Odisha Bytes

20/01/2024

Man Who Made RashmikaMandanna’s Deepfake Video Arrested https://odishabytes.com/man-who-made-rashmika-mandannas-deepfake-video-arrested/

New Delhi: Delhi Police on Saturday arrested the main accused in the case related to actor Rashmika Mandanna’s deepfake video. He was caught in Andhra Pradesh. Notably, a deepfake video of ‘Animal’ actor Mandanna went viral on social media in November 2023. In the video, the face of a British-...

20/01/2024

Jharkhand CM Hemant Soren Questioned By ED Officials At His Ranchi Home https://odishabytes.com/jharkhand-cm-hemant-soren-questioned-by-probe-agency-officials-at-his-ranchi-home/

Ranchi: Security has been beefed up around Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Shoren’s house and zonal office of the Enforcement Directorate here on Saturday, ahead of the scheduled questioning of CM Hemant Soren by the federal agency sleuths in a money laundering case linked to an alleged scam. The ...

20/01/2024

It’s Curtains On & Wedding: Cricketer Marries Pakistani Actor https://odishabytes.com/its-curtains-on-shoaib-malik-sania-mirza-wedding-cricketer-marries-pakistani-actor-sana-javed/

New Delhi: Former Pakistan captain Shoaib Malik on Saturday announced his marriage with actress Sana Javed through a social media post, thus confirming his separation with Indian tennis great Sania Mirza. Taking to Instagram, Malik captioned a few pictures from his wedding with Sana. “Alhamdullila...

20/01/2024

Nikhil Gupta, Accused In Murder Plot Of Sikh Separatist Pannun In US Could Be Extradited: Czech Court https://odishabytes.com/nikhil-gupta-accused-murder-of-sikh-separatist-pannun-in-us-could-be-extradited-czech-court/

New Delhi: Nikhil Gupta, accused by the United States of involvement in an alleged plot to murder Khalistani terrorist Gurpatwant Singh Pannun on American soil, could be extradited to the US. A Czech court has approved the extradition. The Czech Justice Ministry announced the decision on Friday, lea...

20/01/2024

Three Indian YouTube Channels Among Most Subscribed: Forbes India https://odishabytes.com/three-indian-youtube-channels-among-most-subscribed-forbes-india/

New Delhi: Forbes India has released a list of the world’s top 10 YouTube channels. And the outcome comes as a pleasant surprise. For, it is not the flashy American or European channels that are at the top but our very own T-Series. According to Forbes India, the music giant, pulsating with catchy...

20/01/2024

Centre Issues Notice To Amazon For Selling Sweets As Ayodhya Ram Temple ‘Prasad’ https://odishabytes.com/centre-issues-notice-to-amazon-for-selling-sweets-as-ayodhya-ram-temple-prasad/

New Delhi: The Centre has issued a notice to Amazon, accusing the e-commerce giant of engaging in “deceptive trade practices” related to the sale of sweets under the name ‘Shri Ram Mandir Ayodhya Prasad.’ The Confederation of All India Traders (CAIT), had filed a complaint alleging that Amaz...

19/01/2024

: EC Begins Awareness Drive About EVMs, VVPATs https://odishabytes.com/lok-sabha-elections-2024-ec-begins-awareness-drive-about-evms-vvpats/

New Delhi: The Election Commission of India (ECI) has kick-started a nationwide awareness programme on Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs) and Voter Verifiable Paper Audit Trail (VVPAT) in view of the Lok Sabha elections 2024, to provide citizens with a first-hand experience of the voting process and....

19/01/2024

[Watch] Pran Pratishtha Jan 22: PM Modi Shares Playlist Of His Favourite ’62 Bhajans’ Dedicated To Shri Ram https://odishabytes.com/watch-pran-pratishtha-jan-22-pm-modi-shares-playlist-of-his-favourite-62-bhajans-dedicated-to-shri-ram/

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday shared a playlist of over 60 bhajans dedicated to Shri Ram ahead of the Ram Mandir Pran Pratishtha ceremony ahead of January 22. Prime Minister Narendra Modi shared the bhajan on his official social media account. The playlist that the Prime Minister...

19/01/2024

Cancel Maldives Trip, Book Lakshwadeep And Get Free ‘Chole Bhature’! https://odishabytes.com/cancel-maldives-trip-book-lakshwadeep-and-get-free-chole-bhature/

New Delhi: The continues. So much so, that a restaurant in Noida (Delhi NCR) has introduced an enticing offer – a free plate of ‘chole bhature’ with every Lakshadweep booking or any cancelled trips to the Maldives. Joining the campaign, Mr. Bhatura – a resta...

19/01/2024

International Stunt Awards: SRK’s Pathaan, Jawan To Compete Against Mission Impossible https://odishabytes.com/international-stunt-awards-srks-pathaan-jawan-to-compete-against-mission-impossible/

New Delhi: Shah Rukh Khan’s 2023 releases – Pathaan and Jawan broke several records and created some new ones too. They are now set for international recognition. Both the movies have been nominated for New York Magazine’s Vulture’s Annual Stunt Awards. They will compete against heavyweights...

18/01/2024

Netaji’s School Register To Be Displayed At Odisha’s ‘Netaji Birthplace Museum’ On Jan 23 https://odishabytes.com/netajis-school-register-to-be-displayed-at-odishas-netaji-birthplace-museum-on-jan-23/

Bhubaneswar: Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose was enlisted in serial no 167 in the admission register of the Protestant European School (now Stewart School). He completed his primary education here from January 8, 1902, to December 31, 1908. The register bears the names of students who were enrolled in th...

18/01/2024

Delhi CM’s Question To ED Amid Fourth Summons https://odishabytes.com/delhi-cms-question-to-ed-amid-fourth-summons/

New Delhi: Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal has replied to the Enforcement Directorate, asking why summonses were issued to him if he was not an accused in the excise policy-linked money laundering case, the AAP said today, according to PTI. Arvind Kejriwal was issued a summon by the Enforcement...

18/01/2024

Google CEO Sundar Pichai Warns Employees Of More Layoffs
https://odishabytes.com/google-ceo-sundar-pichai-warns-employees-of-more-layoffs/

New Delhi: After a recent string of layoffs, Google CEO Sundar Pichai has warned employees of more job cuts in the coming months in an effort to “simplify execution” in the Alphabet-owned company, reported The Verge. Sundar Pichai said in a memo that the layoffs this year will focus on “removi...

18/01/2024

Bilkis Bano Case: SC Agrees To Hear Plea Of 3 Released Convicts Seeking Time To Surrender
https://odishabytes.com/bilkis-bano-case-sc-agrees-to-hear-plea-of-3-released-convicts-seeking-time-to-surrender/

New Delhi: Three convicts in the Bilkis Bano gang r**e case have moved the Supreme Court seeking an extension of time to surrender before the concerned jail authorities. The pleas were mentioned before the Top Court on Thursday. The court agreed to hear them on Friday. The matter seeking an extensio...

18/01/2024

Pran Prathishtha Jan 22: Can’t Go To Ayodhya? Light A Digital Diya On This App https://odishabytes.com/pran-prathishtha-jan-22-cant-go-to-ayodhya-light-a-digital-diya-on-this-app/

New Delhi: There’s good news for all those who have not been able to plan your Ayodhya visit for the consecration of the Ram Temple on January 22 because they can still show their devotion to Lord Ram from the comfort of their home. All you have to do is light a diya or lamp […]

18/01/2024

Pran Prathishtha On Jan 22: These States Have Declared A Holiday https://odishabytes.com/pran-prathishtha-on-jan-22-these-states-have-declared-a-holiday/

New Delhi: The ‘pran prathishtha’ ceremony for the Ram Temple in Ayodhya is around the corner on January 22. Leading up to this significant Hindu ceremony, some states have declared the day a public holiday to commemorate the event. Here are the states which officially declared January 22 a publ...

18/01/2024

Hema Malini To Play Sita In Dance Drama In Ayodhya At Pran Pratishtha Ceremony On Jan 22 https://odishabytes.com/hema-malini-to-play-sita-in-dance-drama-in-ayodhya-at-pran-pratishtha-ceremony-on-jan-22/

New Delhi: Actress and BJP MP Hema Malini will be presenting a dance drama based on the Hindu epic ‘Ramayana’ in Ayodhya ahead of the ‘Pran Pratishtha’ ceremony The ‘Pran Pratishtha’ on January 22 Hema Malini said in a video message, “..I am coming to Ayodhya for the first time at the ...

18/01/2024

Top 10 Countries With Highest Gold Reserves; Is India Among Them? https://odishabytes.com/top-10-countries-with-highest-gold-reserves-is-india-among-them/

New Delhi: Despite being officially abandoned in the 1970s, many countries still maintain gold reserves and now the demand for these reserves is rising due to growing economic uncertainty. Central banks are once again showing a preference for gold as the primary safe-haven asset. Gold reserves remai...

18/01/2024

Retaliatory Airstrikes: Pak Targets Alleged Baloch Separatist Hideouts In Iran
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New Delhi: A day after warning Tehran of “consequences” over its attack on the Jaish al-Adl group’s headquarters, Pakistan on Thursday struck targets in Iran, according to local media reports. This action follows Iranian airstrikes in Pakistan, after which Islamabad asserted its “right to re...

02/11/2022

Tusker entered Bhubaneswar streets late on Tuesday night and tranquilised at Aiginia today morning.

31/10/2022

Yash Raj Films announces good news for all SRK and DDLJ fans !

'Dilwale Dulhania Le Jaayenge' will be screened in PVR, INOX and CINEPOLIS on Shah Rukh Khan's birthday on November 2 across India.

DDLJ released in 1995 and starred Shah Rukh Khan and Kajol in the lead along with Late Amrish Puri, Farida Jalal, Anupam Kher, Satish Shah, Mandira Bedi, and others in prominent roles.

The film was directed by Aditya Chopra. It is considered one of the most successful films in India's history.

17/09/2022

Run At Full Sprint In After 70 Years; Maharaja Who Hunted The Last Lots & Other Stories [Watch]

Bhubaneswar: India will again hear the growls and purrs of cheetahs after 70 years with Prime Minister Narendra Modi releasing five females and three male carnivores, brought in a customized Boeing 747-700 jumbo aircraft from Namibia, at Kuno National Park in Madhya Pradesh on Saturday, which coinci...

17/09/2022

Run At Full Sprint In After 70 Years; Maharaja Who Hunted The Last Lots & Other Stores [Watch]

Bhubaneswar: India will again hear the growls and purrs of cheetahs after 70 years with Prime Minister Narendra Modi releasing five females and three male carnivores, brought in a customized Boeing 747-700 jumbo aircraft from Namibia, at Kuno National Park in Madhya Pradesh on Saturday, which coinci...

17/09/2022

Know How PM Will Be Celebrating His Ninth Birthday In Office Today

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi turns 72 on Saturday, September 17. This is will be his ninth birthday as the prime minister of India. The PM doesn’t like standing at ceremonies and usually likes his birthday to be a working day like any other. Narendra Damodardas Modi was born on Septembe...

16/09/2022

Woman From City Falls Prey To ‘ ’ On , Loses Nearly Rs 8 Lakh

A young woman from Bidanasi area in Odisha's Cuttack was allegedly duped of Rs 7.95 lakh by a cyber fraudster.

16/09/2022

Passengers Robbed Of Mobile Phones Inside In Capital, Allege Involvement Of Staff

Two passengers alleged that some miscreants looted their mobile phone from inside Mo Bus in Odisha capital on Friday.

16/09/2022

Another Over Bay, More Rain For

A fresh cyclonic circulation is likely to form over north Bay of Bengal around September 18 and will intensify into a low pressure in the subsequent 48 hours.

15/09/2022

Chief Mourns Former MLA’s Demise

Odisha Pradesh Congress Committee (OPCC) President Sarat Patnaik on Thursday expressed deep grief over the passing away of former MLA Gopa Narayan Das of Balasore Assembly constituency.

15/09/2022

Cops Get 2-Day Custody Of Fake Medicines Sale Accused, Rs 20 Lakh Traced

The SDJM court in Odisha's Cuttack on Thursday granted permission to Commissionerate Police to take both the accused over sale of duplicate blood pressure medicines Telma AM and Telma-40 tablets to retailers in the city.