A Landmark Step in Digital Regulation Parliament has approved the Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Bill, a significant piece of legislation designed to address one of India’s fastest-growing yet most controversial industries. By banning money-based online games and regulating the digital gaming ecosystem, the Bill aims to curb addiction, financial ruin, and misuse of funds—issues that have…
Escalation in Gaza Israel has launched the first phase of its long-planned operation to seize Gaza City, the largest urban center in the Strip and the symbolic seat of Hamas’s political and military power. The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) confirmed on Wednesday that troops have reached the city’s outskirts, marking an escalation in a war that…
A Milestone for DRDO India achieved a major milestone on August 20 with the successful launch of its most advanced ballistic missile, Agni-5, from the Integrated Test Range in Chandipur, Odisha. Developed by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), this nuclear-capable system strengthens India’s strategic arsenal and reinforces its standing as a credible regional power. The…
Tariffs as a Tool of Pressure A fresh flashpoint has emerged in the global energy and trade landscape as U.S. President Donald Trump slapped steep tariffs on Indian goods in retaliation for New Delhi’s continued purchases of Russian crude oil. Effective August 27, the U.S. levy has been raised by 25%—and later doubled to 50%—on Indian…
Why a New Law Now The Indian Parliament has introduced the Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Bill, 2025, a landmark proposal that seeks to reshape the country’s vast online gaming industry. From prohibiting money-driven fantasy platforms to formally recognizing e-sports, the bill comes at a time when concerns over addiction, financial fraud, and national security are…
A Life Rooted in Simplicity, Raised to Greatness Sambalpur awoke to a deep void today as Binod Kumar Pasayat, the celebrated Sambalpuri playwright, poet, and lyricist, breathed his last at the age of 89. A Padma Shri awardee, Pasayat passed away at his residence near Sen Park in Sambalpur on Wednesday morning, after battling age-related ailments. His departure marks the…
A New Phase in a Complex Relationship India and China, Asia’s two largest emerging powers, have often walked a fine line between cooperation and rivalry. Their relationship has been strained in recent years, particularly after the 2020 border clashes that brought ties to their lowest point in decades. Yet, recent diplomatic engagements suggest a cautious…
Renewed Push for India–Korea Steel Partnership In a development that could reshape India’s steel landscape, JSW Steel, the flagship of the JSW Group, and South Korea’s Posco Holdings have taken a decisive step toward building a 6 million tonnes per annum (MTPA) integrated steel plant in India. Odisha, with its rich mineral base and strategic location,…
Strengthening Defence Through ‘Make in India’ In a landmark decision that underlines India’s push for self-reliance in defence manufacturing, the government has cleared a ₹62,000-crore project to procure 97 indigenously built Tejas Mark 1A fighter aircraft for the Indian Air Force (IAF). The move not only boosts the country’s military preparedness but also aligns with Prime Minister Narendra…
A Historic Legislative Shift In what could become one of the most consequential reforms in India’s political framework, the Centre is preparing to table three significant bills in Parliament on Wednesday. These bills collectively aim to create a mechanism for removing the Prime Minister, Union ministers, chief ministers, and state or Union Territory ministers if they…
