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Seattle reaches USD 29M settlement with family of grad student from India struck, killed by officer

By Odisha News Online Feb 12, 2026 337

SEATTLE, FEB 12 : The city of Seattle has reached a USD 29 million settlement with the family of a 23-year-old graduate student from India who was struck by a speeding police officer as she crossed a street in 2023. Jaahnavi Kandula was hit by Officer Kevin Dave, who was driving as fast as 119 […]Continue Reading

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Bharat bandh: Congress backs nationwide strike, slams Centre over labour codes, US trade deal

By Odisha News Online Feb 12, 2026 270

NEW DELHI, FEB 12 : The Congress party on Thursday extended support to trade unions observing a day-long strike against the Centre’s policies. Congress leader Rahul Gandhi accused the Centre of ignoring the voices of workers and farmers while making decisions concerning their future. The Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha also questioned […]Continue Reading

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Kanpur Lamborghini crash: Tobacco baron’s son arrested

By Odisha News Online Feb 12, 2026 277

UTTAR PRADESH, FEB 12 : Police on Thursday arrested Shivam Mishra, the son of a local tobacco baron in Kanpur, for his involvement in a car crash earlier this week, that left several people injured, reported PTI. According to Police Commissioner Raghubir Lal, cited by the news agency, the 35-year-old would be produced in a […]Continue Reading

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1 killed, 2 hurt in Thai school shooting; hostages rescued as teen gunman arrested

By Odisha News Online Feb 11, 2026 282

THAILAND,FEB 11 : A school director was killed and two others, including a student, were injured after a teen gunman went on a shooting rampage at a school in Thailand on Wednesday. According to authorities, the incident involved an 18-year-old shooter, who was eventually arrested. Police said the gunman fired multiple shots at the school […]Continue Reading

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Epstein Files: Hardeep Singh Puri says charges made against him by Rahul Gandhi ‘baseless’

By Odisha News Online Feb 11, 2026 317

NEW DELHI, FEB 11 : Union Minister Hardeep Singh Puri on Wednesday said that the charges made by Rahul Gandhi linking him to Epstein Files were “baseless.” In a press briefing, Puri claimed that he had met Epstein ‘on a few occasions (and) as part of a delegation” and only exchanged one email with him. […]Continue Reading

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Several private schools in Punjab’s Mohali get bomb threat emails

By Odisha News Online Feb 11, 2026 318

CHANDIGARH, FEB 11 : Sixteen private schools in Punjab’s Mohali received bomb threat emails on Wednesday. School campuses were thoroughly searched; no suspicious objects have been found so far. Schools declared a holiday and sent students back home. Parents have been assured that all necessary safety steps are being taken. YPS Mohali, Learning Paths School, […]Continue Reading

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MHA guidelines on Vande Mataram: All 6 stanzas to be sung before National Anthem in govt events, schools

By Odisha News Online Feb 11, 2026 373

NEW DELHI, FEB 11 : The Union Home Ministry has directed that all six stanzas of the National Song Vande Mataram, written by Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay, shall be sung first when the National Song and National Anthem Jan Gana Man are to be played together. In an order dated January 28, the home ministry gave […]Continue Reading

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No money, no friends: Rajpal Yadav shares ordeal as he surrenders in Tihar Jail

By Odisha News Online Feb 10, 2026 483

MUMBAI, FEB 10 : Actor Rajpal Yadav opened up about his financial struggles moments before surrendering at Delhi’s Tihar Jail on Thursday in a cheque-bounce case. The 54-year-old, known for comic roles in films like Bhool Bhulaiyaa (2007), Hungama (2003) and Dhol (2007), said he had no money and friends, and surrendering was his only […]Continue Reading

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Meghalaya coal mine blast: Two more die in Assam hospital; toll rises to 30

By Odisha News Online Feb 10, 2026 324

Silchar/ Meghalaya, Feb 10 : The death toll in the coal mine blast in Meghalaya’s East Jaintia Hills district has climbed to 30, with two more persons succumbing to injuries at a hospital here, an official said on Tuesday. Both were residents of Katigorah in Assam’s Cachar district and were undergoing treatment at the Silchar […]Continue Reading

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Opposition submits no-confidence motion against Om Birla, seeks his removal

By Odisha News Online Feb 10, 2026 291

NEW DELHI,FEB 10 : Congress has submitted a notice for a no-confidence motion against Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla to the Secretary General of the House. Congress MP Gaurav Gogoi said the notice was submitted at 1:14 pm under Rule 94C of the Rules of Procedure and Conduct of Business. The proposal carries the signatures […]Continue Reading