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Women's Hockey: Spain sink India with late goal

Women's Hockey: Spain sink India with late goal

Rediff.com19 Feb 2025

The Indian women's hockey team lost 0-1 to Spain in the return leg match of the FIH Pro League.

Shoes, torn bags....: Horrific remains of Delhi stampede cleared

Shoes, torn bags....: Horrific remains of Delhi stampede cleared

Rediff.com16 Feb 2025

A stampede at New Delhi Railway Station on Saturday night claimed 18 lives, including 11 women and 5 children. Thousands of passengers, mostly Maha Kumbh pilgrims, crowded the station to board trains to Prayagraj, leading to a surge of people that became impossible to manage. The chaos unfolded when a last-minute platform change announcement caused confusion and panic, resulting in a crush of people at an escalator. As dawn broke, railway staff began the grim task of cleaning up, while grieving families gathered at the hospital to identify their loved ones.

Odisha law prof murders father in front of mother over financial dispute

Odisha law prof murders father in front of mother over financial dispute

Rediff.com3 Jul 2024

Preliminary investigations suggest that financial disputes may have triggered the fatal confrontation.

Odisha FC rally to beat Hyderabad FC 3-1

Odisha FC rally to beat Hyderabad FC 3-1

Rediff.com14 Feb 2025

Hugo Boumous' brilliance inspired Odisha FC to sustain top-6 hopes with a 3-1 comeback win against Hyderabad FC in their Indian Super League match here on Friday.

What You Need To Know About Cyber Fraud

What You Need To Know About Cyber Fraud

Rediff.com24 Dec 2024

The number of digital financial frauds rose more than four times in FY24 year-on-year to comprise 80 per cent of all financial frauds.

Tribal woman assaulted, forced to eat human faeces in Odisha

Tribal woman assaulted, forced to eat human faeces in Odisha

Rediff.com21 Nov 2024

The accused, a non-tribal man, was operating a tractor on the woman's agricultural land, causing damage to crops, to which she protested.

Nepali students fear returning to Odisha college after row over student's death

Nepali students fear returning to Odisha college after row over student's death

Rediff.com19 Feb 2025

Around 1,000 Nepalese students studying at KIIT were issued suspension notices and asked to leave the campus immediately on Monday following protests after the body of a student, Prakriti Lamsal, was found hanging from the ceiling of her hostel room on Sunday.

Army officer's friend alleges sexual harassment by Odisha police

Army officer's friend alleges sexual harassment by Odisha police

Rediff.com20 Sep 2024

Taking suo motu cognisance of the incident, the NCW sought an action taken report from the DGP.

Xavier Institute of Management Bhubaneswar 2008

Xavier Institute of Management Bhubaneswar 2008

Rediff.com26 May 2008

Xavier Institute of Management Bhubaneswar (XIMB) Admission 2008.

Bhubaneswar in running to host FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup

Bhubaneswar in running to host FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup

Rediff.com27 Aug 2019

The final inspection will take place later this year following which the venue of the FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup India 2020 will be named.

2,000 notes: Rs 6,839 cr still with the public

2,000 notes: Rs 6,839 cr still with the public

Rediff.com2 Dec 2024

The Reserve Bank on Monday said 98.08 per cent of the Rs 2,000 banknotes have been returned to the banking system, and only Rs 6,839 crore worth such notes are still with the public. On May 19, 2023, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) announced the withdrawal of Rs 2,000 denomination banknotes from circulation.

Neeraj and world's best for India javelin fest

Neeraj and world's best for India javelin fest

Rediff.com7 Jan 2025

India is set to host a high-profile global javelin competition in September, featuring double Olympic medallist Neeraj Chopra and the world's top 10 javelin throwers.

Bhubaneswar's successful realty story

Bhubaneswar's successful realty story

Rediff.com19 May 2007

It may have got off to a slow start, but if all goes according to plan, Bhubaneswar will soon share a successful realty growth story with its residents.

India plans new migration law amid US deportations

India plans new migration law amid US deportations

Rediff.com6 Feb 2025

The proposed legislation on Emigration (Overseas Mobility (Facilitation and Welfare) Bill, 2024) seeks to replace the Emigration Act of 1983 with a view to facilitate the circular mobility of people intending to emigrate for overseas employment.

Why BJP Still Hasn't Named Nadda's Successor

Why BJP Still Hasn't Named Nadda's Successor

Rediff.com18 Apr 2025

The prolonged delay over electing J P Nadda's successor possibly stems from the RSS leadership wanting a person who is at least equidistant from the Sangh as well as the Modi/BJP edifice, observes BJP-RSS watcher Nilanjan Mukhopadhyay.

At 110 kmph, Cyclone Dana begins landfall on Odisha coast; no casualty

At 110 kmph, Cyclone Dana begins landfall on Odisha coast; no casualty

Rediff.com25 Oct 2024

However, there was no report of any major damage or casualty so far even as the landfall process started more than an hour ago, the official said.

Extreme poverty nearly alleviated in India: SBI research

Extreme poverty nearly alleviated in India: SBI research

Rediff.com3 Jan 2025

As the poverty rates in the country declined below 5 percent in 2024, a research study by State Bank of India also highlighted that the extreme poverty in the country has been reduced to minimal.

19-year-old Meena shatters pole vault record to win gold

19-year-old Meena shatters pole vault record to win gold

Rediff.com10 Feb 2025

Dev Kumar Meena bettered the previous National record of 5.31m set by Subramani Siva while winning the gold in the 2022 Games in Gujarat.

Nestaway co-founder accuses Tiger Global, Goldman of fraud

Nestaway co-founder accuses Tiger Global, Goldman of fraud

Rediff.com3 Jan 2025

Bengaluru-based Nestaway's co-founder Amarendra Sahu has filed an First Information Report (FIR) alleging fraud, cheating, forgery of documents and criminal intimidation against Tiger Global, Chiratae Ventures and Goldman Sachs, in a rare instance of a startup founder filing a criminal complaint against its investors. The investors have approached the Orissa High Court, seeking to quash the FIR filed in September last year with the Bhubaneswar Police. The next hearing of the matter is scheduled for January 9.

Historic! 9-year-old Indian takes down chess veteran, 66

Historic! 9-year-old Indian takes down chess veteran, 66

Rediff.com9 Dec 2024

Nine-year-old Delhi boy Aarit Kapil has become the youngest Indian to beat a chess Grandmaster.

India to host maiden World Athletics Continental Tour

India to host maiden World Athletics Continental Tour

Rediff.com15 Dec 2024

The Kalinga Stadium in Bhubaneswar is one of the best facilities in the country and it has hosted several national championships and the Asian Championships in 2017 during which it had earned praise from the current World Athletics President Sebastian Coe.

Probe panel quizzes KIIT founder, others in Nepalese student's suicide case

Probe panel quizzes KIIT founder, others in Nepalese student's suicide case

Rediff.com22 Feb 2025

The founder of KIIT, Achyuta Samanta, and other top officials of the private engineering college were questioned by a government committee about the alleged suicide of a Nepalese girl in her hostel and the assault on students of her country. The incident sparked outrage in the Odisha Assembly, with opposition members demanding a judicial inquiry. Samanta was questioned for two hours, along with the institute's Vice-Chancellor, Registrar, Dean, and two suspended women officials. The committee is investigating the circumstances surrounding the student's suicide, the alleged high-handedness of the institute's administration, and the decision to suspend specific students and shut down the institute for them. The Odisha government has assured Nepalese students that it will cover their travel expenses, arrange remedial classes, and reschedule their mid-semester examinations if necessary.

Odisha: BJP candidate breaks EVM, attacks poll officer

Odisha: BJP candidate breaks EVM, attacks poll officer

Rediff.com25 May 2024

A sitting MLA and Bharatiya Janata Party candidate allegedly broke an electronic voting machine (EVM) and attacked a polling officer inside a booth during voting in Odisha which recorded a voter turnout of over 60.97 per cent in six Lok Sabha seats and 42 assembly segments, officials said.

Like British, Cong...: Modi on Ganesh puja at CJI home

Like British, Cong...: Modi on Ganesh puja at CJI home

Rediff.com17 Sep 2024

Modi also said that Lord Ganesh was "put behind bars" in Karnataka by these people.

ISL: Brison's brace lifts FC Goa to victory

ISL: Brison's brace lifts FC Goa to victory

Rediff.com5 Jan 2025

Brison Fernandes bagged his second successive brace as visitors FC Goa notched a 4-2 victory over Odisha FC.

Nearly 98% of Rs 2000 notes have been returned

Nearly 98% of Rs 2000 notes have been returned

Rediff.com4 Nov 2024

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on Monday said 98.04 per cent of the Rs 2000 banknotes have been returned to the banking system, and only Rs 6,970 crore worth such notes are still with the public. On May 19, 2023, the RBI announced the withdrawal of Rs 2000 denomination banknotes from circulation.

KIIT Suicide: How To Protect Kids From Bullying

KIIT Suicide: How To Protect Kids From Bullying

Rediff.com20 Feb 2025

Reassure your child that whatever the situation, you are there for her/him, says rediffGURU Anu Krishna, while counselling concerned parents whose children are studying in colleges away from their home town.

Prime accused in molestation case in Bhubaneswar: Gogoi

Prime accused in molestation case in Bhubaneswar: Gogoi

Rediff.com16 Jul 2012

Assam Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi on Monday said the prime accused in the molestation case of a girl in Guwahati is in Bhubaneswar but has not been arrested so far.

Mentally challenged researcher abducted, gang-raped in Delhi, 3 held

Mentally challenged researcher abducted, gang-raped in Delhi, 3 held

Rediff.com7 Nov 2024

The police said the woman has a postgraduate degree in social work from Utkal University of Culture, Bhubaneswar, has been a research fellow, and has over eight years of experience in the social sector.

18 killed, more than a dozen hurt in stampede at Delhi rly station

18 killed, more than a dozen hurt in stampede at Delhi rly station

Rediff.com16 Feb 2025

The death toll in the overnight stampede at the New Delhi Railway Station climbed to 18 on Sunday, with a senior railway official saying the incident occurred after some passengers slipped and fell on others while coming down from a footover bridge.

'I'm sure we will...': Meloni's birthday wish for Modi

'I'm sure we will...': Meloni's birthday wish for Modi

Rediff.com17 Sep 2024

Italy Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni took to X to wish a happy birthday to her Indian counterpart Narendra Modi who turned 74 on Tuesday and said they will continue to strengthen the ties between the two countries.

Cyclone Dana: Lakhs evacuated; flights, trains suspended

Cyclone Dana: Lakhs evacuated; flights, trains suspended

Rediff.com24 Oct 2024

As Cyclone Dana barrels toward the coasts of Odisha, threatening to impact nearly half of the state's population, the government is racing against time to execute a massive evacuation plan aimed at relocating about 10 lakh people in several coastal districts to safety. In West Bengal, the cyclone is set to bring heavy rainfall in several southern West Bengal districts, including Kolkata, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has said.

HMPV: 2 cases detected in Maha; Centre asks states to step up surveillance

HMPV: 2 cases detected in Maha; Centre asks states to step up surveillance

Rediff.com7 Jan 2025

The Indian government has advised states to intensify surveillance for respiratory illnesses, including influenza-like illness (ILI) and severe acute respiratory illnesses (SARI), following the detection of five human metapneumovirus (HMPV) cases in the country. The decision comes amidst reports of a surge in HMPV cases in China. The Union Health Secretary, Punya Salila Srivastava, chaired a virtual meeting with states and union territories to discuss the situation and public health measures. While there is no cause for public concern, the government is emphasizing the importance of preventive measures such as handwashing, covering coughs and sneezes, and avoiding close contact with those showing symptoms.

Bhubaneswar: Blazing bus kills 2, injures 25

Bhubaneswar: Blazing bus kills 2, injures 25

Rediff.com21 Jan 2008

The bus, which was coming from Puri with pilgrims, accidentally caught fire and the entire bus was engulfed in a ball of flame in no time. Five passengers were burnt alive, official sources said.

Doval in Beijing for talks to restore stalled ties

Doval in Beijing for talks to restore stalled ties

Rediff.com17 Dec 2024

National Security Advisor Ajit Doval arrived in Beijing on Tuesday to take part in the India-China Special Representatives' talks to be held on Wednesday aimed at restoring the bilateral ties stalled for over four years' due to the military standoff in eastern Ladakh.

Study management at XIM-Bhubaneswar

Study management at XIM-Bhubaneswar

Rediff.com12 Sep 2006

The Xavier Institute of Management, Bhubaneswar, invites applications for its two year full-time Post-graduate Diploma in Business Management and two year full-time Post-graduate Diploma in Rural Management programmes.

Chennai B-school in Bhubaneswar

Chennai B-school in Bhubaneswar

Rediff.com22 Jun 2007

For the moment, CBS would be offering post-graduate programmes in retail management and in management and insurance.

ISL: Amrinder's heroics deny Mumbai City FC

ISL: Amrinder's heroics deny Mumbai City FC

Rediff.com5 Dec 2024

Odisha FC and Mumbai City FC played out a goalless draw in the Indian Super League in Bhubaneswar on Thursday

Bhubaneswar shootout: Congress MLA Jena arrested

Bhubaneswar shootout: Congress MLA Jena arrested

Rediff.com8 Feb 2011

Ramesh Jena, the Congress member of Legislative Assembly in Orissa, was arrested on Tuesday in connection with a recent shootout incident at an apartment in Bhubaneswar, the police said.

Outage: Passengers struggle for 2nd day as flight delays continue

Outage: Passengers struggle for 2nd day as flight delays continue

Rediff.com20 Jul 2024

A passenger at Delhi airport said that most of the flights are delayed.