Eco Retreat offers premium glamping across Odisha's 7 scenic locations. From glamping at the foothills of the Eastern Ghats to beachfront stays facing the Bay of Bengal, guests can choose retreats at Konark, Daringbadi, Bhitarkanika, Satkosia, Putsil, Hirakud and Sonapur. Each location is curated with modern amenities or ocean views to support leisure travel.

Eco Retreat offers premium glamping at Odisha’s top locations

US President Donald Trump has signalled that he could impose fresh tariffs on some agricultural imports, including Indian rice and Canadian fertilisers. "Why is India allowed to dump rice into the US? They have to pay tariffs," he said. "They should not be dumping rice…They cannot do that," he further said.

Trump threatens new tariffs on India, says 'They can't dump rice in US'

Baroda wicketkeeper Amit Passi on Monday created history by equalling the world record for scoring the highest individual score on T20 debut. The 26-year-old scored 114 runs off 55 balls against Services in their Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy match. He smashed nine sixes and 10 fours. He equalled the record of Pakistan's Bilal Asif, who scored 114(48) on his debut.

Amit Passi equals world record for smashing highest T20 score on debut

A tsunami warning has been issued for parts of Japan's northeastern coast after a magnitude-7.6 earthquake struck off the coastline on Monday, according to USGS and Japan's meteorological agency. In July this year, tsunami waves had struck parts of Japan, Russia and US after an 8.8-magnitude earthquake had hit Russia's coast.

7.6-magnitude earthquake jolts Japan; tsunami alert issued

Paramount Skydance on Monday launched a hostile bid worth $108.4 billion for Warner Bros Discovery, in an effort to outbid Netflix. Paramount said it would offer $30 per share for the media conglomerate. Last week, Netflix had agreed to buy a large part of Warner Bros Discovery's studio and streaming assets in an around $83-billion deal.

Paramount makes $108.4-billion bid to buy Warner Bros despite Netflix deal

Congress has suspended party leader Navjot Kaur Sidhu, the wife of cricketer-turned-politician Navjot Singh Sidhu, Punjab Congress chief Amarinder Singh Raja Warring announced on Monday. This comes after row over her comment that "the one who gives a suitcase of ₹500 crore becomes the Chief Minister". She later claimed her remarks were twisted.

Navjot Singh Sidhu's wife Navjot suspended by Congress after '₹500 crore for CM post' claim

India welcomed UK's sanctioning of British businessman Gurpreet Singh Rehal and the associated Babbar Akali Lehar group for financing and promoting pro-Khalistan group Babbar Khalsa involved in terror activities. "Such individuals and groups pose a threat not just to India and UK, but to people globally" India said. The move strengthened global fight against terrorism and extremism, it added.

India releases statement as UK sanctions businessman, pro-Khalistan group over terror activity

Gold prices fell by ₹300 to ₹1,32,600 per 10 grams in Delhi on Monday due to subdued demand in the local markets, according to the All India Sarafa Association. Meanwhile, silver prices jumped by ₹1,500 to ₹1,85,000 per kilogram (inclusive of all taxes), marking their second consecutive day of gains. Globally, spot gold rose by 0.18% to $4,205.26 per ounce.

Gold prices fall, silver jumps for 2nd day in a row

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued cold wave and dense fog warning for several states/Union Territories for Tuesday (December 9). Cold wave is very likely over Chhattisgarh, Madhya Pradesh, Odisha, Punjab, Telangana and Maharashtra. Dense fog is very likely over Assam, Meghalaya, Uttar Pradesh, Nagaland, Manipur, Mizoram, Tripura and Odisha.

Cold wave and dense fog warning issued for several states, list released

A Kerala court has pronounced actor Dileep not guilty in the 2017 rape case of a leading Malayalam actress, after nearly eight years of legal battle. The court convicted main accused Pulsar Suni and five others for abducting and sexually assaulting the actress in a moving vehicle. Dileep faced accusations of conspiring and hiring Suni to orchestrate the crime.