Get all your news in one place.

100's of premium titles.
One app.

Get all your news in one place.

100's of premium titles. One news app.

The Latest Breaking News from Puri

Devotee dies due to suffocation while pulling chariot, Puri Rath Yatra toll mounts to 3

A devotee died from suffocation while pulling Goddess Subhadra's chariot during the Bahuda Yatra festival. The 57-year-old man, Abhiram Das, collapsed and was rushed to the hospital. He had pre-existing hypertension and died during treatment, according to health officials. This incident brings the Rath Yatra death toll in Puri to…

The Economic Times

Over 10 lakh devotees attend Puri Rath Yatra; chariot pulling to resume Friday

Due to ritual delays, the Rath Yatra chariots were unable to reach Gundicha Temple as planned. Chariot pulling will continue on Friday morning after a brief overnight halt. Despite challenges posed by heavy rainfall and waterlogging, devotees came out in droves to witness the festival, supported by extensive security arrangements.…

The Economic Times

Jagannath Temple in Puri to conduct one-day special inventory of Ratna Bhadar on July 19

Jagannath Temple authorities will conduct a special inventory of the Ratna Bhandar on July 19. The deities will be at Gundicha Temple for their annual week-long stay during Rath Yatra. Gold and valuable ornaments removed for Snan Yatra will be digitally documented during this inventory. This inventory follows a standard…

The Economic Times

From analysis to the latest developments in health,
read the most diverse news in one place.

Hardeep Puri explains why India has among world's cheapest petrol, spells out country's fuel strategy

India offers some of the world's cheapest petrol, according to the Petroleum Minister. Ethanol blending significantly contributes to these lower fuel prices for consumers. This strategy reduces dependence on volatile global crude oil prices. Farmers' ethanol, with fixed annual prices, aids in maintaining stable domestic fuel costs. The Middle East…

The Economic Times

Snana Yatra 2026: Puri gears up for Deba Snana Purnima ahead of Rath Yatra - Rituals, significance, and other details

Puri gears up for the grand Deba Snana Purnima on June 29, a pivotal ritual before the Rath Yatra. The sibling deities will undergo a sacred bath with 108 pitchers of water, followed by their majestic Hati Besha. This marks their first public appearance, leading to a 15-day Anasara period…

The Economic Times

BRICS Disaster Risk Reduction Working Group meet begins in Odisha's Puri, CM Majhi to join on Thursday

Puri hosts the BRICS Disaster Risk Reduction Working Group meeting. Delegates from member nations gather to discuss disaster mitigation strategies. The session focuses on financing, infrastructure, and response. Odisha's disaster management model is highlighted. This event marks India's presidency in BRICS DRR. Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi will join…

The Economic Times

Union Minister Hardeep Singh Puri Denies Lockdown Rumours in India

Union Minister Hardeep Singh Puri on Thursday dismissed circulating rumours about a possible nationwide lockdown in India, calling them “completely false.” Puri emphasized that the government is not considering any such measure and urged citizens to remain calm, warning that spreading misinformation during a global crisis is “irresponsible and harmful.”

Whats Hot

Read news from The Economist, FT, and more,
with one subscription

Govt Cuts Petrol and Diesel Duties to Protect Consumers

In a decisive move to protect citizens from surging global energy prices, the Union Minister for Petroleum and Natural Gas, Hardeep Singh Puri, announced on Friday that the government has reduced excise duties on petrol and diesel. Petrol duty has been cut from ₹13 per litre to ₹3, while diesel…

Whats Hot

Puri Clarifies ‘Epstein Files’ Mentions, Slams Rahul Gandhi Amid Trade Deal Row

Union Minister Hardeep Singh Puri on Tuesday addressed references to his name in connection with the so-called “Epstein files,” stating that his interactions with Jeffrey Epstein were limited to “three or four meetings” in a strictly professional capacity.

Whats Hot

Kalli Purie just gave the most honest definition of Godi Media yet

Indian mainstream media generally has a thick skin. This is somewhat essential when you’ve collectively decided to cheer the government, blithely regurgitating the government line with no time for anyone who might condemn or criticise this cravenness.

Newslaundry

LuLu Wang's 'Expats' series delves into the rawness of women's lives in Hong Kong

Expats is a gripping Prime Video series that delves into the lives of three American women in Hong Kong, exploring grief, class, and the power of choosing ...

Top News

Russia oil price cap comes into force: How will it impact India

NEW DELHI: The Group of Seven (G7) nations, the European Union and Australia imposed a $60 per barrel price cap on Russian seaborne crude oil, with effect from Monday.

The Times of India

Odisha: Bangladeshi YouTuber Held For Taking Pics Inside Puri Temple; Circulating Those On FB

A 23-year-old YouTuber from Bangladesh was arrested for allegedly taking photos of Jagannath temple's sanctum sanctorum on phone. Read on for details:

Dynamite News

Lucknow: Back after two years, Jagannath Yatra draws devotees from all walks of life

LUCKNOW: Hundreds of people from all walks of life were seen chanting and hailing Lord Jagannath while walking bare footed for miles in Old City areas on Friday.

The Times of India

Get all your
news in one place.

100's of premium titles.
One news app.

Bangkok Post

Netflix film by Thai creators preaches harmonious existence

Netflix is screening the first preschool animation, Sea Of Love, by Thai creators to teach children and viewers of all ages how to live together in harmony.

People

From analysis to the latest developments in health,
read the most diverse news in one place.

Organisations

Bharatiya Janata Party

Read news from The Economist, FT, and more,
with one subscription

Topics

Places

Fourteen days free

Download the app

One app. One membership.
100+ trusted global sources.