On Wednesday, U.S. stock indexes experienced their worst losses since 2022, triggered by quarterly profit reports from Tesla and Alphabet. These reports dampened Wall Street’s enthusiasm for artificial intelligence technology, leading to significant declines across major indexes. Major Index Drops Nasdaq Composite: The Nasdaq Composite recorded its largest single-day percentage drop since October 2022, closing…
The Centre has allocated a record Rs 10,586 crore for the development of railway infrastructure in Odisha as part of the Union Budget, announced Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Wednesday. This substantial funding marks a significant increase compared to previous years. Government’s Commitment Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw expressed gratitude to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and…
On Wednesday, India successfully conducted a flight test of its Phase-II ballistic missile defence system, showcasing its advanced capability to defend against hostile missiles with a range of up to 5,000 km. This significant achievement was accomplished at the Integrated Test Range (ITR) in Chandipur, Odisha. The test fully met all trial objectives, thereby validating…
Shah Rukh Khan, the iconic actor from ‘Jawan,’ has received an extraordinary honor from the Grevin Museum in Paris. He is now the first Indian actor to have his image featured on specially crafted gold coins. This unique recognition, bestowed by the museum’s Grevin Glasse branch, marks a significant milestone in his illustrious career. Unique…
India has clinched the rights to operate a terminal at Bangladesh’s Mongla port, situated in the Indian Ocean. · This is a significant boost for India’s maritime strategy, particularly as it seeks to counter China’s expanding influence in the region. · Previously, India secured rights to the Chabahar port in Iran and the Sittwe port in Myanmar….
Nepal’s aviation sector has faced a series of tragic incidents over the years, reflecting a deep-rooted problem in aviation safety. The recent crash of a Saurya Airlines plane at Tribhuvan International Airport (TIA) in Kathmandu has tragically brought this issue back into the spotlight. This crash, which resulted in the deaths of 17 passengers and…
In Kupwara district of Jammu and Kashmir, an encounter between security forces and terrorists resulted in the death of a soldier and one terrorist. The operation continues as the situation remains tense. Encounter Details On Tuesday, specific intelligence about terrorist presence in the Kowut area of Kupwara led to a joint search operation by the…
Vice President Kamala Harris has taken a slight lead over Republican Donald Trump, according to a new Reuters/Ipsos poll. Harris leads Trump 44% to 42%, a narrow two-percentage-point margin. This comes after President Joe Biden ended his re-election campaign and endorsed Harris as the Democratic nominee. Poll Comparisons The recent poll shows a shift from…
The Odisha Assembly witnessed chaos for the second consecutive day. Parliamentary Affairs Minister Mukesh Mahaling on Tuesday demanded the arrest of Biju Janata Dal (BJD) president and Leader of Opposition (LoP) Naveen Patnaik. The demand followed allegations of indiscipline during the Governor’s address in the House. Allegations of Rule Breach Mahaling accused Patnaik of breaching…
The third day of the Assembly session witnessed chaos and pandemonium. Members of the opposition Biju Janata Dal (BJD) and Congress created a significant ruckus in the House. As a result, Speaker Surama Padhy was compelled to adjourn the House till 4 pm after an all-party meeting failed to yield any results. Stalled Assembly Proceedings…
