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Operation Sindoor not just miltary mission, but reflection of changing India: PM Modi

By Odisha News Online May 25, 2025 600

NEW DELHI, MAY 25 : Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday said that Operation Sindoor was not just a military mission, but “the face of a changing India” that reflects the country’s resolve, courage, and growing strength on the global stage. Addressing the nation through his monthly radio programme Mann Ki Baat, the Prime Minister […]Continue Reading

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India now fourth-largest economy, ahead of Japan: Niti Aayog CEO

By Odisha News Online May 25, 2025 492

INDIA, MAY 25 : India has climbed a spot in the global economic rankings, overtaking Japan to become the world’s fourth-largest economy, NITI Aayog CEO BVR Subrahmanyam said on Saturday. The country’s GDP has touched the $4 trillion mark, placing it behind only the United States, China and Germany in size. Speaking after the 10th […]Continue Reading

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Flight operations hit, roads flooded after heavy rains, thunderstorm in Delhi

By Odisha News Online May 25, 2025 407

NEW DELHI,MAY 25 : Flight operations at Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International Airport (IGIA) faced significant disruption early Sunday morning as heavy rains and strong winds swept through the national capital. The extreme weather impacted the flight operations as 49 flights were diverted from 11:30 pm to 4 am The adverse conditions caused delays and cancellations […]Continue Reading

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Shubman Gill becomes India’s 37th Test captain, Rishabh Pant vice-captain for England tour

By Odisha News Online May 24, 2025 993

NEW DELHI,MAY 24 : Shubman Gill has been appointed India’s 37th Test captain, with the BCCI confirming the decision during the senior selection committee meeting in Mumbai on Saturday, May 24. The Ajit Agarkar-led selection panel and BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia met at the board headquarters to pick a 18-man squad for the 5-Test series […]Continue Reading

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If Centre, states work together like Team India, no goal is impossible: PM Modi

By Odisha News Online May 24, 2025 654

NEW DELHI, MAY 24 : Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday exhorted states to develop at least one tourist destination at par with global standards by providing all facilities and infrastructure.  ‘One State, One Global Destination’, would lead to development of the neighbouring cities as tourist places, he added. Chairing the 10th edition of the […]Continue Reading

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India extends airspace ban for Pakistani airlines till June 23 in tit-for-tat move

By Odisha News Online May 23, 2025 346

NEW DELHI, MAY 23 : India on Friday extended the closure of Indian airspace for Pakistani airlines, shortly after Pakistan announced the extension of the ban on Indian airlines till June 24. Indian airspace will not be available for aircraft registered in Pakistan as well as for planes operated, owned or leased by Pakistan airlines […]Continue Reading

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‘ED crossing all limits’: SC stays money laundering probe against TASMAC

By Odisha News Online May 22, 2025 383

NEW DELHI, MAY 22 : The Supreme Court on Thursday criticised the Enforcement Directorate (ED) for “crossing all limits” as it stayed the agency’s money laundering probe into Tamil Nadu state-run liquor retailer TASMAC. A bench of CJI BR Gavai and Justice Augustine George Masih came down heavily against the ED’s move to initiate action […]Continue Reading

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CCPA notice to Uber for ‘forcing’ advance tip payments for faster service

By Odisha News Online May 22, 2025 371

NEW DELHI,MAY 22: The Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) has issued a notice to taxi aggregator Uber for allegedly pressuring users to pay a tip in advance to receive faster service. In recent months, the app-based taxi platform has been encouraging users to tip ahead of time in return for quicker service. Union Minister of […]Continue Reading

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Waqf not an essential part of Islam, Centre tells SC while defending amended law

By Odisha News Online May 21, 2025 451

NEW DELHI,MAY 21 : The Centre on Wednesday defended the Waqf (Amendment) Act, 2025 in the Supreme Court and said though waqf was an Islamic concept, it was not an essential part of Islam. Arguing before Chief Justice B R Gavai and Justice Augustine George Masih, Solicitor General Tushar Mehta said, “Waqf is an Islamic […]Continue Reading

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Banu Mushtaq wins International Booker Prize for Kannada short story collection ‘Heart Lamp’

By Odisha News Online May 21, 2025 583

NEW DELHI,MAY 21 : Writer, activist, and lawyer Banu Mushtaq has won the prestigious International Booker Prize 2025 for her short story collection Heart Lamp, the first-ever Kannada work to receive the award. The prize, worth GBP 50,000, was awarded during a ceremony at the Tate Modern in London, with Mushtaq sharing the stage, and […]Continue Reading