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Mukhtar Ansari dies of cardiac arrest in Banda, security tightened in UP
Mukhtar Ansari dies of cardiac arrest in Banda, security tightened in UP

Amsari, 60, suffered a massive heart attack in Banda jail on Thursday evening during a medical check-up and he fell unconscious. He was immediately taken to the Banda Medical College where he died.

Bhubaneswar doctor couple murder case: 5 including 2 women get lifer
Bhubaneswar doctor couple murder case: 5 including 2 women get lifer

After examining 23 witnesses and perusing evidence, the Second Additional Sessions Judge held the five guilty and awarded the punishment. 

BJD candidate list: Trouble mounts for party as nominees face pushback!
BJD candidate list: Trouble mounts for party as nominees face pushback!

In Rayagada, a group of BJD leaders have opposed the nomination of Anusuya Majhi. Scores of leaders have resigned from the party en masse, alleging that the party’s district unit president and observer were not taken into confidence over ticket allotment.

Under-representation of women in BJD's candidate list irks SHG members across Odisha 
Under-representation of women in BJD's candidate list irks SHG members across Odisha 

The Biju Janata Dal (BJD) has so far has given ticket to only one SHG member-Sujata Sahu of the Jajpur district. This is said to be the reason for resentment among SHG women members across the State.  

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No exchange of Rs 2000 banknotes on April 1

However, the facility will become operational again on April 2, the RBI said.

Tejas Mk1A takes to skies, major milestone for HAL
Tejas Mk1A takes to skies, major milestone for HAL

“HAL achieved this significant production milestone with concurrent design and development amid major supply chain challenges in the global geo-political environment subsequent to the contract signature in February 2021. The flight was piloted by CTP, Group Captain K. K. Venugopal (Retd),” HAL stated.

Odisha sizzles with mercury near 40 degrees Celsius
Odisha sizzles with mercury near 40 degrees Celsius

Most parts of the state witnessed gruelling temperatures. Bhubaneswar recorded 37 degrees Celsius on Thursday while Boudh town became the hottest town in the state today with temperature touching 39.5 degrees C.

Odisha elections 2024: Jittery moments for BJD leaders awaiting ticket announcement
Odisha elections 2024: Jittery moments for BJD leaders awaiting ticket announcement

Many ticket aspirants have started lobbying at Naveen Niwas (Odisha CM & BJD president Naveen Patnaik's residence) along with their supporters. Some even held one-to-one meetings with party supremo Naveen Patnaik. 

Arunachal was, is, and will remain an integral part of India: MEA
Arunachal was, is, and will remain an integral part of India: MEA

India and China have been exchanging barbs over Arunachal Pradesh ever since Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to the state earlier this month to inaugurate the strategically important Sela tunnel

Police foil robbery bid in Khordha, five arrested with bombs
Police foil robbery bid in Khordha, five arrested with bombs

As per reports, some jewellers and businessmen were on the target of the gang of robbers. Armed with bombs, the gang was planning for a robbery at a desolate place near the Benapanjari water tank last night

NIT Rourkela students develop submersible robots to study dams & bridges 
NIT Rourkela students develop submersible robots to study dams & bridges 

The two robots developed by NIT Rourkela students can prevent mishaps by inspecting the condition of dams and bridges well in advance.  

'Congress to announce candidates for Odisha in April 1st week'
'Congress to announce candidates for Odisha in April 1st week'

Congress veteran Bhakta Das said, “The party will first announce the names of its nominees in 60 Assembly seats where our candidates lost in 2019. The leaders who are still attached to grassroots workers will be given priority.”

Rs 2.25 lakh cr tax revenue transferred to states in 2023-24
Rs 2.25 lakh cr tax revenue transferred to states in 2023-24

Total expenditure incurred by Government of India is Rs 37,47,287 crore (83.4 per cent of corresponding RE 2023-24), out of which Rs 29,41,674 crore is on Revenue Account and Rs 8,05,613 crore is on Capital Account.

‘To browbeat and bully others is vintage Congress culture', says PM Modi on lawyers’ letter to CJI
‘To browbeat and bully others is vintage Congress culture', says PM Modi on lawyers’ letter to CJI

Throwing his weight behind the hundreds of lawyers protesting against such vested interests, PM Modi pointed out how the Congress wanted a ‘committed judiciary’ five decades ago but is now resorting to ‘bullying tactics’ for selfish interests.

US' remarks on Arvind Kejriwal: India terms it 'unacceptable, unwarranted'
US' remarks on Arvind Kejriwal: India terms it 'unacceptable, unwarranted'

US State Department Spokesperson Matthew Miller reiterated on Wednesday its call for "fair, transparent, timely legal processes" as India summoned an American diplomat and lodged a strong protest over the remarks.

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