The Narendra Modi-led NDA government has reconstituted NITI Aayog, including more members from its allies as special invitees. Odisha Representation Changes From Odisha, Union Tribal Affairs Minister Jual Oram, also a BJP MP from Sundargarh, has been inducted into the government think-tank as a special invitee. He replaced Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw, a Rajya Sabha…
The Delhi High Court has reserved its order on Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal’s plea challenging his arrest by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) in the excise policy case. The court also reserved its order on Kejriwal’s interim bail request and scheduled the regular bail plea hearing for July 29. Legal Arguments Presented Senior counsel…
India’s expenditure on food and fertiliser subsidies is set to reach 3.88 trillion rupees in the 2024 budget. This marks a 5% increase from the interim budget announced by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman before this year’s parliamentary elections. The country is expected to allocate 2.25 trillion rupees ($11.97 billion) for food subsidies, according to four…
Dramatic Increase in Attacks The U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) has reported a significant resurgence in Islamic State (IS) activity. The group is on track to double its attacks in Syria and Iraq this year. In the first half of 2024 alone, IS claimed responsibility for 153 attacks, a stark increase from the 121 attacks recorded…
Kishore Jena reveals that he wanted to leave javelin · Jena will join Neeraj Chopra in the men’s javelin event · Kishore Jena reveals how he returned into the fray Kishore Jena, a promising javelin thrower from India, almost gave up his athletic dreams in 2023. A series of disappointing performances led him to doubt his future…
In response to violent protests that resulted in the deaths of six students, Bangladesh has ordered the indefinite closure of all high schools, Islamic seminaries, and vocational institutes. The decision, announced on Tuesday, aims to ensure the safety of students amid escalating demonstrations against civil service hiring policies. Violent Clashes and Fatalities The protests reached…
Probationary IAS officer Puja Khedkar has filed a harassment case against Pune Collector Suhas Divase. Divase had reported Khedkar for allegedly misusing her power, which led to her transfer to Washim. Khedkar, who was serving as an assistant collector in Pune, was moved to Washim as a supernumerary assistant collector. She was accused of demanding…
Shilanand Lakra, an overlooked hockey talent in India since 2022, has been signed by HC Melbourne to play in Australia’s premier domestic hockey league, Hockey One. This opportunity may pave the way for his comeback to the Indian men’s team, showcasing his skills on an international platform. Strategic Signing for Global Reach Hockey One’s strategic…
An Assistant Section Officer (ASO), Baikuntha Pradhan, was allegedly assaulted by Lalit Kumar, the son of Odisha Governor Raghubar Das, and five others at Raj Bhavan in Puri. The incident, which took place during the preparations for President Droupadi Murmu’s Rath Yatra visit, has ignited a major political controversy in Odisha. Detailed Account of the…
In anticipation of the heavy rush of devotees for Suna Besha, the Puri district police have made extensive arrangements for traffic management and crowd control. The advisory aims to ensure a smooth and safe experience for all attendees of the mega religious event on Wednesday. Traffic Management Plan To manage the flow of devotees, a…
