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India will never bow to any form of terror: PM pays tribute to Pahalgam attack victims on first anniversary

By Odisha News Online 169
NEW DELHI, APR 22 : Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday paid homage to the victims of the Pahalgam terror attack on its first anniversary and expressed solidarity with their families, saying those killed “will never be forgotten” and reiterating that India “will never bow to any form of terror.” In a post on X, […]Continue Reading
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Bikes banned at night, no pillion riding in day: Mandate in Bengal before polls

By Odisha News Online 182
WEST BENGAL, APR 21 : The Election Commission has imposed strict curbs on two-wheelers across West Bengal ahead of the Assembly polls, banning bike rallies, restricting night-time movement, and limiting pillion riding to ensure free and peaceful elections. The curbs came into force from Tuesday – two days before polling – and will apply to […]Continue Reading
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Muslim BJP leader storms Lenskart store amid bindi-hijab row, applies tilak on staff

By Odisha News Online 141
MUMBAI, APR 21 : Amid the row over eyewear retailer Lenskart allegedly disapproving employees from wearing bindi and tilak at the workplace while allowing the hijab, members of Hindu organisations, led by a Muslim BJP leader, stormed into a showroom in Mumbai, where they applied tilak on employees, tied sacred threads (kalawa) on their wrists, […]Continue Reading
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Iran announces closure of Hormuz, says US broke promise by continuing naval blockade

By Odisha News Online 162
IRAN, APR 18 : Iran on Saturday announced that it would resume “strict management” of the Strait of Hormuz, shortly after US President Donald Trump stated that he planned to maintain the naval blockade of Iranian ports until both countries agree on a permanent ceasefire deal. In a statement shared on state television, Iran’s central […]Continue Reading
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Govt approves 2% dearness allowance hike for central govt employees, pensioners

By Odisha News Online 146
NEW DELHI, APR 18 : The Union Cabinet has approved a 2% increase in Dearness Allowance (DA) for government employees and pensioners, according to sources following the Cabinet meeting. The Dearness Allowance is linked to inflation and is revised twice a year, usually in January and July. It is calculated using the Consumer Price Index […]Continue Reading
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North to South, no bias: PM Modi’s guarantee on delimitation process NEW DELHI, APR 16 : Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday assured that the delimitation process, which has been a long flashpoint between the ruling NDA and the Opposition parties, will not be biased or unfair. “I give guarantee no injustice will be done […]Continue Reading