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Strengthening the Roots: JP Nadda Outlines 14-Point Agenda for BJP Lawmakers in Odisha

Grooming Grassroots Leadership in a Key Electoral State As the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) cements its growing presence in Odisha, party president and Union Health Minister J.P. Nadda inaugurated a strategic three-day training camp in the state capital for BJP MPs and MLAs. Odisha, which recently witnessed a major political shift with the BJP forming…

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Trump’s Legacy of Harsh Immigration Enforcement The United States’ immigration landscape has long been shaped by contrasting ideologies. President Donald Trump’s administration took a stringent approach to illegal immigration, aiming to curb undocumented arrivals and enforce rigid deportation policies. From the construction of a border wall to strict asylum restrictions, his tenure saw the rise…

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India and Italy Deepen Strategic Ties: A Roadmap for the Future

A Flourishing Bilateral Relationship Rooted in Shared Vision India and Italy, two nations with rich histories and dynamic economies, have witnessed a remarkable transformation in their bilateral relations over the past few years. Once bound primarily by trade, the relationship has now expanded into a robust strategic partnership, covering a wide range of sectors including…

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‘Gaurav’ Soars High: DRDO’s Indigenous Glide Bomb Achieves Major Milestone in Aerial Precision Warfare

A Defining Moment in India’s Defence Modernisation In a landmark stride toward enhancing India’s strategic strike capabilities, the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has successfully completed release trials of its indigenously developed Long-Range Glide Bomb (LRGB) ‘Gaurav’. Conducted from April 8 to 10, 2025, these trials marked the precision deployment of the bomb from…

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National Herald Case: ED Moves to Seize Assets Linked to Sonia and Rahul Gandhi

A Legacy of Journalism Entangled in Legal Controversy The National Herald case has become one of India’s most high-profile legal and political controversies, intertwining historical legacy with present-day accountability. What began as a defunct newspaper venture has now spiralled into a full-blown money laundering investigation, drawing in senior Congress leaders, including Sonia Gandhi and Rahul…

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Charudutta Panigrahi: Odisha’s Voice on the Global Literary Stage

In a moment of quiet triumph, Charudutta Panigrahi—poet, thinker, and tireless advocate for inclusive development—has been honoured with the prestigious Emily Dickinson Award for his poetry anthology Swirl & Still. The recognition places him in the company of globally renowned poets who, like Dickinson, explore the intricacies of the human condition with both sensitivity and innovation. Awarded…

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Introduction: A Historic Step Towards Constitutional Accountability In a groundbreaking judgment that redefines the balance of power between the state and central authorities, the Supreme Court of India has, for the first time, set a binding timeframe of three months for the President to decide on Bills referred by a Governor. This decision marks a…

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Odisha Govt Announces 2% DA Hike for Employees and Pensioners, Benefiting 8.5 Lakh People

 A Boost Amid Inflationary Pressures In a welcome move aimed at mitigating the impact of rising living costs, Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Friday announced a 2% hike in Dearness Allowance (DA) for state government employees. The announcement, which also includes a parallel increase in Dearness Relief (DR) for pensioners, is set to…

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Odisha Emerges as a Key Player in India’s Stock Market Growth: A Look at NSE’s Expanding Reach

Understanding NSE and Its Economic Significance The National Stock Exchange of India (NSE) stands as one of the largest and most influential financial marketplaces in the country, facilitating the trading of equities, derivatives, debt instruments, and more. Established in 1992, NSE has played a critical role in modernizing Indian financial markets, fostering transparency, and promoting…

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Ayushman Bharat Finally Comes to Odisha: A Historic Healthcare Shift Under BJP Rule

A New Era for Public Health in Odisha Launched in 2018 by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB-PMJAY) has emerged as one of the world’s largest government-funded healthcare insurance initiatives. The scheme aims to provide Rs 5 lakh in annual health coverage per family for secondary and tertiary care hospitalization…

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