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Prasar Bharti’s OTT to be launched soon

By Odisha News Online Nov 7, 2024 576

NEW DELHI, NOV 7 : Prasar Bharti, India’s public service broadcaster, is set to launch its over-the-top (OTT) platform by the end of this month. Although, the platform was initially reportedly set for a release in August this year, but it was later postponed. Prasar Bharti–will stream live channels, series and also archival contents on […]Continue Reading

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Recruitment rules for govt jobs can’t be changed midway unless prescribed: SC

By Odisha News Online Nov 7, 2024 734

NEW DELHI, NOV 7 : In an important ruling having a bearing on the recruitment process, the Supreme Court on Thursday held that ‘rules of the game’ for appointment in government jobs cannot be changed midway unless the procedure permits so. A five-judge Constitution bench headed by Chief Justice D Y Chandrachud said the recruitment […]Continue Reading

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Centre doubles fines for stubble burning as Delhi, other areas battle pollution

By Odisha News Online Nov 7, 2024 693

NEW DELHI, NOV 7 : The Centre has increased penalties for farmers involved in burning crop stubble, with fines now set to rise as high as Rs 30,000, as part of efforts to tackle worsening air quality in Delhi and neighbouring regions. Under the new rules, which take effect immediately, farmers with less than two […]Continue Reading

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One Rank One Pension significant step towards reaffirming nation’s gratitude to its heroes: PM Modi

By Odisha News Online Nov 7, 2024 742

NEW DELHI, NOV 7 : Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Thursday that the implementation of ‘one rank one pension’ for veterans was a significant step towards reaffirming the nation’s gratitude to its heroes. In a post on X, he noted that the scheme, a promise of the BJP before the 2014 Lok Sabha polls, […]Continue Reading

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Indian Americans script history, win 6 seats in US House of Representatives

By Odisha News Online Nov 6, 2024 681

WASHINGTON, NOV 6 : Six Indian Americans have won the elections to the House of Representatives in the United States, increasing their number from five in the current Congress. In Virginia, Indian-American lawyer Suhas Subramanyam created history by becoming the first from the community to be elected from the state and the entire East Coast. […]Continue Reading

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Trump claims victory over Harris in US presidential election

By Odisha News Online Nov 6, 2024 783

WASHINGTON, United States,NOV 6 : Donald Trump claimed victory and pledged to “heal” the country Wednesday as results put him on the verge of beating Kamala Harris in a stunning White House comeback. His exuberant speech came despite the fact that only Fox News had declared him the winner, with no other US networks having […]Continue Reading

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Donald Trump scoops North Carolina in battle for swing states, Kamala Harris under pressure

By Odisha News Online Nov 6, 2024 766

AMERICA, NOV 6 :  US Vice President Kamala Harris is mounting a comeback in the presidential race, narrowing the gap after former President Donald Trump took a strong lead with projected wins in 24 states, including the key battleground of North Carolina. Harris clinched California, the largest prize in the Electoral College, along with Washington […]Continue Reading

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Muslim religious leaders, oppn welcome SC verdict upholding UP Madrasa Act

By Odisha News Online Nov 5, 2024 562

LUCKNOW, NOV 5 : Muslim religious leaders and opposition parties on Tuesday welcomed a Supreme Court order upholding the validity of the Uttar Pradesh Board of Madrassa Education Act and said it is wrong to look at the seminaries with suspicion. If the government wants that there should be some improvement in madrassas, then it […]Continue Reading

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The 7 states that will swing the fate of Kamala Harris and Donald Trump

By Odisha News Online Nov 5, 2024 547

NEW DELHI, NOV 5 : With the 2024 US presidential election set to go down the wire, it will be up to the seven swing states to determine the fate of Democratic candidate Kamala Harris, 60, and her Republican rival and former President Donald Trump, 78. These pivotal states — Arizona, Georgia, Michigan, Nevada, North […]Continue Reading

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MiG-29 fighter jet crashes near Agra, pilot ejects to safety

By Odisha News Online Nov 4, 2024 841

UTTAR PRADESH, NOV 4 : A MiG-29 fighter jet crashed into a field near Uttar Pradesh’s Agra during a routine training sortie following a technical glitch, the Indian Air Force and defence officials said. The pilot ejected himself to safety at the time of the crash. The plane had taken off from Adampur in Punjab […]Continue Reading