News for 'Odisha'

ISL: Odisha FC drop points, play-off chances fall

ISL: Odisha FC drop points, play-off chances fall

Rediff.com1 Mar 2025

Meanwhile, Amrinder Singh became the third goalkeeper to clock 50 clean sheets in ISL after Vishal Kaith and Gurpreet Singh Sandhu.

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.

How Many MPs Face Criminal Charges?

How Many MPs Face Criminal Charges?

Rediff.com4 Sep 2025

46 per cent of MPs facing criminal charges and 31 per cent serious cases.

India test-fires Agni-5, missile capable of hitting 5,000 km targets

India test-fires Agni-5, missile capable of hitting 5,000 km targets

Rediff.com20 Aug 2025

India successfully test-fired the 'Agni 5' intermediate range ballistic missile, capable of reaching targets up to 5,000 km, validating its operational and technical parameters.

Chinese Expert Praises India's New Laser Weapon

Chinese Expert Praises India's New Laser Weapon

Rediff.com26 Aug 2025

'There are only a few countries in the world that have deployed combat-ready laser systems.'

How to curb irrational bidding by companies?

How to curb irrational bidding by companies?

Rediff.com29 Sep 2025

To prevent companies from submitting unrealistic quotes to bag project contracts across industries, the government is planning to soon roll out a mechanism to curb irrational bidding.

Bagha Jatin: Forgotten Hero Of The Fight For Freedom

Bagha Jatin: Forgotten Hero Of The Fight For Freedom

Rediff.com9 Sep 2025

Jyotindranath Mukherjee, popularly known as Bagha Jatin, attained martyrdom while fighting the British in Balasore district on September 9, 1915. It is unfortunate that the supreme sacrifice made by Bagha Jatin and his associates is little known outside Bengal and Odisha.

Women HIL: Odisha Warriors pip Bengal Tigers

Women HIL: Odisha Warriors pip Bengal Tigers

Rediff.com16 Jan 2025

Odisha Warriors edged past Shrachi Rarh Bengal Tigers 3-2 in a penalty shootout after their Women's Hockey India League match ended 1-1 in regulation time.

Meet One Of The BJP's Most Powerful Leaders

Meet One Of The BJP's Most Powerful Leaders

Rediff.com12 Sep 2025

Much of the credit for bringing the BJP, which had lost ground in UP, back to the top goes to Sunil Bansal.

Adani commits Rs 2.3 lakh cr investment in Odisha

Adani commits Rs 2.3 lakh cr investment in Odisha

Rediff.com28 Jan 2025

Adani Group on Tuesday committed to investing Rs 2.3 lakh crore over the next five years across power, cement, industrial parks, aluminium and city gas expansion in Odisha. According to a statement by the group, the investment commitment was made during Utkarsh Odisha 2025 - the state's investor meeting.

Lightning: India's Deadliest Hazard

Lightning: India's Deadliest Hazard

Rediff.com19 Aug 2025

Lightning claims more lives in India annually than any other extreme weather event. Between April and July this year alone, 1,621 people died due to lightning strikes.

Panel formed to review Puri Jagannath Temple security

Panel formed to review Puri Jagannath Temple security

Rediff.com3 Sep 2025

The Shree Jagannath Temple Managing Committee (SJTMC) has formed a sub-committee, headed by former Lt Governor of Jammu and Kashmir, Girish Chandra Murmu, to suggest measures to ensure full protection of the temple in light of recent security breaches.

An Odisha CM moves into official residence after 25 yrs

An Odisha CM moves into official residence after 25 yrs

Rediff.com6 Mar 2025

After remaining vacant for nearly 25 years, the official residence of Odisha chief minister in the state capital welcomed a new occupant as Mohan Charan Majhi formally moved in on Thursday.

Why Anushka Signed Up For Ghaati

Why Anushka Signed Up For Ghaati

Rediff.com8 Sep 2025

'She only chooses roles that push her as an actor, and this was one of them.'

1 killed, 3 injured as Kamakhya Express derail in Odisha

1 killed, 3 injured as Kamakhya Express derail in Odisha

Rediff.com30 Mar 2025

The train was heading to Kamakhya station in Assam's Guwahati from Bengaluru.

'This Is The End Of The Road For Nitish Kumar'

'This Is The End Of The Road For Nitish Kumar'

Rediff.com1 Oct 2025

'If the BJP had its way, it would sideline him in favour of someone else. But that's not feasible. There is no vote catcher in Bihar for the BJP.'

Delhi baba booked for sexually harassing 17 students at his institute

Delhi baba booked for sexually harassing 17 students at his institute

Rediff.com24 Sep 2025

Female students alleged that Saraswati used abusive language, sent obscene messages, and made unwanted physical advances.

ISL: Odisha spilt points with NEUFC after Ajaraie's record

ISL: Odisha spilt points with NEUFC after Ajaraie's record

Rediff.com4 Feb 2025

The next phase in the game saw both teams create half-chances but both the backlines did enough to thwart the danger.

Odisha cabinet nod to Rs 4124 cr project for sports facilities!

Odisha cabinet nod to Rs 4124 cr project for sports facilities!

Rediff.com8 Feb 2025

The project also aims to address critical gaps in rural sports infrastructure, particularly at the block level, where facilities remain underdeveloped.

Can Bengaluru FC return to winning ways against Odisha?

Can Bengaluru FC return to winning ways against Odisha?

Rediff.com22 Jan 2025

The Blues will look to bounce back and stay in the hunt for the first spot, though they now trail the top-placed Mohun Bagan Super Giant (36) by eight points (28), slightly undoing their impressive run in the earlier parts of the season.

ISL: Odisha fight back to edge 10-man Bengaluru FC

ISL: Odisha fight back to edge 10-man Bengaluru FC

Rediff.com22 Jan 2025

Odisha ended their four-match losing streak.

ISL: Mohammedan SC, Odisha FC share spoils

ISL: Mohammedan SC, Odisha FC share spoils

Rediff.com27 Dec 2024

Mohammedan SC held Odisha FC to a goalless draw to break their five-game losing streak in the Indian Super League in Kolkata on Friday.

How Monsoon 2025 Turned Into A Nightmare

How Monsoon 2025 Turned Into A Nightmare

Rediff.com15 Sep 2025

IMD data shows in the 24 hours between September 1 and 2, Haryana received 806 per cent more rainfall than normal, Punjab 759 per cent, Himachal Pradesh 510 per cent, Delhi 740 per cent, Chandigarh a staggering 1,638 per cent, and Rajasthan 193 per cent.

Akash Deep, Kishan to miss Duleep Trophy; Easwaran to lead East Zone

Akash Deep, Kishan to miss Duleep Trophy; Easwaran to lead East Zone

Rediff.com18 Aug 2025

Akash Deep and Ishan Kishan will miss the Duleep Trophy quarter-final match against North Zone as both the players are recovering from their respective injuries.

Santosh Trophy: Odisha stun Goa, Delhi dominate

Santosh Trophy: Odisha stun Goa, Delhi dominate

Rediff.com17 Dec 2024

Rahul Mukhi (60th minute) and Kartik Hantal (64th) struck in the second half as Odisha bounced back from their previous match defeat against Delhi.

Staines murder: SC asks Odisha to decide on remission plea of Dara Singh

Staines murder: SC asks Odisha to decide on remission plea of Dara Singh

Rediff.com19 Mar 2025

The Supreme Court of India has directed the Odisha government to decide within six weeks on a plea for remission filed by Ravindra Pal alias Dara Singh, who is serving a life sentence for the murders of Australian missionary Graham Stuart Staines and his two sons in 1999. Singh, who has spent over 24 years in prison, claims to have "repented" his actions and seeks an opportunity to reform his character. The court issued the notice after Singh argued that he has already served more than the required period of sentence and that his right to liberty is being jeopardized by the delay in processing his plea.

India Tests Sky Shield

India Tests Sky Shield

Rediff.com25 Aug 2025

Glimpses from India and around the world that will make you smile and cry.

ISL crisis: Chennaiyin FC suspend operations

ISL crisis: Chennaiyin FC suspend operations

Rediff.com6 Aug 2025

Indian club football appeared to be in complete crisis as Chennaiyin FC on Wednesday suspended their operations in view of the uncertainty surrounding the Indian Super League (ISL), days after Bengaluru FC and Odisha FC decided to stop paying salaries to their first-team players and staff.

ISL: FC Goa climb to 2nd spot with win over Odisha FC

ISL: FC Goa climb to 2nd spot with win over Odisha FC

Rediff.com6 Feb 2025

FC Goa secured a 2-1 victory over Odisha FC in the Indian Super League, climbing to second place in the standings.

Bengal beat Odisha to enter Santosh Trophy semis

Bengal beat Odisha to enter Santosh Trophy semis

Rediff.com26 Dec 2024

West Bengal defeated neighbours Odisha 3-1 to qualify for the semifinals of the 78th National Football Championship for the Santosh Trophy in Hyderabad on Thursday.

391 votes needed to win vice president's poll, NDA has 425

391 votes needed to win vice president's poll, NDA has 425

Rediff.com8 Sep 2025

The present strength of the electoral college is 781 as six seats are vacant in the Rajya Sabha and one in the Lok Sabha. This puts the majority mark at 391. The NDA has 425 MPs, while the opposition camp has the backing of 324.

Vaishnaw presents first made-in-India chip to Modi at Semicon 2025

Vaishnaw presents first made-in-India chip to Modi at Semicon 2025

Rediff.com2 Sep 2025

Modi inaugurated the Semicon India 2025 in Delhi, in the presence of Chief Minister Rekha Gupta, and Union Minister of Commerce and Industry Jitin Prasada.

AIFF offers glimmer of hope for ISL 2025!

AIFF offers glimmer of hope for ISL 2025!

Rediff.com7 Aug 2025

AIFF proposes Super Cup from second or third week of September, doubts remain over ISL

ISL: Mohun Bagan survive Odisha scare

ISL: Mohun Bagan survive Odisha scare

Rediff.com11 Nov 2024

Odisha FC and Mohun Bagan Super Giant played out a 1-1 draw in an exciting Indian Super League match at the Kalinga Stadium in Bhubaneswar on Sunday.

ISL: Odisha FC fight back to hold Chennaiyin FC

ISL: Odisha FC fight back to hold Chennaiyin FC

Rediff.com10 Jan 2025

This is the fourth match that Chennaiyin FC have dropped points from a winning position this season.

Vaishno Devi yatra remains suspended for 4th day

Vaishno Devi yatra remains suspended for 4th day

Rediff.com29 Aug 2025

The Vaishno Devi Yatra remains suspended for the fourth day following a landslide that claimed 34 lives. Pilgrims express concerns about safety, while local associations offer support.

ISL: Noah's late goal sees Kerala Blast past Odisha FC

ISL: Noah's late goal sees Kerala Blast past Odisha FC

Rediff.com13 Jan 2025

The Juggernauts made a positive start in the fourth minute, opting for a relatively direct route to surprise the Kerala Blasters defence.

ACL, PCL, loss of father - Lakra refuses to break

ACL, PCL, loss of father - Lakra refuses to break

Rediff.com5 Sep 2025

Shilanand finally made his way back into the national team and on Thursday, not only provided a superb assist but also scored a goal with a lovely deflection in India's 4-1 win over Malaysia in the Super 4 stage of the Asia Cup.

Ayush packs off World No. 9, runs into Lakshya in QF

Ayush packs off World No. 9, runs into Lakshya in QF

Rediff.com11 Sep 2025

Ayush stuns Naraoka to join Satwik-Chirag, Lakshya in quarterfinals at Hong Kong Open

Refused Rs 10 for gutkha, Odisha man beheads father

Refused Rs 10 for gutkha, Odisha man beheads father

Rediff.com4 Mar 2025

A 40-year-old man in Odisha's Mayurbhanj district beheaded his father on Tuesday after he refused to give him Rs 10 to buy 'gutkha', police said. The accused went to a police station carrying the severed head to surrender himself. The murder took place following a heated exchange of words between the accused and his parents.