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Ahead of assembly polls, illicit inducements worth over Rs 400 crore seized

By Odisha News Online Mar 26, 2026 53

NEW DELHI, MAR 26 : Illicit inducements worth over Rs 408 crore meant to influence voters in four states and a Union territory have been seized in the past month, the Election Commission said on Thursday. While assembly elections and by-elections were announced on March 15, the Electronic Seizure Management System (ESMS) was activated on […]Continue Reading

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India among five nations cleared by Iran for safe passage through Hormuz amid West Asia conflict

By Odisha News Online Mar 26, 2026 82

NEW DELHI, MAR 26 : Amid the ongoing conflict in West Asia, Iran has said that it will allow vessels from select friendly nations, including India, to safely transit through the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz, even as restrictions remain in place for others. The move comes as Iran enforces a partial blockade in the […]Continue Reading

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Get piped gas if available or risk losing LPG supply: Government

By Odisha News Online Mar 25, 2026 70

NEW DELHI, MAR 25 : In a move that could reshape how millions of households cook, the government has ordered that LPG supply will be cut off if consumers fail to switch to piped natural gas where it is available, and the clock is already ticking. Under the new order issued by the Ministry of […]Continue Reading

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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 69

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 78

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 61

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 68

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 104

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 85

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 88

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