Hindenburg Receives Notice from SEBI Hindenburg Research, a US-based short-seller, has been issued a show-cause notice by India’s capital market regulator, the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI). The notice pertains to suspected violations of Indian regulations in the context of the Adani Group case. Allegations Against Adani Group In January 2023, Hindenburg Research…
Odisha has reported a substantial increase in State GST collections for June 2024, showcasing significant economic growth and improved tax administration. The state collected ₹2,039.71 crore under State GST (OGST + IGST Settlement), up from ₹1,650.82 crore in June 2023. This marks an impressive growth rate of 23.56%. Robust Year-to-Date Growth in State GST The…
Sujata Khatua, a resident of Bhadrak town in Odisha, has made it to the India Book of Records. She has been recognized for writing songs about road safety in memory of her late son, Soumitra Mohanty. A Heartbreaking Loss Soumitra was in his final year of MBBS. Tragedy struck when he died in a road…
Rigorous Credential Verification Mandated The Odisha government has initiated a stringent process to verify the credentials of doctors and specialists involved in Public-Private Partnership (PPP) healthcare services. This comes after alarming reports of unqualified individuals posing as medical professionals. All Chief District Medical Officers (CDMOs), Public Health Officers (PHOs), and relevant Directors have been instructed…
Unreturned ₹2000 Notes in the Economy The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) recently announced that ₹7,961 crore, equivalent to about $954 million, worth of ₹2000 banknotes are still in circulation. These notes have not been returned or deposited despite their withdrawal from active use. This unreturned amount represents 2.24% of the total ₹3.56 lakh crore,…
A Historic Opportunity for Indian Citizens Space Exploration and Research Agency (SERA), in partnership with Blue Origin, has opened the door for Indians to participate in a groundbreaking human spaceflight initiative. This program targets countries with limited spaceflight experience, offering a rare chance to journey into space. Blue Origin’s New Shepard Mission SERA, based in…
P.V. Sindhu is gearing up for her third Olympic journey, aiming for another medal at the Paris Games. She acknowledges how much badminton has evolved since she clinched a silver at the Rio Games eight years ago. Speaking at a Zoom press conference organized by the Sports Authority of India on Sunday, the 28-year-old noted…
Starliner Mission Faces Uncertain Timeline Initially projected to last only a few days, the first crewed test flight of Boeing’s Starliner spacecraft, with astronauts including Indian-origin Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore on board, now faces significant uncertainty regarding its return to Earth. The mission could extend far beyond its original plan, with NASA currently exploring…
A Delhi court on Monday sentenced social activist Medha Patkar to five months of simple imprisonment. This sentence is the culmination of a 24-year-old defamation case brought against her by VK Saxena, now the Lieutenant Governor of Delhi. The court also ordered Patkar to pay Rs 10 lakh in damages to Saxena. The Long-Standing Legal…
On Monday, Rahul Gandhi, the Leader of the Opposition, launched a scathing attack on the ruling BJP in the Lok Sabha. He accused those identifying as Hindus of perpetuating “violence and hate” round the clock. This remark triggered significant protests from the treasury benches, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi emphasizing that labeling the entire Hindu…
