IMD Forecasts Low Pressure Over Bay of Bengal in Early July; Monsoon Activity Set to Intensify
Bhubaneswar, June 26 (UDN): The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has projected the formation of a low pressure area over the North Bay of Bengal during the first week of July, a development that could significantly strengthen monsoon activity across…
Kolkata Warehouse Roof Collapse: Death Toll Rises to 15, Probe Intensifies
Kolkata, June 26: The death toll in the Kolkata warehouse roof collapse incident has risen to 15 after a 19-year-old worker succumbed to injuries while undergoing treatment at a hospital, officials said. The victim was among those critically injured in…
India Go Down to England in Shootout in FIH Pro League Match
London, June 26: The Indian men’s hockey team suffered a narrow defeat to England in a penalty shootout during their FIH Pro League encounter, after both sides were locked at the end of regulation time in a closely fought match. The game was marked…
Australia Reach FIFA World Cup Knockouts After 0–0 Draw with Paraguay
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…
India Emerges 4th in Hurun Unicorn Index
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…
Strait of Hormuz Shipping Traffic Recovers to 57 pc of Pre-Conflict Levels: Report
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…
Muharram Holiday: Stock Markets to Remain Closed
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,…
Odisha Speaker Appoints Pramila Mallik to Head Public Accounts Committee for 2026–27
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…
Odisha Govt Suspends ‘VB-G Ram G’ Work for 60 Days During Kharif Season
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…
Puri Conducts Mock Drill for Smooth and Safe Snana Yatra, Rath Yatra
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…