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Teen protestor accused of abusing PM at Delhi protest apologises, says she was influenced by others

By Odisha News Online Aug 1, 2026 105

NEW DELHI, AUG 1 : The protester accused of using abusive language against Prime Minister Narendra Modi during the Cockroach Janta Party’s (CJP) protest at Delhi’s Jantar Mantar has apologised in a video that surfaced online, claiming she is 15 years old and saying she was influenced by others raising slogans at the demonstration. The […]Continue Reading

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Commercial LPG cylinder prices cut by up to Rs 209, no change in domestic cooking gas rates

By Odisha News Online Aug 1, 2026 107

NEW DELHI, AUG 1 : Commercial LPG cylinder prices were sharply reduced on Saturday, with the price of a 19-kg cylinder cut by up to Rs 209 across major cities, according to ANI. The retail price of a 19-kg commercial LPG cylinder has been reduced by Rs 202 in Delhi and Rs 209 in Kolkata, […]Continue Reading

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Big E20 stir tomorrow: Kejriwal to start campaign, Poonawalla hunger strike

By Odisha News Online Jul 31, 2026 82

NEW DELHI, JULY 31 : Saturday is likely to be a big day for the protest against E20 petrol with AAP convenor Arvind Kejriwal launching his national campaign, and activist Tehseen Poonawalla escalating his agitation with a silent march and a hunger strike. On the eve of the launch of his national campaign against the […]Continue Reading

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Eight killed as residential building collapses in Bhiwandi; five still feared trapped under debris

By Odisha News Online Jul 31, 2026 115

MAHARASTRA, JULY 31 : At least eight people were killed after a four-storey residential building collapsed in Maharashtra’s Thane district on Friday, with rescue teams continuing operations amid fears that four to five people remain trapped under the debris. The incident occurred around 11.30 pm on Thursday when a portion of the Kohinoor Building in […]Continue Reading

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Indian hockey teams to wear saffron jerseys instead of iconic blue at World Cup; Opposition hits out

By Odisha News Online Jul 30, 2026 125

NEW DELHI, JULY 30 : The Indian men’s and women’s hockey teams will be wearing saffron jerseys instead of blue ones at next month’s FIH World Cup in the Netherlands and Belgium, Hockey India said. The World Cup will run from August 15 to 30. Former hockey captain Viren Rasquinha questioned Hockey India’s decision saying […]Continue Reading

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Weekly chicken biryani on menu? CM Vijay eyes big mid-day meal upgrade

By Odisha News Online Jul 30, 2026 125

TAMIL NADU, JULY 30 : The Tamil Nadu government is examining a proposal to serve chicken biryani once a week to students in government schools under the Mid-Day Meal Scheme, with Minister for School Education, Rajmohan, pitching the idea to Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay. Speaking about the proposal, Rajmohan said every major political era […]Continue Reading

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Assam flood death toll climbs to 78; fresh rain warning as 3 lakh remain affected

By Odisha News Online Jul 30, 2026 141

Assam , July 30 : The death toll in this year’s Assam floods rose to 78 on Wednesday after three more people died in Sivasagar and Golaghat districts, even as over 3 lakh people continued to remain affected across seven districts, according to the latest government bulletin. The latest fatalities included two deaths in Sivasagar […]Continue Reading

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Sack Amit Shah, my advice to PM: Rahul Gandhi doubles down on use of force claim

By Odisha News Online Jul 29, 2026 118

NEW DELHI, JULY 29 : Leader of the Opposition Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday refused to apologise for his remarks in the Lok Sabha accusing Union Home Minister Amit Shah of authorising the use of force against student protesters, and renewed his call for Prime Minister Narendra Modi to sack the Home Minister. Hours earlier, Gandhi’s […]Continue Reading

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Lok Sabha passes anti-paper leak Bill with stricter penalties after heated debate

By Odisha News Online Jul 29, 2026 116

NEW DELHI, JULY 29 : The Lok Sabha on Wednesday passed a bill to amend the anti-paper leak law, introducing stricter punishment of up to 10 years’ imprisonment and a fine of Rs 50 lakh, amid sloganeering by Opposition parties. The Public Examination (Prevention of Unfair Means) Amendment Bill, 2026, was introduced in the House […]Continue Reading

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Dharmendra Pradhan says he’s a ‘street fighter’ in first remarks after resignation

By Odisha News Online Jul 27, 2026 113

NEW DELHI, JULY 27 : Dharmendra Pradhan on Monday described himself as a “street fighter,” and not an “A/C room activBreaking his silence for the first time after his resignation, former Union Education Minister ist.” Pradhan reportedly made the remark during an interaction with senior Congress MP Jairam Ramesh in the corridors of Parliament. During Continue Reading