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President Murmu gives assent to VB-G RAM G Bill replacing MGNREGA

By Odisha News Online Dec 21, 2025 164

NEW DELHI, DEC 21 : President Droupadi Murmu has given her assent to the Viksit Bharat–Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) (VB-G RAM G) Bill, 2025, marking a major overhaul of India’s rural employment framework, the Ministry of Rural Development said on Sunday. The new law replaces the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee […]Continue Reading

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Railways rationalises passenger fares from December 26; non-AC travel to cost Rs 10 more for 500 km

By Odisha News Online Dec 21, 2025 201

NEW DELHI, DEC 21 : The Ministry of Railways on Sunday announced another hike in train fares, a move expected to generate around Rs 600 crore in additional revenue. Under the revised structure, fares will increase by 1 paisa per km in ordinary class journeys exceeding 215 km, 2 paise per km in mail and […]Continue Reading

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ED action against Uravashi Rautela, Yuvraj Singh, Sonu Sood in betting app case

By Odisha News Online Dec 19, 2025 345

NEW DELHI, DEC 19 : In a major crackdown on illegal online betting operations, the Enforcement Directorate has attached assets worth Rs 7.93 crore belonging to several noted celebrities, including Urvashi Rautela, Sonu Sood, Ankush Hazra, Neha Sharma, Yuvraj Singh, Robin Uthappa, and Mimi Chakraborty, among others, under the provisions of the Prevention of Money […]Continue Reading

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Post-parliamentary session tea party sees PM praise an opposition MP, crack jokes

By Odisha News Online Dec 19, 2025 133

NEW DELHI, DEC 19 : With the curtain coming down on heated debates, fiery speeches and protests along with the Lok Sabha session, Speaker Om Birla hosted a tea party which the members representing the opposition parties chose to attend this time. The tea party is a customary gathering hosted by the Speaker after the […]Continue Reading

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AM/NS India wins top innovation award at NECA 2025, showcasing commitment to decarbonisation and energy leadership

By Odisha News Online Dec 17, 2025 260

By Subrat Sarangi New Delhi, Dec. 17 : ArcelorMittal Nippon Steel India (AM/NS India) has been awarded the prestigious Best Innovator Award at the National Energy Conservation Awards (NECA) 2025, organised by the Ministry of Power and implemented by the Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE). The award was jointly presented by the Hon’ble President of […]Continue Reading

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Rahul Gandhi visits BMW Plant in Germany, calls for ‘meaningful manufacturing ecosystems’ in India

By Odisha News Online Dec 17, 2025 167

NEW DELHI, DEC 17 : Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday expressed concern over the “decline in manufacturing” in India while stressing that manufacturing is the “backbone” of strong economies. The Congress leader made the remarks after visiting BMW Welt and the BMW Plant in Munich, as part of his visit […]Continue Reading

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President Murmu inaugurates portraits of 21 Param Vir Chakra awardees at Rashtrapati Bhavan

By Odisha News Online Dec 17, 2025 128

NEW DELHI, DEC 17 : Portraits of all 21 Param Vir Chakra awardees are now on display at Rashtrapati Bhavan. President of India, Droupadi Murmu, inaugurated the Param Vir Dirgha (Gallery) at Rashtrapati Bhavan on December 16, coinciding with Vijay Diwas. The portraits of 21 Param Vir Chakra awardees have now replaced the previously displayed […]Continue Reading

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Significant steps in ‘people-centric’ India-Ethiopia partnership: PM Modi highlights outcomes of visit

By Odisha News Online Dec 17, 2025 175

NEW DELHI, DEC 17 : Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday underscored the outcomes of his Ethiopia visit, calling the signing of multiple agreements a “significant” step in strengthening a bilateral partnership focused on “growth and people-centric development” Modi arrived in Ethiopia on Tuesday on his maiden bilateral visit, during which the Continue Reading

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Govt to introduce four Bills, including VB–G Ram G Bill, in Lok Sabha today

By Odisha News Online Dec 15, 2025 140

NEW DELHI, DEC 15 : The Union government is set to introduce four key Bills in the Lok Sabha on Monday, including legislation on higher education reforms, rural employment, nuclear energy, and the repeal of outdated laws. Although the Bills were not part of Monday’s agenda, they were added later through a supplementary list of […]Continue Reading

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At least two people were killed, and eight others were critically injured in a shooting at Brown

By Odisha News Online Dec 14, 2025 201

NEW DELHI, DEC 14 : University’s engineering building on Saturday, Providence’s mayor said, as police continued searching for a suspect on the Ivy League campus during final exams. The shooting took place on the second day of exams and prompted a large police response, with officers combing campus buildings more than two hours after the […]Continue Reading