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Odisha all set to embrace NEP at school-level

Here too, the new curriculum will first be prepared for the primary level classes in alignment with the NIPUN Odisha mission which aims to strengthen foundational skills.

Govt approves ₹1.6K cr package for Joshimath land submergence victims

THE Centre has sanctioned ₹1,640 crore for rehabilitation in Uttarakhand's Joshimath, where land subsidence displaced over 1,000 residents in early 2023.

Energy sites in west Ukraine targeted by Russian missiles

RUSSIA launched a wave of missiles and drones at Ukrainian energy facilities at dawn on Wednesday, intensifying a months-long bombing campaign at a precarious moment of the war for Ukraine.

HC Acquits the 9 of Charges Under Witch-hunting Act

The HC acquitted nine individuals of charges under the Odisha Prevention of Witch-Hunting Act, 2013, citing disproportionate death penalty and awarding life imprisonment instead. The court also ordered ₹30 lakh in compensation for the victims' families.

Rahul's claim of fighting Indian state draws BJP ire

A rather sharp attack by Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday against RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat's recent remarks, drew heavy retaliatory fire from BJP's biggies.

In a first after Hasina's ouster as PM, India-B'desh talks to begin on Feb 16

INDIA and Bangladesh will hold a four-day director general (DG)-level talks here beginning February 16 with border fencing and rise in infiltration attempts being major subjects of discussion, officials said on Wednesday.

The Other Wars We Are Failing To Notice

EVER before have there been so many armed conflicts across the globe.

Zepto triples annual GOV to $3 billion

Quick commerce platform Zepto Co-Founder and CEO Aadit Palicha on Wednesday said that the company has achieved $3 billion in annualised gross order value (GOV).

Two Of Kerala's Beaches Bag Blue Flag Certification

This achievement demonstrates God's Own Country's continued dedication to promoting responsible and inclusive tourism.

Kashmir Inaugurates Its Most Awaited All-Weather Tunnel

With this infrastructure in place, Sonmarg is set to become an attractive year-round travel destination, welcoming tourists eager to explore its natural beauty throughout the entire year.

CM Launches Enhanced Pension for Octogenarians and Divyangs

Around 4,17,496 individuals in the state will benefit from this change

Millions in Los Angeles on the edge as wind speed picks up

MILLIONS of Southern Californians were on edge as winds began picking up during a final round of dangerous fire weather forecast for the region on Wednesday where two massive blazes have killed at least 25 and destroyed thousands of homes.

Bombay HC panel to phase out petrol cars

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Trade Deficit Narrows as Gold Imports Fall in Dec

INDIA's merchandise exports contracted 1% year-on-year even as imports rose 4.9% in December 2024, government data released on Wednesday showed.

TRAI Proposes Cut in Broadband Rates for Public Wi-Fi

The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has proposed reducing broadband connection rates for Public Data Offices (PDOs) under the PM-WANI scheme.

Niramaya centres segregated at SCB MCH

THE authorities of SCB medical college and hospital on Wednesday segregated the OPD Niramaya centres (drug distribution centres) at the healthcare institute to streamline the drug distribution system and prevent long waiting time for patients and their attendants.

Melanistic tiger's skin seized from Similipal fringe villages, four held

Forest officials say hide appears to be a year old and is probably that of a sub-adult tiger

2 Private Lunar Landers From US And Japan Blast Off On A SpaceX Rocket

In a two-for-one moonshot, SpaceX launched a pair of lunar landers Wednesday for US and Japanese companies looking to jumpstart business on Earth's dusty sidekick.

Joburg Super Kings beat Durban Super Giants

JOBURG Super Kings got the better of Durban's Super Giants by 28 runs in their SA20 encounter in Durban on Tuesday.

Aditya Birla Fashion to raise $500 million equity through preferential issue, QIP

AHEAD of its planned demerger into two separate entities and their subsequent listing, Aditya Birla Fashion & Retail has finalised a capital raising plan of $500 million through a combination of preferential issuance and qualified institutional placement of shares.

Future tense for INDIA bloc, predicts Mayawati

Claims all allies of Oppn grouping have gathered for self-interest

BMC chatbot to aid delivery of services in Bhubaneswar

The Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation is all set to launch ‘Bhubaneswar Whatsapp Chatbot’ to improve its service delivery to citizens on the digital platform in the city.

Pujari Says Development of Nuapada Is State Government's Responsibility

NUAPADA is a new district and it is the responsibility of the government to develop it, said Revenue and Disaster Management Minister Suresh Pujari here on Wednesday.

ED Gets Centre's Nod to Prosecute Kejriwal, Sisodia

WEEKS before the Delhi Assembly elections, the Centre gave its approval to the Enforcement Directorate to initiate prosecution against Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leaders Arvind Kejriwal and Manish Sisodia in the money laundering case linked to the Delhi liquor policy scam.

Record-shattering day in Rajkot for India women

IT was yet another day of shattering records in Rajkot as India women beat Ireland in the third and final ODI to win the series 3-0 on Wednesday.

Delay in party's organisational polls bares feud in Ganjam BJP

THE Ganjam BJP is reportedly dogged with factionalism and the delay in holding its organisational elections in the district has made matters worse for the saffron party.

27th Kalahandi Utsav Lights Up Bhawanipatna

THE 27th Kalahandi Utsav Ghumura-2025 started on Tuesday evening with a spectacular display of cultural heritage.

SC seeks Dallewal's med report from Punjab

THE Supreme Court on Wednesday asked the Punjab government for detailed medical reports and latest vitals of fasting farmer leader Jagjit Singh Dallewal for an independent assessment of his medical condition by AIIMS, Delhi.

BJD councilors take part in no-trust vote against party's Brajrajnagar chairperson

INTERNAL discord within the BJD was out in the open on Wednesday after all 23 councilors of Brajrajnagar municipality took part in the no-confidence motion against chairperson Jagyasini Oram.

Settle crop loss claims on top priority, state govt directs insurance companies

EXPRESSING concern over delay and non-settlement of crop loss claims under Pradhan Mantri Fasl Bima Yojana (PMBFY), the state government on Wednesday asked the insurance companies to settle all claims on top priority.