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‘Reform, perform, transform’ are three pillars of India’s development: President Murmu tells Parliament

By Odisha News Online Jan 31, 2025 443

NEW DELHI, JAN 31 : The Budget Session of Parliament began on Friday with President Droupadi Murmu addressing a joint sitting of both Houses, stating that the Union government’s third term is witnessing work at three times the speed of previous administrations. “The third term of the government is witnessing work at three times the […]Continue Reading

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Parliament Waqf panel accepts NDA MPs’ amendments, rejects Opposition’s changes

By Odisha News Online Jan 27, 2025 665

NEW DELHI, JAN 27 : The Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) examining the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2024, adopted all amendments proposed by members of the ruling BJP-led NDA on Monday and rejected every change suggested by opposition members in a clause-by-clause discussion. One of the approved amendments is to increase the number of non-Muslim members of […]Continue Reading

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Ola, Uber reject phone model-based pricing claims: ‘We do not differentiate’

By Odisha News Online Jan 24, 2025 389

NEW DELHI,JAN 24 : Cab aggregators Ola and Uber on Friday said they did not set fares based on a user’s phone model after the government sent notices to them over alleged differential pricing based on the type of mobile device used to book rides. The Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) took action following reports […]Continue Reading

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Pollution, heatwave impacting children’s health and education in India: UNICEF report

By Odisha News Online Jan 24, 2025 396

NEW DELHI,JAN 24: The children in India are facing significant challenges due to environmental stressors such as heatwave and air pollution, which are adversely affecting their health, school attendance, and overall learning outcomes, says a report by UNICEF. According to the report, around 54.8 million children in India were affected by heatwaves in 2024 alone. […]Continue Reading

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Indian couples in US rush for C-section to beat Trump’s citizenship deadline

By Odisha News Online Jan 23, 2025 370

NEW DELHI,JAN 23 : There is a rush to give birth in the US to beat the birthright ban deadline. Indian couples are dialling up doctors and are lining up at maternity clinics for C-sections before February 20. One Indian-origin gynaecologist said he fielded calls from around 20 such couples. Why February 20? This is […]Continue Reading

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Parakram Diwas: Honouring Netaji’s legacy in the heart of Odisha’s history

By Odisha News Online Jan 23, 2025 697

NEW DELHI,JAN 23 : As the nation gears up to celebrate Parakram Diwas 2025, all roads lead to Cuttack, Odisha—birthplace of one of India’s most indomitable leaders, Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose. The historic Barabati Fort, which serves as the venue for this year’s celebrations, stands as a silent witness to centuries of Odisha’s history. Born […]Continue Reading

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Pardon Capitol rioters, exit Paris climate treaty: Trump signs 1st executive orders

By Odisha News Online Jan 21, 2025 336

NEW DELHI, JAN 21 : Donald Trump has signed his first executive orders just hours after taking office as the 47h President of the US. Some of the orders include his decision to pardon people charged with the 2021 Capitol Hill riots, withdraw Washington from the Paris Climate Agreement for a second time, delay the […]Continue Reading

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Neeraj Chopra married Himani in intimate ceremony in Shimla, grand reception planned

By Odisha News Online Jan 20, 2025 1045

NEW DELHI,JAN 20 : Neeraj Chopra, the javelin superstar and two-time Olympic medallist, began a new chapter in his life as he tied the knot with his partner, Himani Mor, a former tennis player, in a dreamy private ceremony. Neeraj, known for keeping his personal life away from the limelight, surprised fans by sharing the […]Continue Reading

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The Ambanis meet US President-elect Trump, to attend his swearing-in ceremony

By Odisha News Online Jan 19, 2025 393

NEW DELHI, JAN 19 : Indian business tycoons Mukesh and Nita Ambani, who will attend Donald Trump’s swearing-in ceremony as President of the United States, posed for a photograph with the President-elect ahead of the event. The couple also attended a private reception in Washington on January 18. The Ambanis, who share close ties with […]Continue Reading

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Delhi Election: BJP Promises Rs 2,500 Monthly Aid to Women in Manifesto

By Odisha News Online Jan 17, 2025 477

NEW DELHI, JAN 17 : The party’s president JP Nadda unveiled the “Sankalp Patra” which mainly focused on welfare schemes for women and youths. Senior citizens also found mention in the BJP manifesto which promised to increase their pension.  “All the schemes which are running in Delhi will continue under BJP in Delhi. We will […]Continue Reading