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Gill axed, Axar named vice-captain; Ishan returns as India name T20 World Cup squad

India, Dec. 20 -- In a surprising development, defending champions India have left out Shubman Gill from its squad for next year's T20 World Cup and T20Is against New Zealand. Shubman Gill Left Out ... Read More


Cancer risk claims around eggs misleading, not scientific: FSSAI

India, Dec. 20 -- Amid the ongoing concerns of carcinogenic substances being found in eggs, the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) on Saturday categorically stated that eggs availabl... Read More


Elderly woman found dead in Odisha's Rayagada, half-charred body recovered

India, Dec. 20 -- An elderly woman died under mysterious circumstances at her residence in Kumudabali village under Ambadola police limits in Odisha's Rayagada district. Her half-charred body was reco... Read More


Odisha: Youth arrested for 'rape' after Class 10 girl found pregnant

India, Dec. 20 -- Adding to a growing list of cases where online manipulation leads to exploitation and abuse, a 23 year-old young man was arrested for allegedly raping and impregnating a Class 10 stu... Read More


Two drug peddlers arrested with 26 kg cannabis in Odisha's Gajapati

India, Dec. 20 -- Odisha Police seized 26 kg of cannabis and arrested two drug peddlers in Gajapati district, officials said on Saturday. Accused persons from Madhya Pradesh The arrested persons have... Read More


Air India Mumbai-Varanasi flight makes emergency landing in Bhubaneswar due to dense fog

Bhubaneswar, Dec. 19 -- An Air India flight en route from Mumbai to Varanasi was forced to make an emergency landing at Biju Patnaik International Airport (BPIA) in Bhubaneswar on Friday due to advers... Read More


Odisha: Schools closed in Soro amid elephant movement; Forest department on high alert

Balasore, Dec. 19 -- Panic gripped parts of Odisha's Balasore district after a wild elephant strayed into villages, forcing officials to declare school holidays and step up rescue efforts today. The p... Read More


Odisha Woman Doctor Loses Over Rs 12 Lakh to 'Digital Arrest' Cyber Fraud

Rayagada, Dec. 19 -- A woman doctor working in Odisha's Rayagada district has fallen victim to a cyber fraud involving a 'digital arrest', losing more than Rs 12 lakh to the scammers. According to in... Read More


Talcher Medical College to launch PG Courses from 2026 Academic Session

Angul, Dec. 19 -- Postgraduate medical courses will be introduced at Pabitra Mohan Pradhan (PMP) Medical College and Hospital in Talcher from the 2026 academic year, health Secretary Aswathy S informe... Read More


Police to be deployed along Odisha-WB, Odisha-Jharkhand borders in Mayurbhanj to check illegal movement of paddy

Bhubaneswar, Dec. 19 -- In view of the Kharif paddy procurement season 2025-26 and possible illegal movement of paddy, Mayurbhanj Collector Hema Kanta Say has written to District SP Varun Guntupalli, ... Read More