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Woman doctor issues video apology over male corpses’ private parts comment

By Odisha News Online Jun 11, 2026 31

NEW DELHI, JUNE 11 : A woman doctor who sparked outrage with her remarks about comparing the private parts of male cadavers at comedian Pranit More’s show has apologised in a video message, admitting that she “said a very wrong thing” and expressing regret over the controversy. The woman, identified as Sejal Pawar, came under […]Continue Reading

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World leaders congratulate Modi on becoming India’s longest-serving elected PM

By Odisha News Online Jun 10, 2026 27

SINGAPORE/JOHANNESBURG, JUNE 10 : World Leaders on Wednesday greeted Narendra Modi on becoming India’s longest-serving elected prime minister, praising his leadership and dedication to public service. Narendra Modi reached the milestone of becoming India’s longest-serving prime minister on Wednesday, with an unbroken tenure of 4,399 days in office, surpassing Continue Reading

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‘Dressing up massacre as military operation won’t absolve perpetrator’: India slams Pakistan at UN

By Odisha News Online Jun 9, 2026 29

NEW DELHI, JUN 9 : India launched a sharp attack on Pakistan at the United Nations Security Council, accusing Islamabad of carrying out military airstrikes in Afghanistan that have caused significant civilian casualties and denouncing “officially sponsored misinformation” through Pakistan’s ‘Fitna al-Hindustan’ directive. Speaking during the UNSC meeting on the ‘Situation Continue Reading

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Targeting commercial ships,impeding navigation in Strait of Hormuz unacceptable: India’s UN envoy

By Odisha News Online May 17, 2026 44

NEW DELHI, MAY 17 : India’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations Parvathaneni Harish outlined India’s approach towards tackling the ongoing energy and fertiliser crisis amid the conflict in West Asia, stressing the need for a combination of short-term and long-term measures backed by international cooperation. Harish said he participated in the 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 81

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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Centre launches Rs 497 crore RELIEF scheme to support exporters amid West Asia crisis

By Odisha News Online Mar 19, 2026 130

CHANDIGARH, MAR 19 : The Union Government on Thursday launched the RELIEF (Resilience and Logistics Intervention for Export Facilitation) scheme with an outlay of Rs 497 crore to support Indian exporters facing disruptions due to the ongoing conflict in West Asia. According to a notification issued on March 19 by the Directorate General of Foreign […]Continue Reading

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40% of young graduates in India unemployed as jobs fail to keep pace

By Odisha News Online Mar 17, 2026 110

BENGALURU, MAR 17 : Nearly 40% of young graduates in India are unemployed, a figure that has remained largely unchanged for four decades, according to the State of Working India 2026 report by Azim Premji University. The report shows that unemployment among graduates aged 15 to 29 remains persistently high, with about 40% of those […]Continue Reading

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MHA guidelines on Vande Mataram: All 6 stanzas to be sung before National Anthem in govt events, schools

By Odisha News Online Feb 11, 2026 267

NEW DELHI, FEB 11 : The Union Home Ministry has directed that all six stanzas of the National Song Vande Mataram, written by Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay, shall be sung first when the National Song and National Anthem Jan Gana Man are to be played together. In an order dated January 28, the home ministry gave […]Continue Reading

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India, New Zealand conclude Free Trade Agreement talks

By Odisha News Online Dec 22, 2025 338

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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Indian Sikh pilgrims enter Pakistan, first major crossing since Operation Sindoor

By Odisha News Online Nov 4, 2025 357

Pakistan, Nov 4 :  Pakistan on Tuesday welcomed dozens of Sikh pilgrims from India, AFP journalists saw, in the first major crossing since Operation Sindoor. The clashes in May closed the land border between the nuclear-armed neighbours. More than 2,100 pilgrims were granted visas to attend a 10-day festival marking the 556th birth anniversary of […]Continue Reading