Amit Rohidas, a prominent defender from Odisha, has been named in the 16-member Indian men’s hockey team set to compete in the Paris 2024 Olympics, beginning on July 26. This selection highlights his continued excellence and significant role in Indian hockey. Key Achievements: Rohidas has been a vital part of the Indian hockey team’s success on…
Amid widespread allegations of exam irregularities and paper leaks, a large number of protesters gathered to demand major changes in the National Testing Agency (NTA). They are calling for the dissolution of the NTA and the resignation of the education minister, expressing serious concerns over the integrity and management of national exams like NEET. This…
First Session of 18th Lok Sabha: President Droupadi Murmu addressed both Houses of Parliament in the first session after the recent Lok Sabha elections. Her speech covered a range of significant issues, reflecting the priorities and stance of the Narendra Modi-led NDA government. Condemnation of the Emergency President Murmu called the Emergency of 1975, imposed…
A major government land scam in Odisha, worth an estimated ₹250 crore, has come to light. Former Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) Director M. Nageswara Rao claims to be a victim of this fraud, revealing a nexus involving powerful IAS and IPS officers and a land mafia. The Mastermind Identified: Rao alleges that Nrusingha Prasad Sundaray,…
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a significant weather forecast, predicting heavy to very heavy rainfall across several districts in Odisha over the next four days. This prediction is attributed to a cyclonic circulation over the Bay of Bengal, which is expected to bring substantial rainfall to the region. Districts Under Alert The districts…
Sam Pitroda, a prominent figure in Indian politics and a close ally of the Gandhi family, has been reinstated as the chief of the Indian Overseas Congress. This decision comes months after Pitroda resigned from the position following a series of contentious remarks that sparked political outrage and provided ammunition for the Bharatiya Janata Party…
Veteran Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Lal Krishna Advani was admitted to the All-India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) in Delhi late on Wednesday night. The 96-year-old former Deputy Prime Minister is currently stable and under observation, according to a statement from the hospital. Medical Care and Observations Advani has been placed in the old…
On Thursday, Indian benchmark indices made a strong comeback after an initial dip, with the Sensex surpassing the 79,000 marks for the first time and the Nifty setting a new record high. The surge was driven by robust buying in blue-chip stocks such as Reliance Industries and ICICI Bank, leading to significant gains. The 30-share…
Cutting-Edge Technology Paves the Way for Detailed Project Planning IG Drones, India’s forefront leader in drone technology and analytics, has successfully concluded a comprehensive drone survey of the forthcoming Puri International Airport in Odisha. This survey marks a significant milestone in the Rs 2,203 crore project, which recently saw a call for global bids by…
New Era in Naval Defence The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) introduced a cutting-edge defensive asset to the Indian Navy—the Medium Range-Microwave Obscurant Chaff Rocket (MR-MOCR). This advanced technology, developed by DRDO’s Defence Laboratory in Jodhpur, creates a microwave shield that significantly reduces radar detection, enhancing the stealth capabilities of naval platforms. Microwave Shielding…
