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Election Commission de-lists 474 more registered unrecognised parties for flouting norms

By Odisha News Online Sep 19, 2025 233

NEW DELHI,SEP 19 : The Election Commission (EC) on Friday said it has de-listed 474 more registered unrecognised political parties for flouting norms, including not contesting elections in the last six years. In the first phase of the exercise, the EC de-listed 334 registered unrecognised political parties (RUPPs) on August 9. “In continuation, in the […]Continue Reading

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iPhone 17 frenzy hits India: Buyers queue overnight, scuffles break out at Apple Stores

By Odisha News Online Sep 19, 2025 603

NEW DELHI, SEP 19 : All Apple Stores in the country opened their doors at 8 a.m. to buyers. However, the hype was so real that interested buyers queued up hours before the sales even began. Apple has four of its prestigious Apple Stores in India, one each in New Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru, and Pune. […]Continue Reading

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Maharashtra CM Fadnavis slams Rahul Gandhi, says he speaks like ‘urban Maoist’

By Odisha News Online Sep 19, 2025 511

MAHARASTRA, SEP 19 : Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Friday slammed Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, accusing him of speaking like an “urban Maoist” and attempting to incite Gen Z against a democratically elected government. Fadnavis’ comments came in response to a social media post by Gandhi on Thursday, in which the Leader of Opposition Continue Reading

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Fight against Maoists in Jharkhand enters last leg

By Odisha News Online Sep 19, 2025 482

RANCHI, SEP 19 : Security forces’ offensives have reduced the number of Maoists on the wanted list to 49 in Jharkhand, police said as the Centre has set March 2026 deadline to eliminate the left-wing extremists in the country. According to police data, 28 Maoists, including 11 top leaders carrying a total bounty of Rs […]Continue Reading

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Will study implications: India on Pakistan-Saudi Arabia defence deal

By Odisha News Online Sep 18, 2025 436

NEW DELHI,SEP 18 : A day after Pakistan and Saudi Arabia inked a strategic defence pact, India on Thursday said it will study implications of the move for its national security as well as for regional and global stability. The agreement states that “any aggression against either of the two countries shall be considered as […]Continue Reading

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Rahul Gandhi calls CEC ‘protector of vote thieves’; presents ‘proof’ for massive vote deletion in Karnataka

By Odisha News Online Sep 18, 2025 493

NEW DELHI, SEP 18 : Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Thursday launched yet another scathing attack on the Election Commission of India, accusing Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar of “protecting vote theives.” Addressing a special press conference at the AICC headquarters in New Delhi, the former Congress chief said that he is making the […]Continue Reading

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Neeraj Chopra qualifies for worlds final in first attempt, Arshad Nadeem needed three throws

By Odisha News Online Sep 17, 2025 528

CHENNAI, SEP 17 : As the World Athletics Championships entered the fifth day, all eyes were on javelin throw qualification event back home in India. One man that has captured the imagination of crores of fans back home and made javelin a household event was throwing to qualify for the final on Thursday. Tokyo is […]Continue Reading

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New India not afraid of nuclear threats: PM cites Jaish admitting Op Sindoor losses

By Odisha News Online Sep 17, 2025 466

NEW DELHI, SEP 17 : Prime Minister Narendra Modi, addressing a massive rally in Dhar on his 75th birthday, invoked India Today’s exclusive expose that revealed Jaish-e-Mohammad had, for the first time, admitted to suffering losses in India’s Operation Sindoor. He said the confession by a top Jaish commander was proof that New India not […]Continue Reading

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PM Modi turns 75, BJP celebrates with ‘Sewa Pakhwada’ as President, others greet him

By Odisha News Online Sep 17, 2025 472

NEW DELHI, SEP 17 : Prime Minister Narendra Modi turned 75 on Wednesday, with a host of dignitaries and politicians lauding his leadership and the ruling BJP launching over a fortnight long “Sewa Pakhwada” to mark the birthday of its pre-eminent leader. The BJP-run governments at the Centre and states have lined up an array […]Continue Reading

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Heavy rains trigger landslides, wreak havoc in Dehradun, neighbouring areas

By Odisha News Online Sep 16, 2025 663

UTTARAKHAND, SEP 16 : Heavy overnight rains at various places in Uttarakhand damaged roads, houses and shops, and washed out a bridge early on Tuesday, while many people are reported to have gone missing following the calamity that also triggered some landslides. Disaster Management Secretary Vinod Kumar Suman said damage have been reported from Sahastradhara […]Continue Reading