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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 200

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 176

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 345

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 132

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 194

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 203

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

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Three Naxalites killed in encounter with security personnel in Chhattisgarh’s Sukma

By Odisha News Online Dec 18, 2025 152

CHHATTISGARH/SUKMA, DEC 18 : Three Naxalites, including a woman, were killed in an encounter with security personnel in Chhattisgarh’s Sukma district on Thursday, police said. The exchange of fire broke out in the morning on a forested hill under the Golapalli police station area when a team of District Reserve Guard was out on a […]Continue Reading

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Rahul Gandhi visits BMW Plant in Germany, calls for ‘meaningful manufacturing ecosystems’ in India

By Odisha News Online Dec 17, 2025 167

NEW DELHI, DEC 17 : Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday expressed concern over the “decline in manufacturing” in India while stressing that manufacturing is the “backbone” of strong economies. The Congress leader made the remarks after visiting BMW Welt and the BMW Plant in Munich, as part of his visit […]Continue Reading

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President Murmu inaugurates portraits of 21 Param Vir Chakra awardees at Rashtrapati Bhavan

By Odisha News Online Dec 17, 2025 128

NEW DELHI, DEC 17 : Portraits of all 21 Param Vir Chakra awardees are now on display at Rashtrapati Bhavan. President of India, Droupadi Murmu, inaugurated the Param Vir Dirgha (Gallery) at Rashtrapati Bhavan on December 16, coinciding with Vijay Diwas. The portraits of 21 Param Vir Chakra awardees have now replaced the previously displayed […]Continue Reading

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Significant steps in ‘people-centric’ India-Ethiopia partnership: PM Modi highlights outcomes of visit

By Odisha News Online Dec 17, 2025 174

NEW DELHI, DEC 17 : Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday underscored the outcomes of his Ethiopia visit, calling the signing of multiple agreements a “significant” step in strengthening a bilateral partnership focused on “growth and people-centric development” Modi arrived in Ethiopia on Tuesday on his maiden bilateral visit, during which the Continue Reading