The political landscape of Odisha mourns the loss of a stalwart figure as V Sugnana Kumari Deo, affectionately known as the “Queen of Khallikote,” passed away in the early hours of Saturday at a private hospital in Chennai. A seasoned leader of the BJD and a remarkable ten-time MLA, Deo’s illustrious journey came to a…

The Maldives, a strategically positioned nation in the Indian Ocean, is facing an imminent threat of a debt crisis, according to the International Monetary Fund (IMF). The warning comes in light of the Maldives’ heavy borrowing from China and a notable shift in allegiance from India. Since the ascent of pro-China President Mohamed Muizzu to…

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi launched a scathing attack on the ruling BJD and the opposition BJP, alleging the existence of a “partnership government” led by Narendra Modi and Naveen Patnaik in Odisha. As he led the Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra into Odisha, Gandhi addressed the public, highlighting issues of large-scale migration, injustice to tribals and…