The 17th Odisha Legislative Assembly starts on Monday. The newly formed BJP government, led by Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi, will commence its first session. Governor Raghubar Das will address the Assembly to mark the beginning. All-Party Meeting On Sunday, Speaker Surama Padhi held an all-party meeting. The goal was to ensure smooth functioning of…
President Joe Biden announced he is ending his re-election campaign. The decision came after facing pressure from fellow Democrats. Concerns about his mental acuity were cited as the main reason. Biden stated this move is in the best interest of the country. He will remain in office until January 2025. Kamala Harris Endorsed Biden’s withdrawal…
Indian ed-tech giant Byju’s, once valued at $22 billion, faces a total shutdown if insolvency proceedings continue, warned its CEO in a court filing. The financial troubles of the company could lead to thousands of employees quitting and a complete halt of its services. Recent Setbacks Byju’s, backed by notable investors like Prosus and General…
Donald Trump has pledged to end the Ukraine-Russia war following a congratulatory call from Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. The two leaders spoke over the phone on Friday, marking Trump’s first conversation with a foreign leader since officially becoming the Republican Party’s presidential nominee. This call highlights the growing international awareness of Trump’s potential impact on…
The Odisha government has renamed the Biju Patnaik Sports Award to the ‘Odisha Rajya Krida Samman.’ The Sports and Youth Services Department issued an official notification on Saturday. Honoring Outstanding Achievements This prestigious award recognizes sportspersons from Odisha who have achieved outstanding performance in recognized sports. It celebrates their contributions to making Odisha and India…
In response to the infiltration of highly trained Pakistani terrorists in the Jammu region, the Indian Army is readjusting its deployments. Intelligence inputs and security requirements have necessitated this move. Special Forces on the Ground The Indian Army has deployed approximately 500 Para Special Forces commandos to hunt down 50-55 terrorists from Pakistan. These terrorists…
Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) Chairperson, Manoj Soni, has resigned nearly five years before the end of his tenure. Sources revealed that Soni resigned for “personal reasons.” He joined the UPSC in 2017 and became Chairperson on May 16, 2023, with his tenure expected to last until 2029. However, a source informed The Hindu that…
The Bangladesh government, led by Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, imposed a nationwide curfew and deployed military forces after violent protests over the government job quota system escalated. The unrest reached a critical point on Friday when protesters stormed a jail in Narsingdi, freeing hundreds of inmates and setting the facility ablaze. Official Announcement and Response…
The Odisha state government appointed Senior Advocate Pitambar Acharya as the Advocate General of Odisha on Friday. The Law Department issued a notification stating: “In pursuance of Clause (1) of the Article 165 of the Constitution of India, the Governor of Odisha is pleased to appoint Pitambar Acharya, Senior Advocate, High Court of Orissa to…
PM Modi Becomes Most Followed World Leader on X Tech billionaire Elon Musk congratulated Prime Minister Narendra Modi on becoming the most followed world leader on the social media platform X. “Congratulations PM Narendra Modi on being the most followed world leader!” the Tesla CEO posted on Friday. A Historic Milestone Prime Minister Modi achieved…
