Aparajita Sarangi, the BJP leader and Bhubaneswar Lok Sabha candidate, delivered a scathing indictment of the incumbent Naveen Patnaik-led BJD government in Odisha. · Citing Odisha’s 25th position in terms of per capita income among Indian states, she painted a sobering picture of unfulfilled promises and missed opportunities under BJD’s rule. · Drawing from a recent ILO…
Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik rallied support for Biju Janata Dal (BJD) candidates contesting Lok Sabha and Vidhan Sabha seats in the state, urging voters to prioritize integrity. · In a veiled jab at the opposition Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), Pandian underscored the party’s inability to establish a credible leadership in Odisha over the past two decades….
Odia cinema is poised for international acclaim as the film ‘Delivery Boy’ secures a coveted spot in the prestigious Cannes World Film Festival-2024. · Scheduled for screening in August 2024, the news has sparked immense joy among the film’s cast and crew. · The Odisha government’s decision to grant tax-free status to the movie underscores its thematic…
Russia rubbished US allegations of India’s involvement in the foiled assassination attempt of India-designated Khalistani terrorist Gurpatwant Singh Pannun. · The Russian foreign ministry accused the US of having a “neo-colonial mentality” and called the allegations unfounded. · Zakharova termed the allegations as a ploy to interfere in India’s ongoing Lok Sabha elections to undermine the internal…
India stands on the cusp of a transformative journey towards becoming a 21st-century economic powerhouse, positioning itself as a compelling alternative to China for investors seeking growth and stability. A recent report by CNN underscores the pivotal roles played by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and industrialists Gautam Adani and Mukesh Ambani in shaping India’s trajectory…
Sam Pitroda tenders his resignation as chairman of the Indian Overseas Congress. · His recent remarks, intended to extol the diversity of India, have instead ignited a firestorm of criticism and condemnation. · Pitroda’s comments and his choice of words – suggesting that people from different regions resembled Africans, Arabs, or Chinese – struck a discordant note….
Air India Express has sacked “with immediate effect” 25 cabin crew members who did not report to work and went on mass sick leave without notice. · Meanwhile, Air India Express has also issued an ultimatum to striking cabin crew to join work by 4 pm on Thursday. · The ripple effect of this mass exodus reverberated…
· 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…
