A Historic Victory Overshadowed The organisers of Norway Chess 2025 on Tuesday issued a strong condemnation of racist remarks made against Indian Grandmaster D Gukesh after his sensational victory over world no.1 Magnus Carlsen in a Classical game on Sunday. The match, hailed by many as the biggest upset in recent chess history, was Gukesh’s first-ever classical win over Carlsen, marking…
Earthquake Triggers Chaos In an unprecedented incident, 216 inmates escaped from Malir Jail in Karachi late Monday night, following a series of mild earthquakes that prompted the temporary evacuation of prisoners from their cells. As of Tuesday morning, only 78 have been recaptured, with the rest still at large. One prisoner was killed in an…
Odisha Sets Benchmark in RIDF Project Delivery, Plans Aggressive Expansion Odisha has cemented its position as a national frontrunner in rural infrastructure development, emerging as the top-performing state in the implementation of Rural Infrastructure Development Fund (RIDF) projects for the fiscal year 2024–25. The achievement was spotlighted during the first High Power Committee (HPC) meeting for FY…
NTPC’s CSR Drive Strengthens Odisha’s Public Health Sector NTPC Ltd., through its Eastern Region-II Headquarters in Bhubaneswar, has made a meaningful stride in public health advancement by donating medical equipment worth ₹63.59 lakh to AIIMS Bhubaneswar under its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) programme. This vital initiative is not just a donation — it is a strategic reinforcement…
Abu Dhabi Joins Bhubaneswar’s Air Map Odisha’s international aviation network is set for a major expansion as direct flights between Bhubaneswar and Abu Dhabi commence from June 12, 2025. The new connection marks the fourth international route from Biju Patnaik International Airport (BPIA), strengthening the state capital’s position as a key aviation hub in eastern India. Following existing direct…
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) is signalling a significant shift in banking regulation: greater openness to foreign ownership in Indian banks. As India’s economy rapidly expands and its capital demands grow, this move could reshape the structure of the country’s tightly regulated banking sector. The RBI’s reconsideration of shareholding and licensing norms, as confirmed by Governor…
Sarma Silences Pakistan’s Brahmaputra Hype: “It’s India’s River, not a Threat” In a sharp and fact-based response, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has dismissed Pakistan’s fear-mongering over the Brahmaputra River as a baseless narrative aimed at creating panic. His comments came after a viral post circulated online, posing the alarmist question: “What if China…
A Promising Outlook for Bilateral Trade US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick has affirmed that a trade agreement between India and the United States is likely to materialize in the “not too distant future.” Speaking at the US-India Strategic Partnership Forum’s Leadership Summit in Washington, Lutnick highlighted growing alignment between the two economies. He emphasized that the right negotiators…
A Champion Bows Out Glenn Maxwell, one of cricket’s most electrifying and unconventional performers, has officially retired from One Day Internationals. His announcement comes amidst ongoing injury concerns, marking the end of a white-ball journey that began in 2012 and reshaped the role of an all-rounder. Though the curtain falls on his ODI career, Maxwell…
Northeast Drowns: 34 Dead, Thousands Displaced in Torrential Rains Nature’s Fury Unleashed The Northeast of India is battling one of the worst weather disasters in recent years, as continuous torrential rainfall has led to devastating floods and landslides across Assam, Manipur, Arunachal Pradesh, and Sikkim. At least 34 people have lost their lives, and nearly…
