Government Moves to Crack Down on Illicit Liquor Trade In a significant move, Odisha Excise Minister Prithiviraj Harichandan announced a total ban on dance bars across the state. This decision comes in the wake of the Chikiti hooch tragedy, which has intensified public outcry over the state’s handling of illegal liquor activities. During a heated…
Sebi bars Anil Ambani, 24 entities for 5 years · Ambani fined Rs 25 crore, banned from securities market · Reliance Home Finance barred for 6 months, fined Rs 6 lakh The Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) has taken stringent action against industrialist Anil Ambani, imposing a five-year trading ban and a ₹25 crore fine….
On August 22, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, following talks with his Polish counterpart Donald Tusk in Warsaw, made a statement that underscored India’s stance on the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict: “It is India’s firm belief that no problem can be solved on the battlefield. In any crisis, the loss of lives of innocent people has become…
India is set to finally begin its long-delayed population census in September, according to a report by Reuters. Originally scheduled for 2021, the decennial exercise was postponed due to the Covid-19 pandemic. This critical survey will fill significant data gaps that have persisted into Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s third term. A Long-Awaited Exercise Two government…
Dr. Digendranath Swain, a prominent space scientist from Odisha, has been awarded the prestigious Rashtriya Vigyan Puraskar: Vigyan Yuva- Shanti Swarup Bhatnagar for 2024 in Space Science and Technology. President Droupadi Murmu presented the award, which includes a Medallion and Sanad, at Rashtrapati Bhavan. Recognition of Excellence in Science In the inaugural edition of the…
First visit to Poland by Indian PM in 45 years · India seeks to diversify defence suppliers · Modi says India willing to help to end Ukraine war As Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited Poland, discussions focused on deepening defense industry cooperation, reflecting Poland’s strategic interest in India’s military modernization and diversification away from Russian suppliers….
Kamala Harris, the daughter of a Jamaican father and an Indian mother, represents a significant shift in the United States’ demographics. As she stands on the stage to accept the Democratic Party’s nomination for the presidency, Harris embodies the growing multiracial identity that is shaping America’s future. The Rise of Multiracial America According to the…
In a strategic move aimed at curbing expenses, Indian digital payments giant Paytm has proposed a significant reduction in the remuneration of its non-executive independent directors. The decision comes as the company faces widening losses and seeks to build a more sustainable and profitable business model. The proposed changes, announced ahead of Paytm’s annual general…
In a dramatic turn of events, the West Bengal government removed Suhrita Paul, the newly appointed principal of RG Kar Medical College, just days after her appointment. This decision followed mounting pressure from protesting medical students, who were outraged by the tragic rape and murder of a junior doctor on the hospital premises earlier this…
Russian President Vladimir Putin met with Chinese Premier Li Qiang in Moscow on Wednesday, emphasizing the growing economic ties between their nations as Russia becomes increasingly reliant on China for political and economic support. The meeting, held in the Kremlin, highlighted the deepening relationship between the two countries, although no discussions were reported on the…
