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‘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.

Relative of Odisha youth abducted by Al-Qaeda in Mali says terrorists demanding ransom

3 Indian workers were abducted from Mali in West Africa by a terrorist group associated with Al-Qaeda on 1 July.

Odisha: NHRC takes suo motu cognisance after 2 Dalits get assaulted over cattle smuggling

2 SC persons were beaten up, forced to eat grass & drink drain water, on suspicion of illegally smuggling cattle in Ganjam district of Odisha, on 26 June.

Officers’ strike averted in Odisha after Bhubaneswar civic body official attacked, BJP corporator held

2 others have also been arrested. CM met senior Odisha Administrative Service officials after video of assault sparked widespread outrage. Oppn BJD demands action against culprits.

Congress condemns ‘torture’ on 2 Dalit men in Odisha, forms 5-member panel to investigate matter

Two Dalit men were allegedly tortured, assaulted & forced to crawl on their knees, consume grass and drain water on suspicion of cattle smuggling in Ganjam district's Singipur village.

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Worker exploitation powers the firework industry in Tamil Nadu’s Sivakasi

For an industry globally classified as hazardous, protections such as health insurance and a provident fund for workers are necessities. In Sivakasi, they remain elusive.

172 countries & counting, India looks to hit new record in rice exports. But there’s a flip side

The industry forecasts exports are set to grow 16% in 2025-26, boosted by surplus domestic production and a drive to push into 26 underserved global markets with strong potential.

US pilot says his team pulled out of Dubai Air Show after Tejas crash out of respect for IAF pilot

Taylor ‘Fema’ Hiester, commander of USAF F-16 Viper Demo Team, hit out at air show organisers for continuing with the show after Wing Commander Namansh Syal lost his life in the incident.

A tribute to Tejas. India’s delay culture is the real enemy in the skies

It is a brilliant, reasonably priced, and mostly homemade aircraft with a stellar safety record; only two crashes in 24 years since its first flight. But its crash is a moment of introspection.