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Prasanna Patasani
  • Odisha
  • 2 hours ago

As per sources, Patasani was hopeful of bagging BJD ticket from Bhubaneswar Parliamentary seat for the ongoing 2024 General Elections. However, he was eventually denied ticket by the party. 

  • India
  • 7 hours ago

Vice-Admiral Dinesh Kumar Tripathi has been appointed as the next Chief of the Naval Staff of India, succeeding Admiral R. Hari Kumar on April 30. With nearly 39 years in service, Tripathi's career includes commanding...

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Tigress hunts down crocodile with cubs in Ranthambore National Park! Watch rare sight
  • India
  • 2 days ago

While it is quite common to witness apex predators hunting down other animals larger in size, it is rare to...

Students groove with teacher in classroom, netizens recount 'old school' ti
  • India
  • 2 days ago

In the video, students can be seen repeating the steps done by the teacher. Though the classroom has desks and...

Witness Wonder As Earth Celebrates The Arrival Of Spring, See Pics
  • Odisha
  • 2 days ago

Spring is the season of freshness and new beginnings as the Earth wears colours through various blooming flowers, trees get...

Kunal R. Virulkar
  • India
  • 2 days ago

Kunal R. Virulkar, an unselected UPSC candidate after 12 attempts, shares his inspiring journey of perseverance. His story resonates widely,...

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Odisha Elections 2024: Careers of political leaders at stake at the cost of principles, ideology 

One can also contest in elections without a ticket. No party is required in this...

A Deafening Silence - Media lets parties off the hooks on Electoral Bonds

A leading Odia daily did the utterly laughable by choosing to omit the name of...

Naveen Patnaik and VK Pandian

Hard to believe it certainly is. But that is precisely what the Twin City Commissionerate...

BJD: Too Late For Course Correction?

So, what led to a sudden turnaround just weeks ahead of the elections? If sources...

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From police SI to clearing UPSC, know inspiring journey of Bengaluru’s Shanthappa
  • India
  • 6 hours ago

Shanthappa, from a humble background in Hosa Genikehal village, overcame significant challenges to secure AIR-644 in the UPSC exam. Raised by his mother after losing his father early, he initially...

Infosys reports first employee reduction in decades with strong profit growth
  • India
  • 19 hours ago

In FY 2023-24, Infosys saw its first headcount decrease in nearly 23 years, dropping by 25,994 to 317,240 employees. Despite this, the company improved utilization rates and reported a significant...

Humiliated by senior officer, constable Uday Krishna Reddy resigned from job, cracked UPSC CSE 2023
  • India
  • 24 hours ago

Uday Krishna Reddy, a former police constable from Andhra Pradesh, overcame personal humiliation and resigned to prepare for the UPSC exam, securing AIR-780 in 2023. His goal is to join...

Married off at 14, mother of 2 kids at 18: Know inspiring journey of IPS Ambika to clear UPSC CSE
  • India
  • 1 day ago

IPS N. Ambika, married at 14 and a mother by 18, overcame significant personal challenges to achieve her dream of becoming an IPS officer after clearing the UPSC CSE. Inspired...

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Heatwave to hailstorm, check IMD’s weather forecast for several Indian states

  • Odisha
  • 15 minutes ago

Isolated heavy rainfall is very likely over Nagaland, Manipur, Mizoram and Tripura on April 19 and April 21 and isolated...

Businessman dies under mysterious circumstances at guest house in Bhubaneswar

  • Odisha
  • 1 hour ago

It is expected that the mystery surrounding the death of the businessman will become clear after the post-mortem. More

Will five-time MP Prasanna Patasani quit BJD to join BJP?

  • Odisha
  • 2 hours ago

As per sources, Patasani was hopeful of bagging BJD ticket from Bhubaneswar Parliamentary seat for the ongoing 2024 General Elections....

IMD issues Orange Warning for heat wave conditions in 19 districts of Odisha

  • Odisha
  • 4 hours ago

As per the prediction by IMD, the mercury is likely to soar further in coming days. The situation is likely...

Eminent theatre personality Sachi Das no more; last rights performed in native village 

  • Odisha
  • 16 hours ago

Sachi Das has left indelible marks in film and theatre worlds. Be it acting or directing in films, serials, operas...

Rs 40,000 crore corruption done through 5T initiative: Odisha BJP 

  • Odisha
  • 16 hours ago

BJP spokesperson Anil Biswal alleged, “The 5T was an undemocratic system and it was a political programme. The Election Commission...

Odisha CM to contest from two migration-hit constituencies; residents least excited!  

  • Odisha
  • 16 hours ago

The residents of the constituency never shy away from alleging that the constituency has not developed as it should have...

Heat wave in Odisha: 'Undeclared power cuts' add to woes

  • Odisha
  • 17 hours ago

Madhabananda Nayak, a resident of Lamtaput in Koraput, alleged that most of the time they have to suffer due to...

Women empowerment or dynasty politics? Why BJD dropped heavyweights & fielded their wives?

  • Odisha
  • 17 hours ago

Of the total 126 candidates announced by BJD, 28 are women and, 10 of them are the wives of party...

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Mamont
  • India
  • 26 minutes ago

In the digital era, ‘Mamont’ malware mimics Chrome, luring users with fake prizes to steal banking data, highlighting the importance of cautious app downloads.

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Mumbai Indians accused of ‘DRS cheating’
  • India
  • 14 minutes ago

Mumbai’s Tim David could be allegedly seen signaling Suryakumar Yadav to take DRS for reviewing a wide ball, before realising that he is on camera.

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8 Tips To Beat The Heat During Extreme Heatwaves
  • Odisha
  • 3 hours ago

Stay safe in summer heatwaves with tips from @PIB_India. Avoid peak hours, stay hydrated, and protect vulnerable groups. Keep electrolyte water handy & provide water for animals.

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FSSAI
  • India
  • 3 hours ago

The CCPA has urged FSSAI to investigate claims by a Swiss NGO that Nestle sells baby products with higher sugar levels in less developed countries like India compared to Europe. Nestle India asserts it has...

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