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Iran missiles can hit Europe, Asia, Africa, says Israel Defense Forces

Bhubaneswar, March 22 -- The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) on Saturday (local time) said that Iranian missiles are now capable of reaching distances of nearly 4,000 km, placing major European cities suc... Read More


Trump threatens Iran with power plant strikes over Strait of Hormuz blockade

Bhubaneswar, March 22 -- US President Donald Trump on Sunday issued a stark warning to Iran, threatening to target its power infrastructure if the Strait of Hormuz is not reopened. He gave Tehran a 48... Read More


US oil waiver for Iran, Russia could bring relief to crude markets

Bhubaneswar, March 22 -- The United States' decision to temporarily suspend sanctions on Iranian oil shipments has triggered mixed reactions from experts, with implications for global crude markets an... Read More


Major bust in Sonepur: 1,500 cough syrup bottles seized, three arrested; probe underway

Bhubaneswar, March 22 -- In a major seizure, police recovered 1,500 bottles of cough syrup from a private bus in Sonepur district and took three accused into custody on Sunday. The operation was carri... Read More


Odisha Police seize nearly 3 tonnes of cannabis in massive anti-drug crackdown

Bhubaneswar, March 21 -- Odisha Police have intensified their statewide crackdown on illegal cannabis cultivation, seizing nearly three tonnes of ganja in a series of coordinated operations across mul... Read More


Influencer's plea to PM Modi about his dad's sugar habit gets a heartwarming reply

Bhubaneswar, March 21 -- A lighthearted social media appeal by content creator Yuvraj Dua has captured widespread attention after PM Narendra Modi responded to his request about reducing his father's ... Read More


Smuggling racket busted: Liquor smuggling in cold drink bottles foiled in Mayurbhanj

Bhubaneswar, March 21 -- Police have uncovered a smuggling operation involving country liquor being transported in cold drink bottles from Udala bus stand on Friday night. A minor has been apprehended... Read More


Midday meal workers' protest in Odisha turns tense; one hospitalised, talks inconclusive

Bhubaneswar, March 21 -- The agitation by members of the Nikhil OdishaMidday Meal Cook-Cum-Helper Association intensified on Saturday, with the protest entering its fourth consecutive day and tensions... Read More


Gold drops Rs 2,750; silver slumps Rs 10,000 in major dip amid global tensions

Bhubaneswar, March 21 -- Gold and silver prices witnessed a sharp decline in the domestic market, offering temporary relief to buyers. On Saturday, the price of 22-carat gold fell by Rs 2,750 per 10 g... Read More


Diamond deposit in Nuapada raises hopes of industry, jobs and economic growth

Bhubaneswar, March 21 -- The discovery of a diamond deposit in Odisha's Nuapada district has sparked excitement among local residents, raising hopes for industrial development and employment opportuni... Read More