Statewide Protests Disrupt Normal Life Odisha witnessed widespread disruptions as the dawn-to-dusk ‘Bharat Bandh,’ called by various Dalit and Adivasi organizations, brought normal life to a standstill on Wednesday. The 12-hour strike, led by the Bhim Army, the National Confederation of Dalit Organisations (NACDAOR), Odisha Adivasi Kalyan Mahasangha, Adivasi Ekta Parishad, and other groups, aimed…
Election Process Begins The Election Commission has officially set the wheels in motion for the long-awaited assembly elections in Jammu and Kashmir by issuing a notification for the first phase of polling. This marks a significant milestone in the democratic process for the Union Territory, which last held assembly elections in 2014. The first phase…
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has announced nine candidates for the upcoming Rajya Sabha bypolls, signaling its intent to secure a majority in the Upper House. The party has long sought dominance in the Rajya Sabha, where it has traditionally relied on support from unaligned parties to push its legislative agenda. The upcoming bypolls are…
Who Is Behind the Bharat Bandh? The Reservation Bachao Sangharsh Samiti has called for a nationwide Bharat Bandh on August 21 to protest the Supreme Court’s recent ruling regarding SC/ST reservations. The ruling, issued on August 1, allows states to create sub-categories within the Scheduled Castes (SCs) and Scheduled Tribes (STs), prioritizing those who are…
West Bengal is currently engulfed in an unprecedented wave of protests, with Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee facing intense pressure like never before. The public outrage stems from the horrific rape and murder of a junior doctor at Kolkata’s RG Kar Medical College on August 9. The incident has placed the Trinamool Congress (TMC) and its…
The Supreme Court of India is set to take a pivotal step as it prepares to hear the deeply disturbing case of a young doctor’s rape and murder at Kolkata’s RG Kar Medical College Hospital. This case has sparked nationwide protests, with the medical community and concerned citizens demanding justice and significant reforms in the…
Adani Power Ltd has entered into discussions to acquire the 600 MW Butibori thermal power project in Nagpur, previously owned by the now-insolvent Reliance Power Ltd, part of Anil Ambani’s business empire. The deal, valued between Rs 2,400 crore and Rs 3,000 crore, reflects Adani Power’s strategic move to strengthen its position as India’s leading…
Overview of the Awards On India’s 78th Independence Day, 13 distinguished police personnel from Odisha will be honored with President’s Medals. This recognition highlights their exceptional service and dedication. The Ministry of Home Affairs has announced that two officers will receive the President’s Police Medal for Distinguished Service (PSM), while 11 others will be awarded…
As India readies itself to celebrate its 78th Independence Day with grandeur and patriotic fervor, Delhi is experiencing heightened security measures and a comprehensive traffic advisory to manage the influx of celebratory activities. However, this year’s Independence Day celebrations in Delhi have been marred by a significant controversy involving the ruling Aam Aadmi Party (AAP)…
Law Minister Demands Clarity on Helicopter Expenses A significant political controversy has erupted in Odisha over the extensive use of a helicopter by V K Pandian, a former bureaucrat who served as a close aide to the previous Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik. Pandian, who stepped away from politics following the BJD’s losses in recent Lok…
