File photo of tusks seized in Keonjhar Bhubaneswar: Data compiled by the state wildlife headquarters has revealed seizure of as many as 117 elephant tusks from various divisions from 2020-21 to Feb 2026, exposing rampant poaching in the state.The numbers suggest that the forest department seized 25 tusks in both 2020-21 and 2023-24, though it…
Top stocks to buy (AI image) Stock market recommendations: Somil Mehta, Head of Retail Research at Mirae Asset ShareKhan recommends Larsen & Toubro (L&T), Bajaj Finance, and Bank of India as the top stocks to consider buying on May 26, 2026. He shares the range for buy calls, stop loss and target levels:L&T: Buy in…
Aries: Get out there and lead with guts. Your great energy and zeal are always missed. Don’t shy away from any monotonous work that calls for some leadership. Believe in yourself and let that radiate through your bravery. Today, be careful of hasty spending, especially if it’s impulsive. Consider creating something tangible for your future…
Berhampur: A man allegedly involved in the brutal attack on a 30-year-old man at Ambika Nagar under Bada Bazar police station limits here, suffered bullet injuries in police firing, hours after the Sunday night incident.The accused, identified as Jagannath Sahu (33), alias Jaga, the prime accused in the assault case, received bullet injuries in both…
Indraprastha Gas Limited (IGL) on Tuesday announced another increase in Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) rates, taking the tally of hikes to four within a span of less than two weeks. The latest revision saw CNG prices go up by Rs 2 per kg. The latest increase comes after IGL raised CNG prices by Rs 2…
Keep your eyes open today, Aquarius. The day asks for alertness during travel, road movement, and at your workplace. Uranus type energy can bring sudden distractions, and one careless moment can create trouble.There could be tension that isn’t needed and you may experience something unpleasant. Don’t panic. The Moon illustrates that the initial version of…
Bhubaneswar: Ahead of BJP govt’s second anniversary in Odisha on June 12, chief minister Mohan Charan Majhi met Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi on Monday and invited him to attend the celebrations.In a post on X, Majhi said he discussed accelerating Odisha’s infrastructure development, enhancing investment opportunities and implementing key public welfare initiatives…
MUMBAI: Extended supply chain disruptions from the West Asia conflict could shave around 200 bps (100 bps= 1%) off India Inc’s operating profitability this fiscal year, pulling margins down from a pre-conflict expectation of around 12%, according to a stress test by Crisil Ratings.The agency assessed 34 sectors accounting for 65% of its rated corporate…
You’ll lean on partnership today, Pisces, and it will help. This is a great moment to ask for help from your spouses and you’ll feel more secure with small chores as well as larger decisions. Your mood is romantic, however your body might be a little agitated. Neptune’s sensitive nature makes it easy to absorb…
Jharsuguda: The Brajrajnagar police on Monday busted an organised IPL betting racket operating through illegal online cricket gambling networks and arrested eight people.Police identified the accused as Gobind Das Mahant (35), Akash Srivastava (25), Vishal Kumar Ravi (27), Vim Kumar Ram (25), Mannu Singh (25), Shankar Prasad Ram (35), Rajiv Kumar (19), all residents of…
