BJD MP’s Remarks Spark Controversy A recent comment by Biju Janata Dal (BJD) MP Debashish Samantaray has ignited a political storm in Odisha. The MP suggested that the regional party could potentially ally with the Congress to form a new government, a remark that has caused ripples across the state’s political landscape. While speaking at…
Sensex and Nifty Reach New Milestones On Tuesday, September 24, the BSE Sensex broke past the 85,000 mark for the first time during early trading hours, reaching an all-time high of 85,023. At the same time, the Nifty 50 index neared the 26,000 level, hitting a fresh high of 25,971. By 10:21 AM, Sensex was…
Atishi, the 43-year-old Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader, officially took charge as the Chief Minister of Delhi on Saturday, following the resignation of Arvind Kejriwal. In a symbolic and emotional gesture, Atishi compared her new role to the character of Bharat from the Hindu epic Ramayana, emphasizing her commitment to govern in Kejriwal’s absence. As…
Israel intensified its military offensive against Hezbollah in Lebanon, launching over 300 airstrikes on Monday. The strikes, the most widespread wave of attacks in nearly a year of conflict, targeted Hezbollah strongholds and weapon storage facilities. The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) urged civilians to evacuate Hezbollah-controlled areas to avoid harm. These developments come as tensions…
Kiran Rao’s Laapataa Ladies was chosen as India’s official entry for Oscars 2025 · The film competed against 28 Indian movies from different languages · 11 Hindi films, six Tamil films and four Malayalam films were in the race Laapataa Ladies, directed by Kiran Rao, has been selected as India’s official entry for the 2025 Academy Awards…
Sri Lanka has chosen a new leader, Anura Kumara Dissanayake, a Marxist-leaning politician, to guide the nation through its most pressing economic crisis in decades. The election, held after the 2022 financial meltdown, has raised hopes for change, but also significant challenges, as Dissanayake prepares to take office amid an ongoing International Monetary Fund (IMF)…
Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi has ordered a judicial inquiry into the alleged assault on an Army officer and his fiancée at the Bharatpur police station. The incident, which occurred on September 15, has sparked public outrage and political reactions, leading to the suspension of police personnel and a series of legal actions. Incident…
2024 has proven to be a watershed moment for Indian sports, especially for chess. While India celebrated significant victories in cricket, the Olympics, and the Paralympics, it was the extraordinary achievement in the 45th Chess Olympiad that truly stood out. India won its first-ever gold in both the men’s and women’s categories, marking a new…
Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s address to the Indian diaspora in New York highlighted India’s rising global stature and its role as a leader for the Global South. Modi emphasized how India has evolved from being a nation that followed to one that now sets trends and paves the way for innovation, economic growth, and global…
In a case eerily reminiscent of the horrific Shraddha Walkar murder, Bengaluru has been shaken by the discovery of a young woman’s dismembered body stored in a refrigerator. Hailing from Vyalikaval, a bustling neighborhood in the city, the victim, identified as 29-year-old Mahalakshmi Das, was found brutally murdered and cut into nearly 50 pieces. This…
