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Terrorist killed, 3 soldiers injured during encounter in Jammu & Kashmir’s Kulgam

By Odisha News Online Sep 8, 2025 268

JAMMU/KASHMIR, SEP 8 : A terrorist was killed and three Army personnel were injured in an encounter that broke out in the Guddar forest area of Jammu and Kashmir’s Kulgam district on Monday. According to officials, the operation began after the Jammu and Kashmir Police provided specific intelligence, following which a joint search was launched […]Continue Reading

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Society can only advance if women get respect, opportunities: Speaker

By Odisha News Online Sep 8, 2025 210

BHUBANESWAR, SEP 8 : Speaker of Odisha Legislative Assembly Surama Padhy on Sunday called upon women to step forward and make their mark in every sphere of the society. Presenting the 33rd Devi Awards, instituted by The New Indian Express, here, Padhy said women are the cornerstone of the society. “A society truly advances when […]Continue Reading

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Himachal Pradesh faces Rs 4,079 crore loss following rain-related disasters

By Odisha News Online Sep 7, 2025 277

CHANDIGARH, Sep 7 : Himachal Pradesh has suffered a loss of Rs 4,079 crore following rain-related incidents in the state. The heavy rainfall in this monsoon season which started from June 20 triggered 45 cloudbursts, 95 flash floods and 135 major landslides. As per the data from the State Emergency Operation Centre, 366 people have […]Continue Reading

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Maoist killed in gunfight with security forces in Jharkhand

By Odisha News Online Sep 7, 2025 175

Jharkhand, Sep 7 : A Maoist was killed in a gunfight with security forces in Jharkhand’s West Singhbhum district on Sunday, police said. The encounter broke out early in the morning at Burjuwa Hill in Goilkera police station area. Speaking to PTI, Kolhan DIG Anuranjan Kispotta said, “An encounter between Maoists and security forces took […]Continue Reading

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Fully reciprocate his sentiments: PM as Trump dials down with ‘friends’ remark

By Odisha News Online Sep 6, 2025 350

NEW DELHI, SEP 6 : Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday responded warmly to US President Donald Trump’s affirmation of the India-US ties, saying he “deeply appreciates and fully reciprocates” the US President’s sentiments and positive assessment of the bilateral relations. Taking to X, PM Modi noted India-US ties as “forward-looking” Continue Reading

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Trump’s personal rapport with Modi ‘gone now’, says former US NSA Bolton

By Odisha News Online Sep 4, 2025 340

NEW YORK/WASHINGTON, SEP 4 : President Donald Trump had a very good personal relationship with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, but “that’s gone now”, US’ former National Security Adviser John Bolton has said, cautioning that close ties with the American leader “won’t protect” world leaders from the “worst”. Bolton’s remarks Continue Reading

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IIT Madras bags top spot for seventh successive year in NIRF rankings of higher educational institutions

By Odisha News Online Sep 4, 2025 340

NEW DELHI, SEPT 4 : IIT Madras has secured the top spot in the overall category for the seventh year in a row in the National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) rankings of higher educational institutions in the country announced by the Education Ministry. The No. 1 rank for the best engineering institute has also been […]Continue Reading

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2 security personnel killed in gunfight with Maoists in Jharkhand: Palamu DIG

By Odisha News Online Sep 4, 2025 509

RANCHI, SEPT 4 : Two security personnel were killed and another was injured in a gunfight with members of the banned TSPC, a splinter group of CPI (Maoist), in Jharkhand’s Palamu district on Thursday, police said. The encounter between security forces and members of the proscribed Tritiya Sammelan Prastuti Committee (TSPC) broke out in Kedal […]Continue Reading

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GST Council approves two-tier tax structure of 5% and 18%, to kick in from September 22

By Odisha News Online Sep 4, 2025 224

New delhi, Sept 4 : In a major reform, the GST Council on Wednesday approved a simplified two-tier tax structure with rates of 5% and 18%, set to take effect from September 22. The decision was reached during the marathon 56th meeting of the Council, which lasted over 10 hours. “We’ve reduced the slabs. There […]Continue Reading

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‘Modi government won’t rest until Naxals are surrendered, caught or eliminated’: Amit Shah

By Odisha News Online Sep 3, 2025 226

NEW DELHI, SEP 3 : Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Wednesday said that the Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led Union government would not rest until all Naxals are either surrendered, caught or eliminated completely. Felicitating the personnel of the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF), Chhattisgarh Police, District Reserve Guard (DRG) and the CoBRA battalions, who […]Continue Reading