Cuttack: Odisha vigilance on Thursday arrested a staffer of the district education office (DEO), Cuttack, for allegedly embezzling over Rs 51.53 lakh by fraudulently generating salaries in names of fake employees through manipulation of govt financial portals.The accused, identified as Subash Chandra Sahoo, was working in the accounts section of the DEO office in Cuttack…
Global oil and natural gas prices surged sharply on Thursday after Iran launched fresh strikes on key energy infrastructure across the Gulf, including Qatar’s main liquefied natural gas (LNG) facility, raising concerns over prolonged supply disruptions.Brent crude, the international benchmark, climbed close to $114 per barrel, up from below $73 on the eve of the…
Some festivals ask you to check the Panchang twice, call your family priest, and still worry if Rahu is sitting on your plans. Akshaya Tritiya doesn’t behave like that. This is the rare day our tradition calls an Abujh Muhurat, a time so clean and self-certified that it doesn’t demand extra permissions.Why such confidence? Because…
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate US-based chipmaker Micron Technology’s semiconductor assembly and testing plant at Sanand in Gujarat on Saturday(February 28).The state-of-the-art ATMP (Assembly, Testing, Marking and Packaging) facility has been set up with an investment of Rs 22,516 crore. Located near Ahmedabad, the Sanand plant marks a major step in India’s semiconductor journey…
Bhubaneswar: The sacred construction of wooden chariots for the annual Rath Yatra, scheduled on July 16, commenced on Akshaya Tritiya in Puri on Monday.Sacred logs were ceremonially placed at the Ratha Khala — the designated worksite near the Jagannath temple — where the chariot-making started. Amid the chanting of hymns, conch blowing, and drumbeats, the…
Sanju Samson and Yuvraj Singh Yuvraj Singh has revealed how a crucial conversation with Sanju Samson helped shape the wicketkeeper-batter’s turnaround, especially during a difficult phase in his career. Speaking on a podcast with Sports Tak, Yuvraj reflected on Samson’s struggles, pointing out that a string of failures forced the batter to rethink his approach….
अफगानिस्तान और पाकिस्तान के बीच जारी जंग को लेकर लेकर बड़ा अपडेट सामने आया है. दोनों देशों की ओर से अस्थायी संघर्ष विराम का ऐलान किया गया है. इसके पीछे की वजह ईद का त्योहार बताया जा रहा है. सीजफायर के लिए तैयार हुए पाक-अफगानिस्तान जानकारी के मुताबिक, सऊदी अरब, तुर्की और कतर के कहने…
NEW DELHI: An Australian court sentenced an unqualified Indian-origin massage therapist in Adelaide to 13 years and 10 months in jail for sexually abusing 61 women over nine months, constituting 97 charges of “aggravated indecent assault” and “secretly filming” the survivors.Judge Carmen Matteo of the District Court of South Australia held Sumit Rastogi, 39, guilty…
MUMBAI: Some friction, long viewed as a flaw in digital payments, is now being seen as a feature. An RBI discussion paper proposes to introduce a short delay, or “lag”, for high-value transfers above Rs 10,000. This gives customers time to rethink a transaction and cancel it if they suspect fraud. Customers may also be…
Keep your eyes open today, especially outside the house. Road safety and work safety must be your priority, because Mars adds speed while Saturn adds risk if you get careless. Wear your helmet, follow signals, and don’t rush across streets.Some unwarranted stress may trouble you. You might feel tense without a clear reason, like clouds…
