In a significant diplomatic coup for India, Qatar released eight former Indian Navy officers who had been incarcerated on espionage charges, with seven of them successfully repatriated to India. This milestone achievement was facilitated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s adept utilization of his rapport with Qatar’s Emir, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, ensuring the…
In a significant announcement, Prime Minister Narendra Modi revealed that former Prime Ministers PV Narasimha Rao and Chaudhary Charan Singh, alongside agricultural scientist MS Swaminathan, would receive India’s highest civilian honor, the Bharat Ratna. With this declaration, the esteemed list of Bharat Ratna recipients expands to 53, with five individuals receiving the honor within the…
The political landscape of Odisha mourns the loss of a stalwart figure as V Sugnana Kumari Deo, affectionately known as the “Queen of Khallikote,” passed away in the early hours of Saturday at a private hospital in Chennai. A seasoned leader of the BJD and a remarkable ten-time MLA, Deo’s illustrious journey came to a…
The Maldives, a strategically positioned nation in the Indian Ocean, is facing an imminent threat of a debt crisis, according to the International Monetary Fund (IMF). The warning comes in light of the Maldives’ heavy borrowing from China and a notable shift in allegiance from India. Since the ascent of pro-China President Mohamed Muizzu to…
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi launched a scathing attack on the ruling BJD and the opposition BJP, alleging the existence of a “partnership government” led by Narendra Modi and Naveen Patnaik in Odisha. As he led the Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra into Odisha, Gandhi addressed the public, highlighting issues of large-scale migration, injustice to tribals and…
An iconic figure of Odia and Hindi cinema, Sadhu Meher, breathed his last at his Mumbai residence on Friday at the age of 84. The legendary actor, producer, and director had an illustrious career that spanned across decades, leaving an indelible mark on Indian cinema. Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik expressed deep condolences, highlighting Meher’s unparalleled…
In a shocking revelation, Poonam Pandey, the renowned model, actor, and reality star, passed away at the age of 32 after a courageous battle with cervical cancer. The news, announced by her manager Nikita Sharma, has left the entertainment industry in grief and fans mourning the loss of a social media icon. Nikita Sharma shared,…
In a bid to allay concerns surrounding the operational status of the popular digital payment app, Paytm founder Vijay Shekhar Sharma reassured its extensive user base of over 300 million on Friday morning. Amid growing unease, Sharma asserted, “Your favorite app is working and will keep working beyond February 29 as usual.” This assurance follows…
In a significant development, the US government has delayed the delivery of 31 MQ-9A Sea Guardian and Sky Guardian drones to India, demanding a “meaningful investigation” into the alleged conspiracy to assassinate Gurpatwant Singh Pannun. Pannun, a New York-based Khalistan activist facing terrorism accusations from India, holds dual US and Canadian citizenship. The proposed $3…
(A field report on the lives of fishermen in Odisha’s fishing hub at Balugaon) Balugaon, a small town in the Khordha district of Odisha has been its economic core for years now. The place has a humble occupancy of 3,735 families with a population size of 17,645(Census 2011). It is not difficult for any stranger…
