Amid escalating tensions over Taiwan and border disputes with India, China has announced a 7.2% increase in its defense budget, reaching a total of 1.67 trillion yuan ($231 billion) for 2024. This move signals Beijing’s intent to bolster its military capabilities amidst regional and international challenges. The surge in defense spending outpaces China’s economic growth…
Elon Musk’s reign as the world’s wealthiest individual has come to an end, with Jeff Bezos reclaiming the top spot for the first time since 2021. The change in fortune occurred as Tesla Inc. shares plummeted 7.2% on Monday, causing Musk’s net worth to dip to $197.7 billion, while Bezos surged ahead with a fortune…
In a significant move aimed at addressing the pressing issue of unemployment in India, Rahul Gandhi, alongside the INDIA bloc, has unveiled a comprehensive strategy to combat the crisis and fill vacant government positions. The Congress leader lambasted the Narendra Modi government for its alleged failure to address the issue adequately, accusing it of neglecting…
In a touching display of compassion and altruism, the family of eight-year-old Subhrajit Sahu, a resident of Kalpana area in Bhubaneswar, made a profound decision amidst their grief. Subhrajit, who had been receiving medical care at a private hospital in Bhubaneswar following a sudden brain seizure, was declared brain dead by doctors after three days…
In a significant judicial decision, the Orissa High Court has nullified the election of Mohammed Moquim, the Congress MLA representing Cuttack-Barabati constituency. The court’s ruling stemmed from Moquim’s failure to provide comprehensive information in his affidavit, about pending criminal cases against him. Initiated by a petition filed by BJD leader Debashish Samantaray in 2019, the…
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to embark on a significant journey to Odisha, where he will inaugurate and lay the foundation stone for a series of developmental ventures valued at over ₹19,600 crore in Chandikhole on March 5. This momentous occasion occurs against the backdrop of heightened speculation regarding a potential political alliance between…
The Singhadwar police in Puri took nine individuals from Bangladesh into custody when they attempted to enter the sacred Jagannath temple on Sunday. Reports indicate that all nine were residing in a hotel within Puri Town. Among the detainees, four allegedly breached the sanctum of the 12th-century shrine, while the remaining five were intercepted outside the…
In a poignant act of generosity, an 18-year-old from Pattamundai, Kendrapara district, Odisha, has bestowed the gift of life upon two individuals through organ donation, following his untimely demise due to a brain tumor. Om Shibu, son of Ramesh Das, underwent treatment at the SCB Medical College and Hospital in Cuttack after being diagnosed with…
In a significant blow to the Odisha Congress, Vice-President Rajat Choudhury has tendered his resignation from the party, marking yet another setback for the organization’s state unit. Choudhury’s departure comes amidst a series of exits by prominent leaders, posing challenges for the party’s prospects in the upcoming 2024 elections. Rajat Choudhury, who previously held key…
Odisha’s Gross GST (CGST+ IGST+ OGST + Cess) collections witnessed a remarkable surge, marking a 13.64% increase to reach an all-time high of Rs 5135.81 crore in February 2024 compared to Rs 4519.35 crore in the same period last year, according to officials. The state’s progressive gross GST collection for the fiscal year 2023-24, up…
