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In this issue

May 11, 2025

Indus Waters Treaty to remain in abeyance

INDIA's punitive measures against Pakistan including putting the Indus Waters Treaty in abeyance following the Pahalgam terror attack will remain in place, government sources said on Saturday.

1 min

Monsoon likely to reach Kerala on May 27: IMD

THE southwest monsoon is likely to reach Kerala on May 27, earlier than the usual date of June 1, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said on Sunday.

1 min

Five top terrorists, including IC-814 planner, killed in Operation Sindoor

THE Indian strikes on terror nerve centres of Lashkar-e-Taiba and Jaish-e-Mohammad in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir under Operation Sindoor on May 7 have neutralised five most wanted terrorists of these organisations, including the mastermind of IC-814 hijacking in 1999, officials said Saturday.

1 min

No 'truth' in Pak's claim on hitting BrahMos installation, says DefMin

INDIA’s anti-terror ‘Operation Sindoor’ concluded on Saturday after the announcement of ceasefire with Pakistan, even as the Defence Ministry confirmed extensive damage to the enemy’s land and air assets along the Line of Control and Central Pakistan and dismissed rumours about reverses on the Indian side.

1 min

Punjab, Haryana, UP asked for 'Parali Protection Force' to end stubble burning

THE Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) has directed Punjab, Haryana and Uttar Pradesh to set up a \"parali protection force\" at district and block levels to prevent incidents of stubble burning.

1 min

Recall real aggressor: India to Afghans on Pak's claims of missile hitting Afghanistan

FOREIGN Secretary Vikram Misri on Saturday firmly rejected Pakistan's \"ludicrous claims\" that Indian missiles had hit Afghanistan, calling them \"totally frivolous allegations.

1 min

After intense cross-border strikes, India & Pakistan reach understanding to stop military actions, firings

INDIA and Pakistan on Saturday reached an understanding to stop all firings and military actions on land, air and sea, with immediate effect after four days of intense cross-border drone and missile strikes that brought the two countries teetering on the edge of full scale war.

1 min

Heatwave scorches Odisha

HEATWAVE conditions scorched Odisha on Saturday with 16 places recording temperatures above 40 degrees Celsius, officials said.

1 min

RPF personnel arrested by CBI for taking bribe to allow shop on railway land

THE CBI arrested an RPF personnel on the charge of taking a bribe from a person for allowing him to run a shop on railway land in Odisha's Sundergarh district, a statement said on Saturday.

1 min

CPI(M) delegation meets EC, recommends electoral reforms

Tie CPI(M) suggested moving to a partial proportional representation system during a meeting with the EC on Saturday while also expressing concern over proposals on the delimitation exercise and holding simultaneous polls.

2 mins

KIYG 2025: Odisha’s Harshbardhan Sahu, Maharashtra’ s Asmita Dhone create national youth records

ODISHA’S Harhbardhan Sahu made history on Saturday by creating two youth national records to clinch gold in the ongoing Khelo India Youth Games at the Rajgir Sports Complex.

3 mins

CBI arrests Commissioner IT, Shapoorji Pallonji group executive in Rs 70 lakh bribery case

THE CBI has arrested Commissioner of Income Tax (Exemption), Hyderabad, Jeevan Lal Lavidiya, for allegedly accepting a bribe of Rs 70 lakh to settle an appeal in favour of Shapoorji Pallonji (SP) Group, officials said on Saturday.

1 min

Despite sanitation committee’s report, no action yet against agencies for failure in drain desilting

EVEN though the sanitation committee constituted by Cuttack Municipal Corporation (CMC) has already submitted a report on progress of the drain desilting work on April 30, the authorities of the civic body are yet to initiate action against the three outsourcing manpower agencies for failure in completing the drain desilting work in time.

1 min

RSP’s MRD generates significant revenue, contributes to sustainable steelmaking

THE Materials Recovery Department (MRD) of the SAIL, Rourkela Steel Plant (RSP), has made significant contributions to both revenue generation and sustainability initiatives during the financial year 2024-25.

1 min

It's a triumph that descendants of those who rejected Constitution are today defending it: Shashi Tharoor

CONGRESS MP Shashi Tharoor on Saturday said it is a triumph that the descendants of those who rejected the Constitution are today celebrating and defending it.

1 min

Security tightened along State's coastline, vital installations

A day after Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi revealed that there is a threat from the sea amid the military conflict between India and Pakistan, the police on Saturday said it has ensured unprecedented security cover along the coastline and around vital installations in the state.

3 mins

43 students return home in Odisha from Jammu

FORTY-THREE students returned home in Odisha from Jammu following the India-Pakistan conflict, an official said.

1 min

5 fast track courts to be set up to take up cases of crime against women: Minister Harichandan

THE Odisha government will soon set up five fast-track courts in the state to take up cases concerning crimes against women including domestic violence, sexual assault and abuse, the state’s Minister for Law, Works and Excise, Pruthiraj Harichandan said on Saturday.

1 min

Don't panic, ready to tackle any situation: Odisha govt to people

THE Odisha government on Saturday urged the people not to panic, asserting that the state is well-equipped to handle any situation.

1 min

Think creatively, work collaboratively for urban development, Padhee to IAS probationers

STATING that the urban sector in Odisha is undergoing a rapid transformation driven by innovation, inclusivity, and citizen-centric governance, this is an exciting time to be part of public service, said Principal Secretary Department of Housing & Urban Development (DoH&UD) Usha Padhee.

1 min

Odisha Guv urges religious organisations to pray for those killed in fight against terrorism

ODISHA Governor Hari Babu Kambhampati on Saturday called upon different religious organisations to pray for the jawans and civilians who sacrificed their lives in the fight against terrorism and also appealed to educational institutions to fly the national flag in a show of solidarity.

1 min

Country's legal system must evolve to govern Al tech responsibly: Judge Manmohan

SUPREME Court judge Manmohan on Saturday said the country's legal system must evolve to responsibly govern recent technologies, such as artificial intelligence (AI), and that cybersecurity was the foundation of a digital economy.

1 min

RSS-affiliate slams IMF for approving loans to Pakistan

THE Swadeshi Jagran Manch (SJM) slammed the IMF on Saturday for approving loans to Pakistan and requested the member states, who supported the move, to reconsider their decision in view of the neighbouring country's continued support for terrorism.

1 min

India to treat terror case in future as 'Act of War'

THE government decided on Saturday that India will treat any future act of terror on its soil as an \"act of war\" and respond accordingly, top official sources said, in a clear warning to Pakistan amid an intensifying conflict with the country following the terrorist attack in Pahalgam.

1 min

Six Pak air bases pounded by Indian forces in hit-back

BESIDES blunting Pakistan’s drone attacks overnight, India has carried out precision attacks on six Pakistan Air Force bases in Rafiqui, Sukkur, Murid, Chunia, Chaklala, and Rahim Yar Khan, said an official on Saturday.

1 min

President nominates SC judge Surya Kant as executive chairman of NALSA

PRESIDENT Droupadi Murmu has nominated Supreme Court judge Surya Kant as the executive chairman of the National Legal Services Authority (NALSA).

1 min

BJP hails PM Modi, armed forces for tough action against Pakistan

THE BJP on Saturday hailed Prime Minister Narendra Modi's leadership and the bravery of the armed forces following the strong action taken by Indian military and Pakistan.

1 min

Centre debunks Pak claims of India attacking Nankana Sahib gurdwara

THE government on Saturday debunked claims that India had launched a drone attack on the Nankana Sahib gurdwara in Pakistan.

1 min

Excess deaths during COVID-19 in line with pre-2020 trend, says govt sources citing data

INDIA's cumulative excess mortality for 2020-2021 was 9.3 per cent higher than expected deaths, a figure which was lower than that of the US, Italy and Russia, official sources said, referring to the latest Civil Registration System (CRS) data.

1 min

Military conflict with Pak, RSS affiliate support govt

NEW DELHI: Amid the intensifying military conflict with Pakistan, the Bharatiya Mazdoor Sangh (BMS) asked its affiliates to postpone all forms of strikes and agitations and provide \"unequivocal” support to the government as well as the armed forces of the country.

1 min

Pak has to ensure end to terrorist activity from within its borders: CPM

THE Communist Party of India (Marxist) on Saturday said it \"positively notes\" the ceasefire announced by India and Pakistan and steps should be taken to ensure that there is no further confrontation.

1 min

India-Pak ceasefire news: Cong for all-party meet chaired by PM, spl session of Parliament

WITH India and Pakistan agreeing to an immediate ceasefire, there is now a need more than ever before for Prime Minister Narendra Modi to chair an all-party meeting and take political parties into confidence, the Congress said on Saturday.

1 min

Ukraine, its allies push for 30-day ceasefire starting Monday

UKRAINE and its allies are ready for a “full, unconditional ceasefire” with Russia for at least 30 days starting on Monday, Ukrainian FM Andrii Sybiha said Saturday.

1 min

IMF nods $1 bn loan for Pak; India abstains from vote, opposes funds to terror-sponsor

THE International Monetary Fund has approved the immediate disbursement of about $ 1 billion to Pakistan under the ongoing Extended Fund Facility.

1 min

UN Sec Gen welcomes India, Pakistan ceasefire announcement

UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres on Saturday welcomed “all efforts to de-escalate the conflict”, as India and Pakistan agreed to an immediate ceasefire.

1 min

Tariff talks begin between US, Chinese officials in Geneva as world looks for signs of hope

THE US Treasury Secretary and America's top trade negotiator began talks with high-ranking Chinese officials in Switzerland Saturday aiming to de-escalate a dispute that threatens to cut off trade between the world's two biggest economies and damage the global economy.

2 mins

Soviet-era spacecraft plunges to Earth after 53 years stuck in orbit

A Soviet-era spacecraft plunged to Earth on Saturday, more than a half-century after its failed launch to Venus.

1 min

Baseless, unfounded: Kabul rejects Pakistan claims of Indian missiles striking Afghanistan

LABELLING them as \"baseless\" and \"unfounded\", Afghanistan on Saturday categorically dismissed Pakistani allegations of India launching missile strikes on the Afghan territory.

1 min

Pakistan and India agree to immediate ceasefire, US says it mediated the truce

PRESIDENT Donald Trump on Saturday claimed that India and Pakistan have agreed to a “full and immediate\" ceasefire after talks mediated by the US.

1 min

Markets Tremble

The Economic Cost of Conflict

2 mins

Amazing Story of Akash & the Way Forward

India's indigenous Akash missile successfully countered Pakistani air threats, highlighting strides in defence tech, though self-reliance remains limited despite Russia's support, writes Professor Satya Narayan Misra.

4 mins

India continues to witness significant improvement in key maternal, child health indicators: Report

INDIA is witnessing a steady downward trend in maternal and child mortality towards the achievement of UN-mandated Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) 2030 targets, Ministry of Health and Family Welfare said on Saturday.

2 mins

From brokered peace to dictated pause: India now sets the terms

AFTER four days of intense military exchanges that sent tremors across global capitals, India and Pakistan on Saturday agreed to a ceasefire, with a decisive difference -- this time, it is a ceasefire dictated entirely by New Delhi’s terms.

2 mins

Study shows weight-loss drugs can cut alcohol intake by almost two-thirds

MEDICATIONS such as liraglutide or semaglutide taken for weight loss also have the potential to reduce alcohol consumption by almost two-thirds, according to new research.

1 min

30,000 cases settled before admission in IBC, covering ₹13.78 lakh cr default: IBBI official

OVER 30,000 cases were settled before their admission in the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (IBC) till December 2024, covering defaults worth Rs 13.78 lakh crore, a top IBBI official said on Saturday.

1 min

IndiGo announces relief measures for affected passengers due to airport closure

LOW-COST airline IndiGo on Saturday said customers who were scheduled to fly into or out of the impacted airports owing to the closure of airports, they may now choose to travel from or to another nearby airport without any additional charges.

1 min

Midcap rallies 3.94 pc, Smallcap gains 1.69 pc as Indian markets post strong April returns

THE Indian equity markets ended the month of April on a strong note, with the Nifty Midcap index emerging as the top performer, registering a gain of 3.94 per cent, followed by a 1.69 per cent rise in the Nifty Smallcap index, a new report said on Saturday.

1 min

Adani Power to supply 1,500 MW to UP from upcoming greenfield power plan

ADANI Power Ltd on Saturday said it has won a tightly-contested bid to supply 1500 MW (net) of thermal power to Uttar Pradesh.

1 min

IMF loan to Pak: Terror financing is absurd and must be stopped: Jim Rogers

AFTER the International Monetary Fund (IMF) approved the disbursement of $1 billion to Pakistan despite India's stern warning over such funds being used by the neighbouring country to sponsor terrorism, veteran global investor Jim Rogers on Saturday said that the financing of terror is “absurd” which must be stopped.

1 min

IEPFA, SEBI prepare to launch 'Niveshak Shivir' initiative

IN an effort to enhance investor outreach and streamline the process of reclaiming unclaimed dividends and shares, the Investor Education and Protection Fund Authority (IEPFA) organised a preparatory meeting in collaboration with the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) in Mumbai.

1 min

Kudos to Govt's efforts under PM Modi leadership for ensuring peace, stability: NSE CEO Chauhan

THE Managing Director (MD) and CEO of the National Stock Exchange (NSE), Ashish Kumar Chauhan, on Saturday expressed his appreciation for the Government's unwavering efforts to bring peace and stability to the country.

1 min

India-UK FTA to boost growth across sectors: Piyush Goyal

UNION Minister of Commerce and Industry, Piyush Goyal, on Saturday highlighted the transformative potential of the India-UK Free Trade Agreement (FTA), stating that it offers promising avenues of growth for diverse sectors.

1 min

KIYG 2025: Priyanuj, Kavya secure TT gold medals for Assam and Maharashtra

PRIYANUJ Bhattacharyya of Assam rallied from the loss of the opening game to beat Tamil Nadu’s PB Abhinand 4-1 and win the boys’ singles gold medal in the table tennis competitions of Khelo India Youth Games 2025 Bihar in the Rajgir Sports Complex Indoor Hall here on Saturday.

1 min

Test cricket will not be same without you: Rayudu pleads with Virat Kohli to continue playing the format

FORMER India cricketer Ambati Rayudu has requested talismanic batter Virat Kohli to reconsider his reported decision to retire from Test cricket.

1 min

Pant’s best game is to score down the ground but he’s looking to score behind: Sanjay Bangar

FORMER India batting coach Sanjay Bangar point-ed out that Rishabh Pant's slump in the white-ball for-mat has been due to his urge to play behind the stumps over his strong zone - down the ground.

1 min

India bag five medals in compound section; Madhura shines with maiden World Cup gold

CAPPING a dream comeback, Madhura Dhamangaonkar clinched her maiden individual World Cup gold to headline India's glittering medal collection in the compound section -- two gold, one silver and two bronze at the Archery Stage 2 showpiece here on Saturday.

1 min

India women's team looks to dispel tricky Sri Lanka in the tri-series final

INDIAN women's team will bank on its smooth-functioning batting line-up to ward off a tricky Sri Lanka and win the ODI tri-series final here on Sunday.

2 mins

Modest third rounds for Bhullar and Chawrasia in Japan

INDIAN golfers Gaganjeet Bhullar and SSP Chawrasia returned modest third-round scores to be placed tied-43rd and tied-62nd respectively at the $ 2 million International Series Japan here on Saturday.

1 min

BCCI to discuss IPL resumption options on Sunday: Rajeev Shukla

BCCI Vice President Rajeev Shukla on Saturday said the Board officials and IPL Governing Council will discuss on Sunday the best possible schedule to complete the suspended T20 League following the announcement of an immediate ceasefire between, India and Pakistan.

1 min

AFI to take action against ‘erring athletes’ who train and compete abroad without permission

THE Athletics Federation of India (AFI) on Saturday announced that it will take disciplinary action against “erring athletes\" who train and compete abroad without its written permission.

1 min

Shuttlers Ayush Shetty, Unnati lose in semifinal at Taipei Open

RISING shuttlers Ayush Shetty and Unnati Hooda ended their impressive runs with semifinal finishes in the men's and women's singles respectively, bringing curtains down on India's campaign at the $ 240,000 BWF Taipei Open Super 300 here on Saturday.

1 min

From Pokhran to Progress: Building a Sustainable Future through Innovation

National Technology Day 2025 serves as a forward-looking manifesto. It challenges stakeholders to reimagine the role of technology: not just as a tool for productivity or profit, but as a catalyst for sustainability, inclusivity, and peace. It reaffirms the belief that true innovation is one that uplifts humanity, safeguards nature, and bridges societal divides.

3 mins

India's space journey not about racing others, but grounded in 'Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam': PM

India's space journey is not about racing others. It is about reaching higher together. Together, we share a common goal to explore space for the good of humanity... We strive not just for our own growth, but to enrich global knowledge, address common challenges, and inspire future generations.

2 mins

India at the forefront of global energy transition: Piyush Goyal

INDIA is at the forefront of global energy transition and solar power alone has grown over 30 times in the last decade, Union Minister of Commerce and Industry, Piyush Goyal, said on Tuesday, adding that the country achieved renewable energy targets of 2030 eight years ahead of schedule.

2 mins

India launches report on priority corridors for zero-emission trucking

THE Office of the Principal Scientific Adviser (PSA) has released a report highlighting India’s priority corridors for zero-emission trucking.

1 min

This cholesterol pill may fight high risk of heart attack, stroke: Study

AN international team of researchers found that a cholesterol-lowering drug may offer a more effective and convenient way to protect people at high risk of heart attack and stroke.

1 min

Al giving a boost to efforts to monitor health via radar

If you wanted to check some-one’s pulse from across the room, for example to remotely monitor an elderly relative, how could you do it?

3 mins

India reveals 'YANTRA' as the theme for National Technology Day 2025

THE Technology Development Board (TDB), under the Department of Science and Technology (DST), on Saturday announced the official theme for National Technology Day 2025.

1 min

India's 1st human spaceflight scheduled for first quarter of 2027: Union Minister Dr. Singh

INDIA'S first human space mission 'Gaganyaan' has entered its final phase, with the first human spaceflight now scheduled for the first quarter of 2027, Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh said on Tuesday.

1 min

Robotic surgery conducted on breast-cancer patient; Delhi hospital says '1st in north India

A 37-year-old woman with a history of recurrent breast cancer has successfully undergone a less invasive robotic oncological surgery at a Delhi hospital that has claimed it to be a first in north India.