A Charged Opening to a Crucial Session India’s Parliament Winter Session 2025 opened on December 1, setting in motion 19 days of legislative deliberations across 15 sittings. Coming immediately after the high-stakes Bihar elections, the session carries renewed political energy. The BJP-led NDA government, emboldened by electoral gains, seeks to accelerate long-pending economic reforms, while an embattled opposition prepares…
Odisha’s government, led by Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi, tabled a ₹17,440-crore supplementary budget for FY 2025–26 on November 28, 2025, adding fiscal muscle to the earlier ₹2.90-lakh-crore main budget. Designed as a mid-year correction rather than a populist expansion, the allocation reinforces ongoing programmes in agriculture, health, education, welfare, and infrastructure. The budget maintains strict fiscal discipline under FRBM…
On November 28, 2025, India’s Ministry of Defence formalized a five-year sustainment package worth ₹7,995 crore ($894 million) with the United States under the Foreign Military Sales (FMS) program. The Letters of Offer and Acceptance (LOAs) were signed in New Delhi, with Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh present. The agreement ensures comprehensive support for the Indian Navy’s 24…
The Leadership Rift Karnataka Congress has faced persistent rumors of a leadership rift between Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar since the party’s 2023 Assembly victory. With a 135-seat mandate, the Congress high command had reportedly approved a 2.5-year power-sharing understanding, placing Siddaramaiah first and Shivakumar next. However, tensions surfaced repeatedly over bureaucratic transfers, cabinet allocations, board…
A Brief Overview of the Devastation Cyclone Ditwah struck Sri Lanka with catastrophic force, leaving a trail of destruction across the island. Between November 27 and 29, 2025, the storm triggered continuous torrential rain, severe flooding, and deadly landslides—resulting in at least 123 deaths and over 130 people still missing. The Disaster Management Centre (DMC) estimates…
A Landmark Win at IITF 2025 Odisha clinched the Gold Medal for First Prize in Excellence in Display at the 44th India International Trade Fair (IITF) 2025, held at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi, from November 14–27. Awarded by ITPO on November 27, the recognition placed Odisha at the forefront among 31 participating states and Union…
Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s historic visit to Udupi on November 28, 2025—his first in his third term—became a profound blend of spiritual devotion, cultural reaffirmation, and political signaling. Greeted by massive crowds during a vibrant 20-minute roadshow, Modi’s entry into the temple town was marked by chants, flower showers, and an ambience reminiscent of a mass…
Researchers at IIT Delhi, led by Professor Javed Nabibaksha Sheikh from the Department of Textile and Fibre Engineering, have developed mosquito-repellent detergents in both powder and liquid forms. Designed to make everyday fabrics naturally unattractive to mosquitoes, these detergents offer a durable layer of protection against mosquito-borne diseases such as malaria, dengue, and chikungunya. Unlike conventional repellents, this…
A Visit Framing a New Geopolitical Chapter Russian President Vladimir Putin’s State Visit to India on December 4–5, 2025, for the 23rd India–Russia Annual Summit marks a pivotal moment in the long-standing partnership between the two nations. His first visit since 2021—before the Ukraine conflict altered global geopolitics—resonates as a reaffirmation of bilateral resilience. During…
A Historic and Emotional Return On November 27, 2025, President Droupadi Murmu delivered a deeply emotional and nostalgic address to the Odisha Legislative Assembly—becoming the first sitting President to do so in the institution’s 75-year history. Her speech carried the weight of personal memory and public significance, as she reflected on her early political journey that began…
