· Senior Biju Janata Dal (BJD) leader and 5T and Nabin Odisha Chairman VK Pandian slammed the BJP. · Criticising the BJP’s election manifesto for Odisha, Pandian said, “The saffron party has made tall promises in its election manifesto but they are all hollow and false assurances. · He lamented the absence of vocal advocacy by BJP Members…
In the wake of what authorities are describing as the worst climate disaster to hit southern Brazil, the region finds itself grappling with unprecedented devastation as flooding wreaks havoc on communities and infrastructure. The death toll has climbed to 90, with ferocious rainstorms inundating vast stretches of Rio Grande do Sul state, displacing over 155,000…
Adult film star Stormy Daniels took the stand on Tuesday, delivering explosive testimony in the hush money trial involving former US President Donald Trump. · With allegations of coercion, deceit, and clandestine payments at the forefront, Daniels’ revelations shed new light on a scandal that has captivated the nation. · Daniels recounted a harrowing encounter with Trump…
In the middle of the Lok Sabha election, dramatic developments have reduced the BJP-led state government to a minority in Haryana Assembly. · The Congress is now racing against time to make the most of the situation and cobble together the numbers required to topple the Nayab Singh Saini government months before state polls. · Behind the…
Air India Express flights were cancelled after about 300 senior cabin crew members reported sick at the last minute and switched off their mobile phones. · This marks the second instance in approximately a month that a Tata Group-owned airline encountered significant flight disruptions, echoing similar issues faced by Vistara earlier. · An Air India Express official…
Vladimir Putin commenced his fifth term as President of Russia, solidifying his grip on power through a combination of geopolitical maneuvers and domestic consolidation. · However, the Western world’s conspicuous absence at the Kremlin ceremony underscored the deepening divide over Putin’s leadership. · The inauguration, held amidst heightened tensions with Western nations, saw notable absences, with the…
Thunder showers and heavy rain are likely to lash several places in Odisha during the next three days. · The weather office has also issued orange and yellow warnings for the next few days for several districts in the state. Hailstorms are also predicted in some areas of the state. · Light to moderate rain/thundershowers are likely…
‘Dream Girl’ Hema Malini is likely to campaign in Odisha. · She has been included in the party’s star campaigners’ list in place of Jyotiraditya Scindia. · Stepping into the campaign arena, Hema Malini’s impending visit to the state adds a touch of glamour to the political landscape. · Chief Minister of Chhattisgarh Vishnu Deo Sai, Assam CM…
The Supreme Court reserved its order on Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal’s plea challenging his arrest by the ED in the money laundering case linked to liquor scam. · The court did not pronounce any order today and reserved the verdict. The top court is likely to hear the case on Thursday or next week. · SG Tushar…
An analysis said that out of all 243 candidates, contesting from 28 Assembly constituencies that are going to the polls on May 13, as many as 70 (29%) candidates are crorepatis. · This affluent segment spans across major political parties, including the Biju Janata Dal (BJD), Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), Indian National Congress (INC), and the…
