In a significant development, the Odisha government has initiated a major overhaul of the Shree Jagannath Temple Managing Committee in Puri. This move aims to enhance transparency and ensure fair representation in the temple’s administration. New Guidelines for Committee Formation The Odisha Law Department has issued new guidelines for recommending and nominating members to the…
A day after landslides struck two villages in Kerala’s Wayanad district, the death toll rose significantly, highlighting the severity of this natural disaster. Rising Death Toll and IMD Warning As of Wednesday, the death toll from the landslides in Wayanad reached at least 167, with officials warning that this number could rise further. The India…
Indian stock markets soared to new heights today, with the Nifty and Sensex both reaching record levels. Record Opening The Nifty opened at 25,030.95, gaining 92.15 points or 0.37% from the previous close. The BSE Sensex also surged, starting at 81,949.68 points and quickly rising to 82,082, marking a gain of 208.34 points or 0.25%….
The enmity between Ukraine and Russia has spilled beyond Europe’s borders · Information from Ukraine led to the death of 50 Russian mercenaries in Mali · A rebel Malian commander said Russian hostages would be given to Ukraine The Battle in Northern Mali Rebel fighters in Northern Mali have killed 50 Russian mercenaries in a battle, marking…
Heavy rains wreaked havoc in Delhi-NCR yesterday, resulting in multiple fatalities, school closures, and severe disruptions across the region. Record Rainfall and Red Alert Delhi experienced an unprecedented downpour, leading the India Meteorological Department (IMD) to issue a red alert. Parts of the city recorded the highest rainfall in recent years, causing widespread waterlogging and…
Gadkari’s Direct Appeal to Sitharaman In a decisive move, Road Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari wrote to Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, urging the removal of the 18% Goods and Services Tax (GST) on life and medical insurance premiums. The letter, dated July 28, emphasizes the need for a priority review of this tax policy,…
Corruption in Cooperative Banks: A Historical Concern Corruption within cooperative banks has been a recurring issue across various regions and times, reflecting systemic weaknesses and the need for robust oversight. From the Punjab and Maharashtra Co-operative (PMC) Bank crisis to numerous other instances, the integrity of cooperative banking institutions has often been questioned. Recent Revelations…
New Government Faces Challenges With the newly elected government taking charge in Odisha, one of the foremost challenges is ensuring the integrity and efficiency of the state’s welfare schemes. Among the critical issues addressed is the discovery of a significant number of ghost ration card holders under the food security scheme. Ghost Ration Cards Discovered…
Privilege Motion against PM filed by Congress’s Charanjit Singh Channi · Move came a day after PM posted Anurag Thakur’s entire speech on X · Remarks led to Opposition ruckus in Parliament Channi’s Privilege Motion On Tuesday, Congress MP Charanjit Singh Channi escalated a political controversy by moving a Privilege Motion against Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The…
Transition in Leadership Preeti Sudan, former union health secretary, has been appointed as the chairperson of the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC). A current member of the UPSC, Sudan will officially assume her new role on Thursday, August 1, succeeding Manoj Soni, who resigned earlier this month citing personal reasons ahead of the end of…
