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Bike-truck collision claims lives of 3 youths near PN College in Khordha

India, Oct. 1 -- A tragic road accident claimed the lives of three youths when a speeding container truck allegedly rammed into their motorcycle near PN College on the National Highway in Khordha late... Read More


Odisha sees 15 low pressure systems since onset of the monsoon; Koraput gets max precipitation

India, Oct. 1 -- Odisha recorded slightly above-normal rainfall during the monsoon period from June 1 to September 30, according to official data shared by IMD scientist Uma Shankar Das. The state rec... Read More


Threat to Durga puja festivities in Odisha as Depression to form over Bay of Bengal; IMD predicts heavy rainfall

India, Oct. 1 -- With an upper air cyclonic circulation likely to emerge into north Andaman Sea on Tuesday, under its influence, a low-pressure area is likely to form over central parts of Bay of Beng... Read More


OTV's Ama Sahi Medha 2025 crowns best Durga Puja Committees of Cuttack and Bhubaneswar

India, Oct. 1 -- The results of OTV's Ama Sahi Medha Contest 2025 were announced on Tuesday, bringing festive cheer to Durga Puja committees across Cuttack and Bhubaneswar. In its debut edition, the c... Read More


Economic Buzz: RBI Governor says FY26 GDP growth seen at 6.8%, keeps caution on external demand

Mumbai, Oct. 1 -- Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Governor Sanjay Malhotra has stated that an above normal monsoon, good progress of kharif sowing and adequate reservoir levels have further brightened pro... Read More


Smuggling bid foiled as Dhaka airport officials recover 925 turtles bound for Malaysia

Dhaka, Oct. 1 -- Authorities at Dhaka's Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport have seized 925 turtles being smuggled to Malaysia's Kuala Lumpur in two pieces of luggage. The seizure took place aroun... Read More


Vibrant Maha Navami rituals bring Odisha's Durga Puja pandals alive with devotion

India, Oct. 1 -- The air was filled with devotion and festivity across Odisha as devotees thronged the Durga Puja pandals on Maha Navami. The rhythmic tolling of bells and resonant sound of conch shel... Read More


Odisha Police SI exam 'sabotage': 119 arrested in Berhampur; over Rs 25 lakh bribe paid for 'guaranteed selection'

India, Oct. 1 -- Odisha police carried out one of the largest recruitment-related crackdowns in recent years by arresting 119 people, including 117 aspirants and two middlemen, for their alleged invol... Read More


Portugal tightens immigration rules with far-right backing

France, Oct. 1 -- Portugal's right-wing government has won parliamentary approval for a new immigration law, passed with support from the far-right Chega party. The reforms set stricter conditions for... Read More


After backlash over 'trophy stealing act', Mohsin Naqvi hands Asia Cup to UAE board; BCCI seeks impeachment

Dubai, Oct. 1 -- Asian Cricket Council (ACC) president Mohsin Naqvi hashanded over the Asia Cup trophy to the UAE Cricket Board, which now holds it until it is formally given to India, media reports s... Read More