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Axar Steps Into A New Role

Now part of the leadership group, the all-rounder doesn't feel the need to prove to anyone

Govt to Launch Survey for PMAY-Rural from Jan 24: Min

THE state government will launch a survey to identify beneficiaries for the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana-Rural (PMAY-R) from January 24.

Vendors stage stir seeking rehabilitation on priority

STREET vendors of the capital city on Monday staged a demonstration here protesting the eviction drive without offering them alternative spaces to set up their business.

5 Held for Mangrove Roots Smuggling in Bhitarkanika

FOREST officials seized five quintals of roots and stems of a mangrove species during a raid in Bhitarkanika National Park on Monday, arresting five smugglers during the operation.

Ensure 100% funds expenditure before budget: CM to secys

CHIEF Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Monday asks secretaries to achieve 100 per cent utilisation of funds in their respective departments within the next two months before the state government places its 2025-26 budget in the Assembly.

Israel Frees 90 Captives; Palpable Relief, Fear in Gaza

AFTER 15 months of collective grief and anxiety, three Israeli hostages left Hamas captivity and returned to Israel, and dozens of Palestinian prisoners walked free from Israeli jails, leaving both Israelis and Palestinians torn between celebration and fear as stirred modest hopes for ending the Israel-Hamas war.

2 Maoists Gunned Down by Odisha, C'garh Police

TWO women Naxals were neutralised during a joint operation launched by Odisha and Chhattisgarh police along with Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) in the neighbouring state's Gariaband district, around 5 km away from Nuapada, on Monday.

Dy CM's IA in case challenging his election from Patnagarh rejected

THE Orissa High Court has rejected BJP MLA and deputy chief minister Kanak Vardhan Singh Deo's interlocutory application (IA) seeking intervention against refusal of the collector of Balangir to provide him certain documents required to file a written statement in reply to the petition that has challenged his election from Patnagarh constituency.

Pragg wins; Gukesh draws

INDIAN Grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa defeated compatriot P Harikrishna, while Arjun Erigaisi settled for a draw in the second round of the 87th Tata Steel Chess Tournament here.

IT cos see revival in discretionary demand, deal wins

IT services companies have now started witnessing early signs of revival in discretionary spending and CEOs of top IT companies are optimistic about strong deal wins in coming quarters.

From draught-prone village to WHIL: Rutuja Pisal story

IF you wish to visit Rutuja Pisal's village from Pune and opt to use the public vehicle, you have to get to Phaltan—a town in the northeast part of Satara district—first.

Every Step You Take, They'll Be Watching You

There are many lessons from the work-life balance debate. One is for leaders to watch their words. Another is to recognise the generational shift in attitude towards work

Will Be Key Player In Electric 3-Wheeler Market: TVS

CHENNAI-based auto major TVS Motor has set its sight on becoming a key player in the rapidly-growing electric three-wheeler market within the next three quarters.

Karur Vysya Bank profit jumps over 20% on loan growth

Robust loan growth and better asset quality helped the Tamil Nadu-based old-generation private sector lender Karur Vysya Bank to report an over 20% jump in net income at ₹496 crore in the December quarter, up from ₹412 crore in the year ago period.

IMD issues dense fog warning for parts of Odisha for two days

THE India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a fog warning for many parts of Odisha from Tuesday to Thursday morning.

R-Day parade to have an extra dose of art & culture

THE government is working towards widening the portrayal of the nation's societal and cultural landscape while still preserving the military and martial spirit of the Republic Day parade, Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh stated on Monday.

Greeshma becomes Kerala's youngest to get death sentence for killing boyfriend

The Neyyattinkara Additional Sessions Court on Monday awarded a death sentence to SS Greeshma, 24, for murdering her boyfriend Sharon Raj by administering him an ayurvedic concoction laced with a lethal herbicide in 2022.

THE NEED TO CELEBRATE DIVERSITY WITHIN LGBTQIA+

ONALD Trump's recent statements about abolishing \"transgender lunacy\" and emphasizing binary gender identities have sparked widespread concern.

Three players from KISS University shine bright at the Kho Kho World Cup 2025

Three players from KISS University – Pabani Sabar, Subhashree Singh, and Magai Majhi – have made history in the traditional sport of Kho Kho.

Tiger supplementation panel to decide release of Zeenat into Similipal core

THE tiger supplementation committee formed for release of big cats in Similipal from the Central India landscape will now decide Zeenat's release into the wild, said wildlife officials on Monday.

La Liga: Real beat Las Palmas 4-1

WITH Kylian Mbappe putting on a show again, Real Madrid returned to the top of the Spanish league.

Sinner beats dizziness, Rune in round four

JANNIK Sinner battled dizzy spells on Monday to reach an Australian Open quarter-final against Alex de Minaur, admitting a long interruption when he accidentally broke the net was \"big, big luck\".

IMD Issues Dense Fog Warning for Parts of Odisha for Two Days

THE India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a fog warning for many parts of Odisha from Tuesday to Thursday morning.

Tax sops likely for brownfield projects

FACED with slow uptake in private investment, the government may announce some tax sops in the Budget this year for encouraging new investments by companies.

Defamation proceedings against Rahul stayed

THE Supreme Court on Monday stayed trial court proceedings against Congress leader Rahul Gandhi in a criminal defamation case filed against him for alleged defamatory remarks against Union Home Minister Amit Shah.

Gift to US: Surat bizman creates Trump replica in lab-grown diamond

A Surat-based diamond businessman has created a replica of Donald Trump using a 4.30-carat lab-grown diamond.

SCB doctor abused by attendant

A doctor of SCB medical college and hospital (SCB MCH) was allegedly abused by the attendant of two dog-bite patients for not being provided a wheelchair to carry them.

Biden pardons Fauci, Milley to guard against Don's 'revenge'

Pope Francis calls Trump's proposal of deporting immigrants a disgrace

Birla expresses concern over short duration of Parliament sessions

LOK Sabha Speaker Om Birla on Monday expressed concern and anguish over planned disruptions of House proceedings, decline in the number of sittings, and erosion of dignity and decorum of legislatures across the country.

Prompt action by RPF team saves passenger

Prompt action by the Railway Protection Force (RPF) personnel helped save the life of a passenger who accidentally fell from a running train late on Sunday night.