Devendra Pradhan Statue Unveiled

A memorial meeting and statue was unveiled of Former Union Minister Late Dr. Debendra Pradhan, the father of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, which was held at Deulabeda Telisahi in Talcher, Angul, on his first death anniversary on March 17.A full-sized statue unveiled, with homa yajna ,drawing a large public turnout. The event, organised by the Devendra Pradhan Memorial Committee, reflects continued public respect for the late leader.

Congress Suspends 3 MLAs

The Congress suspended three MLAs-Sofia Firdous, Ramesh Jena and Dasharathi Gamang- for cross-voting in favour of a BJP-backed candidate in the Rajya Sabha polls. The party says they violated its official line, triggering sharp backlash within the organisation.

SCB Fire Toll Rises To 11

The death toll in the SCB Medical College fire in Cuttack has risen to 11 as another patient, Pabitra Dosari, died during treatment. The fire broke out in the Trauma ICU early Monday, reportedly due to a short circuit.

NHRC Seeks Report

The National Human Rights Commission has sought a detailed report on the SCB fire incident. It has asked Odisha’s Chief Secretary to ensure a thorough probe and submit findings within 15 days, taking serious note of the tragedy.

400 Killed In Kabul Strike

Around 400 people were killed and 250 injured after a Pakistani airstrike hit a rehabilitation hospital in Kabul. Taliban spokesperson Hamdullah Fitrat said the strike caused massive damage. Pakistan, however, denied targeting any civilian facility.

India Slams Pak

India has strongly condemned the Kabul strike, calling it a “cowardly and unconscionable act.” The MEA said over 400 civilians were killed at a treatment centre, accusing Pakistan of trying to pass off a massacre as a military operation.

Delhi HC Orders Takedown

The Delhi High Court ordered the immediate removal of online content linking Union Minister Hardeep Singh Puri's daughter, Himayani Puri, to Jeffrey Epstein. The court said a prima facie case was made and directed platforms to take down the flagged content within 24 hours if not removed immediately.

3 Lakh MT LPG Stranded

Nearly 3 lakh metric tonnes of LPG is stranded at the Strait of Hormuz as six vessels remain stuck amid West Asia tensions, said a senior shipping ministry official. Earlier on Tuesday, the LPG tanker ‘Nanda Devi’ arrived at Vadinar Port in Gujarat, becoming the second Indian-flagged LPG carrier to reach the west coast after ‘Shivalik’.

Trump Says US Needs No Help

Donald Trump said the United States does not need any help to secure the Strait of Hormuz, a day after urging allies to send warships. Key countries, including Germany, Spain and Italy refused to join, as Iran’s actions continue to disrupt global oil supplies and push crude prices higher.

Nora Gets NHRC Notice

The NHRC issued a notice over alleged objectionable lyrics in “Sarke Chunar” from KD – The Devil, featuring Nora Fatehi and Sanjay Dutt. The move follows backlash and a complaint by activist Vineet Jindal with Delhi Police seeking legal action.