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17 Mar

Tragedy Deepens: Death Toll in Cuttack Hospital Fire Rises to 12 Amid Calls for Accountability

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The devastating fire at the government-run SCB Medical College and Hospital in Cuttack has claimed two more lives, bringing the total death toll to 12 as of Tuesday, March 17, 2026. The latest victims were identified as 20-year-old Pabitra Dosari from Koraput and 30-year-old Suman Kumar Sahoo from Angul, both of whom succumbed to severe burn injuries and smoke inhalation while undergoing treatment in separate intensive care units. The blaze, which erupted in the early hours of Monday in the trauma care ICU, initially killed 10 patients as thick smoke engulfed the first-floor facility. Despite the heroic efforts of hospital…

10 Mar

NCERT Issues Unconditional Apology and Withdraws Class 8 Textbook Over Controversial Judiciary Chapter

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The National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) has issued an unconditional and unqualified apology for a controversial chapter in its newly released Class 8 Social Science textbook, "Exploring Society: India and Beyond (Part II)," and has subsequently withdrawn the entire book from circulation. The move follows a severe reprimand from the Supreme Court of India, which took suo motu cognisance of Chapter IV, titled "The Role of Judiciary in Our Society," specifically a sub-section addressing "corruption in the judiciary." Chief Justice of India Surya Kant described the inclusion of such content as a "calculated move" to demean the…

05 Mar

Sarbananda Sonowal Launches India’s First Riverine Lighthouse Project on the Brahmaputra River

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India is advancing inland waterway navigation with the Union Minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways (MoPSW), Sarbananda Sonowal, laying the foundation for four river lighthouses along the Brahmaputra River. This initiative, the first of its kind for inland waterways, took place in Guwahati and involves collaboration between the Directorate General of Lighthouses and Lightships (DGLL) and the Inland Waterways Authority of India (IWAI). The lighthouses, located at strategic points like Bogibeel, Pandu, Silghat, and Biswanath Ghat, will enhance navigation on National Waterway-2 (NW-2), crucial for the region's cargo and passenger transport. Each lighthouse, standing 20 meters tall with a range…

24 Feb

Operation Trashi-I: Indian Forces Neutralize JeM’s ‘Israel Group’ After 18-Month Pursuit

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In a major victory for counter-terrorism efforts in Jammu and Kashmir, Indian security forces have completely dismantled a notorious seven-member Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) module, self-styled as the "Israel Group." The culmination of the 18-month-long mission, codenamed Operation Trashi-I, was announced by top officials on February 23, 2026, following a final high-altitude encounter in the rugged Chatroo forest belt of Kishtwar district. The final phase of the operation began on January 14, 2026, fueled by precise intelligence from the J&K Police and the Intelligence Bureau. Over several weeks of "hot pursuit" through freezing temperatures, landslides, and dense forest, the joint team—comprising the…

23 Feb

Violence Breaks Out at JNU as Student Groups Clash on Campus

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A "night of terror" gripped the Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) campus in Delhi as violent clashes erupted between rival student factions late Sunday evening, leaving several students injured and the university community in a state of shock. The confrontation, which reportedly began over disputes regarding campus space and ideological differences, quickly escalated into a full-blown riot involving sticks, stones, and physical brawls. Eyewitnesses described a chaotic scene where masked individuals allegedly entered hostel premises, targeting specific students and damaging university property, while security personnel struggled to contain the surging crowds. As news of the violence spread, panicked students barricaded themselves…

21 Feb

Nothing Changes in US–India Trade Deal, Says Donald Trump After Supreme Court Ruling

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President announces 10% global tariff under alternative law, calls court verdict “deeply disappointing”US President Donald Trump on Friday said that Washington’s trade agreement with India remains unchanged, even as he criticized a recent Supreme Court ruling that limits his ability to impose sweeping tariffs under emergency powers.Addressing a press conference after the verdict, Trump described the US–India trade deal as a “fair deal” and praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi, calling him “a great gentleman.”“I think PM Modi is a great gentleman. It is a fair deal. We are not paying tariffs, but they are. We did a little flip there,”…

17 Oct

Stocks to watch!

Purbalee DuttaNews

On Thursday, October 16, the Indian stock market extended its winning run for the second consecutive session, with key indices Sensex and Nifty 50 rising over 1%, buoyed by positive global trends. The Sensex climbed 862 points, or 1.04%, closing at 83,467.66, while the Nifty 50 gained 1.03% to end at 25,585.30. The BSE Midcap and Smallcap indices also registered modest gains of 0.29% and 0.47%, respectively. Ajit Mishra, SVP of Research at Religare Broking, noted that the Nifty 50 maintained strong momentum throughout the session, driven mainly by robust buying in the financial sector. Among sectors, FMCG, realty, and…

13 Oct

Vodafone Idea shares drop 3% after AGR

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On Monday, October 13, shares of Vodafone Idea Ltd. fell by 3% after the Supreme Court once again postponed hearing the company’s plea regarding additional adjusted gross revenue (AGR) dues. The Centre, represented by the Solicitor General, requested more time, prompting the court to defer the hearing to October 27, after Diwali. This marks the fourth deferral in a month. Timeline of PostponementsOn September 19, the Centre stated it didn’t oppose Vodafone Idea’s plea but emphasized a resolution was necessary. The hearing was pushed to September 26. On that day, the Solicitor General again requested time, and the hearing was…

11 Oct

Tata Capital IPO allotment status finalised

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The highly anticipated initial public offering (IPO) of Tata Capital Ltd, a subsidiary of Tata Sons Pvt Ltd, saw moderate investor interest and has now concluded. The IPO bidding window was open from October 6 to October 8. The share allotment was finalized on October 9, and Tata Capital is set to be listed on both BSE and NSE on October 13. Following the allotment, equity shares will be credited to successful applicants' demat accounts, while refunds for unsuccessful bidders will be processed on October 10. Investors can check their allotment status on the BSE and NSE websites or through…

23 Sep

Gold prices hit record highs amid rupee depreciation

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New Delhi, Gold prices in the national capital rose by ₹2,700 to a new peak of ₹1,18,900 per 10 grams amid continued growth in global demand for safe havens, while the rupee hit a new low due to a hike in US H-1B visa fees. According to the All India Sarafa Association, gold of 99.9 percent purity had closed at ₹1,16,200 per 10 grams in the previous market session. In the local bullion market, gold of 99.5 percent purity rose by ₹2,650 to a record high of ₹1,18,300 per 10 grams (including all taxes). It had closed at ₹1,15,650 per…