Athletes from Russia walk during the opening ceremony at the 2026 Winter Paralympics, in Verona, Italy. (AP Photo/Antonio Calanni) NEW DELHI: The Milan–Cortina Winter Paralympics officially opened on Friday in Italy, but the ceremony was overshadowed by controversy after Russian athletes were allowed to march under their national flag for the first time since 2014….
UAE Labour Law: Can Employers Withhold Salary for Stranded Employees Amidst Iran vs US-Israel War? As geopolitical tensions in the Middle East and Iran vs US-Israel war disrupt travel and leave thousands of expatriates unable to return to the UAE, a pressing question is surfacing across workplaces and WhatsApp groups alike: Can your employer legally…
Choti Holi is one of the most prominent Hindu festivals. This day is celebrated with great happiness and fervor. The day holds a great religious significance among Hindus. Holika Dahan is celebrated on the same day. This day marks the victory of good over evil. On this sacred day, devotees worship Lord Vishnu and offer…
Bhubaneswar: Leader of opposition Naveen Patnaik on Tuesday questioned the Union govt’s silence on the fire that broke out on March 16 at SCB Medical College and Hospital in Cuttack that killed 12 patients and reiterated his demand for health minister Mukesh Mahaling’s resignation, even as BJD and Congress members continued their protest inside the…
Bhubaneswar: The East Coast Railway will run 132 Holi special trains from its jurisdiction to facilitate smooth and comfortable travel during the upcoming festival. Besides, 150 more Holi special trains coming from different parts of the country will pass through ECoR stations.Passenger movement during Holi and Dola Purnima increases as people travel to celebrate with…
The Trump administration has intensified efforts to recoup about $1.6 trillion in tariff revenue lost after the Supreme Court struck down a range of the president’s import duties, with officials turning to new investigations and legal provisions to impose replacement levies, according to news agency AP report.Experts say recovering the revenue–which the White House had…
Stock market began the week in red with Nifty trading below 24,000 and Sensex tumbling over 2,000 points as the Middle East conflict continues to intensify. As of 9:27 am, NSE Nifty50 was trading 23,703.60, down 746.85 points or 3.05%. BSE Sensex plunged 2,415.69 points or 3.06% to trade at 76,503.21. This follows a weak…
Bhubaneswar: Two people, including a woman, died and 29 others were injured as a nor’wester hit four villages in Mayurbhanj district’s Karanjia block, damaging several houses on Sunday. Police Naik (45), who hailed from Keonjhar district, and Malati Mohanta (50) of Tato in Karanjia block died after being stuck in a tornado while they were…
Bhubaneswar/Cuttack: A wave of emotion swept across the twin cities on Friday as fans began offering prayers for Team India ahead of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 final against New Zealand, set to be played at the mega Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on Sunday.From neighbourhood temples in Bhubaneswar to bustling tea stalls…
Work feels smoother than it has in a while. Your working condition will improve, and anxiety starts slipping away like mist after sunrise. Saturn supports structure, so your day rewards discipline.You’ll be busy, no doubt. Still, it’s the good kind of busy, where tasks actually move forward. You’ll also stay in touch with important people…
