In a significant stride towards enhancing bilateral ties and embracing modern digital advancements, India’s Unified Payment Interface (UPI) services were officially launched in Sri Lanka and Mauritius, marking a historic moment lauded by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The inauguration ceremony, attended virtually by PM Modi, his Mauritian counterpart Pravind Jugnauth, and Sri Lankan President Ranil…
Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar clinched a resounding victory in a floor test, with 129 Members of the Legislative Assembly (MLAs) rallying behind his coalition with the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). The trust vote was necessitated after Nitish Kumar, now in his ninth term as Chief Minister, forged a new government in collaboration with the…
Data Safeguard, a global leader in AI-powered data privacy compliance and synthetic fraud prevention solutions, has marked a significant milestone with the successful opening of its new Research and Development (R&D) Center in Bhubaneswar, Odisha. The inauguration ceremony, held today, highlights Data Safeguard’s commitment to innovation, global expansion, and the development of local talent. Led…
In a significant diplomatic coup for India, Qatar released eight former Indian Navy officers who had been incarcerated on espionage charges, with seven of them successfully repatriated to India. This milestone achievement was facilitated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s adept utilization of his rapport with Qatar’s Emir, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, ensuring the…
Union Home Minister Amit Shah reiterated the government’s commitment to implementing the Citizenship (Amendment) Act (CAA) ahead of the Lok Sabha elections this year. Addressing the ET NOW Global Business Summit 2024, Shah emphasized that the CAA aims solely to grant citizenship to individuals who faced persecution in Pakistan, Afghanistan, and Bangladesh, reassuring that it…
In a significant announcement, Prime Minister Narendra Modi revealed that former Prime Ministers PV Narasimha Rao and Chaudhary Charan Singh, alongside agricultural scientist MS Swaminathan, would receive India’s highest civilian honor, the Bharat Ratna. With this declaration, the esteemed list of Bharat Ratna recipients expands to 53, with five individuals receiving the honor within the…
The political landscape of Odisha mourns the loss of a stalwart figure as V Sugnana Kumari Deo, affectionately known as the “Queen of Khallikote,” passed away in the early hours of Saturday at a private hospital in Chennai. A seasoned leader of the BJD and a remarkable ten-time MLA, Deo’s illustrious journey came to a…
The Maldives, a strategically positioned nation in the Indian Ocean, is facing an imminent threat of a debt crisis, according to the International Monetary Fund (IMF). The warning comes in light of the Maldives’ heavy borrowing from China and a notable shift in allegiance from India. Since the ascent of pro-China President Mohamed Muizzu to…
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi launched a scathing attack on the ruling BJD and the opposition BJP, alleging the existence of a “partnership government” led by Narendra Modi and Naveen Patnaik in Odisha. As he led the Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra into Odisha, Gandhi addressed the public, highlighting issues of large-scale migration, injustice to tribals and…
