Cuttack: A massive crowd surge during Shreya Ghoshal’s live concert at the Baliyatra festival in Odisha’s Cuttack on Thursday evening triggered brief chaos, leaving one person injured, officials said. According to district authorities, the situation escalated when thousands of fans rushed towards the stage as the popular playback singer began her performance. The show was…
Cuttack: The senior selection committee of the Odisha Cricket Association (OCA) has made key changes to the state squad ahead of its upcoming Ranji Trophy 2025–26 fixture against Nagaland. Allrounder Biplab Samantray and wicketkeeper-batsman Sawan Paharia have been drafted into the Odisha senior men’s team, while Sandeep Pattanaik, Rajesh Dhupar and Jamala Bhanjan Mohapatra have…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha chief minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Wednesday chaired a high-level review meeting at Lok Seva Bhawan to assess preparations for the upcoming India-South Africa T20 International scheduled to be held at Barabati Stadium, Cuttack, on December 9. Emphasising Odisha’s reputation for successfully hosting major international sporting events, the chief minister directed the Odisha…
Indore: Madhya Pradesh chief minister Mohan Yadav will inaugurate the ‘Madhya Pradesh Tech Growth Conclave 2.0’ at the Brilliant Convention Centre in Indore on Thursday, marking a key step toward positioning the state as a national hub for technology, innovation and investment. Organised by the Madhya Pradesh government, the conclave aims to showcase the state’s…
New Delhi: The investigation into the Red Fort blast has uncovered a detailed terror funding network and confirmed the death of key conspirator Dr Umar Mohammad, even as Delhi Metro authorities closed the nearby Lal Quila station indefinitely amid heightened security concerns. According to Delhi Police and forensic sources, DNA analysis has conclusively identified the…
Vadodara: Jammu and Kashmir registered a commanding eight-wicket win over Odisha in their Men’s U23 State A Trophy (One-Day format) match at the Darshanam Sports and Education Academy, here on Tuesday. Winning the toss, J&K elected to field first and their bowlers made full use of the conditions, bundling out Odisha for just 104 runs…
Bengaluru: In a major push to boost India’s aerospace and defence manufacturing ecosystem, Karnataka chief minister Siddaramaiah on Tuesday announced the development of five world-class aerospace and defence parks in strategic locations across the state. Speaking at the inauguration of the Collins India Operations Centre at the KIADB Aerospace Park in Devanahalli, Siddaramaiah said the…
Mangaluru (Karnataka): The New Mangalore Port Authority (NMPA) is set to celebrate its Golden Jubilee on November 13, marking five decades of its service to India’s maritime sector. The commemorative event will be held at Dr BR Ambedkar Stadium in Mangaluru. Union minister for ports, shipping and waterways Sarbananda Sonowal will be the chief guest,…
Pune: In a major boost to Pune’s public transport system, the Central government has approved the purchase of 1,000 electric buses for the city under the PM E-DRIVE (Electric Drive Revolution in Innovative Vehicle Enhancement) scheme. The move aims to strengthen the Pune Mahanagar Parivahan Mahamandal Ltd (PMPML) fleet, reduce air pollution and promote green…
Lucknow/New Delhi: The powerful explosion near Delhi’s Red Fort that killed 12 people and injured several others has left a trail of grief stretching far beyond the capital. The victims, many of them daily wage earners and migrants chasing a better life, were ordinary men and women whose dreams were abruptly cut short by the…
