Sagar Rath, Author at Jewels of Odisha

Trapped in Tehran: Why Indian Medical Students Choose Iran—and Now Fear for Their Lives

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Indian Medical Students in Peril as Israel-Iran Conflict Escalates As Israeli airstrikes pound Tehran under “Operation Rising Lion,” over 1,500 Indian students—mostly aspiring doctors—are trapped in a country suddenly transformed into a war zone. The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) has begun relocating students and planning evacuations, reminiscent of 2022’s Operation Ganga during the Russia-Ukraine war. The…

Billionaire Sunjay Kapur Dies Suddenly, Leaving $4 Billion Legacy in Limbo

Sagar Rath9 months ago06 mins

Sudden End on the Polo Field In an incident stranger than fiction, billionaire businessman Sunjay Kapur, chairman of auto giant Sona Comstar, passed away unexpectedly on June 12, 2025, while playing a polo match in London. Reports suggest that the 57-year-old died due to anaphylactic shock, allegedly after swallowing a bee during the game. The tragic and unusual demise has…

Mission Power cut: Pak Minister Takes Credit for IPL Lights Out, Internet Switches to Roast Mode

Sagar Rath9 months ago06 mins

Lights Out or Logic Out? Pak’s Bizarre IPL Sabotage Claim In a claim that raised more eyebrows than applause, Pakistan’s Defence Minister Khawaja Asif declared in Parliament that Pakistani cyber operatives “did wonders” during the recent India-Pakistan standoff — by remotely switching off floodlights during an Indian Premier League (IPL) match. According to Asif, this was part of a strategic…

PM Modi Honoured with Cyprus’ Highest Civilian Award: A Strategic Step Before G7

Sagar Rath9 months ago07 mins

A Moment of Honour: PM Modi Receives ‘Grand Cross of the Order of Makarios III’ In a significant diplomatic gesture, Prime Minister Narendra Modi was awarded Cyprus’ highest civilian honour, the ‘Grand Cross of the Order of Makarios III’, by President Nikos Christodoulides on Monday. This award recognises Modi’s global stature and India’s growing international influence. In his…

India on Edge: Israel-Iran War Threatens Oil, Trade, and Citizens Abroad

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Escalating Middle East Conflict Sparks Concern in New Delhi As the specter of a full-scale war between Israel and Iran looms larger, India finds itself bracing for serious consequences — both economic and humanitarian. The conflict, now entering its fourth day since igniting on Friday, June 13, has already claimed over 220 lives in Iran, with devastating strikes…

India Sets Census 2026–27 Dates: A New Era of Digital, Inclusive Enumeration Begins

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Historic Census Unveiled: Amit Shah Reviews Mega Population Count Union Home Minister Amit Shah has formally reviewed the preparations for India’s next population census, which will be conducted in two distinct phases starting October 1, 2026, and concluding March 1, 2027. The Centre announced the long-awaited census dates on Monday, marking the launch of India’s first-ever digital census. The first phase — House…

Iran Rejects Ceasefire as Israel Pounds Missile Sites: Global Alarm Grows

Sagar Rath9 months ago07 mins

No Truce in Sight: Iran Dismisses Ceasefire Amid Escalating Strikes In a major setback to diplomatic efforts, Iran has declared it is not open to ceasefire talks, even as Israel continues a fierce aerial campaign targeting Iranian missile and weapons facilities. Iranian officials made the announcement Monday, just hours after Israeli jets struck multiple IRGC Quds Force…

India Secures Iran’s Assent for Evacuation: Land Borders Open Amid War Chaos

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Safe Passage Amid Crisis: Iran Agrees to Evacuate Indian Students Amid escalating hostilities between Iran and Israel, Iran has officially agreed to facilitate the evacuation of Indian nationals, including over 1,500 Indian students stranded in various cities. While Iranian airspace remains closed due to the conflict, Tehran confirmed that all land borders are open and has extended…

“If Israel Nukes Iran, We Will Respond” — Iran Alleges Pakistan’s Nuclear Warning Amid Rising War Tensions

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Pakistani Nuclear Threat Claim: Iran Alleges, Islamabad Denies In a dramatic claim aired on Iranian state television, General Mohsen Rezaei, a senior commander of Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) and member of the National Security Council, alleged that Pakistan has pledged to launch a nuclear strike on Israel if Israel were to use a nuclear weapon against…

Back-to-Back Aviation Alarms: Saudia Hajj Flight’s Gear Malfunction, Lufthansa Bomb Scare Raise Safety Concerns

Sagar Rath9 months ago9 months ago08 mins

Saudia Airlines Flight Faces Landing Gear Issue A near-tragic accident was narrowly avoided early Sunday morning when a Saudia Airlines flight (SV 3112) carrying 250 Hajj pilgrims encountered a landing gear malfunction upon arrival at Lucknow Airport. The flight, which departed Jeddah at 10:45 PM, touched down around 6:30 AM, sparking immediate panic as smoke and sparks erupted from…