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Two Amroha residents killed in Delhi Red Fort blast, Delhi Police step up probe with CCTV evidence
New Delhi: Two friends from Uttar Pradesh’s Amroha district were among the victims of the Red Fort blast in Delhi

Maharashtra on high alert after Delhi blast, security tightened across Mumbai and key railway stations
Mumbai: In the aftermath of a deadly car blast near Red Fort metro station in New Delhi on Monday evening,

Assam govt approves Rs 479-crore judicial township project in north Guwahati
Guwahati: The Assam government has approved the release of Rs 479 crore in the first phase of its ambitious plan

Houses flooded, vehicles swept away after Kerala Water Authority tank bursts in Kochi
Kochi: Several houses were inundated and vehicles swept away early Monday after a Kerala Water Authority (KWA) feeder tank partially

Mega camp for Defence pensioners to renew digital life certificates in Chennai on Nov 11
Chennai: A mega camp for Defence pensioners to renew their digital life certificates will be organised at the Air Force

Chennai’s MTC wins national award for best public transport system, CM Stalin hails achievement
Chennai: Tamil Nadu chief minister MK Stalin on Monday said that the quality and reliability of a city’s public transport

Odisha beat Goa by 7 wickets in U23 State A Trophy
Vadodara: Odisha began their campaign in the men’s U23 State A Trophy 2025–26 with a dominating seven-wicket victory over Goa

Odisha announces 18-member U-19 squad for Cooch Behar Trophy 2025–26
Cuttack: The Odisha Cricket Association (OCA) on Sunday announced an 18-member Odisha U-19 men’s squad for the opening two matches

OCA U-16 inter-district cricket super league: Rest of Odisha teams, Keonjhar and Bhubaneswar-A secure wins on first-innings lead
Cuttack: The Odisha Cricket Association (OCA) U-16 Inter-District Cricket Tournament Super League witnessed intense competition across venues, with four matches

Man held with spy glasses inside Puri Jagannath Temple, three servitors suspended for violations
Puri (Odisha): A devotee from Gujarat was detained on Friday after he was found carrying spectacles fitted with hidden cameras

PM Modi flags off four new Vande Bharat trains from Varanasi
Varanasi: Prime minister Narendra Modi on Saturday inaugurated four new Vande Bharat Express trains from his parliamentary constituency, Varanasi, further

IIT-Kharagpur, University of Bayreuth partner to boost deep-tech and sustainable innovation
Kolkata: The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Kharagpur has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Germany’s University of Bayreuth

K Jayakumar prioritises smooth conduct of Sabarimala pilgrimage season after taking over as TDB chief
Thiruvananthapuram: Former Kerala chief secretary K Jayakumar, who is set to assume charge as the Travancore Devaswom Board (TDB) president,

Delhi airport glitch disrupts over 800 flights, AAI resolves Air Traffic Control system issue
New Delhi: Flight operations at Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International Airport (IGIA) were severely disrupted on Friday after a major technical

Kumki elephants deployed to chase rogue tusker in Kerala’s Thrissur
Thrissur (Kerala): The Kerala Forest Department on Friday deployed two trained Kumki elephants to tackle a wild tusker that has

OCA U-16 inter-district super league stage: Keonjhar, Sundargarh post wins
Cuttack: The second round of the OCA U-16 Inter-District Cricket Tournament (Super League stage) saw four competitive two-day encounters played

Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation seeks public input for 2026-27 civic budget
Ahmedabad: The Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation (AMC) has invited residents to share their suggestions for the 2026–27 civic budget, continuing its

Delhi government to open 250 temporary winter shelters for homeless from Nov 15
New Delhi: The Delhi government will launch its Winter Action Plan on November 15, setting up 250 temporary shelters and

Know the traffic restrictions in Delhi for 150th-year celebration of ‘Vande Mataram’ today
New Delhi: The Delhi Police issued a detailed traffic advisory on Friday ahead of the grand celebration marking 150 years

Delhi’s air quality worsens to ‘very poor’ as AQI crosses 300 mark
New Delhi: Delhi woke up to another smoggy morning on Friday as the city’s air quality fell into the “very

Flight delays at Delhi Airport after Air Traffic Control system glitch
New Delhi: Flight operations at Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International Airport were disrupted on Friday morning following a technical fault in

Direct Jammu-Srinagar train likely to start by year-end: Railway officials
Jammu: A direct train service between Jammu and Srinagar is expected to begin before the end of this year, as

OCA U-16 inter-district super league: Rest of Odisha-A clinch win over Jharsuguda
Cuttack: The second round of the OCA U-16 Inter-District Cricket Tournament 2025 Super League saw impressive bowling displays and competitive

Kolkata conductor arrested for pushing passenger off moving bus after fare row
Kolkata: A shocking incident unfolded in central Kolkata on Wednesday when a bus conductor allegedly pushed a passenger off a

CK Nayudu Trophy: Vidarbha defeat Odisha by 87 runs
Cuttack: Vidarbha registered a hard-fought 87-run victory over Odisha in their CK Nayudu Trophy (U-23) clash at the MGM School

Nandini ghee price hiked to Rs 90 per litre in Karnataka
Bengaluru: The Karnataka Milk Federation (KMF) has revised the retail price of its popular Nandini ghee, increasing it by Rs

Andhra Pradesh minister invites Dubai investors to Visakhapatnam Partnership Summit
Vijayawada: Andhra Pradesh municipal administration and urban development minister Dr P Narayana is in Dubai to attract global investors and

Man held for mowing down roadside food stall owner near Delhi’s Moti Nagar flyover
New Delhi: Delhi Police have arrested a 25-year-old man for allegedly running over and killing a 54-year-old roadside eatery operator

Prasant Rana, Jamala Mohapatra added to Odisha squad for Ranji Trophy clash against Vidarbha
Cuttack: The Odisha Cricket Association has included fast bowler Prasant Kumar Rana and left-arm spinner Jamala Bhanjan Mohapatra in the

Delhi: Teen girl dies after setting herself on fire, man found hanging nearby
New Delhi: A 17-year-old girl from outer Delhi’s Ranhola area died on Tuesday after suffering severe burn injuries, while a

OCA U-16 inter-district super league: Ajay Mahato picks seven wickets in Sundargarh’s win
Cuttack: The OCA U-16 Inter District Cricket Tournament 2025 Super League witnessed competitive cricket across venues, with three matches being

OCA U-16 inter-district super league: Cuttack-A, Sundargarh and Rest of Odisha-B clinch first-innings wins
Cuttack: The opening day of the Odisha Cricket Association (OCA) U-16 Inter-District Super League 2025 featured strong bowling performances, with

CK Nayudu Trophy: Vidarbha tighten grip over Odisha, lead by 221 runs at stumps on Day 2
Cuttack: Vidarbha strengthened their position against Odisha on the second day of the Col. CK Nayudu Trophy (U23) multi-day match

Three held in Coimbatore gang-rape case after police encounter
Coimbatore: Tamil Nadu police have arrested three men accused of sexually assaulting a postgraduate student near Coimbatore International Airport after

Indore metro line to be shifted underground following public protests
Indore: The Madhya Pradesh government has approved a major change to the Indore Metro Rail route after sustained protests from

Delhi: Road mishap uncovers theft gang, three arrested with stolen items
New Delhi: What began as a routine road accident report in southwest Delhi’s Kapashera turned into a surprising twist when

Telangana tragedy: 16 dead, several injured in Chevella road accident
Hyderabad: At least 16 people were killed and eight others injured after a gravel-laden truck collided head-on with a Telangana

Mumbai Metro Line-3 carries over 38 lakh passengers in October
Mumbai: The Mumbai Metro Line-3, also called the Aqua Line, witnessed strong commuter growth in October, with over 38 lakh

Women’s U19 T20 Trophy 2025: Haryana, Baroda and Rajasthan register impressive wins
Bhubaneswar/Cuttack: Haryana, Baroda and Rajasthan recorded comfortable victories in their respective matches of the Women’s Under-19 T20 Trophy 2025–26 (Elite-D)

CK Nayudu Trophy: Odisha trail by 91 runs after Day 1 against Vidarbha
Cuttack: Vidarbha took early control on the opening day of their Col C K Nayudu Trophy (U23 Men) multi-day match

OCA U-16 inter-district super league 2025 kicks off
Cuttack: The Odisha Cricket Association (OCA) has announced the Super League fixtures for the 2025 edition of the U-16 Inter-District

Kendrapara, Keonjhar and Cuttack-B register dominant wins in OCA U-16 inter-district tournament
Cuttack: It was a day of one-sided contests in the OCA U-16 Inter-District Cricket Tournament (2025) as Kendrapara, Keonjhar and

Hyderabad pensioner duped of Rs 51 lakh in ‘digital arrest’ scam, second such case this week
Hyderabad: A 78-year-old retired Central government employee from Hyderabad lost Rs 51 lakh after falling victim to a ‘digital arrest’

Lucknow man convicted for aiding Al-Qaeda terror conspiracy, sentenced by NIA court
Lucknow: A special National Investigation Agency (NIA) court in Lucknow on Thursday convicted and sentenced Mohammad Moid for his role

From bus siege to Powai studio drama: Mumbai’s troubled history of hostage crises
Mumbai: The tense hostage situation in Powai on Thursday where 17 children and two adults were rescued after a three-hour

Bengaluru road rage: Couple arrested for chasing, killing biker after minor accident
Bengaluru: A 24-year-old man was killed and his friend seriously injured after a couple allegedly rammed their car into a

Kolkata Port signs MoUs worth over Rs 48,000 crore at India Maritime Week 2025
Kolkata: The Syama Prasad Mookerjee Port, Kolkata (SMPK) has signed a series of Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) worth more than

Mumbai Metro, Monorail operators told to submit disaster management plans
Mumbai: Authorities operating Metro and Monorail services in Mumbai have been directed to submit their disaster management and emergency response

Mumbai Customs seizes hydroponic weed, electronic goods worth Rs 12.97 crore, nine passengers arrested
Mumbai: The Mumbai Customs Department has seized hydroponic weed and electronic goods worth Rs 12.97 crore in a series of

Ranji Trophy: Uttar Pradesh, Odisha match ends in draw
Kanpur: The Ranji Trophy match between Uttar Pradesh and Odisha ended in a draw on Wednesday at Green Park Stadium

31st Kolkata International Film Festival to showcase 215 films from 39 countries
Kolkata: The 31st Kolkata International Film Festival (KIFF) is set to feature 215 films from 39 countries, celebrating global cinema

Delhi Police arrest man for suspected espionage, links found to foreign scientist and fake passport racket
New Delhi: A 59-year-old man has been arrested by the Delhi Police Special Cell for allegedly engaging in espionage activities

CK Nayudu Trophy: Odisha trail Assam by 47 runs at stumps on Day 2
Bhubaneswar: Odisha found themselves trailing by 47 runs against Assam at stumps on Day 2 of their Col. CK Nayudu

OCA U-16 inter-district tournament: Kandhamal, Rayagada, Bhubaneswar-B, KIIT and Sundargarh post big wins
Cuttack: The fourth day of the OCA U-16 Inter-District Cricket Tournament (2nd Phase) produced several dominant performances across venues, with

Odisha Police crack inter-district robbery gang; two arrested, Rs 5 lakh seized
Koraput: The Odisha Police on Monday busted an inter-district robbery gang operating across Koraput and Malkangiri districts, arresting two accused

Ranji Trophy: Rain plays spoilsport as UP’s victory hopes fade against Odisha
Kanpur: Persistent drizzle at Green Park on Monday dashed Uttar Pradesh’s chances of forcing an outright win against Odisha in

Women’s U-19 T20 Trophy: UP, Vidarbha and Haryana register commanding wins
Odisha vs Uttar Pradesh (Venue: Sector 10 BSP Cricket Stadium, Bhilai) Uttar Pradesh defeated Odisha by nine wickets in a

Cyclone Montha intensifies: Andhra Pradesh, Odisha and Tamil Nadu on alert; schools shut, trains cancelled
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) confirmed that a deep depression over the southeast and southwest Bay of Bengal intensified into

Guwahati Police bust inter-state job racket, three held
Guwahati: The Guwahati Police on Monday busted an inter-state job racket posing as a skill development agency and arrested three

OCA U-16 inter-district tournament: Nabarangpur, Kandhamal, Sundargarh record convincing wins
Cuttack: Nabarangpur, Kandhamal, Mayurbhanj and Sundargarh notched impressive victories on Day 3 of the OCA U-16 Inter-District Cricket Tournament 2025

Dead snake’s bite kills 18-year-old girl in MP’s Morena
Morena (Madhya Pradesh): In a freak incident, an 18-year-old girl died of a snakebite in Morena district on Sunday, moments

Delhi Police arrest three, including live-in partner, for killing UPSC aspirant found charred in flat
New Delhi: Delhi Police have arrested three people, including the live-in partner of a 32-year-old UPSC aspirant, for his murder

Tamil Nadu thrash Odisha by 134 runs to enter U-19 Vinoo Mankad Trophy quarterfinals
Rajkot: Tamil Nadu cruised into the quarterfinals of the U-19 Vinoo Mankad Trophy 2025–26 with a dominant 134-run win over

OCA U-16 Inter-District Cricket Tournament 2025: Sonepur, Sundargarh and Kalahandi record wins
Cuttack: The second phase of the OCA U-16 Inter-District Cricket Tournament 2025 witnessed exciting matches across venues, with Sonepur, Sundargarh

Ranji Trophy: Odisha post 243 on Day 1, UP reach 17/0 at stumps
Kanpur: Odisha managed to put up 243 runs in their first innings before being bowled out by Uttar Pradesh on

Odisha govt approves Rs 4,182 crore ‘B-MAAN’ scheme to boost aviation sector
Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government has approved a Rs 4,182-crore scheme titled Building and Management of Aviation Assets and Network (B-MAAN)

Hydroponic ganja worth Rs 1.47 crore seized at Chennai airport; two arrested
Chennai: Customs officials at Chennai International Airport seized hydroponic ganja worth around Rs 1.47 crore that was being smuggled from

Police chief denies reports of scuffle during Kali Puja immersion in Cuttack
Cuttack: Commissioner of Police S Dev Datta Singh on Friday refuted media reports claiming a scuffle broke out between security

Bhubaneswar-B crush Gajapati by 378 Runs in OCA U-16 inter district tournament
Cuttack: Bhubaneswar-B produced a record-breaking performance to outclass Gajapati by a massive 378 runs in the OCA U-16 Inter District

IIT Bhubaneswar signs MoU with ISRO for joint research on ocean and coastal studies
Bhubaneswar: The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Bhubaneswar and the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) have entered into a memorandum

Ikea to open first Pune store at Phoenix Marketcity Mall
Pune: Swedish furniture giant Ikea is set to open its first store in Pune, having leased 37,000 sq ft of

Delhi to enforce 6+ years as minimum age for Class 1 admissions from 2026-27
New Delhi: The Delhi government has announced that children must be at least 6 years old to be admitted to

Cyclone alert in Odisha: heavy rain, strong winds expected from Oct 27
Bhubaneswar: Odisha has been placed on high alert as a developing cyclonic storm over the Bay of Bengal is expected

OCA announces schedule for U-16 Inter District Cricket Tournament 2025 second phase
Cuttack: The Odisha Cricket Association (OCA) has released the fixture for the second phase of the OCA U-16 Inter District

Delhi air quality improves to ‘poor’ category after Diwali; AQI recorded at 293
New Delhi: Delhi’s air quality showed slight improvement on Friday, with the overall Air Quality Index (AQI) recorded at 293,

Odisha’s Sushree Dibyadarshini and Tanmayee Behera named in East Zone squad for Senior Women’s Inter Zonal T20 Trophy
Cuttack: Odisha cricketers Sushree Dibyadarshini and Tanmayee Behera have been selected to represent the East Zone team for the upcoming

12 dead as Bengaluru-bound bus catches fire after collision in Andhra’s Kurnool
Kurnool (Andhra Pradesh): At least 12 people, including a motorcyclist, were killed after a private bus travelling from Hyderabad to

Five, including woman, held in Ranchi; Pakistan-made pistols seized
Ranchi: In a major crackdown, Ranchi Police arrested five suspected gang members, including a woman, and seized three Pakistan-made pistols

Four Bihar gangsters killed in Delhi Police encounter in Rohini
New Delhi: In a joint operation, Delhi Police and Bihar Police gunned down four wanted gangsters from Bihar in an

SCR announces special trains between Secunderabad and Delhi to manage festive rush
Hyderabad: To handle the surge in passenger traffic during the festive season, the South Central Railway (SCR) has announced special

Massive fire ravages Bhubaneswar’s Unit-I Haat, 30 shops reduced to ashes
Bhubaneswar: A major fire swept through the bustling Unit-I Haat market in the Odisha capital on Wednesday afternoon, gutting around

As Delhi chokes on five-year pollution high, CM claims ‘less pollution this Diwali’
New Delhi: Delhi’s air turned toxic after Diwali, with pollution levels surging to their highest in five years even as

Visakhapatnam to become trillion-dollar economic corridor, says minister
Amaravati: Andhra Pradesh aims to transform Visakhapatnam into a trillion-dollar economic corridor, state IT, electronics and education minister Nara Lokesh

Delhi air pollution worsens after Diwali, AQI in ‘very poor’ zone
New Delhi: A day after Diwali celebrations, Delhi woke up to toxic air with the Air Quality Index (AQI) dipping

Gambling racket busted in Kolkata, 14 nabbed
Kolkata: Acting on a tip-off, Kolkata Police on Saturday raided a guest house room on Canal South Road and busted

Sex racket busted in Bhubaneswar; four held after minor girl rescued
Bhubaneswar: A probe into the sexual assault of a 16-year-old girl from Jharkhand has led Bhubaneswar police to uncover a

OCA U-16 inter-district cricket tournament 2025: Cuttack-A, Rourkela register big wins
Cuttack: Rourkela, Cuttack-A and Bhubaneswar-A registered commanding victories in the Preliminary League (1st Phase) of the OCA U-16 inter-district cricket

U19 Vinoo Mankad Trophy 2025-26: Piyus Mantri stars in Odisha’s win over Goa
The Chaudhry Bansi Lal Cricket Stadium in Lahli, Haryana had always been a happy hunting ground for the bowlers, and

Kerala hijab row: Minister orders Kochi school to let Muslim student wear headscarf
Kochi: Kerala education minister V Sivankutty has directed a private Christian-run school in Kochi to allow a Muslim girl student

Pune Police commissioner vows to dismantle criminal ecosystem, warns gangsters to stay within law
Pune: The city police commissioner Amitesh Kumar has pledged to completely destroy what he called the ‘ecosystem of criminals’ operating

Delhi crime: Property dealer-turned-gangster arrested for Bhalswa Dairy murder
New Delhi: Delhi Police have arrested a 30-year-old property dealer who turned into a gangster for his alleged role in

Nagpur police crackdown: Street boozers rounded up ahead of Diwali
Nagpur: In anticipation of the Diwali festivities, the city police launched a targeted campaign named Operation Night Watch to clamp

National bird sanctuary to be set up in Prayagraj to boost eco‑tourism
Prayagraj: Prayagraj is gearing up for a transformative environmental project: the establishment of a National Bird Sanctuary at Kanihar, roughly

Two five-year-olds killed in separate accidents in Delhi
New Delhi: In two separate accidents involving e‑rickshaws claimed the lives of five‑year‑old children in Delhi on the same day.

Bengaluru East gets largest share in Rs 7,978-crore interim budget
Bengaluru: The Greater Bengaluru Authority (GBA) has announced a Rs 7,977.8 crore interim budget for the period from September 2025

Blinkit launches 10-minute ambulance service in Gurgaon
Gurgaon: Blinkit, the instant delivery platform, has introduced a 10-minute ambulance service in select areas of Gurgaon, beginning Thursday. Currently

Delhi police busts illegal immigration syndicate, 4 arrested
Delhi Police have dismantled a syndicate facilitating the illegal immigration of Bangladeshi nationals into India, arresting four individuals. Among those

Mumbai ANC busts drug syndicate, seizes narcotics worth Rs 1.65 crore
Mumbai Police’s Anti-Narcotics Cell (ANC) seized cocaine, mephedrone and codeine valued at Rs 1.65 crore and arrested six individuals, including

Mumbai police nab key suspect in Rs 1.91 crore jewellery robbery from Agripada
Mumbai: In a major breakthrough, Mumbai Police have arrested Vinod Lakhan Pal, the prime suspect behind the Rs 1.91 crore

