Gukesh Outclasses Nakamura in Saint Louis, Wins Hearts with Calm Sportsmanship

Saint Louis (USA): World Chess Champion D. Gukesh produced a composed and commanding performance to defeat American Grandmaster Hikaru Nakamura in the rapid format at the Clutch Chess Champions Showdown 2025 in Saint Louis. The victory, which sealed their mini-match, came amid heightened attention following their controversial face-off weeks earlier. According to NDTV, Gukesh’s win…

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Cyclone ‘Montha’ Set to Hit Andhra Coast Tonight, Heavy Rainfall and Strong Winds Lash Odisha

Bhubaneswar: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Tuesday issued a midday alert, warning that Severe Cyclonic Storm ‘Montha’ (pronounced Mon-Tha) is inching closer to the Andhra Pradesh coast and will likely make landfall near Kakinada late this evening or night. The system is expected to unleash heavy rain, strong winds, and rough sea conditions across…

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Strong Quake Shakes Western Turkey’s Balikesir Province; 19 Injured, No Fatalities Reported

Istanbul: Panic gripped parts of western Turkey late Monday after a 6.1-magnitude earthquake struck Balikesir province, injuring at least 19 people and damaging several structures. The powerful tremor sent residents rushing out of their homes as buildings swayed across multiple cities. Health Minister Kemal Memisoglu said the majority of the injuries occurred when people leapt…

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Odisha on High Alert as Cyclone ‘Montha’ Nears Landfall; Over 11,000 Evacuated

Bhubaneswar: With Cyclone ‘Montha’ barreling toward the Andhra Pradesh coast, the Odisha government has intensified its preparedness measures, evacuating more than 11,000 people from vulnerable coastal and low-lying regions. The cyclone’s outer bands have already brought heavy rain and strong winds to several southern districts of the state. Authorities said the government plans to evacuate…

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Odisha Health Department on High Alert to Tackle Cyclone ‘Montha’ Impact

Bhubaneswar: With Cyclone Montha expected to impact parts of south and southwestern Odisha in the coming days, the State Health and Family Welfare Department has announced full preparedness to handle any health-related emergencies. A high-level review meeting, chaired by Health Secretary Aswathy S., was held this evening via video conferencing with district collectors, CDMOs, and…

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Odisha Gears Up Power Infrastructure Ahead of Cyclone ‘Montha’

Bhubaneswar: With Cyclone Montha approaching the Odisha coast, the Revenue and Disaster Management Minister reviewed the preparedness of various government departments to mitigate its potential impact. The high-level meeting, attended by the Development Commissioner, ACS-cum-Special Relief Commissioner, Principal Secretary (Energy), and Secretaries of other line departments, focused on ensuring safety, continuity of essential services, and…

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OCC Board Approves ₹3,673 Crore Worth of Projects; Major Irrigation and Tourism Works in Focus

Bhubaneswar: The 292nd Board of Directors Meeting of the Odisha Construction Corporation (OCC) Ltd. was held today under the chairpersonship of Anu Garg, Development Commissioner-cum-Additional Chief Secretary, Water Resources Department. The meeting reviewed ongoing projects and approved several key works worth ₹3,673 crore, marking a major push for the state’s infrastructure and water resource development….

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