In a shocking and elaborate banking fraud, a group of criminals set up a fake branch of the State Bank of India (SBI) in Chhattisgarh, duping several unemployed individuals and local villagers of lakhs of rupees. The fraudulent operation, which unfolded like a scene from a heist movie, involved illegal appointments, fake training sessions, and…
Biju Janata Dal (BJD) supremo and Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik is set to launch the party’s Jana Sampark Yatra today, coinciding with Gandhi Jayanti. This annual outreach march will start in Bhubaneswar’s Ekamra constituency and continue until October 6. The Jana Sampark Yatra, a key element of BJD’s grassroots engagement, is designed to connect…
In a bid to attract global investments and strengthen international partnerships, Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi will host an Ambassadors’ Meet in New Delhi this Thursday. The event is part of the state’s preparations for its flagship business summit, Utkarsh Odisha: Make in Odisha Conclave 2025, scheduled for January 28-29, 2025, in Bhubaneswar. The…
If you regularly indulge in colorful bakery cakes, it might be time to rethink your choices. The Karnataka Food Safety and Quality Department has issued a warning about potentially cancer-causing ingredients found in cakes made by bakeries across the state, particularly in Bengaluru. Recent tests have uncovered that 12 popular cake varieties contain harmful agents,…
On Tuesday, Iran launched over 200 missiles toward Israel in a retaliatory strike following the deaths of key figures Ismail Haniyeh and Hassan Nasrallah. The attack resulted in the deaths of at least eight people and heightened fears of a full-scale conflict in the Middle East. Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei vowed that the…
The Middle East has long been a region fraught with tension, and recent developments have escalated concerns of a potential conflict between two major powers: Iran and Israel. On a tense Tuesday, Iran launched nearly 180 ballistic missiles toward Israel, a retaliation to Israel’s expanded military operations in the region, including airstrikes and ground invasions…
A New Chapter in India-Jamaica Relations Jamaican Prime Minister Andrew Holness, on his first official visit to India, emphasized the growing importance of bilateral ties between the two countries. During his visit, Holness acknowledged India’s position as a global leader in technological advancement and expressed Jamaica’s eagerness to learn from India’s progress, particularly in STEM…
The Rise of Cyber Fraud and Digital Scams As digitalization expands, so do the opportunities for cybercriminals to devise increasingly sophisticated scams. The concept of a ‘digital arrest’—a completely fraudulent tactic—has recently emerged as a method to dupe unsuspecting victims. The scammers convince individuals that they are under legal surveillance and cannot contact anyone until…
Samsung India’s Importance in the Electronics Sector Samsung India is a vital part of the South Korean multinational’s global operations, significantly contributing to the company’s overall revenue. With an annual revenue of around $12 billion in India, Samsung’s home appliances plant near Chennai, Tamil Nadu, plays a critical role in its manufacturing network. The factory,…
External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar is scheduled to visit Sri Lanka on October 4, marking the first foreign ministerial visit since Anura Kumara Dissanayake assumed the presidency on September 23, 2024. This high-profile visit highlights the importance India places on its relationship with the island nation, particularly as Sri Lanka navigates a significant political shift…
