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The Ambanis meet US President-elect Trump, to attend his swearing-in ceremony

By Odisha News Online Jan 19, 2025 117

NEW DELHI, JAN 19 : Indian business tycoons Mukesh and Nita Ambani, who will attend Donald Trump’s swearing-in ceremony as President of the United States, posed for a photograph with the President-elect ahead of the event. The couple also attended a private reception in Washington on January 18. The Ambanis, who share close ties with […]Continue Reading

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Fire breaks out at MahaKumbh Mela in Prayagraj; no casualties reported

By Odisha News Online Jan 19, 2025 192

LUCKNOW, JAN 19 : A major fire broke out in to the tents of Sector 19 at Mahakumbh in Prayagraj on Sunday. There was no report of any casualty. The fire which engulfed around 40 tents was triggered by the leakage of gas cylinder. It was then followed by a series of blasts in the […]Continue Reading

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Bangladeshi national arrested in Saif Ali Khan stabbing case; doesn’t have any Indian ID proof: Mumbai Police

By Odisha News Online Jan 19, 2025 282

MUMBAI,JAN 19 : The main suspect in the attack on Bollywood actor Saif Ali Khan has been apprehended from Hiranandani Estate on Ghodbandar Road in Thane, the police said on Sunday. The accused, a Bangaladeshi national had entered actor’s home with an intention of theft, DCP Dikshitkumar Ashok Gedam said in a press briefing. Saif […]Continue Reading

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Court charges accused in RG Kar rape-murder case, sentence Monday; Roy claims he’s being framed

By Odisha News Online Jan 18, 2025 113

KOLKATA, JAN 18 : Sealdah Court has framed charges under BNS Sections 64, 66, and 103/1 against the accused in the RG Kar Medical College and Hospital rape-murder case. The accused is alleged to have entered the seminar room of the hospital, where a lady doctor was resting, and assaulted and murdered her. The incident […]Continue Reading

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Delhi Election: BJP Promises Rs 2,500 Monthly Aid to Women in Manifesto

By Odisha News Online Jan 17, 2025 136

NEW DELHI, JAN 17 : The party’s president JP Nadda unveiled the “Sankalp Patra” which mainly focused on welfare schemes for women and youths. Senior citizens also found mention in the BJP manifesto which promised to increase their pension.  “All the schemes which are running in Delhi will continue under BJP in Delhi. We will […]Continue Reading

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Manu Bhaker, D Gukesh receive Khel Ratna award from President Droupadi Murmu

By Odisha News Online Jan 17, 2025 119

NEW DELHI,JAN 17 : Double Olympic medallist Manu Bhaker and world chess champion D. Gukesh were conferred with the prestigious Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna awards by President Droupadi Murmu on Friday, 17 January. The star athletes received a rousing reception from those present at the National Sports Day ceremony, held at the Rashtrapati Bhavan […]Continue Reading

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Cabinet clears setting up 8th Pay Commission for central government employees

By Odisha News Online Jan 16, 2025 95

NEW DELHI, JAN 16 : In a major decision, the government on Thursday decided to set up the 8th Pay Commission to revise salaries of central government employees and allowances of pensioners. The decision to set up the 8th Pay Commission was taken by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, I&B Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said. The term […]Continue Reading

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Actor Saif Ali Khan sustains ‘six stab wounds’ in knife attack during ‘burglary attempt’ at his Mumbai residence

By Odisha News Online Jan 16, 2025 336

MUMBAI, JAN 16 : Bollywood actor Saif Ali Khan was hospitalised on Thursday after he sustained injuries following a knife attack by an intruder at his residence in Mumbai. The actor is undergoing treatment at the Lilavati Hospital in Bandra. According to a statement from the hospital, Khan has “six stab wounds” out of which […]Continue Reading

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India’s triple naval launch shows ‘self-reliance’: Modi

By Odisha News Online Jan 15, 2025 160

MUMBAI,JAN 15 : Prime Minister Narendra Modi said Wednesday the launch of two Indian-made warships and a submarine was key to its “quest towards self-reliance” as New Delhi bolsters defence against regional rivals. New Delhi is expanding its armed forces to upgrade its mostly Soviet-era weaponry and respond to what many in India see as […]Continue Reading

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Dense fog engulfs Delhi; over 100 flights, 26 trains delayed

By Odisha News Online Jan 15, 2025 92

NEW DELHI, JAN 15 : Dense fog blanketed parts of the national capital on Wednesday morning, reducing visibility and disrupting over 100 flights and 26 trains. The minimum temperature dropped to 6 degrees Celsius, 1.4 notches below normal, as the city experienced another chilly morning. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) reported minimum visibility of 200 […]Continue Reading