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Odisha Cuts Red Tape to Fast-Track 2025–26 Budget Rollout

Chief Secretary Orders Monthly Budget Reviews In a decisive step to strengthen administrative efficiency and ensure timely execution of the 2025–26 budget, Odisha Chief Secretary Manoj Ahuja has directed all departments to conduct monthly performance reviews. The move is aimed at enforcing real-time project tracking, reducing bureaucratic delays, and improving policy implementation across sectors. Held…

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Odisha to Replace OCAC with Landmark Tech Hub: New Innovation Powerhouse

State Government Eyes Digital Leap with New Innovation and Startup Hub in Bhubaneswar In a landmark step toward redefining its digital identity, the Odisha government has announced a bold transformation plan — the demolition of the outdated Odisha Computer Application Centre (OCAC) building in Bhubaneswar to pave the way for a cutting-edge Technology Business Tower….

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Border Drill Alert: Civilians Mobilized in Gujarat, Punjab, J&K, and Rajasthan for Emergency Response

Border Drill Alert: Civilians Mobilized in Gujarat, Punjab, J&K, and Rajasthan for Emergency Response Border States Prep Civilians for Emergency Response Drills; Public to Follow Safety Protocols During Mock Operations As border tensions with Pakistan remain volatile following a recent four-day conflict, India’s border states — Gujarat, Punjab, Rajasthan, and Jammu & Kashmir — are preparing for…

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Trump’s Crackdown on Foreign Students Threatens America’s Global Edge

Trump’s Latest Crackdown: Harvard Blocked, Visas Suspended In a dramatic escalation of its restrictive immigration agenda, the Trump administration has blocked Harvard University from enrolling new foreign students and directed all U.S. embassies and consulates to halt student and exchange visa interviews. The move, detailed in a classified cable sent on May 27, also signals the beginning of expanded…

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Manipur in Flux: 10 NDA MLAs Seek Return to Popular Rule, Cite Support of 44 Legislators

Fresh Push for Democracy in Troubled Manipur In a significant political development, 10 NDA legislators in Manipur have approached Governor Ajay Bhalla, citing the backing of 44 MLAs to demand the restoration of a popular government in the state. Amid the ongoing imposition of President’s Rule, the MLAs argue that restoring an elected government is key to…

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Life Sentence in Patnagarh Parcel Bomb Case: Justice Catches Up with Pujilal Meher

A Chilling Crime Meets Its Verdict In a long-awaited judgment, the Additional District Judge Court in Patnagarh has sentenced Pujilal Meher, a former English lecturer and college principal, to life imprisonment for orchestrating the 2018 Patnagarh parcel bomb blast—a horrific crime that took two lives and left a young bride grievously injured. The sentencing marks…

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Battle for HAL: Karnataka and Andhra Clash Over India’s Aerospace Crown Jewel

A Tug-of-War for India’s Defence Nerve Centre The future of India’s state-owned aerospace giant, Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL), has become the focal point of a fresh political standoff—this time between Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh. The issue was ignited by Andhra Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu’s recent pitch to the Centre for setting up a new HAL facility in…

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Covid’s Quiet Comeback: Should India Brace for a Booster and Mask Return?

A Familiar Threat Resurfaces Covid-19, once the world’s most feared virus, is subtly making a return to headlines in India. With over 1,000 active cases recorded as of May 26, new subvariants are emerging, prompting public health discussions about booster vaccines and the reintroduction of masks. While the numbers are not alarmingly high, the stealthy nature…

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