Significant Price Reduction Across Models In an unprecedented move, Apple has announced a 3-4% price reduction across its entire iPhone line-up, marking the first time the tech giant has cut prices for its Pro models. This price drop translates to savings of between ₹5,100 and ₹6,000 for customers purchasing Pro or Pro Max models. Additionally,…
Honoring the Heroes of Kargil Prime Minister Narendra Modi marked the 25th anniversary of India’s victory over Pakistan in the Kargil War with a tribute to the fallen soldiers. At the Drass War Memorial, Modi laid a floral wreath to honor the officers and soldiers who sacrificed their lives for the nation. On July 26,…
On Thursday, the Odisha government, under the leadership of Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi, presented its first budget for the fiscal year 2024-25, amounting to Rs 2.65 trillion. This budget, which is 15% higher than the previous year’s allocation, focuses heavily on agriculture and women empowerment. Major Allocations and Renamed Schemes Chief Minister Majhi, who…
Honoring the Fallen Heroes On July 26, Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited the Kargil War Memorial to mark the 25th anniversary of Kargil Vijay Diwas, a day that celebrates India’s victory over Pakistan in the 1999 Kargil War. Standing before the memorial, PM Modi paid tribute to the soldiers who made the ultimate sacrifice to…
Introduction of New Names On Thursday, the Rashtrapati Bhavan, the official residence of the President of India, renamed its historic ‘Durbar Hall’ and ‘Ashok Hall’ to ‘Ganatantra Mandap’ and ‘Ashok Mandap’, respectively. The President’s Secretariat emphasized that this change aligns with the ongoing efforts to make Rashtrapati Bhavan more accessible and reflective of Indian cultural…
External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar is in Laos to participate in the ASEAN meeting, marking a significant step in deepening India’s ties with the ASEAN bloc as India celebrates a decade of its Act East Policy. Invited by Saleumxay Kommasith, Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister of the Lao People’s Democratic Republic, Jaishankar’s visit underscores…
Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi is set to present the Odisha Budget for the financial year 2024-25 in the state assembly today. In a pre-budget consultation meeting held on July 12 at the Convention Hall of Lok Seva Bhavan in Bhubaneswar, Majhi emphasized that the budget would be a “people’s budget,” reflecting the aspirations of…
On Wednesday, U.S. stock indexes experienced their worst losses since 2022, triggered by quarterly profit reports from Tesla and Alphabet. These reports dampened Wall Street’s enthusiasm for artificial intelligence technology, leading to significant declines across major indexes. Major Index Drops Nasdaq Composite: The Nasdaq Composite recorded its largest single-day percentage drop since October 2022, closing…
On Wednesday, India successfully conducted a flight test of its Phase-II ballistic missile defence system, showcasing its advanced capability to defend against hostile missiles with a range of up to 5,000 km. This significant achievement was accomplished at the Integrated Test Range (ITR) in Chandipur, Odisha. The test fully met all trial objectives, thereby validating…
Shah Rukh Khan, the iconic actor from ‘Jawan,’ has received an extraordinary honor from the Grevin Museum in Paris. He is now the first Indian actor to have his image featured on specially crafted gold coins. This unique recognition, bestowed by the museum’s Grevin Glasse branch, marks a significant milestone in his illustrious career. Unique…
