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Odisha Police rescue 17,590 missing women, children from Jan to June this year

Odisha Police successfully rescued 17,590 missing individuals during a special drive. This significant operation reunited 12,177 women and 5,413 children with their families. Puri district reported the highest number of women and children rescued during this period. The drive also included individuals whose disappearances were previously unreported. Authorities are intensifying…

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Odisha cabinet approves bill to create economic region development bodies, Rs 2,995-cr scheme for tribals

Odisha's cabinet approved a bill to establish Economic Region Development Authorities for urban growth. This initiative aims to develop integrated economic corridors across the state. A Rs 2,995-crore livelihood mission for tribal households was also cleared. The Mukhya Mantri Janajati Jeevika Mission 2.0 will span five years. Six proposals from…

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Weather updates today, August 2: IMD issues rain alert; check if your state is on the list

Weather updates today, August 2: Widespread rainfall is forecast across India from August 2 to 7. Northwest, central, and eastern regions will experience heavy showers and thunderstorms. Many states including Uttar Pradesh and Rajasthan anticipate significant precipitation. Himachal Pradesh and Jammu and Kashmir are also expected to receive widespread rain.…

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Weather forecast for July 31, 2026: Check IMD rain alerts for Delhi, Gujarat, Kerala and more

Heavy rainfall is expected across large parts of India on Friday. Active monsoon conditions will persist over north, central, east, and southern regions. Several states are likely to witness heavy to very heavy rainfall. Thunderstorms accompanied by lightning and gusty winds have also been forecast. Intense monsoon activity will continue…

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Severe Rainfall Alert: Heavy rain forecast in many states including Rajasthan, UP, Maharashtra, Delhi-NCR, Odisha, Gujarat, Hyderabad and more

Heavy to very heavy rainfall is forecast across India from July 30 to August 1. Active monsoon conditions will bring intense showers and thunderstorms to many regions. Northern and central states, including Delhi, will experience significant rainfall activity. Eastern, northeastern, western, and southern parts of the country are also on…

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RIR Power Electronics ignites India's SiC revolution after successful NSE debut

RIR Power Electronics debuted on the NSE, enhancing its market presence. The company is significantly investing in Silicon Carbide manufacturing in Odisha. This strategic move supports India's semiconductor self-reliance goals. Construction of the cleanroom facility is complete, with production targeted for FY2027. RIR also secured its first international order for…

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A rain festival with no rain: the Indian farmers bracing for a ‘super’ El Niño as monsoon arrives late

Raja is normally a celebration of the start of the monsoon, but in the eastern state of Odisha, the rains came so late the seeds were sown under clear skies

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Mumbai weather today: Rain returns after brief break, IMD issues red, orange and yellow alerts across Maharashtra

Mumbai weather today: Mumbai and nearby areas anticipate fresh rainfall starting Thursday, July 30. The India Meteorological Department issued yellow alerts for Mumbai and Thane. Palghar district faces an orange alert for Friday with heavy rainfall expected. A deep depression system over Odisha has triggered this monsoon revival. Maharashtra districts…

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India's Fishing Communities and Dolphins: A Coastal Coexistence Passed Down Through Generations

The Dolphins That Follow the NetsIn Chilika Lake, Odisha's vast brackish lagoon, Irrawaddy dolphins and fishermen have developed a working rhythm that marine biologists have studied for decades. The dolphins herd fish toward the shore and toward the nets. The fishermen, reading the dolphins' movement, cast at the right moment.…

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From Cyclone to Conglomerate: How a former army officer from Odisha built a British business empire

A 1999 Super Cyclone and Kargil War shaped Arun Kar's early resolve. He joined the Indian Army's Regiment of Artillery after a demanding selection process. A medical injury redirected his path towards business and further education. Kar then co-founded Nest Group, a diverse UK-based conglomerate. His career now spans technology,…

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SC dismisses Odisha govt plea against release of animated film 'Mahaprabhu Jagannath'

The Supreme Court dismissed Odisha's plea against the animated film 'Mahaprabhu Jagannath' release. Animation is a new art form for children and should not be curtailed. The court allowed the film's release after the Jagannath Yatra festivities concluded. Earlier, the High Court had stayed the movie's screening due to objections.…

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Odisha government orders evacuation as over 1 lakh people hit by floods

Odisha launched a massive evacuation drive for over one lakh flood-affected people. Rescue and relief operations are underway in four north Odisha districts. Senior officials are overseeing flood management efforts across vulnerable regions. Educational institutions in six districts have been closed for safety.

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Weather Tomorrow, July 29: Heavy rain alert for Delhi, Maharashtra, Gujarat, Karnataka, Rajasthan & more states; check IMD forecast

Weather Tomorrow, July 29: A deep depression is forecast to bring widespread heavy rainfall across India on Wednesday. This system will move inland from eastern India, influencing central and eastern regions significantly. Central India, including Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh, expects extremely heavy rainfall in isolated areas. Northern states like Delhi…

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Dharmendra Pradhan receives welcome in Odisha after stepping down as education minister over NEET row

Senior leader Dharmendra Pradhan received a warm welcome in Odisha after his resignation. He stepped down as Union education minister taking moral responsibility for examination irregularities. Many state ministers and party legislators gathered to greet the former minister at the airport. Supporters hailed his resignation as a heroic and exemplary…

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Not the Cockroach Janta Party, not even Sonam Wangchuk: The Modi govt defeated itself

First things first. Dharmendra Pradhan resigned on Saturday, announcing it himself on X. “I am pained to see the events of the past 10 days,” he wrote. No union education minister has ever resigned over paper leaks before. That this one did – a minister central to the BJP’s political…

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Odisha tightens iron ore grade checks after alleged royalty underreporting: Report

Odisha, India's largest iron ore-producing state, has stepped up quality-control inspections after authorities found instances of miners allegedly misrepresenting ore grades to reduce royalty payments, a move that could temporarily disrupt domestic supplies and exports to China, Bloomberg News reported.

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Weather Tomorrow, July 28: Rain alert for Maharashtra, Gujarat, UP, Jammu & Kashmir, Karnataka, Odisha, West Bengal & more; check IMD's state-wise forecast

Weather Tomorrow, July 28: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast widespread rainfall across several parts of the country from Tuesday, July 28, as an active monsoon, driven by a deep depression and other weather systems, continues to influence weather conditions. Heavy to very heavy rainfall is expected in several…

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School Holiday Tomorrow, July 28: Will schools remain closed on Tuesday as IMD predicts heavy rainfall in several states?

School Holiday Tomorrow, July 28: With the IMD forecasting heavy to extremely heavy rainfall across several states, including Odisha, West Bengal, Maharashtra and Gujarat, students and parents are awaiting updates on possible school closures for Tuesday, July 28. While no statewide holiday has been announced so far, district administrations are…

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Indian Idol Season 16 winner: Meet the first Odia champion Jyotirmayee Nayak, who lifted the trophy and won Rs 20 lakh

Jyotirmayee Nayak from Odisha has been crowned the winner of Indian Idol Season 16. She took home the winner's trophy along with a cash prize of Rs 20 lakh. Before participating in the singing reality show, Nayak worked as a music therapist, using music to support cancer patients. Her inspiring…

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Youngest son tortured, humiliated elderly father and forced him out of ancestral home; Odisha High Court orders son to vacate property on this ground

Old father evicts youngest son from his ancestral village home as son tortured and humiliated him, wins case on this ground in Orissa High Court. The Orissa High Court said that the primary object of the Maintenance and Welfare of Parents and Senior Citizens Act, 2007, is to give social…

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Dharmendra Pradhan resigns amid NEET paper leak controversy: A look back at his four-decade political journey

Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan resigned on Saturday following widespread protests. Youth-led demonstrations escalated due to alleged NEET examination irregularities and paper leaks. His resignation follows weeks of public outrage and student demonstrations nationwide. Pradhan cited the need to protect the country's youth interests and democratic integrity. This marks a…

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IMD Weather Today, July 25: Gujarat, Delhi-NCR, Rajasthan, Mumbai, Himachal, Uttarakhand, Punjab, MP, Odisha and Northeast brace for heavy rain, thunderstorms as active monsoon intensifies

Weather Today, July 25: The India Meteorological Department forecasts heavy to very heavy rainfall across many Indian states. Gujarat expects the most intense showers, while other regions will experience thunderstorms and strong winds. Active monsoon conditions are driven by a low-pressure system over Rajasthan and Madhya Pradesh. Delhi-NCR and Mumbai…

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HCLTech to invest $1.48 billion in AI data center, open 5,000-seat tech hub

HCLTech will invest $1.48 billion to set up its first AI data centre in Odisha with Sarvam AI, as Indian IT firms expand into AI infrastructure. The Bhubaneswar project will offer full-stack AI solutions, while HCLTech will also open a technology centre employing 5,000 people by 2028.

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India to build Phase-II strategic oil reserves at Rs 14,527 cr under PPP model

India plans a second phase for its strategic petroleum reserves. This expansion will add 6.5 million tonnes of crude oil storage. Two new facilities will be established in Odisha and Karnataka. The government is also continuously assessing new sites for reserves. This initiative aims to strengthen national energy security and…

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Odisha: Ex-IAS officer VK Pandian asked to appear before Bhubaneswar Police in connection with alleged missing CMO files

The Police Commissionerate of Bhubaneswar-Cuttack has issued a notice to former IAS officer VK Pandian, asking him to appear before the investigating officer on July 25 in connection with a case related to missing files from the Odisha Chief Minister's Office during the previous Biju Janata Dal (BJD) government.

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