Cuttack: Orissa high court has directed the deputy director of mines, Berhampur, to consider and dispose of a representation alleging illegal extraction of laterite soil and stone from govt land in Ganjam district within three weeks.A two-judge bench comprising Chief Justice Harish Tandon and Justice M S Raman passed the order on Tuesday, while considering…
NEW DELHI: Vanni Arasu and AM Shahjahan took oath as ministers in the Tamil Nadu cabinet on Friday after chief minister Vijay inducted two more members into his council of ministers as part of the ongoing cabinet expansion.Tamil Nadu Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar administered the oath of office to the two legislators during a ceremony…
Gold and silver prices moved slightly higher in the spot market on Thursday as traders maintained a cautiously positive outlook amid ongoing tensions between the US and Iran, while elevated global crude oil prices continued to fuel inflation concerns. In Delhi’s spot market, gold with 99.9% purity extended its gains for a third consecutive session,…
You may wake up with a heavy feeling, like clouds refusing to move. Slight depression can sit on you, and hurdles at work won’t help. The Moon tests your patience, and Saturn adds delays, so don’t expect instant results today.Your best move is to keep things simple. One task at a time. If you’re commuting,…
Bhubaneswar: Nayapalli police on Thursday busted a gang that was active in robbing young men after posing as women and luring them through a dating app.Police arrested one of the members of the gang, identified as Chikun Behera (23), while raids are underway to nab his accomplices.The case came to light after a 22-year-old engineering…
MQ 9 Reaper drone (Image/AirForce website) Iran has destroyed more than two dozen MQ-9 Reaper drones operated by the United States since the beginning of the war. The losses, estimated at nearly $1 billion, have significantly dented Washington’s fleet of one of its most advanced unmanned combat aircraft systems.According to reports, at least 24 MQ-9…
File photo (Picture credit: AP) Asian markets traded higher on Friday as investor sentiment improved on hopes of progress in US-Iran peace talks, although rising oil prices and continued uncertainty over the Strait of Hormuz kept inflation concerns in focus.Tokyo led regional gains, with Japan’s Nikkei 225 surging more than 2 per cent. Taiwan’s market…
Each sign of the zodiac has its own set of traits that help to define their personalities and set them apart from each other. Wouldn’t it be nice to know what the universe has planned for you at the beginning of the day? Keep reading to find out if today will be lucky for you.ARIES…
Berhampur: A pall of gloom descended on Madhabandha village in Ganjam district’s Chikiti block after the mortal remains of migrant worker A Ramaya reached his native place on Thursday evening, six days after he was killed in a massive drone attack in Moscow on Sunday.Grief-stricken family members and villagers bid a tearful farewell as his…
Donald Trump and Trump Jr (Images/Agencies) Amid escalating tensions surrounding the Iran conflict, US President Donald Trump on Thursday said he may skip his eldest son Donald Trump Jr’s wedding, joking that he would ‘get killed’ whether he attended the event or not.Speaking to reporters during an Oval Office interaction, Trump said he would try…
