Category: News

Sydney, June 26: Australia secured a place in the knockout stage of the FIFA World Cup after holding Paraguay to a 0–0 draw in a tightly contested group-stage match. Despite several attempts from both sides, neither team was able to break the deadlock, with strong defensive displays and disciplined goalkeeping…

New Delhi, June 26: India has ranked fourth globally with 61 unicorn companies, according to the latest Hurun Global Unicorn Index, underlining the country’s expanding footprint in the global startup ecosystem. The report highlights India’s growing stature as a major hub for innovation and entrepreneurship, supported by rapid growth across…

June 26: Vessel traffic through the Strait of Hormuz has recovered to approximately 57% of pre-conflict levels, indicating a gradual stabilisation in one of the world’s most critical maritime and energy transit routes, according to a recent shipping and trade monitoring report. The Strait of Hormuz, which connects the Persian…

Mumbai, June 26: The Indian stock markets will remain closed today on account of Muharram, a scheduled trading holiday. Both the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) and the National Stock Exchange (NSE) will not conduct trading in equity, equity derivatives, securities lending and borrowing (SLB), and currency derivatives segments. Normal trading…

Bhubaneswar, June 26: Senior Biju Janata Dal (BJD) leader and Chief Whip of the BJD Legislature Party, Pramila Mallik, has been appointed as the Chairperson of the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) of the Odisha Legislative Assembly for the financial year 2026–27. The appointment was made by Speaker Surama Padhy through…

Bhubaneswar, June 26 (UDN): The Odisha Government has announced the temporary suspension of the ‘VB-G Ram G’ work for a period of 60 days during the ongoing agricultural season to facilitate farming activities across the state. According to an official notification issued by the government, the decision has been taken…

Puri, June 26 (UDN): In preparation for the upcoming Snana Yatra and Rath Yatra of Lord Jagannath, a comprehensive mock drill was conducted in Puri on Friday to ensure smooth, safe, and disciplined management of the festivals. The exercise was organized with the active participation of various government departments and…

Caracas, June 25: Venezuela was shaken by two powerful earthquakes on Wednesday, sending shockwaves across the nation and causing significant damage in and around the capital, Caracas. The strong tremors led to the collapse of several buildings, disrupted transport and communication networks, and triggered panic among residents. Authorities have confirmed…

June 25: Russia is reportedly exploring the possibility of importing gasoline from India as it navigates temporary disruptions in its domestic refinery operations, according to recent reports. The development highlights emerging energy trade dynamics between the two countries, with India’s refining capacity increasingly positioned as a potential source of supply…

June 25: Union Minister Piyush Goyal has said that India’s growth journey continues to be shaped by resilience, a strong culture of learning, and national ambition. He noted that India has consistently shown the ability to adapt to global challenges while maintaining steady economic progress. This resilience, he said, has…