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Recent Income Tax raids targeting the family and associates of the late Naba Kishore Das, a former BJD minister, have ignited speculation about the political future of his daughter, Dipali Das. Reports indicate that the BJD’s lack of public support for Dipali, amid the tax investigations, has caused considerable discontent among her supporters. Discussions are circulating within Jharsuguda’s political WhatsApp groups regarding the possibility of Dipali and her brother, Bishal Das, leaving the party. The absence of any public condemnation from the BJD leadership regarding the I-T actions has further intensified these discussions. The family’s meeting with the Chief Minister,…

Fans of Nithiin can anticipate the digital release of the action-packed Telugu film, ‘Thammudu’. Directed by Venu Sriram, the movie, with a production cost of Rs 35 crores, includes Sapthami Gowda and Versha Bollamma in the cast. Following its theatrical release, ‘Thammudu’ will be available on Amazon Prime Video. The digital premiere is anticipated to happen after the movie’s four-week theatrical run. The film stars Nithiin, Sapthami Gowda, Varsha Bollamma, alongside Swasika Vijay and others. The film is produced by Dil Raju and Shirish under the banner of Sri Venkateswara Creations.

Meta introduces the Quest 3S Xbox Edition, a special mixed reality headset created in partnership with Microsoft. This limited edition incorporates the Xbox app, enabling seamless game streaming using Xbox Cloud Gaming (Beta). It also includes a three-month Xbox Game Pass Ultimate subscription, granting access to a multitude of cloud-enabled titles. The headset is marked by an exclusive Xbox Wireless Controller, and it is available in the US and UK for approximately $399.99. The Quest 3S Xbox Edition features 128GB of storage and offers support for a variety of controllers for an enhanced gaming experience.

Following Sunil Gavaskar’s suggestion that Jasprit Bumrah should play all matches, Gautam Gambhir has defended the team’s strategy of managing Bumrah’s workload. Gambhir underscored the significance of Bumrah’s role and the need to preserve his fitness for future matches. He pointed out that Bumrah was initially slated to play three Test matches, with further decisions contingent on his physical well-being. Gambhir also emphasized the importance of supporting and giving time to the team’s young bowlers. He believes it’s crucial to nurture the pace attack to ensure its longevity in Test cricket.

The SUV market is buzzing with activity as manufacturers like Hyundai and Mahindra prepare to release new models. If you’re in the market for an SUV, you might want to delay your purchase. Several brands are planning to launch new facelifts and variants before the festive season, so waiting could be beneficial. **Mahindra Bolero: The Next Generation** Mahindra is preparing for multiple launches in the coming months. The next-generation Mahindra Bolero has been spotted in its final testing phase. Mahindra has been working to revamp the Bolero, a popular vehicle in tier-two cities where road conditions can be challenging. Following…

In a significant crackdown on cybercrime, the Odisha Crime Branch has arrested three individuals implicated in a sophisticated online trading fraud that bilked investors of more than Rs 7.08 crore. The arrests were made across state lines, with one individual apprehended in Karnataka for a Rs 1.03 crore fraud and two others in Maharashtra for a scam exceeding Rs 6.04 crore. The fraudulent schemes involved luring individuals into investing in IPO and OTC trading with promises of lucrative returns. Victims were initially subjected to losses, which were then used to manipulate them into investing more money. When victims sought to…

Bhubaneswar witnessed a remarkable performance by Odisha’s Shristi Upadhyay at the 78th Senior National Aquatic Championships. Upadhyay, 23, earned a bronze medal in the women’s 200m Butterfly event, held at the Kalinga Stadium’s Aquatics Centre. The medal presentation was made by Deepankar Mohapatra, Director of the Sports department. This is her second medal of the championship, preceded by a gold in the 100m Butterfly event.

The Chhattisgarh government is advocating for an extension to the deadline for ration distribution, offering a reprieve for a vast number of ration cardholders. The current cut-off date of June 30th might be moved to July 20th, 2025, encompassing the distribution period from June through August 2025. The Food Department, under the direction of Food Minister Dayal Das Baghel, has formally requested this extension from the central government. The request cited the high volume of biometric transactions and the ongoing upgrades to the e-POS machines as contributing factors to delays in ration distribution. The state provides rations to roughly 8.1…

India’s Operation Sindhu successfully brought back over 2,500 Indian nationals from conflict-affected Iran. The evacuees have expressed their gratitude for the government’s rescue operation and safe return. Saiyada Jeniffer Rizvi described the situation in Iran as challenging, highlighting the support received from the Indian Embassy. Kasim, another evacuee, expressed his joy at returning home, complimenting the arrangements made for the evacuation. Syed Mehboob, from Ladakh, also voiced his gratitude to the embassy for their aid. A recent flight brought back 281 Indian nationals, along with three Sri Lankan and two Nepalese citizens, which takes the total number of evacuees under…

A tragic car accident in Balasore, Odisha, has resulted in the death of a man, Harekrushna Mahalik, a day before his scheduled wedding. The collision occurred on State Highway-19 near Baligohiri, involving a car and a dumper truck. Harekrushna died at the scene while on his way to pick up his sister for the upcoming wedding. His uncle, who was with him in the car, was critically injured and taken to a hospital. The wedding, which was supposed to be a joyous occasion, has been cancelled due to the untimely demise. Police are currently investigating the circumstances surrounding the accident…