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…
India has clinched the rights to operate a terminal at Bangladesh’s Mongla port, situated in the Indian Ocean. · This is a significant boost for India’s maritime strategy, particularly as it seeks to counter China’s expanding influence in the region. · Previously, India secured rights to the Chabahar port in Iran and the Sittwe port in Myanmar….
In Kupwara district of Jammu and Kashmir, an encounter between security forces and terrorists resulted in the death of a soldier and one terrorist. The operation continues as the situation remains tense. Encounter Details On Tuesday, specific intelligence about terrorist presence in the Kowut area of Kupwara led to a joint search operation by the…
The Odisha Assembly witnessed chaos for the second consecutive day. Parliamentary Affairs Minister Mukesh Mahaling on Tuesday demanded the arrest of Biju Janata Dal (BJD) president and Leader of Opposition (LoP) Naveen Patnaik. The demand followed allegations of indiscipline during the Governor’s address in the House. Allegations of Rule Breach Mahaling accused Patnaik of breaching…
The third day of the Assembly session witnessed chaos and pandemonium. Members of the opposition Biju Janata Dal (BJD) and Congress created a significant ruckus in the House. As a result, Speaker Surama Padhy was compelled to adjourn the House till 4 pm after an all-party meeting failed to yield any results. Stalled Assembly Proceedings…
The Union Budget 2024 has sparked a heated debate between the ruling National Democratic Alliance (NDA) and the INDI Alliance. The opposition claims the budget is discriminatory and has decided to stage protests in and outside Parliament. INDI Alliance Meeting On Tuesday evening, INDI bloc parties met at the residence of Mallikarjun Kharge, Leader of…
