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Gurugram police have arrested two people, including a truck driver, for allegedly stealing 32 iPhones worth Rs 45 lakh from a sealed transport vehicle bound for Odisha. Police recovered the stolen phones and a canter truck allegedly used in the crime

The Department of Telecommunications and service providers are working to restore networks in cyclone-hit areas of Andhra Pradesh and Odisha. Network availability in Andhra Pradesh has reached 99.18 per cent, while connectivity in three Odisha districts is gradually improving.

Andhra Pradesh and Odisha stepped up evacuations and emergency preparations as very severe cyclonic storm Arnab approached the east coast. Authorities readied shelters, medical teams and rescue personnel, while the IMD forecast heavy rainfall and strong winds across several states.

Sand artist Sudarsan Pattnaik created an eight-foot sculpture at Puri Beach to welcome Prime Minister Narendra Modi ahead of his Odisha visit. Featuring the Konark Wheel and RBI Data Centre, it highlights Odisha’s cultural heritage and India’s digital infrastructure development 

Crop losses, water shortages and deficient rainfall are reportedly driving farmers and farm labourers from parts of Telangana to Karnataka, Maharashtra and other destinations. Locals say distress migration has intensified in Gadwal and Sangareddy, with students and elderly people also affected.

Sangareddy police arrested two men from Odisha for allegedly transporting 142.8 kg of dry ganja in two cars. Acting on a tip-off, police intercepted the vehicles at Kandi Cross Road on NH-65 and seized the contraband worth Rs 71.40 lakh.

Odisha will hold students’ union elections on October 15 after an eight-year gap. The polls were last held in 2017. The new guidelines bar political funding, printed posters and AI-generated fake content, while imposing spending and eligibility restrictions on candidates

The Odisha government has sought CZA permission to retain five rescued orangutan cubs at Nandankanan Zoological Park. The cubs, rescued from Balasore, are under quarantine and receiving care, while authorities investigate how they reached Odisha and possible international wildlife trafficking links

Five baby orangutans rescued in Odisha are recovering at Nandankanan Zoological Park, where they are receiving veterinary care, nutrition and stress management. Authorities are also probing suspected international smuggling after the animals, native to Southeast Asian rainforests, were found in Balasore

An excise CI and a constable have faced departmental action for allegedly altering and forging panchanama and other records in a Bhadrachalam ganja case. The action followed allegations that an accused escaped from the excise police station after being detained overnight.

Two of 24 crew members aboard Panama-flagged cargo vessel MV Ocean-Winner were rescued after it sank in the Bay of Bengal off Odisha. The Indian Navy and Coast Guard continue searching for the remaining crew members in a coordinated operation

Fresh floods triggered by heavy rainfall have affected six Odisha districts, with over 41,000 people relocated from 429 villages. Authorities deployed 79 rescue teams and opened relief centres as rivers crossed danger levels, while the IMD forecast more heavy rainfall

The first coal rake from SCCL's Naini coal mine in Odisha reached the Singareni Thermal Power Plant at Jaipur, marking a significant milestone. Officials said the mine would strengthen Telangana's long-term energy security and ensure a steady coal supply for decades.

The BJD opposed a proposed 3,000 MW nuclear power plant in Odisha, alleging the BJP government is prioritising corporate interests over public safety. The party warned of statewide protests, citing concerns over nuclear risks, privatisation and inadequate government response

Minister Tummala Nageswara Rao said the second bridge across the Godavari at Bhadrachalam will be opened after repairs to the damaged approach road are completed. He directed officials to expedite the work and expressed displeasure over delays by the contractor and NHAI.

President Droupadi Murmu began a three-day visit to Odisha on Monday, during which she will attend programmes in Cuttack and Ganjam. Extensive security arrangements, including no-flying zones and special train protocols, have been put in place for the visit

Odisha reported two new COVID-19 cases, taking the state's total infections to three, with all cases detected in Ganjam district. Health officials said the patients are stable, urged people not to panic, and described the virus as causing influenza-like illness

Puri Jagannath Temple authorities conducted a special inventory of the Ratna Bhandar treasury during Rath Yatra rituals. The process involved counting, weighing and digitally documenting ornaments used by deities, including gold and silver jewellery, following Odisha government-approved procedures

The CBI conducted searches at six locations across four states in connection with an alleged ₹1,109-crore Canara Bank fraud involving Bhubaneswar-based Gupta Power Infrastructure Ltd. Investigators allege inflated financial records, fund diversion and loan account evergreening caused substantial losses

Prime Minister Narendra Modi virtually inaugurated seven redeveloped railway stations in Odisha under the Amrit Bharat Station Scheme. The upgraded stations feature modern passenger amenities, improved accessibility and Divyangjan-friendly infrastructure, aiming to strengthen regional connectivity and support economic development across the state