Virat's chase masterclass and fine run in ODIs against Australia continued as he powered India to a four-wicket win over Aussies in the semifinal, driving the Men in Blue to brink of a win from situation of 43/2 during a 265-run chase before some heavy blows from Hardik Pandya and KL Rahu
Virat's masterclass knock of 84 during a run-chase of 265 in tricky conditions pushed India from 43/2 to a memorable four-wicket win, taking India to the final of the Champions Trophy, where they will be playing either New Zealand or South Africa.
India's versatile batter KL Rahul added another milestone to his name by crossing the 3000-run mark in the ODIs, bringing him close to surpassing the records of India's iconic stars, including Ravi Shastri and Sunil Gavaskar.
Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Majhi has invited the Leader of Opposition, Naveen Patnaik, to join the state-level celebrations marking the birth anniversary of legendary leader Biju Patnaik, scheduled to take place at Jayadev Bhavan in Bhubaneswar on Wednesday.
During a run-chase of 265 on a tricky surface, India was reduced to 43/2, but Virat stabilised the innings with a big match knock of 84 in 98 balls, with five fours. His runs came at a strike rate of 85.71. While Virat perished to Adam Zampa for the sixth time in ODIs, he played his role
India stalwart Virat Kohli continued to extend his sublime record in the field and toppled Australia legend Ricky Ponting's record for most catches taken by a fielder in the ODIs.
The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has initiated a probe into the death of a Nepali student at KIIT University in Odisha following allegations of assault on protesting students.
Odisha Deputy Chief Minister and Minister of Women and Child Development Pravati Parida asserted that more than 98 lakh women received benefits from the Subhadra Scheme, and further assistance will be given on March 6 and International Women's Day on March 8.
The director of India Meteorological Department (IMD), Manorma Mohanty, said on Monday that Odisha recorded a maximum temperature of 38.2 degrees Celsius in the last 24 hours, indicating a temperature rise above normal levels.
The owner of the tattoo shop and his assistant were arrested by police in Bhubaneswar on Monday after a row erupted over allegedly hurting the sentiments of Hindus after the accused created Lord Jagannath's tattoo on an unsuitable body part of a foreign national.