IMD sees above-normal heatwave MaydaysIndia's May forecast predicts above-normal heatwave days in many regions, despite an expected 10% increase in overall rainfall. Increased w...
22 May, 2026, 07.34 PM IST
Near Odisha's Puri, a rare elephant trunk-like waterspout emerges from the sea. Tourists stunned. How does it form?Tourists witnessed a rare waterspout off Odisha's Astaranga coast. The funnel-shaped column descended from dark clouds, creating a vortex o...
12 May, 2026, 07.47 AM IST
DRDO tests India’s first indigenous glide weapon system 'TARA'India's indigenous glide weapon system, TARA, successfully completed its first flight trial off the coast of Odisha. Developed by DRDO, TAR...
08 May, 2026, 10.37 AM IST
India restricts Bay of Bengal airspace from May 6–9 amid possible missile test buzzIn a significant strategic maneuver, India has imposed restrictions on its airspace over the Bay of Bengal, stirring discussions around a p...
07 May, 2026, 05.26 PM IST
India carries out 2nd test of long-range hypersonic anti-ship missile off Odisha coastIndia's maritime defence received a significant boost with the successful second flight test of its long-range hypersonic anti-ship missile...
03 May, 2026, 07.11 PM IST
President Murmu exhorts Army Training Command to enhance Army's operational preparednessPresident Droupadi Murmu urged the Army Training Command (ARTRAC) to boost the Indian Army's operational readiness. During her visit to ART...
01 May, 2026, 05.35 PM IST
What is NASM SR? Indian Navy, DRDO conduct maiden salvo launch of naval anti ship missile off Odisha coastIndia's Defence Research and Development Organisation and the Navy achieved a significant milestone with the first-ever salvo launch of a N...
01 May, 2026, 02.52 PM IST
Kolkata rain today: IMD issues yellow alert as rain, thunderstorms to continue for second day. Check full week's forecastKolkata weather update: The residents of Kolkata may see relief from heatwave again as the IMD has forecast rainfall and thunderstorms for ...
30 Apr, 2026, 07.30 AM IST
DRDO & Indian Navy conduct maiden successful Salvo launch of NASM-SR missilesDuring the trial, two missiles were launched in quick succession from the same helicopter, making it the first salvo launch of an advanced ...
29 Apr, 2026, 08.29 PM IST
IFS officer shares stunning bloom that’s also Odisha’s state flower. Can you guess it?An Indian Forest Service officer shared a striking image of the Ashoka tree in bloom. This tree, also known as Sita Ashok, is Odisha's stat...
24 Apr, 2026, 09.38 AM IST
April peak power demand higher than last year as temperature soarsIndia's peak power demand surged to nearly 239 GW on April 18, the highest this summer, driven by rising temperatures and increased cooling...
20 Apr, 2026, 12.27 AM IST
Indian Navy missile tracking capabilities get a boost with INS Dhruv amid rising global threatsIndia's INS Dhruv is a vital naval asset for tracking strategic missiles and collecting crucial telemetry data during test launches over oc...
18 Apr, 2026, 05.08 PM IST
RVNL shares jump 6% on railway order worth Rs 967 crore. Check detailsRail Vikas Nigam Limited shares climbed more than six percent on Friday. The company emerged as the lowest bidder for a significant domesti...
17 Apr, 2026, 11.40 AM IST
Iran oil ships dock at key Indian ports even as Trump threatens blockadeTwo supertankers carrying Iranian crude have arrived in India, marking the first deliveries in nearly seven years. These shipments, totalin...
13 Apr, 2026, 01.01 PM IST
Microplastics in India’s agriculture: A growing problem demanding urgent actionA new roadmap by NAAS emphasises national monitoring, improved waste management, and biodegradable alternatives to combat the growing crisi...
11 Apr, 2026, 06.52 PM IST
Roanu, 280 km from coastal Odisha lashes region with heavy rains and gusty windsThe system is likely to move further northeastwards along and off Andhra Pradesh and Odisha coast and intensify into a severe cyclonic stor...
20 May, 2016, 02.56 PM IST
Severe cyclonic storm, Phailin turns NW, intensifiesIMD suggested total suspension of fishing operations and evacuation from coastal areas when the cyclone would be 500 km from the coast acro...
10 Oct, 2013, 03.57 PM IST