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North Korea, Russia news agencies join forces in ‘info war’ against the West

By Odisha News Online Mar 31, 2026 55

SEOUL, MAR 31 : North Korea’s state news agency and Russian counterpart TASS have agreed to counter jointly what they call “disinformation” delivered by their “many enemies”, the outlets reported Tuesday, in a further deepening of ties. Western governments have long accused Russia of spreading false information online as well as in traditional Continue Reading

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Lashkar terrorist who handled terror modules from Bangladesh arrested near Delhi

By Odisha News Online Mar 30, 2026 52

NEW DELHI, MAR 30 : A Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) operative accused of plotting attacks in India while operating out of Bangladesh has been arrested near the Delhi border, officials said on Monday. The accused, Shabbir Ahmad Lone alias Raja alias Kashmiri, is a resident of Kangan in Jammu and Kashmir’s Srinagar district. He was arrested by […]Continue Reading

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With Houthis joining West Asia war, Red Sea risks spike even as Iran disrupts Hormuz shipping

By Odisha News Online Mar 28, 2026 51

TEHRAN, MAR 28 : Yemen’s Houthi rebels announced their entry into the West Asia war on Saturday by launching a ballistic missile towards Israel, as the world struggled to contain the economic damage of a conflict now entering its second month. The intervention of Iran’s Yemeni allies into Tehran’s conflict with Israel and the United […]Continue Reading

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Iran writes ‘Thank You India’ on fresh wave of missiles launched at Israel

By Odisha News Online Mar 27, 2026 46

NEW DELHI, MAR 27 : In a symbolic gesture during the ongoing West Asia conflict, Iran has written messages thanking the “people of India” on missiles launched towards Israel. The visuals, shared online by Consulate General of Iran in Mumbai and Iranian state media, show personnel from Iran’s Aerospace Force inscribing notes such as “Thank […]Continue Reading

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Ex-KBC winner Amita Singh Tomar arrested in Rs 2.56 crore flood relief scam in Madhya Pradesh

By Odisha News Online Mar 27, 2026 69

BHOPAL, MAR 27 : In 2011, Madhya Pradesh revenue department official Amita Singh Tomar made headlines when she appeared on the popular quiz show Kaun Banega Crorepati (KBC) and won Rs 50 lakh, hosted by Amitabh Bachchan. Fifteen years later, Tomar is again in the news — but this time for serious allegations. She has […]Continue Reading

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Government cuts excise duty by Rs 10 on petrol and diesel amid West Asia war

By Odisha News Online Mar 27, 2026 52

NEW DELHI, MAR 27 : The government has reduced the additional excise duty on petrol and diesel, offering relief at a time when fuel prices have been a concern due to the ongoing conflict in West Asia. As per a government order dated Thursday, the excise duty on petrol has been cut to Rs 3 […]Continue Reading

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Ahead of assembly polls, illicit inducements worth over Rs 400 crore seized

By Odisha News Online Mar 26, 2026 45

NEW DELHI, MAR 26 : Illicit inducements worth over Rs 408 crore meant to influence voters in four states and a Union territory have been seized in the past month, the Election Commission said on Thursday. While assembly elections and by-elections were announced on March 15, the Electronic Seizure Management System (ESMS) was activated on […]Continue Reading

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India among five nations cleared by Iran for safe passage through Hormuz amid West Asia conflict

By Odisha News Online Mar 26, 2026 68

NEW DELHI, MAR 26 : Amid the ongoing conflict in West Asia, Iran has said that it will allow vessels from select friendly nations, including India, to safely transit through the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz, even as restrictions remain in place for others. The move comes as Iran enforces a partial blockade in the […]Continue Reading

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Get piped gas if available or risk losing LPG supply: Government

By Odisha News Online Mar 25, 2026 58

NEW DELHI, MAR 25 : In a move that could reshape how millions of households cook, the government has ordered that LPG supply will be cut off if consumers fail to switch to piped natural gas where it is available, and the clock is already ticking. Under the new order issued by the Ministry of […]Continue Reading

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Chief Minister Dr. Himanta Biswa Sarma at a Massive Election Rally in Nagaon

By Odisha News Online Mar 25, 2026 67

By Dalim Phukan Guwahati, March 25:With a pledge for development, progress, and the protection of indigenous Assamese people, Assam Chief Minister Dr. Himanta Biswa Sarma today campaigned in Nagaon and appealed to the public to bless the BJP with their votes. Addressing a massive gathering held at Bhutai Deka playground under the Nagaon–Batadrava constituency in […]Continue Reading