has enhanced its secu-

1 min

Rourkela Steel Plant conducts mock drills to enhance emergency preparedness

IN compliance with the advisory issued by the Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India, the Fire Services Department of Rourkela Steel Plant (RSP), conducted comprehensive mock drills on May 8, 2025.

1 min

'Fun in Sun' summer camp at DAV Pokhariput a big hit

THE “Fun in Sun” summer camp at DAV Public School, Pokhariput, has attracted over 500 students, offering a mix of fun and learning.

1 min

Sukanta recollects Tagore’s messages of patriotic fervour amid war tensions

AMID heightened tensions between India and Pakistan, the BJP's state president in West Bengal and Union Minister of State, Sukanta Majumdar, on Friday, recollected the patriotic messages in the songs penned by Gurudev Rabindranath Tagore.

1 min

Waqf Amendment Act a step towards equity, empowerment: Arunachal Guv

ARUNACHAL Pradesh Governor Lt Gen (Retd) K T Parnaik on Friday hailed the Wagf Amendment Act 2025 as a progressive and inclusive measure aimed at empowering underprivileged sections of society.

1 min

Assam CM Himanta appeals for cancelling Bihu festivities amid tensions between India-Pakistan

AMID tensions between India and Pakistan, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Friday appealed for the cancellation of Bihu festival celebrations in the state \"Over the past month, we have joyfully celebrated Bihu across Assam through numerous cultural events. I sincerely thank everyone for their enthusiastic participation and contributions.

1 min

High security along B’desh borders with NE states amid India- Pakistan tensions

AMID ongoing India-Pakistan tensions, security along the northeastern states’ borders with Bangladesh was further tightened, and numerous precautionary measures were taken, officials said on Friday.

2 mins

Resolve yet Restrained

Pakistan's nuclear bluff must be exposed, its terror factories dismantled, and terrorists, their facilitators, handlers, and supporting ecosystems, must be tracked down and neutralized, suggests Atanu Pattanaik

4 mins

Operation Sindoor: How India aced diplomatic battle after hitting terror hubs inside Pakistan

As India decided to treat the Pahalgam massacre as the last straw and made up its mind to hit back hard on terror, the cynics and naysayers were worried about the diplomatic fallout and also expressed fears of India's 'isolation' for stepping up the heat at the border.

2 mins

Forgotten migrants: Africans risking lives in war-hit Yemen

A suspected U.S. airstrike last week on a migrant detention center in Saada, Yemen, claimed the lives of at least 68 African migrants and injured dozens more.

3 mins

26/11: Tahawwur Rana sent to jail till June 6 as NIA questioning ends

A Special NIA Court on Friday sent 26/11 Mumbai terror attack accused Tahawwur Rana to judicial custody till June 6, marking a temporary break in questioning by the federal probe agency.

1 min

Give emergency procurement power to civil defence units: Centre to state governments

IN view of an ongoing military conflict between India and Pakistan, the Centre has asked all states to give emergency procurement power to the heads of the civil defence authorities so that they can make the required purchases in case of an emergency situation.

1 min

Op Sindoor: Centre warns traders against hoarding of essential items

AMID escalating tensions between India and Pakistan, Union Food and Consumer Affairs Minister Pralhad Joshi on Friday warned traders, wholesalers and retailers against hoarding of essential food items and asserted that the government has ample stocks.

1 min

CPI for action on ‘inflammatory, misleading content’ by channels

CPI general secretary D Raja on Friday urged Union minister Ashwini Vaishnaw to take action on \"inflammatory and misleading content\" being aired by several news channels following a military flare-up between India and Pakistan in the wake of Operation Sindoor.

1 min

In big setback to Pakistan, World Bank distances itself from Indus Water Treaty

IN a major setback to Pakistan, the World Bank made it clear on Friday that it has no role to play in sorting out matters related to the Indus Water Treaty, which India has suspended following the terror attack in Pahalgam, which claimed the lives of 26 tourists.

1 min

India aims to become space power equal to world, says Union Minister

INDIA aims to be a leader in the space sector as an equal partner of the world, and work for the betterment of humanity and the planet, according to Dr. Jitendra Singh, Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science and Technology on Friday.

1 min

History is witness those who challenged India's self-respect got right reply: Cong

HISTORY is witness that whenever someone challenged India's self-respect, they got a befitting reply, the Congress said on Friday and asserted that its Jai Hind Yatra, being taken out across the country, was in support of India's brave soldiers.

1 min

CJI Khanna stresses on crisper petitions, says huge effort to master 'art of drafting' needed

CHIEF Justice of India Sanjiv Khanna on Friday laid stress on the need to have crisper and shorter petitions in judicial proceedings, saying a huge effort was required to master the \"art of drafting\".

1 min

Sitharaman takes stock of steps for cybersecurity at banks amid rising tensions

FINANCE Minister. Nirmala Sitharaman on Friday convened a high-level meeting with the Managing Directors and CEOs of public and private sector banks and insurance companies amidst emerging security concerns arising from tensions at the border.

1 min

RSS congratulates govt, armed forces for 'decisive action' against Pak-backed terrorists

THE RSS congratulated the government and the armed forces on Friday for taking decisive action against Pakistan-sponsored terrorists and their ecosystem, and said it was necessary and inevitable for India's security.

1 min

SIP inflows hit all-time high of ₹26,632 cr in April

INDIA’S mutual fund industry saw a historic surge in systematic investment plan (SIP) contributions in April, with investors pouring in a record Rs 26,632 crore last month, according to data by the Association of Mutual Funds in India (AMFI) released on Friday.

1 min

CCPA issues notices to 13 e-commerce players for illegal sale of walkie-talkies

GOVERNMENT watchdog CCPA has issued notices to 13 e-commerce players like Amazon and Flipkart for illegal sale of walkie-talkie devices on their platforms amid rising India-Pakistan tensions.

1 min

India's credit rating upgraded to 'BBB' with 'Stable' trend: Morningstar DBRS

INDIA'S rating has been upgraded from 'BBB (low)' to 'BBB' with a ‘Stable’ trend by global sovereign credit rating agency Morningstar DBRS.

1 min

Markets tumble as India-Pak conflict flares up; Sensex, Nifty tank over 1 pc

STOCK market benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty tumbled over 1 per cent each on Friday as tensions soared between India and Pakistan, fuelling fears of a wider conflict.

1 min

SBI to sell 13.19 pc stake in Yes Bank to Japan's SMBC for ₹8,889 crore

INDIA'S largest lender, State Bank of India (SBI), announced on Friday that it will sell a 13.19 per cent stake in private lender Yes Bank to Japan's Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation (SMBC) for Rs 8,889 crore.

1 min

India-Pak conflict affects 11 per cent of daily domestic air traffic: Industry data

AS tensions flare up between India and Pakistan, at least 11 per cent of the daily domestic air traffic has been affected following the shutdown of 24 airports in the country, data showed on Friday.

1 min

Other countries see merit in India's rural governance models at World Bank meet

INDIA’S SVAMITVA scheme and Gram Manchitra platform stood out as scalable models for inclusive economic transformation at the World Bank Land Conference 2025, with nations keen to replicate the Rural Governance Models.

1 min

India surpasses Germany to become world's 3rd-largest producer of wind, solar energy

INDIA is now the world's third-largest producer of wind and solar energy, surpassing Germany, Union Minister for New and Renewable Energy, Pralhad Joshi, said on Friday, adding that the country's solar power installed capacity reached 107.95 GW in April this year, from 82.64 GW in the same month last year, which is a 30.7 per cent growth.

1 min

Indore claims to have become India's first beggar-free city

INDORE has become the country's first beggar-free city, officials have said.

1 min

No place for terrorism in democracy, says CM Naidu

ANDHRA Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu on Friday said there is no place for terrorism in a democracy and asserted that India would respond strongly.

1 min

NAI audit found irregularities in drain cleaning works in Mumbai, alleges Shelar

AN AI audit of drain-cleaning operations in Mumbai has found irregularities of around 40 per cent in silt removal, Maharashtra Minister Ashish Shelar said on Friday.

1 min

Telangana Congress legislators to donate a month's salary to National Defence Fund

MEMBERS of Telangana Legislative Assembly and Council, belonging to the ruling Congress, will donate their one-month salary to the National Defence Fund in view of the current high tension on the borders between India and Pakistan.

1 min

Karnataka BJP leaders meet Guv, say Cong Govt not serious about deporting Pakistanis

A delegation of Karnataka BJP leaders met Governor Thawarchand Gehlot at Raj Bhavan on Friday and complained that the Congress-led state government was not serious in deporting Pakistani nationals as directed by the Centre.

1 min

BJP MLA Janardhana Reddy disqualified following conviction in illegal mining case

BJP leader G Janardhana Reddy was disqualified as a member of the Karnataka Legislative Assembly after a special CBI court convicted him in an illegal iron ore mining case. With this, one seat in the state Assembly has fallen vacant.

1 min

BJP trying to 'own' great men; national icons should not be politicised: Akhilesh

SAMAJWADI Party president Akhilesh Yadav on Friday accused the BJP of trying to \"own\" national icons like Maharana Pratap and other historical figures, saying such great personalities belong to everyone and should not be politicised.

2 mins

Govt to take stern action if fake news is spread on social media, warns Deputy CM Eknath Shinde

MAHARASHTRA Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde on Friday warned that the government will take stern action against those spreading fake news on social media, especially amid the escalating conflict between India and Pakistan.

2 mins

'Pak's complicity got exposed after its officials attended funerals of terrorists'

NCP (SP) chief Sharad Pawar on Friday said the presence of Pakistani government officials at the funerals of the terrorists killed during Operation Sindoor contradicts the country's denial of involvement in terrorist activities in India.

1 min

Palaniswami hails jawans, asks cadres to pray in places of worship for forces

AIADMK general secretary Edappadi K Palaniswami on Friday said now is the time for all the people to support the war time action of the Union government.

1 min

About 38 Maoists surrender before police in Telangana

A total of 38 members of the outlawed CPI (Maoists) from neighbouring Chhattisgarh state surrendered before police in Bhadradri Kothagudem district of Telangana on Friday.

1 min

Pakistan's shameless support for terrorists shows it's now fighting for its existence, says Adityanath

“After India's action, when terrorists were killed, Pakistan's top military officers and politicians were seen attending their funerals. This shameless display should open the eyes of the world”

1 min

MCD to hold standing, wards committee polls on May 22

THE Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) will conduct elections on May 22 to fill two vacancies in its Standing Committee, while also holding elections for chairpersons and deputy chairpersons of various ward committees, a notice issued on Friday said.

1 min

Security stepped up at vital installations in Delhi amid soaring tensions with Pak

HEAVY security was deployed at the vital installations in Delhi on Friday, including government buildings and areas with high footfalls, as tensions between India and Pakistan escalated after the Pakistani military targeted several border areas using drones and missiles on Thursday night.

1 min

Delhi HC restrains WTC Noida from using trademarks of WTCA

THE Delhi High Court has restrained WTC Noida Development and others from using any of the registered trademarks of World Trade Centres Association (WTCA), observing the mark's goodwill was being tarnished.

1 min

Gurugram admin steps up monsoon preparations, minister reviews anti-waterlogging measures

THE Gurugram administration is stepping up efforts to prevent water-logging during the monsoon, with Haryana Industries and Commerce Minister Rao Narbir Singh regularly reviewing the preparations, officials said on Friday.

1 min

Delhi temples hold prayers for Indian Army's safety, national unity

TEMPLES in Delhi are organising prayers and \"havan\" ceremonies for the safety of the armed forces’ personnel and the wellbeing of the country amid a military conflict between India and Pakistan.

1 min

Delhi buses to see smart card-based ticketing soon

IN a move towards digitis-ing fare collection and reducing paper pass usage, DTC is set to implement a smart card-based ticketing project within a month here, officials said.

1 min

Delhi: Traffic restored on Rafi Marg after NDMC clears uprooted tree near RBI building

TRAFFIC was restored on Rafi Marg after an uprooted tree near the RBI building was cleared by the New Delhi Municipal Council's (NDMC) Quick Response Team on Friday afternoon, officials said.

1 min

Air raid sirens tested at PWD building in ITO; more sirens to be installed in Delhi

DELHI PWD minister Parvesh Verma on Friday said air raid sirens will be installed at multiple high-rise buildings in the national capital as the military conflict between India and Pakistan escalated.

1 min

Light rain likely in Delhi today; mercury settles below seasonal average

THE weather department has forecast a cloudy sky with light rain or drizzle in Delhi on Saturday.

1 min

Nearly 100 patients availing Ayushman Bharat scheme in Delhi: Health Minister

NEARLY 100 patients are currently undergoing treatment under the Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB-PMJAY) in the national capital, and over 2.42 lakh cards have been issued since the scheme's rollout, Delhi Health Minister Pankaj Singh said on Friday.

1 min

Leaders of 27 nations join Putin to celebrate 80th Victory Day at Moscow’s Red Square

LEADERS of 27 nations joined Russian President Vladimir Putin in celebrating the 80th anniversary of the Soviet Union's victory over Nazi Germany in the Second World War.

1 min

Iran denies US media claim of identifying secret nuclear facility

IRANIAN Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi on Friday rejected a Fox News report claiming to have identified a new secret nuclear facility in Semnan province.

1 min

Baloch diaspora exposes ‘terror state’ Pakistan, backs India s “Op Sindoor”

SEVERAL prominent Baloch leaders and writers, including Mir Yar Baloch, have slammed Pakistan for operating terror factories and unleashing mayhem on neighbouring countries, especially India.

1 min

MoS Defence meets Putin, thanks Russia for support in fight against terror

MINISTER of State for Defence Sanjay Seth, representing India at Russia's 80th Victory Day celebrations marking the end of World War 2 in Moscow, also met Russian President Vladimir Putin during his visit.

1 min

Trump floats cutting China tariffs to 80 pc ahead of meeting as he looks to deescalate trade war

PRESIDENT Donald Trump on Friday floated cutting tariffs on China from 145 pc to 80 pc ahead of a weekend meeting among top US and Chinese trade officials as he looks to deescalate the trade war.

1 min

Pak engaged in diplomatic contacts with Iran, Saudi and others to de-escalate situation: Defence Minister

PAKISTAN'S Defence Minister Khawaja Asif on Friday said the government is engaged in daily diplomatic contacts with countries, including Iran, the UAE, Saudi Arabia, China, and Qatar, in efforts to de-escalate the situation in the region.

1 min

US to stay out of war that's none of our business: Vance on India-Pak tensions

AMID escalating tensions between India and Pakistan, the US has said it is not going to get involved in a war that's \"fundamentally none of our business\".

2 mins

'Hardik, Manpreet and Harmanpreet have helped me a lot': Rajinder Singh on playing with senior squad

RAJINDER Singh made his senior debut in October last year during a two-match series against Germany and eight months later, he has become a pivotal part of the Indian men's hockey team.

1 min

Compound mixed team in bronze play-off, Deepika, Salunkhe in recurve individual semis

THE Indian compound mixed team entered the bronze medal match while Deepika Kumari and Parth Sushant Salunkhe made it to the women's and men's recurve individual semifinals of the World Cup Stage 2 here on Friday.

1 min

Unnati and Ayush Shetty move into semifinal of Taipei Open

YOUNG Indian shuttlers Ayush Shetty and Unnati Hooda continued to impress at the Taipei Open Super 300 badminton tournament, beating their respective rivals in tough three-game contests to progress to semifinals of men’s and women's singles events here on Friday.

1 min

Soaring Indo-Pak tensions force IPL suspension; BCCI says national interest above all else

THE Indian Premier League (IPL) was on Friday suspended because of the deepening military confrontation between India and Pakistan with the BCCI saying that national interest trumps other considerations at a time when the country is responding to a terror attack and unwarranted aggression from across the border.

1 min

We salute our armed forces for shielding our nation from terrorism, says Jay Shah

INTERNATIONAL Cricket Council (ICC) chairman Jay Shah expressed solidarity with the Indian armed forces following their response to Pakistan's aerial strikes on Thursday in the aftermath of Operation Sindoor.

1 min

Chopra, Rohit, Kohli back Indian armed forces amid escalating conflict with Pak

INDIA'S sporting icons, including Neeraj Chopra, PV Sindhu, Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma, have come out in strong support of the country's armed forces for their strikes on terror infrastructure in Pakistan, hailing them as \"the soul of our nation.