Odisha Gears Up to Host World Athletics Continental Tour Bronze at Kalinga Stadium

Bhubaneswar: Odisha is all set to welcome international athletes as it hosts the prestigious World Athletics Continental Tour Bronze competition for the first time at Bhubaneswar’s Kalinga Stadium on August 10, 2025. With just days to go, Sports and Youth Services Minister Suryabanshi Suraj visited the venue on Wednesday to review preparations and ensure readiness…

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Trump’s Drug Price Demand Sends Shockwaves Through Global Pharma, Jolts Indian Stock Market

Mumbai: Global pharmaceutical stocks took a major hit on Friday after former US President Donald Trump sent letters to 17 international drug companies, urging them to drastically cut prices in the United States. The unexpected move rattled investors worldwide, with Indian pharma stocks also feeling the tremors despite no Indian company receiving such communication. The…

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Over 40 Infected in Suspected Jaundice Outbreak in Jagatsinghpur Village

Jagatsinghpur: Panic has gripped Dandasahi village under Biridi block in Odisha’s Jagatsinghpur district following a suspected jaundice outbreak that has affected more than 40 people in less than a week. Preliminary findings point to contaminated tubewell water as the likely cause. The situation unfolded after several residents fell ill upon consuming water from local tubewells….

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Odisha Unveils Plan for 38 Modern Mandis to Boost Rural Agricultural Markets by 2026

Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government has unveiled an ambitious plan to revamp its agricultural marketplace by setting up 38 model mandis across all 30 districts by 2026. The initiative, aimed at modernizing infrastructure and improving market access for farmers, was announced by Co-Operation Minister Pradeep Bal Samanta on Friday. Speaking to reporters, the minister said that…

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New UPI Guidelines Take Effect: NPCI Imposes Limits to Streamline Payments and Prevent Fraud

Mumbai: In a significant move to enhance the efficiency and safety of digital payments, the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) has introduced a fresh set of regulations governing the Unified Payments Interface (UPI) ecosystem. The changes, which came into effect today, are aimed at reducing network load, curbing misuse, and improving transaction transparency. Under…

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US-India Ties Strained as Rubio Flags Russian Oil Imports, Trump Imposes Tariffs

Washington: Tensions between India and the United States have resurfaced, with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio describing New Delhi’s continued purchase of Russian oil as a “point of irritation” in bilateral relations. His remarks came shortly after US President Donald Trump announced steep new tariffs on Indian imports, citing India’s trade ties with Russia…

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Monsoon Fury Unleashes Devastation in PoK’s Gilgit-Baltistan; 10 Dead, Emergency Declared Across Dozens of Areas

Islamabad: Relentless monsoon rains have unleashed widespread flash floods across Pakistan-occupied Gilgit-Baltistan (PoGB), claiming at least ten lives and prompting authorities to impose a state of emergency in 37 regions. The scale of destruction is vast, with reports of missing tourists, injuries, and infrastructure losses estimated at over Rs 20 billion. Local authorities confirmed that…

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Rajasthan Launches Statewide Demolition Drive as Monsoon Triggers Safety Concerns

Jaipur: In the wake of recent structural mishaps during heavy monsoon rains, the Rajasthan government has initiated a large-scale demolition campaign targeting unsafe buildings across the state. The Department of Autonomous Governance has ordered the sealing and demolition of 2,699 dilapidated structures, aiming to avert further tragedies during the ongoing rainy season. The decision comes…

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