Lakshmi Nrusingha Besha

Devotees witnessed the sacred Lakshmi Nrusingha Besha of Lord Jagannath at the Shreemandir, Puri, on the auspicious occasion of Kartika Shukla Chaturdashi.

Special Trains To Puri

Indian Railways has announced three special trains between Brahmapur and Puri to accommodate the surge in passenger traffic during Kartika Purnima. The move aims to ease travel for devotees heading to Puri for the auspicious occasion and returning afterward.

Odia Youth Abducted

A young man from Jagatsinghpur district has reportedly been abducted by rebel forces in the violence-hit Darfur region of Sudan. According to reports, the victim has been identified as Adarsh Behera.

Flights Delayed

U.S. airports face growing chaos as the federal shutdown surpasses one month. Staffing shortages trigger widespread flight delays and long security lines, leaving travellers stranded and frustrated.

Gaza Peace Plan

External Affairs Minister Dr S. Jaishankar said that India supports the Gaza peace plan and hopes that it paves the way for a durable and lasting solution.

Global Health Crisis Support

India has sent 10,000 doses of rabies vaccine and 2,000 vials of rabies immunoglobulin to Timor-Leste to help the island nation tackle a rabies outbreak.

‘Gita Mahotsav’ In Riyadh

The Embassy of India in Riyadh concluded the third edition of Pravasi Parichay 2025 with a grand presentation of “Gita Mahotsav – A Musical,” bringing together art, devotion, and philosophy to celebrate the timeless wisdom of the Bhagavad Gita.

India EU FTA Progress

Minister of State for Commerce and Industry Jitin Prasada held a bilateral meeting with Romania’s Minister Oana-Silvia Țoiu in Bucharest, focusing on expanding trade, attracting investment, and strengthening resilient supply chains within the broader India-EU economic framework.

Inter Zonal T20 Trophy

The BCCI zonal selection committees announced the squads for the Senior Women's Inter Zonal T20 Trophy, with India’s World Cup champion Shafali Verma named captain of the North Zone team. Two Odias, Tanmayee Behera and Sushree Dibyadarshini were included in the East Zone.

Rising Stars Asia Cup

The Senior Men’s Selection Committee has chosen the India A squad for the Asian Cricket Council’s Rising Stars Asia Cup. The tournament will take place in Qatar from November 14 to 23 at West End International Cricket Stadium in Doha.