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Ranbir Kapoor Confirms Love & War Postponed; Film to Avoid Clash with Dhurandhar: The Revenge and Toxic
Actor Ranbir Kapoor has confirmed that Love & War, directed by Sanjay Leela Bhansali, has been postponed. The actor shared the update during a recent Instagram Live session, putting an...
Scuffle Reported Inside Lingaraj Temple During Maha Shivratri Celebrations
Tension briefly flared inside the historic Lingaraj Temple in Odisha’s capital on Sunday after a scuffle reportedly broke out between two groups of servitors during the ongoing Maha Shivratri celebrations....
Dhurandhar Becomes Longest-Trending Indian Film Ever, Surpasses Chhaava, Pushpa 2: The Rule and Jawan
The box office juggernaut Dhurandhar has added another milestone to its historic run. The spy thriller, directed by Aditya Dhar and headlined by Ranveer Singh, has officially become the longest-trending...
India Committed to Strategic Autonomy, Says S. Jaishankar Amid US Claims on Russian Oil
India remains firmly committed to its long-standing policy of strategic autonomy, External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar said, amid assertions from Washington that New Delhi has agreed to reduce Russian oil...
Heavy Footfall at Lingaraj Temple and Other Shaiva Shrines as Odisha Celebrates Maha Shivratri
Devotees in large numbers visited prominent Shaiva shrines across Odisha on Sunday as the state observed the sacred festival of Maha Shivratri. From early morning, people from diverse communities gathered...
Maha Shivratri 2026: Tight Security Measures in Place at Odisha’s Lingaraj, Puri, and Cuttack Temples
The holy festival of Maha Shivratri is being observed across Odisha with great enthusiasm and devotion. Major Shaiva shrines, especially in Bhubaneswar, Puri, and Cuttack, are witnessing a surge of...
Mahashivratri 2026: Date, Puja Timings, Nishith Kaal and Rituals Explained
Mahashivratri 2026 will be observed on Sunday, February 15, 2026, according to traditional Hindu almanacs. The sacred festival, dedicated to Lord Shiva, is one of the most significant occasions in...
Odisha Council of Ministers Clear Over 3 Lakh Crore Budget for 2026-27
The Odisha Council of Ministers Meeting, chaired by Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi, on Saturday approved the draft full budget of ₹3.10 lakh crore for the financial year 2026-27. The...
Odisha Cabinet Approves Rs 359.77 Cr Irrigation Push for Anandpur Barrage Project & Radiographer Rules 2026
The Odisha Cabinet, chaired by Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi, on Friday approved four significant proposals — three related to the ambitious Integrated Anandpur Barrage Project and one concerning service...
Odisha Goes Mission Mode to Fix Land Records – Officials Face Action for Delays!
The Odisha government has issued stern instructions to all districts to dispose of every pending amendment case in Column-2 (Khata No. 2) of Record of Rights (RoR) in mission mode...
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