India’s plans to improve internet access in its Northeastern region have hit a roadblock. Bangladesh’s interim government, led by Muhammad Yunus, recently reversed a decision that would have allowed private telecom operators to use Bangladesh as a transit point for supplying bandwidth to India’s connectivity-challenged Northeast. This move has stirred geopolitical and economic concerns while…
In a historic moment, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presented the Union Budget 2024-25, marking her seventh consecutive Budget speech. This achievement makes her the first finance minister to surpass former Prime Minister Morarji Desai’s record of six consecutive budgets as finance minister between 1959-64. Key Announcements: Tax Reforms:Sitharaman introduced increased standard deductions and revised tax…
The Common Services Centres Special Purpose Vehicle (CSC SPV) celebrated its 15th anniversary in New Delhi, marking a milestone in its mission to promote digital inclusion and rural enterprise. The event was graced by Union Minister of State for Electronics and Information Technology and Commerce & Industry, Sh. Jitin Prasada, and other distinguished guests, including…
India’s exports grew at a modest pace in June 2024, according to government data released today. However, the increase was not enough to offset a rise in imports, leading to a wider trade deficit. Overall exports, including merchandise and services, grew 5.40% in June compared to the same month last year. This follows a stronger…
The Government of India, under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has announced the annual observance of ‘Samvidhaan Hatya Diwas’ on June 25. This day will honor the millions who struggled to revive democracy during the Emergency imposed on the same date in 1975. Union Home Minister Amit Shah, in a post on the…
The Government of India is poised to launch the ‘Agri Fund for Start-Ups & Rural Enterprises’ (AgriSURE), a Rs 750 crore initiative aimed at providing substantial support to start-ups and agripreneurs. The announcement was made during a pre-launch stakeholder meet at NABARD Headquarters in Mumbai, attended by key figures from the agricultural and financial sectors….
In a significant crackdown, the Cyber Crime Unit of the Odisha Crime Branch arrested 15 cybercriminals involved in a large-scale fraud scheme. These individuals lured unsuspecting victims with promises of high returns on investments in cryptocurrency, stocks, and IPO shares, said a senior official from the Odisha Police. “We have arrested 15 members of this…
Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi has initiated significant changes in the state bureaucracy nearly a month after taking office. Two high-ranking officials from the previous BJD government have been reassigned to new roles. G Mathivathanan, who held the position of Housing and Urban Development Secretary for over 11 years, has been appointed as the…
Following a significant loss in the 2024 Odisha Assembly Elections, the Biju Janata Dal (BJD) has restructured its leadership by appointing five new national spokespersons. Announced by BJD president Naveen Patnaik, the new spokespersons are Santrupt Mishra, Kalikesh Narayan Singh Deo, Amar Patnaik, Sasmit Patra, and Pradeep Kumar Majhi. Santrupt Mishra will also serve as…
At the 13th Graduation Ceremony of the National Institute of Science Education and Research (NISER) in Bhubaneswar, President of India, Smt Droupadi Murmu, underscored the importance of ethical considerations in scientific endeavors. Praising NISER for its swift ascent in the educational domain, she commended its blend of scientific rationality and traditional values. The President is…
