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News of the day: 16 July, 2025

CRPF jawan killed in gunfight with Maoists in Jharkhand One jawan of the Central Reserve Police Force’s (CRPF) specialised Commando Battalion for Resolute Action...

Odisha self-immolation case: Police arrest protesting BJD workers, use water cannons

BJD workers burnt tyres on the roads in Balasore, expressing anger over the 'inaction' of the government that led the girl to self-immolate.

Odisha student who self-immolated succumbs to injuries, CM vows harshest punishment to culprits

The student had set herself ablaze Saturday due to inaction against the professor who had allegedly sexually harrased her.

‘Patient is critical, on life support’: AIIMS Bhubaneshwar on Balasore self-immolation case

The student allegedly self-immolated in protest against sexual harassment by a professor at her college. Earlier, the victim's father said she has sustained 95 percent burns.

‘Suffers 95% burns,’ says father of Odisha college student who set herself ablaze in protest

The student, who accused a professor of sexual harassment, was rushed to AIIMS Bhubaneswar. Govt has formed a panel to look into the case. Police have arrested the accused.

‘If needed, we airlift her,’ says Odisha CM on treatment of student after self-immolation attempt

The student, who has suffered 90% burns on her body, had alleged harassment by a teacher in Balasore. The principal of the college has been suspended, and the teacher arrested.

Odisha self-immolation case: BJP MP Sarangi says college ignored student’s complaints of harassment

B.Ed student’s self-immolation attempt in Balasore sparked outrage. A teacher was arrested and the principal suspended.

Odisha to copyright Jagannath temple rituals to protect its tradition, says Puri’s titular king

The statement came amid the untimely celebration of Jagannath’s rituals by the ISKCON abroad & West Bengal govt’s declaration of a temple as 'Jagannath Dham'.

Odisha government approves Rs 3,600 crore Jindal (India) Ltd greenfield project

A Jindal spokesperson said that the green-field manufacturing plant will reduce reliance on imports and generate employment opportunities in the state.

Odisha govt starts health camp in Nabrangpur district, 1,000 registered for specialised care

The 4-day camp is held under the ‘Mukhya Mantri Bayu Swasthya Seva’ initiative, with a team of doctors from Cuttack airlifted to the location for specialised treatments including surgeries.

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Navigating Trump’s tariffs is no child’s play. Indian toymakers are losing out on orders, enquiries

Indian toymakers are now exploring new markets, but they want govt to negotiate a trade deal with US soon, introduce incentives and subsidies to make the industry more competitive.

What is Project Sudarshan Chakra, announced by Modi from ramparts of Red Fort

The project is meant to be a ‘protective shield that will keep expanding’, the PM said. It is on the lines of the ‘Golden Dome’ announced by Trump, it is learnt.

War of IAF, PAF doctrines: As Pakistan obsesses over numbers, India embraces risk, wins

Now that both IAF and PAF have made formal claims of having shot down the other’s aircraft in the 87-hour war in May, we can ask a larger question: do such numbers really matter?