In a ceremony brimming with pride and reverence, President Droupadi Murmu recently conferred the prestigious Padma Bhushan awards upon a distinguished cohort of individuals, among whom stood the venerable actor-turned-politician Mithun Chakraborty and the iconic singer Usha Uthup. This grand recognition not only celebrates their exceptional contributions to Indian cinema and music but also underscores…
In a remarkable turn of events, the Surat Lok Sabha constituency in Gujarat bore witness to an extraordinary occurrence as BJP candidate Mukesh Dalal clinched victory without encountering any opposition. The Indian parliamentary elections, unfolding with a tapestry of intrigue and unexpected twists, marked this historical moment on April 22, leaving political pundits and observers…
In a recent development that has added yet another layer of complexity to the already tumultuous political landscape in Delhi, a Delhi court has denied the petition put forth by Arvind Kejriwal, the Chief Minister of Delhi and a Type 2 diabetes patient, seeking daily 15-minute video consultations with his personal physician. This decision comes amidst a…
As Odisha gears up for a crucial electoral battle, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is set to escalate its campaign with a high-profile visit from Home Minister Amit Shah on April 25. Shah’s itinerary includes a pivotal public rally in Sonepur, where he will rally support for the party’s candidates contesting in both the Lok…
Odisha continues to swelter under scorching temperatures as the mercury soared to 32°C and above in 14 locations across the state by 8:30 AM. Bhadrak emerged as the hottest spot, recording a blistering 35.6°C. The relentless heatwave persists, with 11 places experiencing temperatures surpassing 35°C before noon, with Balasore leading at a scorching 40.4°C closely…
In a bid to uphold the integrity of the electoral process, the Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) of Odisha has taken decisive action following allegations of electoral code violations against Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, Sambalpur MLA Jaynarayan Mishra, and Bhubaneswar MP Aparajita Sarangi. These allegations have emerged just ahead of the concurrent Lok Sabha and…
Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader Saurabh Bhardwaj has made alarming claims suggesting a concerted effort aimed at the ‘slow death’ of CM Arvind Kejriwal. · These statements echo sentiments previously voiced by Atishi, who accused the BJP of orchestrating a plot to eliminate Kejriwal by allegedly withholding vital medical treatment. · The plot thickened when it was…
Odia film industry luminary Varsha Priyadarshini secured the nomination as the Biju Janata Dal (BJD) candidate for the forthcoming Odisha Assembly elections. · The announcement of Varsha’s candidacy comes as a significant departure as it sidelines the incumbent MLA Amar Prasad Satpathy, who had represented the Barchana Assembly Constituency for three consecutive terms. · The BJD’s latest…
Doordarshan changes flagship logo colour to saffron · Announcement made through official DD News handle · Move criticised by Opposition and broadcaster’s ex-CEO In a bold departure from its longstanding visual identity, India’s venerable national broadcaster, Doordarshan, has unveiled a revamped version of its historic flagship logo, swapping the traditional red hue for saffron. The announcement, disseminated…
Boat carrying over 57 capsizes, two killed, 48 rescued, search operation underway. · According to the police, the incident happened when over 50 passengers hailing from the Kharsia area in neighbouring Chhattisgarh were returning in the boat after visiting a temple. · The search and rescue operation will continue till the last person is located,” Northern Range…
