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PM Modi inaugurates Rashtriya Prerna Sthal on Vajpayee’s birth anniversary

By Odisha News Online Dec 25, 2025 389

LUCKNOW, DEC 25 : Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday inaugurated the Rashtriya Prerna Sthal, a landmark national memorial and complex dedicated to celebrating the life and ideals of Bharat Ratna Atal Bihari Vajpayee.The inauguration coincides with the 101st birth anniversary of the former prime minister.PM Modi was accompanied by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, Continue Reading

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PM Modi attends Christmas service at Delhi church, greets citizens

By Odisha News Online Dec 25, 2025 446

NEW DELHI, DEC 25: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday attended a Christmas morning service at the Cathedral Church of the Redemption here along with a large congregation of Christians of Delhi and north India. The service included prayers, carols, hymns and a special prayer for the prime minister by Rt.Rev Dr Paul Swarup, the […]Continue Reading

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India, New Zealand conclude Free Trade Agreement talks

By Odisha News Online Dec 22, 2025 456

NEW DELHI, DEC 22: India and New Zealand on Monday concluded a Free Trade Agreement (FTA), marking a significant step in strengthening bilateral economic and strategic ties. Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a telephone conversation with his New Zealand counterpart, Prime Minister Christopher Luxon, during which the two leaders jointly announced the conclusion of what […]Continue Reading

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President Murmu gives assent to VB-G RAM G Bill replacing MGNREGA

By Odisha News Online Dec 21, 2025 441

NEW DELHI, DEC 21 : President Droupadi Murmu has given her assent to the Viksit Bharat–Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) (VB-G RAM G) Bill, 2025, marking a major overhaul of India’s rural employment framework, the Ministry of Rural Development said on Sunday. The new law replaces the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee […]Continue Reading

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Railways rationalises passenger fares from December 26; non-AC travel to cost Rs 10 more for 500 km

By Odisha News Online Dec 21, 2025 491

NEW DELHI, DEC 21 : The Ministry of Railways on Sunday announced another hike in train fares, a move expected to generate around Rs 600 crore in additional revenue. Under the revised structure, fares will increase by 1 paisa per km in ordinary class journeys exceeding 215 km, 2 paise per km in mail and […]Continue Reading

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Five coaches, engine of Rajdhani Express derail after hitting elephant herd in Assam; seven jumbos dead

By Odisha News Online Dec 20, 2025 420

GUWAHATI, DEC 20 : The down Sairang–New Delhi Rajdhani Express engine and five coaches derailed early on Saturday morning after the train collided with a herd of elephants on the Jamunamukh–Kampur section under the Lumding Division of N.F. Railway. However, no casualties of passengers have been reported so far, and officials from N.F. Railway rushed […]Continue Reading

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ED action against Uravashi Rautela, Yuvraj Singh, Sonu Sood in betting app case

By Odisha News Online Dec 19, 2025 813

NEW DELHI, DEC 19 : In a major crackdown on illegal online betting operations, the Enforcement Directorate has attached assets worth Rs 7.93 crore belonging to several noted celebrities, including Urvashi Rautela, Sonu Sood, Ankush Hazra, Neha Sharma, Yuvraj Singh, Robin Uthappa, and Mimi Chakraborty, among others, under the provisions of the Prevention of Money […]Continue Reading

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Post-parliamentary session tea party sees PM praise an opposition MP, crack jokes

By Odisha News Online Dec 19, 2025 371

NEW DELHI, DEC 19 : With the curtain coming down on heated debates, fiery speeches and protests along with the Lok Sabha session, Speaker Om Birla hosted a tea party which the members representing the opposition parties chose to attend this time. The tea party is a customary gathering hosted by the Speaker after the […]Continue Reading

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Bangladesh erupts as protesters torch top dailies, target Indian mission after 2024 uprising activist dies

By Odisha News Online Dec 19, 2025 434

Bangladesh, Dec 19 :  Violence erupted in Bangladesh’s capital early on Friday after Sharif Osman Hadi, a key figure in last year’s pro-democracy uprising, died in a hospital in Singapore following an assassination attempt. Thousands of protesters poured onto the streets of Dhaka after news of the 32-year-old activist’s death, demanding the arrest of his […]Continue Reading

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She can go to hell’: BJP Minister Giriraj Singh defends Nitish Kumar over hijab removal incident involving Muslim doctor

By Odisha News Online Dec 18, 2025 479

BIHAR, DEC 18 : He did nothing wrong,” is how Union Minister Giriraj Singh on Thursday chose to defend Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar whose recent act of assault against a Muslim woman doctor at a public event in Patna triggered widespread backlash. The BJP minister was responding to Monday’s incident in Patna where Nitish […]Continue Reading