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Hanuman Jayanti concludes peacefully amid tight security in Odisha
Hanuman Jayanti celebration passed off peacefully amid massive security measures in Sambalpur on Monday. Observed in the city after a hiatus of one year, the festival witnessed a massive procession with a significant number of women taking part in the celebration.
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Apr 16, 2025
NF Times
DPR of Upper Indravati PSP gets CEA approval in Odisha
The Central Electricity Authority (CEA) has approved the detailed project reports (DPRs) of six hydro pumped storage projects (PSPs) of about 7.5 gigawatt (GW) including the 600 mega watt Upper Indravati project in Kalahandi district of the state.
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Apr 16, 2025
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Meghna Gulzar to direct Kareena Kapoor Khan and Prithviraj Sukumaran in 'Daayra'
Kareena Kapoor Khan and Prithviraj Sukumaran have boarded the new film by \"Talvar\" and “Raazi\" director Meghna Gulzar. Titled \"Daayra\", the film taps into the pulse of the people as it confronts the topical and diabolical realities unfolding in society today.
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Apr 16, 2025
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Process begins for Odisha by-elections to 1,134 PRI posts
The process for filling up of 1,134 vacant posts in three-tier panchayati raj institutions (PRIs) has begun in the state.
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Apr 16, 2025
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Karn Sharma showed a lot of heart: Hardik Pandya
A relieved Hardik Pandya credited 'impact sub' Karn Sharma for showing a lot of heart to fashion Mumbai Indians' 12-run win against Delhi Capitals here on Sunday, a result that helped the visitors get their IPL campaign back on track.
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Apr 16, 2025
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Apple leads global smartphone market in Q1; Samsung's share drops 5%
iPhone maker Apple grabbed the top spot in the first quarter of this calendar year, capturing 19% of the global market share, driven by robust sales in India and Japan.
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Apr 16, 2025
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Kukis oppose Meiteis' annual pilgrimage to Thangjing hill in Manipur
Kuki-Zo tribals are opposing a pilgrimage by Meiteis at the Thangjing hill, located in Churachandpur district in Manipur.
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Apr 16, 2025
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Will free hostages if end to Gaza war guaranteed: Hamas
Asenior Hamas official on April 14 said that the Palestinian group is prepared to release all Israeli hostages in exchange for a ‘serious prisoner swap’ and guarantees that Israel will end the war in Gaza.
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Apr 16, 2025
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Haryana to set up Rs 4,680 crore Industrial Manufacturing Cluster near Hisar airport
To boost industrial growth in Haryana, an Industrial Manufacturing Cluster (IMC) will be established near Maharaja Agrasen Airport in Hisar, spanning around 3,000 acres.
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Apr 16, 2025
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The dead in upstate New York plane crash included 2022 NCAA woman of the year and family members
A private plane that crashed in upstate New York over the weekend was carrying six members of a close-knit family of physicians and distinguished student-athletes on a trip to the Catskills for a birthday celebration and the Passover holiday.
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Apr 16, 2025
NF Times
Message on Mumbai police helpline threatens actor Salman Khan; case lodged
The Mumbai traffic police have got a message threatening Bollywood actor Salman Khan and registered a case in this connection, officials said on Monday.
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Apr 16, 2025
NF Times
Meghna Gulzar to direct Kareena Kapoor Khan and Prithviraj Sukumaran in 'Daayra’
Kareena Kapoor Khan and Prithviraj Sukumaran have boarded the new film by \"Talvar\" and \"Raazi\" director Meghna Gulzar.
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Apr 16, 2025
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Mario Vargas Llosa, Peruvian author and Nobel literature laureate, dies at 89
Peruvian author Mario Vargas Llosa, Nobel literature laureate and a giant of Latin American letters for many decades, has died, his son said Sunday.
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Apr 16, 2025
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Randeep Hooda wants to direct an action film
Acting is his first love, but he wants to play \"a bit of a God\" again as a director, says Randeep Hooda, who is currently developing the script of an action film. Hooda turned director with 2024's “Swatantra Veer Savarkar”, a biopic on Hindutva ideologue V D Savarkar in which he played the title role. He also served as a writer and producer on the film.
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Apr 16, 2025
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Pashupati Paras quits NDA ahead of Bihar assembly polls
Former Union Minister and Rashtriya Lok Janshakti Party (RLJP) chief Pashupati Kumar Paras on Monday formally announced to quit the BJP-JD(U) led National Democratic Alliance (NDA) and said that the RLJP is no longer a part of the ruling alliance both in the state and at the centre.
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Apr 16, 2025
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Bringing the cosmos to jewellery: CaratLane debuts 2 exquisite festive collections - Sol & Luna
CaratLane -A TATA Product, India’s leading omnichannel jewellery retailer, simultaneously marked the debut of two exquisite collections—Sol & Luna—inspired by nature's celestial wonders in their truest and most brilliant) form.
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Apr 16, 2025
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realme launches realmeNarzo 80Pro & 80X: The Ultimate Performance Boost, Starting at INR 17,999 and INR 11,999 respectively
New Delhi realme, the most popular smartphone brand among Indian youth, today launched the realmeNarzo 80 Pro 5G and realmeNarzo 80x 5G, redefining performance benchmarks in their segments
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Apr 16, 2025
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SC to hear plea of Bihar DSP seeking to quash rape case filed against him in different city after 10 years
NEW DELHI (RNS, 1504-25): The Supreme Court is scheduled to adjudicate on April 17, a plea filed by a senior police officer seeking to quash a rape case filed against him after the delay of ten years.
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Apr 16, 2025
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Foxconn scouts for 300 acre land in Greater Noida for manufacturing unit
Taiwanese contract manufacturer Foxconn is scouting for a 300 acre land parcel near Yamuna Expressway in Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh, for its manufacturing unit.
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Apr 16, 2025
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LSG suffer early blows as CSK strike twice in powerplay
Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) suffered early blows against Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in their IPL match at the Ekana Stadium in Lucknow.
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Apr 16, 2025
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Drunk man killed in clash after temple ruckus in Odisha
As the state immersed in the celebrations of Maha Vishuba Sankranti on Monday, a 55-year-old man was hacked to death by a group in Bolagarh, about 67 km from the state capital, after he reportedly created nuisance inside a temple under the influence of alcohol.
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Apr 16, 2025
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SC to consider listing fresh plea challenging 'constitutional validity' of several provisions of amended Waqf Act
The Supreme Court on April 15 agreed to consider listing a fresh plea challenging the constitutional validity of several provisions of the Waqf (Amendment) Act, 2025.
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Apr 16, 2025
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Arnautovic goal helps Inter Milan beat Cagliari in Serie A
Marko Arnautovic scored one and set up another as Inter Milan prepared for its Champions League quarterfinal against Bayern Munich with a morale-boosting 3-1 win over Cagliari in Serie A.
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Apr 16, 2025
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Jagannath: The Eternal Pilgrim of the Human Spirit
Lord Jagannath is not just a deity confined to rituals; he is a living symbol of spiritual democracy. His appearance—unlike any other idol in Hindu temples—is deliberately abstract and incomplete, signifying that the divine transcends human understanding.
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Apr 16, 2025
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JMM rejects Waqf Bill, backs nationwide caste census at 13th General Convention in Ranchi
RANCHI (RNS, 15-04-25): During the 13th General Convention in Ranchi, the Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM) strongly opposed the recently implemented Waqf Amendment Act and reiterated its longstanding demand for a nationwide caste census.
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Apr 16, 2025
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Statue of Biju Patnaik set afire in Odisha's Balangir
A statue of former chief minister Biju Patnaik was set on fire at Patnagarh triggering a political controversy on Tuesday. The incident occurred around 6 am, with the statue located near Parshuram Chhak, installed by former Patnagarh MLA Saroj Kumar Meher.
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Apr 16, 2025
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High-end home sales jump 28 per cent in January to March quarter
(RNS, 15-04-25) Taiwanese contract manufacturer Foxconn is scouting for a 300 acre land parcel near Yamuna Expressway in Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh, for its manufacturing unit.
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Apr 16, 2025
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Mentally, | was ready, waited for my chance: Karun Nair
Karun Nair marked his return to Indian Premier League with a superb knock for Delhi Capitals but despite being away from the league for two seasons, he always knew what to expect from opposition in terms of quality having been there and done that earlier too.
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Apr 16, 2025
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Israel bombs last fully functional hospital in Gaza City on Palm Sunday; 'new war crime,' says Hamas
Israel on Sunday bombed the last fully functional hospital in Gaza, rendering it functionless and killing at least 21 people, including children.
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Apr 16, 2025
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UP CM Yogi accuses Mamata Banerjee of fueling communal unrest in West Bengal
Launching a scathing attack on his West Bengal counterpart Mamata Banerjee, UP CM Yogi Adityanath, on Tuesday, accused her of encouraging communal unrest under the guise of secularism questioning her silence over the ongoing violence in the state in the name of opposing recently-passed Waqf Amendment Act.
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