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…
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…
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…
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…
From Modest Beginnings to Galactic Ambitions India’s space journey, which began modestly with the launch of a sounding rocket from Thumba in 1963, has evolved into one of the most inspiring sagas of scientific achievement. The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), founded in 1969 under the visionary leadership of Dr. Vikram Sarabhai, initially focused on…
Waqf Amendment Act and Its Implementation The recently passed Waqf (Amendment) Act, ratified by both Houses of Parliament and signed into law by President Droupadi Murmu on April 5, is fast becoming a flashpoint between the Centre and states, especially West Bengal. Intended to bring increased transparency and regulation to Waqf properties across India, the amendment…
The Tariff Tangle of Trump’s Trade War Since returning to political prominence, Donald Trump has remained unapologetically aggressive on trade. Central to his “America First” doctrine is the imposition of steep tariffs on imports, which he frames as a corrective to years of alleged global exploitation of the U.S. economy. These tariffs, introduced as part of his…
The American Dream in Jeopardy Once a beacon of opportunity, the United States under President Donald Trump’s administration is becoming an increasingly uncertain destination for international students—especially Indians. A new bill introduced in Congress seeks to dismantle the Optional Practical Training (OPT) programme, a crucial pathway that allows foreign graduates to gain work experience in the US….
Diplomatic Chill Deepens Amid Dhaka’s Call for Greater Chinese Role in Eastern India In a sharp diplomatic shift, India has withdrawn a key transshipment facility extended to Bangladesh, following controversial remarks by Muhammad Yunus, Chief Adviser of Bangladesh’s interim government. The facility, once seen as a symbol of India’s regional goodwill, had allowed Bangladesh to…
Odisha’s Largest Cyber Scam Crackdown Unravels International Crime Network In a major crackdown on digital crime, Rourkela Police have busted a sophisticated inter-state and transnational cyber fraud network that exploited fake trading apps to dupe hundreds of victims. With nine people arrested and links traced all the way to Dubai, this case has brought to…
