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Puri’s Shree Jagannath Medical College teaching hospital, a 650-bed facility designed to revolutionise local healthcare, remains unopened despite completed construction. The delay, stemming from absent electricity and equipment, forces patients to seek critical care elsewhere, disrupting medical education for 400 students. Orthopaedic surgeries are unavailable, and vital departments like cardiology lack doctors, exacerbating the healthcare…

The Jharkhand High Court has issued contempt notices to top officials, including Chief Secretary Alka Tiwary, for failing to conduct civic body elections as ordered in January 2024. Justice Ananda Sen expressed annoyance at the government’s inaction following a petition filed by former ward councillor Roshni Khalko.

During India’s Asia Cup 2025 match against UAE, a towel falling from Shivam Dube’s waist distracted batter Junaid Siddique. Sanju Samson’s quick thinking led to a potential run-out, reminiscent of the Bairstow incident. However, India withdrew the appeal in a sporting gesture. Kuldeep Yadav’s exceptional bowling and Dube’s all-round performance highlighted India’s dominant victory.

Kolkata-based Tega to acquire Molycop US in $1.5bn deal

Kathmandu airport reopens: Air India & IndiGo to operate special flights, regular operations from today

Dana White, the UFC president, is venturing into boxing with Zuffa Boxing, launching with the Canelo Alvarez vs. Terence Crawford fight on September 13, 2025, in Las Vegas. With backing from TKO Group and Saudi Arabia’s General Entertainment Authority, White aims to bring a structured UFC-style approach to boxing, having already signed 60 to 70…

The Election Commission certified C P Radhakrishnan’s election as the 15th Vice-President of India, marking the end of the electoral process. The EC acknowledged the cooperation of various teams in ensuring the smooth conduct of the election where 767 out of 781 MPs voted. Radhakrishnan secured victory over B Sudershen Reddy by a margin of…

The battle over Sunjay Kapur’s vast estate has intensified as his children, Samaira and Kiaan, challenge his will in Delhi High Court, suspecting forgery. The court has directed Priya Sachdev Kapur, Sunjay’s widow, to disclose a complete list of assets. Sunjay’s mother, Rani Kapur, also contests the will, claiming she was unfairly excluded from her…

Anthony Rizzo, after his contract with the Yankees concluded, spent his final night before retirement at Yankee Stadium with his wife, Emily Vakos, and their newborn son. The following day, the Chicago Cubs announced Rizzo’s retirement from Major League Baseball. He will return to the Cubs organization as an ambassador, marking the end of a…

Over two nights, more than 22 CCTV cameras were stolen across Bhadrak town and nearby areas, causing concern among shopkeepers. Unidentified individuals were seen using a black battery-operated vehicle during the thefts, targeting locations including the Bhadrak SP Office area.