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‘Serious consequences’ are imminent if West Asia crisis persists longer: PM Modi in Rajya Sabha

By Odisha News Online Mar 24, 2026 141

NEW DELHI, MAR 24 : Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday warned that if the West Asia crisis persists for a longer period, “serious consequences are imminent.” Addressing the Rajya Sabha, Modi said the war in West Asia is a “cause of concern for India” as it has created a “serious energy crisis.” Modi also […]Continue Reading

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Only Hindus, Buddhists, Sikhs can claim to be Scheduled Caste: Supreme Court

By Odisha News Online Mar 24, 2026 137

NEW DELHI, MAR 24 : The Supreme Court on Tuesday ruled that only individuals belonging to Hindu, Sikh or Buddhist faiths can claim Scheduled Caste (SC) status, and that conversion to any other religion results in the loss of such status. A bench of Justices P K Mishra and Manmohan delivered the ruling while hearing […]Continue Reading

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90 FDC drug samples, including Paracetamol, found unapproved; regulator asks states to take action

By Odisha News Online Mar 23, 2026 111

NEW DELHI, MAR 23 : The Drug Controller General of India (DCGI) has launched a nationwide crackdown on unapproved Fixed Dose Combination (FDCs). The drug regulator has requested to examine the 90 FDCs in the generic name, whether approval is granted by the state or UT drug controllers, according to a letter accessed by ANI. […]Continue Reading

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DGCA flags West Asia risks, asks airlines to avoid Gulf airspace

By Odisha News Online Mar 20, 2026 119

NEW DELHI, MAR 20 : India’s aviation regulator has advised airlines to avoid parts of the Gulf airspace and prepare contingency plans as tensions escalate in West Asia, sources said. The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has asked carriers to factor in evolving security risks and ensure operational readiness, including alternate routing strategies. The […]Continue Reading

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7 China-bound Russian oil tankers make U-turn, head to India

By Odisha News Online Mar 18, 2026 185

NEW DELHI, MAR 18 : At least seven tankers carrying Russian oil, destined for China, have changed course midway and are now headed to India amid New Delhi’s renewed push to secure its energy supplies amid disruption due to the Iran war, Bloomberg reported. The rerouting of these vessels, monitored by ship-tracking firm Vortexa Ltd, […]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 164

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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Over 550 Indians evacuated from Iran via Armenia

By Odisha News Online Mar 16, 2026 171

NEW DELHI, MAR 16 : More than 550 Indian nationals have been evacuated from Iran through Armenia as New Delhi steps up efforts to assist its citizens amid the escalating conflict in West Asia. External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar on Monday thanked the government and people of Armenia for facilitating the land-border transit. “Thank the […]Continue Reading

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Odisha Parba 2026 concludes in New Delhi with grand celebrations, large footfall and strong cultural engagement Odisha governorDr. Hari Babu Kambhampati graced the event

By Odisha News Online Mar 15, 2026 216

By Tapaswini Sahoo New Delhi, 15 March 2026:The ninthedition of Odisha Parba, the three-day cultural festival celebrating the rich heritage, traditions and artistic legacy of Odisha, concluded successfully at Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, New Delhi, drawing a large number of visitors and cultural enthusiasts from across the capital. The festival witnessed enthusiastic Continue Reading

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ECI announces dates for Assembly elections in Tamil Nadu, West Bengal, Kerala, Assam, Puducherry

By Odisha News Online Mar 15, 2026 133

NEW DELHI, MAR 15 : The Election Commission of India has announced the schedule for the crucial Assembly elections in four states –West Bengal, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Assam–and the Union Territory of Puducherry. Assam, Kerala and Puducherry will go to the polls in single phase on April 9. The counting of votes will take place […]Continue Reading

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No refills, new connections: Govt asks households with piped gas to give up LPG

By Odisha News Online Mar 15, 2026 138

NEW DELHI, MAR 15 : The Union Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas issued a notification on Saturday, saying that households having both a Piped Natural Gas (PNG) connection and a domestic Liquified Petroleum Gas (LPG) subscription shall surrender the latter and also refrain from getting cylinder refills from any public oil company or through […]Continue Reading