Bhubaneswar: In a move aimed at supporting socially impactful cinema, the Odisha government has decided to refund the State GST (SGST) collected on screenings of five films — two Odia and three Hindi — across the state. The reimbursement order, issued by the Finance Department on August 13, covers Odia films DAMaN and Delivery Boy…
Jaipur: In a night of glamour, music, and celebration, Rajasthan’s own Manika Vishwakarma was crowned Miss Universe India 2025, securing her place to represent the country at the Miss Universe 2025 pageant in Thailand on November 21. The finale, held at Sitapura in Jaipur, brought together 48 contestants from across India, each showcasing talent, elegance,…
Samokov (Bulgaria): Young Indian wrestler Sumit Malik powered his way into the men’s 57kg final at the U20 World Wrestling Championships on Monday, producing a dominant 11-3 win over Moldova’s Ion Bulgaru in the semifinal. The bout saw Malik seize control early with a stepout and a quick takedown to lead 4-0 at the break….
Shymkent (Kazakhstan): India’s Manu Bhaker started her Asian Shooting Championship campaign on a high note, securing a bronze medal in the women’s 10m air pistol event on Tuesday. Bhaker, a two-time Olympic medallist, scored 219.7 in the final to claim third place. China’s Qianke Ma shot an impressive 243.2 to take gold, while South Korea’s…
Mexico City: Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum has underlined her government’s push to reduce reliance on U.S. natural gas imports, while also rejecting recent remarks by former U.S. President Donald Trump suggesting Mexico acts under Washington’s direction. Speaking at her daily press conference on Monday, Sheinbaum acknowledged that Mexico depends heavily on “very cheap” natural gas…
New Delhi: The Centre on Tuesday said it has significantly scaled up digital infrastructure in rural India, with over 2.14 lakh gram panchayats made service-ready under the ambitious BharatNet project. The initiative, aimed at providing high-speed broadband to villages, is being positioned as a backbone for digital inclusion across the country. In a written reply…
Vijayawada: Incessant rains in upstream catchment areas have triggered massive inflows into the Krishna and Godavari rivers, forcing authorities to issue a first flood warning at the Prakasam Barrage in Vijayawada on Tuesday. The Andhra Pradesh State Disaster Management Authority (APSDMA) has urged residents in low-lying areas downstream to remain on high alert. At Prakasam…
Bhubaneswar: Heavy downpour in southern Odisha has triggered severe disruption, with Malkangiri facing a flood-like situation and road connectivity in Gajapati coming to a standstill. The continuous rains have left residents struggling with blocked routes and rising water levels. In Malkangiri, the Jhapra Bridge in Sukma district of neighbouring Chhattisgarh has been submerged under three…
Bhubaneswar: In a major step towards promoting mother tongue-based higher education, the Diploma in Early Childhood Care and Education (DECE) offered by the Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) has now been made available in Odia. The Odia course book and study material were formally released today by Deputy Chief Minister Pravati Parida and Higher…
Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government has moved a step closer towards setting up a Central Agricultural University (CAU) in Sambalpur, a project expected to be a game changer for the State’s agriculture and allied sectors. A high-level meeting chaired by Deputy Chief Minister and Minister of Agriculture and Farmers’ Empowerment & Energy, Kanak Vardhan Singh Deo,…
