New Delhi: In a significant diplomatic outreach, Philippine President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. will undertake a State Visit to India from August 4 to 8, marking his first official visit since assuming office in 2022. The visit is expected to deepen cooperation between the two nations, particularly in the areas of defence, maritime security, and…
Mangaluru: The investigation into the alleged mass graves near the Dharmasthala temple town took a dramatic turn on Thursday as the Special Investigation Team (SIT) recovered human bones from one of the suspected burial sites in Karnataka’s Mangaluru district. The remains—two bones—were found during the excavation of the sixth site, located in a forested stretch….
Dhenkanal: Panic gripped Bagha Dharia village in Odisha’s Dhenkanal district on Thursday morning after a rogue elephant went on a rampage, killing three villagers in separate attacks under Hindol police limits. The victims have been identified as Jhulan Dehuri (55), Karunakara Dehuri (60), and Shashi Sahu. Eyewitnesses said the attack began when Jhulan was out…
Chennai: A 22-year-old American student was detained at Chennai International Airport on Thursday after a satellite phone—banned under Indian law—was found in his possession during routine security checks. The incident occurred just before the departure of a Scoot Airlines flight to Singapore at around 12:30 am. The passenger, identified as Oakley Jackson, was traveling to…
Guwahati: Prominent Assamese film actress Nandini Kashyap was arrested early Wednesday in connection with a hit-and-run incident that resulted in the death of a 21-year-old youth in the Dakkhingaon area of Guwahati. Kashyap, who recently played the lead in the box office hit Rudra, was allegedly behind the wheel of an SUV that fatally struck…
New Delhi: Former US President Donald Trump’s recent claim of signing a deal with Pakistan to develop “massive oil reserves” has raised eyebrows, especially as energy experts point out that Pakistan has limited domestic oil potential and remains heavily reliant on imports. Trump made the announcement on Truth Social, stating, “We have just concluded a…
Chennai: Defying age, expectations, and life’s many hurdles, a 49-year-old woman from Tenkasi, Tamil Nadu, is preparing to don a white coat and step into a medical classroom—chasing a dream she has held close for over a decade. Amuthavalli, a physiotherapist by profession, had always aspired to become a doctor. However, family responsibilities and financial…
Bhubaneswar: Imagine a farm where solar panels rise above rows of crops, turning barren spaces into power stations and traditional fields into sources of dual income. That’s the vision behind Agro-Photovoltaics (APV) — and Odisha is stepping forward to make it a reality. At the SunKranti APV 2025 Summit held in Bhubaneswar, stakeholders from government,…
New Delhi: In a pioneering step towards democratizing access to cutting-edge education, Delhi’s first-ever mobile AI-STEM lab — Tinker on Wheels 2877A (ToW 2877A) — was officially launched today through a landmark collaboration between the Young Tinker Foundation, Delhi Capitals, and the GMR Varalakshmi Foundation. More than just a science-on-wheels project, ToW 2877A represents a transformative…
Bhubaneswar: In a major step to enhance passenger convenience and address the rising demand, Indian Railways has announced the augmentation of the Puri–Rourkela Vande Bharat Express with an additional eight coaches. Starting August 7, 2025, the train will operate with 16 coaches instead of the existing 8, increasing capacity by 50%. The upgraded composition of Train…
