A Vision to Transform: Odisha’s Bold Startup Strategy The Odisha government’s multi-pronged strategy to build a thriving innovation ecosystem is beginning to bear fruit. In a major recognition of this vision, seven startups from the state have secured ₹35 crore in funding under the Government of India’s Fund of Funds for Startups (FFS) scheme. The announcement, made…
BDA Embraces Digital Reform with Citizen-Centric Initiative In a progressive step toward modernizing urban governance, the Bhubaneswar Development Authority (BDA) has made it mandatory for all property allottees to obtain a Unique Account Number (UAN) by August 31, 2025, to continue accessing its full suite of property-related services. This move underscores BDA’s push for digital…
YouTube Joins Growing List of Teen Social Media Bans Australia has become the first country in the world to enforce a nationwide ban on social media use—including YouTube—for children under 16, in a sweeping move aimed at safeguarding minors online. The updated regulation, announced by Communications Minister Anika Wells, adds YouTube to a list of…
Pahalgam Attack Sparks Global Scrutiny On April 22, 2024, the tranquil tourist town of Pahalgam in Jammu and Kashmir was shattered by a brutal terror attack that claimed 26 civilian lives. The strike, which targeted a crowded public area, was swiftly claimed by The Resistance Front (TRF), a group widely regarded as a front for the…
A Revolutionary Leap in Human-Tech Integration In a moment that may redefine human-computer interaction forever, Audrey Crews, a woman paralyzed for two decades, has become the first female Neuralink patient to write and draw using only her thoughts. Her achievement—digitally writing her name “Audrey” without moving a muscle—signals not just a personal victory but a…
Tensions Flare in Parliament Over Operation Sindoor The Lok Sabha turned into a battleground of rhetoric on Tuesday as the debate on Operation Sindoor—India’s military response to the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack—ignited a political firestorm. Amid patriotic proclamations and fiery rebuttals, Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi launched a scathing critique of Prime Minister Narendra…
Earth Roars from the Depths In the early hours of Wednesday, the Earth raged with unrelenting force beneath Russia’s far eastern Kamchatka Peninsula. An 8.8-magnitude undersea earthquake, among the most powerful recorded this century, ripped through the Pacific tectonic boundary, its energy radiating outward like a giant’s heartbeat. The seismic shock was swift and brutal, shaking coastal…
Odisha’s Industrial Transformation Gains Momentum Odisha is fast emerging as a hotspot for industrial investment, driven by proactive governance, a focus on infrastructure, and strong industry-government partnerships. With a vision to become a leading industrial hub in eastern India, the state is attracting diverse industry players—from heavy industries to textiles and manufacturing. In a significant…
Steering Toward Coastal Prosperity Odisha is charting a new course in India’s maritime development, emerging as a dynamic player in port-led growth and coastal infrastructure. Spearheaded by the state’s Commerce and Transport Department along with the Odisha Maritime Board, a series of ambitious multi-dimensional development programmes are setting the stage for Odisha to become a…
Operation Sindoor and the Fight Against Cross-Border Terror In a bold and decisive move, the Indian government launched Operation Sindoor to retaliate against the brutal killing of 26 civilians in Jammu and Kashmir’s Pahalgam. Union Home Minister Amit Shah, addressing the Lok Sabha, revealed that the Indian armed forces carried out targeted strikes against terror…
