Vande Mataram Turns 150
India marked a historic milestone as the nation celebrated 150 years of Vande Mataram. President Droupadi Murmu, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi and other leaders joined in commemorating the occasion.


Year-Long Celebration
Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the year-long commemoration of 150 years of India’s National Song, 'Vande Mataram', at the Indira Gandhi Indoor Stadium.


ATC Glitch
Flight operations at Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International Airport faced significant disruptions due to a technical glitch in the Air Traffic Control system, affecting more than 100 flights across various airlines.


84th Indian Roads Congress
Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways, Nitin Gadkari, inaugurated the 84th Indian Roads Congress at Janata Maidan in Bhubaneswar. Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi and other dignitaries joined the event.



Digital Arrest Scam
A retired chartered accountant in Bhubaneswar was digitally confined and defrauded of ₹1.5 crore over ten days. Acting swiftly, cyber police managed to block ₹12 lakh from being transferred further, potentially saving part of the stolen amount.


Uttarakhand Murder Case
A 23-year-old woman from Odisha’s Rayagada district was brutally murdered in Lalpur, Uttarakhand. The body was found dumped in a nearby river.


Humanitarian Aid to Jamaica
India has dispatched approximately 20 tonnes of humanitarian aid to Jamaica for disaster relief following the devastation caused by Hurricane Melissa. The High Commission of India in Jamaica confirmed the shipment in a social media post, highlighting India’s support.


Cold Wave Conditions
Cold wave conditions are likely to intensify in Odisha from Friday night, with temperatures expected to drop by 3–5°C. Rourkela, Keonjhar, Kandhamal, and Gajapati may see lows around 12°C, according to weather expert Prof. Surendranath Pasupalak.