In response to the infiltration of highly trained Pakistani terrorists in the Jammu region, the Indian Army is readjusting its deployments. Intelligence inputs and security requirements have necessitated this move. Special Forces on the Ground The Indian Army has deployed approximately 500 Para Special Forces commandos to hunt down 50-55 terrorists from Pakistan. These terrorists…
Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) Chairperson, Manoj Soni, has resigned nearly five years before the end of his tenure. Sources revealed that Soni resigned for “personal reasons.” He joined the UPSC in 2017 and became Chairperson on May 16, 2023, with his tenure expected to last until 2029. However, a source informed The Hindu that…
The Odisha state government appointed Senior Advocate Pitambar Acharya as the Advocate General of Odisha on Friday. The Law Department issued a notification stating: “In pursuance of Clause (1) of the Article 165 of the Constitution of India, the Governor of Odisha is pleased to appoint Pitambar Acharya, Senior Advocate, High Court of Orissa to…
PM Modi Becomes Most Followed World Leader on X Tech billionaire Elon Musk congratulated Prime Minister Narendra Modi on becoming the most followed world leader on the social media platform X. “Congratulations PM Narendra Modi on being the most followed world leader!” the Tesla CEO posted on Friday. A Historic Milestone Prime Minister Modi achieved…
A Legacy in Organic Farming and Indigenous Crop Conservation Padma Shri Kamala Pujari passed away at SCB Medical College and Hospital in Cuttack due to a cardiac arrest. The hospital officials confirmed her death on Saturday, marking the end of an era for a woman whose work significantly impacted organic farming and the conservation of…
The BJP’s state executive committee meeting in Puri showcased the rich Odia language, culture, and identity. The two-day event, starting Friday, featured displays of Odia freedom fighters, heroes, and poets. Iconic symbols like the Konark Wheel and Neela Chakra of Puri adorned the dais. The event also highlighted Odisha’s glorious history, ancient temples, and famous…
A global Microsoft outage is wreaking havoc across multiple sectors, affecting everything from airlines and supermarkets to banking operations. This outage underscores the critical dependency many industries have on Microsoft’s cloud services. If not resolved promptly, the consequences could be severe worldwide. Airlines in India In India, three major airlines — IndiGo, SpiceJet, and Akasa…
Budget Outlines · Overall Budget Size: Likely to be over Rs 3 lakh crore, reflecting a robust financial plan. · Previous Government’s Projection: Rs 2.5 lakh crore, showing a significant increase under the new administration. · Subhadra Yojana Provision: Between Rs 30,000 crore and Rs 40,000 crore, demonstrating a strong commitment to women’s financial empowerment. · Increased Paddy MSP:…
The upcoming Monsoon Session of Parliament, starting next week, will see the introduction of six new bills. The list of bills was published in the Parliament bulletin issued by the Lok Sabha secretariat on Thursday evening. Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman is scheduled to present the Union Budget on Tuesday, July 23. This session is crucial…
· All Odisha Contractors Association has lodged a complaint against Leader of Opposition (LoP) and former Odisha CM Naveen Patnaik and seven others. · In its complaint, the association has alleged that its members had staged a demonstration in 2019 over a 10 point charter of demands. · Among the demands that remain unmet are calls for all…
