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Vijay’s TVK to Go Solo in Tamil Nadu 2026 Elections, No Alliance with DMK or BJP
In a bold move that reshapes Tamil Nadu’s political landscape, actor-turned-politician Vijay announced that his party, Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK), will contest the 2026 Assembly elections independently, without forming alliances...
India Names Squad for Women’s Hockey Asia Cup 2025
Hockey India has unveiled its 20-member squad for the upcoming Women’s Hockey Asia Cup 2025, set to take place in Hangzhou, China, from September 5 to 14. The tournament holds...
3 Held with Guns, Live Rounds in Brajarajnagar
Police in Brajrajnagar arrested three persons during a late-night raid near the Samaleswari coal mines area and seized illegal firearms and ammunition from their possession. According to police, one country-made...
Satish Golcha Appointed Delhi Police Commissioner, Replaces SBK Singh
Senior IPS officer Satish Golcha has officially taken charge as the new Commissioner of Police, Delhi, replacing SBK Singh, whose tenure lasted just 21 days. The Ministry of Home Affairs...
Odisha’s Pooshan Mohapatra Tops NEET PG 2025 with AIR 1
Pooshan Mohapatra from Cuttack, Odisha, has secured All India Rank 1 in the NEET PG 2025 examination, emerging as the top scorer among thousands of medical graduates nationwide. Pooshan began...
High Court Imposes Restrictions on Festive Gate Installations in Cuttack for Durga Puja
In a significant move ahead of the Durga Puja festivities, the Orissa High Court has issued strict directives concerning the construction of decorative gates and sound levels during celebrations in...
Odisha’s Kamadhenu Yojana Targets Doubling Milk Output in 5 Years
The Chief Secretary of Odisha, Manoj Ahuja, conducted a comprehensive review of the Mukhyamantri Kamadhenu Yojana, emphasising its effective implementation to ensure economic empowerment of dairy farmers and agri-entrepreneurs. The...
Special OTET Exam Scheduled for August 31 Postponed
The Board of Secondary Education (BSE), Odisha, has officially announced the postponement of the Special Odisha Teacher Eligibility Test (OTET), which was scheduled to be held on August 31. The...
BLACKPINK’s Lisa Turns Heads in Labubu-Inspired Look at London Show
BLACKPINK’s Lisa brought the Labubu craze straight to the concert stage, donning a customised ensemble inspired by the cult collectible during the band’s Deadline World Tour stop in London. Styled...
Odisha to Declare 9 New NACs on August 31
The Odisha government is set to announce nine new Notified Area Councils (NACs) on August 31 to strengthen urban governance. Urban Development Minister Krushna Chandra Mahapatra shared the update, stating...
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