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NALCO has signed an MoU with the Skill Development Institute (SDI) Bhubaneswar to train youths from periphery villages of its Angul and Damanjodi units. The initiative aims to provide industry-ready skills, employability, and sustainable livelihood opportunities.

Odisha Chief Secretary Manoj Ahuja has issued a roadmap to curb corruption in government offices, stressing preventive vigilance, transparent HR practices, technology-driven reforms, and citizen empowerment for clean and accountable governance.

India has urged Russia to stop recruiting Indians into its army and warned citizens against joining due to serious risks. The MEA confirmed that several Indians on visas were forced into Russian military units and called for their release.

Aryan Khan is stepping into new territory: directing a high-profile Netflix series titled The Ba***ds of Bollywood. The show has already generated considerable buzz for its bold premise, satirical tone, and insider look at Bollywood-machinations. Interestingly, Aryan's directorial debut project will mark his singing break.

Kuldeep Yadav minced no words about his snubs from the Indian team after a stellar show in India's opening match of Asia Cup.

Ten Naxals, including senior Maoist leader Manoj alias Modem Balkrishna, were killed in an encounter with security forces in Chhattisgarh’s Gariaband district during a search operation in Bhaludihi forest.

Tamannaah Bhatia and Vijay Varma, once among Bollywood’s most admired couples, have reportedly gone their separate ways after differences in life priorities. However, her recent revelations suggest that the actress is not just reflecting on the past but also preparing for a new chapter in her love life.

UNICEF India warns of a sharp rise in obesity across all age groups, with childhood and adolescent obesity surging rapidly. Driven by sedentary lifestyles, ultra-processed food, and poor diets, India faces a growing health and economic crisis unless urgent action is taken.

The incident was revealed by Jemimah Rodrigues during an episode of The Bombay Journey on Mashable India’s YouTube channel. Rodrigues recalled how she and Mandhana began chatting with Kohli about batting techniques after seeking his permission. Soon, Anushka joined in, and the casual discussion turned into a marathon session.

Investigators revealed that the module’s objective was to acquire land, declare it a Khilafat-controlled territory, and push the extremist narrative of ‘Ghazwa-e-Hind’ (raid of India). The network was coordinated by 23-year-old Ashar Danish alias Ashrar Qureshi.

Although Sundar is currently part of India’s Asia Cup 2025 squad as a standby player, he has not travelled to the UAE along with the main team.

Earlier speculation suggested that Mahesh Babu would embody the divine powers of Lord Hanuman in parts of SSMB29. However, a recent exclusive report reveals that Mahesh Babu will portray Lord Ram in key portions of the narrative.

Agha stated that the current Pakistan National Cricket Team is a far different side than the one Babar Azam led in the past and they are aiming to roar and win the Asia Cup 2025 trophy in the UAE. 

Both Wasim Akram and Sanjay Manjrekar expressed their surprise at the way selectors and team management have treated the left-arm wrist-spinner over the years.

Bikes up to 350cc now attract only 18% GST, down from 28%, making them more affordable for youth, farmers, gig workers, and small traders, especially in rural India. Similarly, small cars (<1200cc petrol, <1500cc diesel, under 4m length) will see tax reduced to 18%, encouraging first-time buyers and boosting sales in smaller towns.