Khalid Jamil Appointed as Head Coach of Indian Men’s Football Team, Ending 13-Year Wait for Indian at Helm

New Delhi: In a major decision reflecting a shift in Indian football’s coaching philosophy, the All India Football Federation (AIFF) has appointed Khalid Jamil as the head coach of the senior Indian men’s national team. Jamil’s selection ends a 13-year gap since an Indian last held the position, signalling a renewed confidence in homegrown managerial…

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New Study Finds Groundwater, Not Glacial Melt, Sustains Ganga River Flow in Summer

New Delhi: Challenging a long-standing belief, a new study conducted by researchers at the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Roorkee has revealed that the Ganga River’s summer flow is primarily maintained by groundwater discharge rather than glacial melt. The findings, published in the journal Hydrological Processes, provide fresh insights into the river’s hydrology and call…

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Vikrant Massey Tipped to Win National Award for 12th Fail; Rani Mukerji Among Top Contenders for Best Actress

Mumbai: With the National Film Awards around the corner, speculation is rife that actor Vikrant Massey is set to be honoured with the Best Actor award for his critically acclaimed performance in 12th Fail. The buzz has been confirmed by film industry insiders, as reported by senior journalist Subhash K Jha. Sources close to the…

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Agnihotri, Joshi Seek Quashing of FIRs Against ‘The Bengal Files’ in Calcutta High Court

Kolkata: Filmmaker Vivek Agnihotri and producer Pallavi Joshi have moved the Calcutta High Court, seeking the dismissal of two FIRs lodged against their upcoming film The Bengal Files. The couple filed a petition before the single-judge bench of Justice Jay Sengupta on Thursday, arguing that the cases are unfounded and aimed at curbing creative freedom….

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Odisha Reaffirms Commitment to Breastfeeding as a Public Health Priority During World Breastfeeding Week

Bhubaneswar: Ahead of World Breastfeeding Week 2025, the Government of Odisha, through its Directorate of Health and Family Welfare (H&FW) Department and in collaboration with UNICEF, organized a media workshop on Thursday to strengthen advocacy and awareness around breastfeeding. Held at the department’s Conference Hall, the event aimed to mobilize collective action in support of…

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Odisha Reviews Progress of Subhadra Yojana; Over 1 Crore Women Receive Financial Aid

Bhubaneswar: To enhance women’s welfare and economic empowerment, the Government of Odisha held a high-level monitoring and review meeting of the Subhadra Yojana at Lok Seva Bhavan today. The meeting, chaired by Chief Secretary Manoj Ahuja, brought together senior officials from the Women and Child Development Department and associated departments to assess the implementation status…

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Odisha Takes a Bold Leap toward Global Digital Leadership with Launch of I-GFTCH

Bhubaneswar: In a visionary step to establish Odisha as a global center of excellence in digital financial technologies and talent development, the Government of Odisha has officially announced the launch of the Integrated Global Financial Technology Capability Hub (I-GFTCH). With the launch of the Integrated Global Financial Technology Capability Hub (I-GFTCH) in Bhubaneswar, in partnership…

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Awami League Decries Attack on Hindu Community in Rangpur, Accuses Interim Government of Enabling Communal Violence

Dhaka: Bangladesh’s Awami League has strongly denounced a recent violent attack on the Hindu community in Rangpur’s Gangachara upazila, attributing the incident to what it calls a deteriorating law and order situation under the interim administration led by Muhammad Yunus. In a strongly worded statement released on Thursday, the ruling party accused the current government…

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Odisha Strengthens Infrastructure Focus with New Bridge Repair Policy

Bhubaneswar: Stepping up efforts to modernize Odisha’s infrastructure, the State Government on Tuesday launched a dedicated Bridge Repair Policy, marking a strategic move to ensure the safety and longevity of critical transport networks. The policy was unveiled by Works Minister Prithviraj Harichandan during a comprehensive review of major infrastructure projects exceeding ₹50 crore, held at…

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