Renowned Odia singer Geeta Patnaik, whose mellifluous voice defined an era of regional music, passed away at the age of 73, leaving behind a rich legacy that continues to echo in countless hearts. Her demise on Sunday evening following a brain stroke has plunged Odisha’s cultural fraternity into mourning. For decades, her songs provided comfort, joy, and…
The AI Impact Summit has emerged as a major platform shaping global conversations on responsible and inclusive artificial intelligence. Bringing together governments, industry leaders and researchers, the summit underscores the growing recognition that AI will define economic growth, governance and social equity in the coming decades. By hosting the event, India signals its intent to play…
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has escalated his criticism of the government over the proposed India–U.S. trade agreement, posing five pointed questions and seeking clarity on its potential impact on farmers and key sectors. The renewed attack places the ruling government led by Narendra Modi under pressure to explain the terms and long-term implications of the evolving…
A farmer from Sundargarh in Odisha has stunned social media users and agricultural experts alike with an ingenious farming model. By engineering a trellis system over his fish pond, he has transformed a single plot into a dual-income ecosystem—growing vegetables overhead while cultivating fish beneath. The innovation has sparked discussion on how integrated pond-based farming could help…
Sovereign AI Park to Anchor Odisha’s Next Growth Cycle In a landmark push to position itself at the forefront of India’s digital economy, Odisha has signed a USD 2.3 billion memorandum of understanding with Bengaluru-based Sarvam AI to establish the country’s first full-stack Sovereign AI Park. The agreement, unveiled at the Black Swan Summit in Bhubaneswar and…
A Successful Lift-off NASA’s SpaceX Crew-12 mission has successfully launched, sending the Dragon spacecraft into orbit on a journey to the International Space Station (ISS). The mission lifted off from Kennedy Space Center’s historic launch complex, marking another milestone for the commercial crew programme that has reshaped human spaceflight logistics over the past decade. The Falcon 9…
National Push for AVGC Labs in Education The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting has initiated consultations to establish Animation, Visual Effects, Gaming and Comics (AVGC) content creation labs across India’s education system. The proposed plan envisions setting up such facilities in 15,000 schools and 500 colleges, creating an early pipeline of creative and technical talent. Officials indicated…
A Platform for AI’s Next Phase The AI Impact Summit 2026 is set to take place in New Delhi on February 19–20, positioning India as a key convenor in shaping the future of artificial intelligence. Organised under the national AI mission and the Ministry of Electronics and IT, the gathering will be hosted by Prime Minister…
High-Level Talks Signal Strategic Intent Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s meeting with Rolls-Royce CEO Tufan Erginbilgic in February 2026 highlighted the British engineering group’s expanding ambitions in India. The discussion underscored India’s growing importance as both a market and a manufacturing base for advanced engineering systems. From civil aviation engines to military propulsion and marine technologies, the conversation…
A Major Defence Boost for India India has moved forward with a massive plan to acquire 114 additional Rafale fighter jets after the government cleared a ₹3.25 lakh crore procurement proposal. The decision, approved by the Defence Acquisition Council, represents one of the largest military aviation purchases in the country’s history and aims to strengthen the…
