External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar met with his Chinese counterpart, Wang Yi, in Astana during the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit to discuss critical border issues. The discussion focused on resolving the remaining disputes in the border areas between India and China, with both nations agreeing to expedite their efforts through diplomatic and military channels….
Former Deputy Prime Minister and prominent BJP leader Lal Krishna Advani has been admitted to Apollo Hospital in New Delhi. The 96-year-old veteran’s health deteriorated, necessitating his transfer to the hospital’s emergency department on Mathura Road. He is currently under the care of Dr. Vinit Suri, a senior consultant in neurology. Current Medical Status According…
Young Genius from Kendrapara In an extraordinary feat, a two-year-old named Prince from Kendrapara district has astonished everyone by making her mark in the India Book of Records. At an age where most children are just beginning to form basic vocabulary, Prince has demonstrated an exceptional grasp of general knowledge facts. Impressive Achievements at a…
Statewide Holiday for Government Offices and Banks Odisha will observe a statewide holiday on July 8, 2024, in light of the annual Rath Yatra festivities. All state government offices, including Revenue and Magisterial Courts, as well as banking institutions, will be closed on this day. This decision, announced by the Revenue and Disaster Management Department,…
No Bids for Second Lithium Auction in J&K The federally administered region of Jammu and Kashmir in India will re-auction its lithium reserves following two failed attempts to attract the required number of bids. According to a reliable source with direct knowledge of the situation, the latest auction in May did not receive any bids,…
Odisha’s Urban Development Minister, Krushna Chandra Mahapatra, has announced that the popular ‘Mo Bus’ service will soon be renamed to better reflect the government’s focus on community and collective ownership. The new name under consideration is ‘Ama Bus’, translating to ‘Our Bus’. “Our government serves the people, and it will be fitting to rename ‘Mo…
Decision on Ratna Bhandar Imminent Amid widespread speculation, Odisha Law Minister Prithviraj Harichandan has addressed rumors regarding the opening of Puri Srimandir’s Ratna Bhandar, a revered treasure trove. On Wednesday, Harichandan announced that a decision on this matter is expected to be finalized within a day or two. “High-level discussions about the opening of Ratna…
Justice Bidyut Ranjan Sarangi, a distinguished judge of the Orissa High Court, has been appointed as the Chief Justice of the Jharkhand High Court. The announcement was made on Wednesday by President Droupadi Murmu, following consultations with the Chief Justice of India, Dhananjaya Y Chandrachud, and Union Law Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal. The news was…
Vice President Kamala Harris has emerged as the top candidate to succeed U.S. President Joe Biden should he decide to withdraw from the 2024 election race. This development comes amidst growing concerns within the Democratic Party about Biden’s viability as a candidate following a lackluster debate performance. Sources close to the Biden campaign, the White…
Koo, the Indian microblogging platform that aimed to rival Twitter, is shutting down after failing to secure acquisition deals. The startup, which launched in March 2020, experienced rapid growth and became a significant player in the social media space. Despite initial success and expansion efforts, Koo could not sustain its operations due to financial challenges…
