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EC reply sought on pleas on EVM verification
THE Supreme Court on Tuesday asked the Election Commission of India (EC) not to erase or reload the data in the EVMs while carrying out the verification process.
Captain and jawan killed, another injured in IED explosion in J&K
TWO Army personnel, including a Captain, were killed and another injured when suspected terrorists set off an improvised explosive device (IED) near the Line of Control in the Akhnoor sector on Tuesday.
Law and order, farmers' issues to raise pitch
WITH the budget session of the Assembly set to commence from Thursday, the Opposition BJD and Congress have readied their armoury to attack the state government on several issues, particularly, the deteriorating law and order situation and mismanagement in procurement of paddy from farmers.
Constitution copies with 22 miniatures authentic: V-P
RAJYA Sabha Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar on Tuesday said that the Constitution signed by its framers that includes 22 miniatures together with amendments by Parliament is the only authentic one and any violation be taken seriously and dealt with sternly.
Vigilance raids on Remuna tehsildar yield ₹2.5 cr assets
VIGILANCE searches on premises linked to Remuna tehsildar Bidyadhar Pati for amassing disproportionate assets yielded wealth to the tune of ₹2.5 crore on Tuesday.
State plans speedy rollout of IEMS to curb road fatalities
Govt decides to provide assistance to transport operators to install ADAS system
Nabaneet is state topper in JEE mains
CITY youth Nabaneet Priyadarshi has emerged as the state topper in the Joint Entrance Examination (JEE Main)-2025 session-I, result of which was published by the National Testing Agency (NTA) on Tuesday.
State Govt to Merge Mamata with PMMVY, Raise Incentive for Birth of Girl Child to ₹12K
THE state government on Tuesday announced to integrate its Mamata scheme with Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana (PMMVY) and provide an enhanced cash incentive of ₹2,000 to women on delivery of a girl child.
Trial Begins: Rushdie takes stand in court to testify against Matar
SALMAN Rushdie described in graphic detail on Tuesday the frenzied moments in 2022 when a masked man rushed at him on a stage in western New York and repeatedly slashed him with a knife, leaving him with terrible injuries and fearful he would die.
After TMC protest, Kolkata school shelves screening of Ghatak films
A school in South Kolkata was forced to halt the screening of renowned director Ritwik Ghatak's two films, 'Aamar Lenin' (My Lenin) and 'Komal Gandhar', after a TMC councillor raised objections to them.
Speeding BMW crashes into house, none hurt
A family in Shastri Nagar area of the city had a narrow escape after a speeding BMW car crashed into the boundary wall of their house in the early morning hours of Tuesday.
Muftis responsible for abrogation of Art 370, says Omar
THE National Conference has blamed PDP's Mehbooba Mufti and her late father Mufti Mohammad Sayeed for Article 370 abrogation and downgrading of erstwhile J&K state into two Union Territories.
3 killed as bike rams into car
Under the impact, the front side of the SUV was completely mangled, while the two-wheeler reportedly was dragged several metres after ramming into the car.
Let's build global AI framework to enhance trust: PM
Says the new tech is writing code for humanity
With RBI help, MHA plans to deploy AI to shut mule accounts
Stringent measures
Ratna Bhandar repair timeline to be extended
With Ratna Bhandar repair work not progressing as expected due to daily rituals and heavy tourist inflow, the Shree Jagannath Temple Administration (SJTA) has decided to extend the timeline for completion of work by the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI).
HIF Global India Offers to Invest $1 Billion in E-fuel Project in Odisha
HIF Global India, a subsidiary of HIF Latam of Chile, has expressed intent to invest around one billion USD in Odisha's renewable energy sector.
B'desh EC Ready for General Elections in Dec
BANGLADESH's Election Commission (EC) on Tuesday said preparations were underway to stage general elections by December as nationwide vandalisms over the past week prompted the interim government chief Muhammad Yunus to agree to the proposal.
N Korea Gave Russia 200 Long-Range Artillery Pieces: Seoul
NORTH Korea has given Russia 200 long-range artillery pieces, a South Korean defence ministry official said on Tuesday, as Moscow and Pyongyang deepen their military ties.
Social media star in the dock over 'racist' remarks
SOCIAL media influencer Elvish Yadav has drawn censures by mocking an Arunachal Pradesh-based actor's name and identity.
7 Banks Cut Lending Rates to Give You Quick Relief
SEVEN banks have cut their repo-linked lending rates (EBLR) in response to the Reserve Bank of India's 25 basis-point rate cut announced on Friday.
Cong MLA says party must fight in all 243 seats
A day after MP Tariq Anwar said the party high command must clarify whether it wanted to do coalition politics or go it alone in Bihar, Congress MLA Pratima Kumari on Tuesday demanded that the grand old party contest all the 243 seats.
Well-qualified, capable women shouldn't seek high alimony, says HC
THE Orissa High Court has reduced the quantum of maintenance ordered by a Family Court in the case of a wife who is well-educated and can support herself financially by doing a suitable job but at present is not working anywhere to earn her livelihood.
Shah reviews J&K security, directs CRPF to ensure 'area domination'
UNION Home Minister Amit Shah on Tuesday chaired a high-level meeting to review prevailing security scenario in Jammu & Kashmir and directed the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) to ensure there \"are no gaps in area domination\", with a special focus on the hills in the Jammu region.
Inter-state PRIs meet to tackle man-elephant conflict
AN inter-state coordination meeting of Panchayati Raj Institutions (PRIs) was held at Rasgobindpur range in Mayurbhanj's Baripada forest division recently to strengthen efforts for mitigating human-elephant conflict in the region.
Demand for Bhadrak RMS gains momentum
RESIDENTS and local businesses of Bhadrak districts have urged the Department of Posts to establish an Intra-Circle Hub (ICH) and restore the parcel hub at Bhadrak Railway Mail Service to improve efficiency in postal services.
The Many Ways America First Hurts Global Trade
When he visits Washington tomorrow, Narendra Modi would need to bank on the excellent personal relationship he enjoys with Donald Trump to stave off possibilities of higher tariffs on more exports from India.
Traffic plans in place for Magh Poornima snan
SPECIAL arrangements, including traffic plans, have been put in place for the Magh Poornima 'snan' on Wednesday at Prayagraj Maha Kumbh.
Latest loose talk: Ukraine may be Russian someday
US President Donald Trump floated the idea that Ukraine \"may be Russian someday\", as his Vice President JD Vance gears up to meet Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky this week.
Bhima Mandali, Debjharan get tourist destination tag
IN a major boost to Sambalpur's tourism industry, the picturesque locations of Bhima Mandali and Debjharan have been added to the list of tourist destinations of the state.