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Naveen Patnaik lambasts BJP government for changing Indian Hockey jersey colour from blue to saffron

Naveen Patnaik lambasts BJP government for changing Indian Hockey jersey colour from blue to saffron

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Former Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik condemned the BJP government in Odisha for allegedly politicising a national game like hockey in an emotional post on X. | Photo Credit: ANI Former Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik, considered one of the patrons of Indian Hockey during his rule, expressed deep anguish over the reported change of colour of the Indian hockey team’s jersey from blue to saffron. Hailed for being instrumental in making Odisha the sponsor of Indian hockey when it was struggling for support, Mr. Patnaik on Thursday (July 30, 2026) condemned the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) government in Odisha for allegedly politicising a national game like hockey in an emotional post on X. “It has deeply hurt the sentiments of lakhs of sports lovers across the country and the pride with which Odisha has supported the national hockey,” said former Odisha CM. “I am deeply anguished to know that the legendary colour of the Indian hockey team’s jersey has been changed to saffron. The iconic shade of blue of the Indian hockey team is not just …

Follow example of Dharmendra Pradhan, resign from post, Naveen to Odisha Education Minister

Follow example of Dharmendra Pradhan, resign from post, Naveen to Odisha Education Minister

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Nityananda Gond. Photo Credit: Odisha Legislative Assembly Former Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Monday (July 27, 2026) urged School and Mass Education Minister Nityananda Gond to follow the example of former Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan and resign over errors in school textbooks for Classes I to VIII. Speaking to reporters, Mr. Patnaik said the Biju Janata Dal (BJD) had been demanding Mr. Gond’s resignation for the past two to three weeks over the inaccuracies in the textbooks. The Mohan Majhi government has faced significant public embarrassment following the detection of 1,678 mistakes in school textbooks printed for the 2026–27 academic session. Despite the errors being flagged and a high-level committee headed by Development Commissioner D.K. Singh being constituted, students continue to study from error-ridden books in classrooms. At a press conference in Bhubaneswar on Monday (July 27, 2026), BJD spokesperson Lenin Mohanty reiterated the party’s demand for the Minister’s resignation, citing the widespread errors in textbooks for Classes I to VIII across Odisha. The regional party also raised concerns over repeated question paper leak …

Naveen Polishetty corners top directors for ‘Rs 5,000 cr’ video to announce film | Telugu News

Naveen Polishetty corners top directors for ‘Rs 5,000 cr’ video to announce film | Telugu News

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3 min readHyderabadJun 25, 2026 06:23 PM IST Naveen Polishetty broke the news of his new production house himself. The actor shared a video on X featuring some of Mythri Movie Makers’ biggest current collaborators, tagging directors Prashanth Neel, Lokesh Kanagaraj and Rishab Shetty alongside the production house, and confirming that a new film with Mythri is now in the works. In his social media account, Naveen Polishetty posted, “Pan India reel with Prashanth Neel, Sukumar, Lokesh Kankaraj and Rishab Shetty. Mythri Movie Makers, here we go. New film loading soon. Super excited for next year”. He gave his fans their first real indication of the project’s likely timeline by pointing to “next year.” Pan India reel 😍 #PrashanthNeel @aryasukku @Dir_Lokesh @shetty_rishab . @MythriOfficial here we go. New film loading soon 🔥 Super excited for next year 💪❤️🙏 pic.twitter.com/Zi5lJGS1Wy — Naveen Polishetty (@NaveenPolishety) June 25, 2026 In the reel, all the directors are seen giggling as Naveen Polishetty pointed at them. Naveen remarks, “Hi guys, this is my costliest film”. He proceeds to show Lokesh …

VK Pandian’s wife Sujata Rout Karthikeyan joins BJD, Naveen Patnaik clarifies leadership question

VK Pandian’s wife Sujata Rout Karthikeyan joins BJD, Naveen Patnaik clarifies leadership question

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Former IAS officer Sujata Rout Karthikeyan formally joined ex-Odisha chief minister Naveen Patnaik’s Biju Janata Dal on Thursday, with Patnaik himself announcing her induction into the party at the headquarters Shankha Bhawan in Bhubaneswar. Sujata Rout Karthikeyan is widely credited with expanding Mission Shakti, the women’s empowerment programme of the previous BJD government. (ANI screengrab) Sujata is the wife of Patnaik’s close aide and bureaucrat-turned-politician VK Pandian, whom many in the BJD had blamed for the party being voted out of power in the state in 2024 after more than two decades of rule. “I would like to welcome Sujata Rout to the BJD. She will be joining the party as a simple member. She has been an IAS officer and held several important positions, including her last assignment where she looked after many women of our state,” Patnaik said while announcing Sujata’s induction. “I am sure, as time passes, she will get used to her new position. She will learn to lead people, particularly women,” he added. Some senior BJD leaders had earlier opposed …

Kerala’s UDF govt requests CBI probe into controversial death of Kannur ADM Naveen Babu

Kerala’s UDF govt requests CBI probe into controversial death of Kannur ADM Naveen Babu

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The Kerala Cabinet on Thursday issued a notification requesting the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) to probe the politically controversial death of former Kannur Additional District Magistrate (ADM) K. Naveen Babu. Officials said the Cabinet decision was based on the bereaved family’s petition. The government also notified the Centre of the request under Section 6 of the Delhi Special Police Establishment (DSPE) Act. Officials said the CBI would evaluate the case and advise the Central government to grant the agency jurisdictional authority to probe the ADM’s death. Naveen Babu was found dead in his official quarters after attending a farewell meeting hosted by his colleagues at the Kannur District Collectorate in October 2024. Naveen Babu’s family attributed the death to the alleged public humiliation meted out to the ADM at the function by Communist Party of India (Marxist) [CPI(M)] leader and then Kannur district president P.P. Divya. Ms. Divya had reportedly arrived uninvited at the function and allegedly insinuated that corrupt intent had prevented the ADM from granting a timely sanction to a private entrepreneur …

‘Remain aligned with Modi’: Why Dharmendra Pradhan ‘reached out’ to Naveen Patnaik | Political Pulse News

‘Remain aligned with Modi’: Why Dharmendra Pradhan ‘reached out’ to Naveen Patnaik | Political Pulse News

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Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan’s recent statement urging Biju Janata Dal (BJD) president and former Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik to remain aligned with Prime Minister Narendra Modi appears laden with political messaging amid shifting political dynamics in Odisha. Addressing a gathering in Rairakhol in his Sambalpur parliamentary constituency over a week ago, Pradhan took a swipe at Patnaik for the BJD’s stand on the Constitution (131st Amendment) Bill, 2026, which failed to secure the required two-thirds majority in the Lok Sabha. The Bill had proposed to increase the number of seats in the Lok Sabha as well state Assemblies as well as provide 33% quota for women. With senior BJD leader and Deputy Leader of Opposition in the Odisha Assembly, Prasanna Acharya, present at the meeting, Pradhan appealed to him to “convince” Patnaik. “Naveen babu is a good person, but his party opposed the Bill that had provisions to increase seats in Parliament and state assemblies. We request Prasanna bhai to meet Naveen babu and convince him not to take a fluctuating stand and …

Neelira Twitter Review: 11 tweets to read if planning to watch Naveen Chandra’s survival drama film

Neelira Twitter Review: 11 tweets to read if planning to watch Naveen Chandra’s survival drama film

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Neelira, starring Naveen Chandra in the lead role, was released in theaters on April 3, 2026. Directed by Someetharan, here’s what netizens had to say about the anti-war drama film, co-produced by Karthik Subbaraj and Rana Daggubati. Neelira Twitter Review A user took to social media and wrote that Neelira was a gripping survival thriller that kept viewers curious about what would happen next in every scene. They added that both the direction and performances were strong, describing it as a seat-edge experience and giving it a rating of 4 out of 5. Another netizen stated that Neelira, set against the backdrop of 1988 Sri Lanka, was an intense cinematic experience. They mentioned that the realistic narration without over-the-top drama was a major plus and considered it one of the best films of the year, rating it 4.5 out of 5. Moreover, another user commented that it was one of the best films of 2026 so far. They described Neelira as a gripping survival thriller that kept the audience hooked throughout, praising its brilliant direction …

Naveen Patnaik slams Nishikant Dubey’s remarks on Biju Patnaik, calls them ‘outrageous’| India News

Naveen Patnaik slams Nishikant Dubey’s remarks on Biju Patnaik, calls them ‘outrageous’| India News

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Bhubaneswar: BJD president Naveen Patnaik on Monday criticised BJP MP Nishikant Dubey’s remarks on former Odisha chief minister Biju Patnaik, terming the comments “outrageous” and describing them as baseless allegations against a leader regarded as Odisha’s pride. Former Odisha chief minister Naveen Patnaik. (Arabinda Mahapatra/Hindustan Times) The controversy stems from Dubey’s recent statement questioning Biju Patnaik’s role during the Sino-Indian War of 1962. Dubey alleged that then Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru conducted the war effort with American assistance and coordination with the CIA, and claimed that Biju Patnaik acted as a liaison between the US government, the CIA and Nehru. Responding to the remarks, former CM Patnaik said he was “surprised” and “shocked” by what he described as false and irresponsible insinuations about his father’s role in national defence. He recalled that Nehru had relied on Biju Patnaik during the conflict and had even placed an office next to his in Delhi to coordinate tactical responses against Chinese forces. “I was very young at the time, about 13 years old, but I remember how furious …

Dhurandhar actor Naveen Kaushik reacts as Dhruv Rathee calls film brainrot: ‘Film ko hate ka source mat banao’

Dhurandhar actor Naveen Kaushik reacts as Dhruv Rathee calls film brainrot: ‘Film ko hate ka source mat banao’

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Content creator and political commentator Dhruv Rathee recently took a sharp dig at Aditya Dhar’s Dhurandhar 2, dismissing the film as “brain rot.” His remarks have now prompted a response from actor Naveen Kaushik, who has urged people not to turn the film into a source of hate. Naveen Kaushik is seen in the role of Donga alongside Ranveer Singh in the film Dhurandhar, Naveen Kaushik on Dhruv Rathee’s criticism Naveen, who plays Donga in the Ranveer Singh-starrer Dhurandhar films, addressed the criticism it has received despite largely positive feedback, including some people labelling it a propaganda film, during a recent podcast appearance on Hindi Rush. Talking about the debate sparked by Dhruv Rathee, Naveen said, “I believe every aspect of life is connected to politics – whether it’s national politics or interpersonal dynamics. Even in relationships, there is always some level of politics. Politics exists in subtle ways too… any good film will reflect some form of politics or ideology.” He also addressed criticism from reviewers, challenging them to name a film devoid of …

Will History Repeat in Odisha? Naveen Patnaik Fears ‘2002 Rerun’ as Rajya Sabha Battle Triggers Resort Politics

Will History Repeat in Odisha? Naveen Patnaik Fears ‘2002 Rerun’ as Rajya Sabha Battle Triggers Resort Politics

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4 min readBhubaneswarUpdated: Mar 15, 2026 05:50 PM IST Fears of cross-voting have triggered political caution in Odisha ahead of voting for the fourth Rajya Sabha seat, where no party has clear numbers. While the Congress has moved some of its MLAs to a private resort in Bengaluru, the BJD has stepped up efforts to keep its legislators together. Party president and former Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik has asked BJD MLAs to attend two-hour meetings at his residence, Naveen Niwas, for three days starting Friday. According to Patnaik’s letter to party legislators, the meetings will include presentations and training sessions on the Rajya Sabha poll procedure and voting process. “A contest in the Rajya Sabha election in Odisha is being held after 12 years. The last time it was held was in February 2014. Many MLAs are not familiar with the voting process, so it is important to train them to ensure votes are not rejected,” a senior BJD leader said. On Sunday, Patnaik is scheduled to chair a BJD legislature party meeting at his …