Kargil Vijay Diwas

Kargil Vijay Diwas is being celebrated today across the country to honour the bravery of Indian soldiers who sacrificed their lives during the 1999 Kargil War. The day marks the 26th anniversary of India's victory over Pakistan in the conflict and the successful conclusion of Operation Vijay.

Maldives’s 60th I-Day

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be the ‘Guest of Honour’ at the Maldives’s 60th Independence Day celebrations in the capital, Malé today. The Prime Minister is on a State visit to the Maldives at the special invitation of President Mohamed Muizzu.

Pension For Journalists

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar announced a monthly pension of Rs15,000 for journalists in the state. The Chief Minister said that under the Bihar Journalist Samman Pension Scheme, all eligible journalists will now get a pension amount of Rs15,000 per month instead of the earlier Rs 6,000.

PM Modi Meets Maldives Leaders

Prime Minister Narendra Modi met with Maldives Vice President Hussain Mohamed Latheef and Speaker of the Maldivian Parliament Abdul Raheem Abdulla today. This visit, undertaken at the invitation of Maldivian President Mohamed Muizzu, marks PM Modi's first official trip to the Maldives since assuming his third consecutive term in office.

Leave Cancelled

The Cuttack district administration has cancelled leave for all government offices in the district following the forecast of heavy rainfall alert. The District Collector has clearly directed that any violation of the attendance order will invite disciplinary action as per the rules.

Deputy Ranger Arrested

Odisha Vigilance officials arrested Rama Chandra Nepak, Deputy Ranger of the Jeypore Forest Range for possessing assets grossly disproportionate to his known sources of income. The arrest follows extensive raids conducted across six locations in Koraput and Bhubaneswar.

ITR Filing New Rules

Taxpayers gearing up to file returns for FY2024–25 must take note of the latest revisions in income tax slabs and capital gains taxation announced in the Union Budget 2024. The updated tax framework features broader slabs with lower rates, along with an enhanced Section 87A rebate for incomes up to Rs 12 lakh.

Rivers Cross Danger Marks

Several major rivers across state have surged past their danger levels, triggering flood alerts and emergency responses in multiple regions. Odisha’s Water Resources Department has also issued a flood alert and people in low-lying areas have been advised to stay cautious.

BJP Slams Rahul Gandhi

A fierce war of words has erupted between the Bharatiya Janata Party and the Congress as political temperatures rise ahead of key elections. Maharashtra’s BJP MLA Ram Kadam criticised Leader of the Opposition Rahul Gandhi for what he called "whining before defeat."

FIDE Women’s WC Final

Koneru Humpy will face fellow Indian Divya Deshmukh in the final of the FIDE Women’s World Cup 2025 in Batumi, Georgia today.

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