Odisha’s Maritime Growth

A cruise terminal is set to be established in Puri, offering tourists the opportunity to enjoy luxurious water journeys. Private cruise ships will operate from Puri to destinations such as Paradip, Digha, Visakhapatnam, and the Andaman & Nicobar Islands.

BBSR Named Among Hosts

Hockey India has released the 2025–26 season schedule for Men’s and Women’s leagues, naming Bhubaneswar among three major host cities. The announcement marks a key step in promoting national-level hockey across India.

PM Extends Heartfelt Greetings

Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended his heartfelt greetings to devotees across the country on the occasion of Nahay Khaay, marking the beginning of the four-day-long Chhath puja.

India Slams Pakistan Violations

India’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations Parvathaneni Harish has summoned Pakistan to end the grave and ongoing human rights violations in the areas illegally occupied by it, particularly in Jammu and Kashmir.

LIC Denies Allegations

The Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) denied false reports by The Washington Post, reaffirming all investments are made with integrity and due diligence.

Satish Shah Bids Farewell

Veteran actor Satish Shah passed away at the age of 74 at Mumbai's Hinduja Hospital. He was suffering from kidney-related issues.

Cyclone Update

A well-marked low-pressure system over the southeast Bay of Bengal has intensified into a depression, raising concerns of a potential cyclonic storm named ‘Montha’, likely to make landfall on the Andhra Pradesh coast during the evening or night of October 28. All ports in Odisha have been issued a Level 3 danger warning.

Two Arrested

Madhya Pradesh Police arrested a 28-year-old youth, identified as Aqeel, a resident of Azad Nagar, for allegedly molesting two Australian women cricketers in Indore.

Bhagat, Kadam Shine

India dominated the Australian Para Badminton International 2025, with Pramod Bhagat winning two golds and Sukant Kadam securing one gold and one silver, reaffirming India’s global para-badminton supremacy and finishing atop the tournament standings.

Ro-Ko Unstoppable

Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli turned back the clock and flattened Australia in the third ODI to lead India to a nine-wicket win at the SCG. Rohit and Virat remained unbeaten on 121 and 74, respectively.