The Odisha government Sunday said that the death toll in lightning strikes that occurred across the state a day before rose to 12. The government also announced an ex gratia of `4 lakh for the next of kin of each deceased.

Toothpastes, chocolates, washing powders and deodorants -- everyday products are increasingly under lock and key at US retailers, as petty theft and organised shoplifting rise while consumers grapple with a high cost of living.

In a spectacular show of talent and charm, the inaugural Mr. India 2023 competition, organized by Global Handsome Treasure, recently concluded with Sharang Patro, a native of Bhubaneswar, Odisha, emerging as the victor.

Bus services from Baramunda Inter-State Bus Terminal (ISBT) here will commence in October, Bhubaneswar Development Authority (BDA) vice-chairman Balwant Singh said, Sunday.

The mortal remains of former Assembly Speaker and minister Surjya Narayan Patro was consigned to flames with full state honours at his native place at Digapahandi.

In a bid to protect the coastlines and strengthen the saline embankments, the state Water Resources department had signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with National Institute of Ocean Technology (NIOT) August 10 last year.

Hill cutting for any kind of private development and construction activity except for rebuilding disaster-affected buildings and roads have been banned in Himachal Pradesh for two weeks up to September 16, a spokesperson.

Government has constituted an eight member high level committee to examine ONE NATION, ONE ELECTION. Former President Ram Nath Kovind has been appointed as Chairman of the committee.

PM Modi has said, India will be a developed nation by 2047 where corruption, casteism and communalism will have no place.

A special Session of Parliament has been convened from the 18th to 22nd of September. 

The fourth and final Sherpa meeting of the G20 Summit began on Sunday in Haryana’s Mewat and will continue until September 7

Northern Railways has decided to cancel 40 mail and Express trains due to the upcoming G20 Summit in Delhi from the 9th to the 10th of September. It has also diverted 64 trains.

ISRO scientist Valarmathi, who lent her voice on countdowns for rocket launches, including the Chandrayaan-3 mission, has passed away due to cardiac arrest. She was a project director of RISAT-1, India's first indigenously-developed Radar Imaging Satellite. 

Shri Kantha Rao assumed charge as the new Secretary of the Ministry of Mines, on 1 September 2023.

Former Chief Justice of India (CJI) N.V. Ramana has been appointed as member of the International Mediator Panel of Singapore International Mediation Centre

Punjab Police issues advisory regarding fake social media platforms. 

Tamil Nadu chief minister MK Stalin's son and state minister Udhayanidhi, triggered a political row Saturday by equating 'Sanatana' (Sanatan Dharma) with "mosquitoes, Dengue, Malaria, fever and Corona", adding that it should be stamped out like these ailments.

 Rajinikanth's film 'Jailer' has been a huge success, grossing Rs 640 crore in just 23 days. As a result, the film's producer has gifted Rajinikanth a new BMW car and a cheque for Rs 100 crore.

Recently the Manipur government appointed Colonel (retired) Nectar Sanjenbam as senior superintendent (combat) in Manipur police department for a five-year tenure. 

Having received a clearance certificate on his fitness from the NCA, KL Rahul is set to be included in India’s 15-member provisional ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup (CWC) squad, which will be announced by Tuesday.