Celebrations Through Action, Not Ceremony Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s 75th birthday on September 17 was not merely a day of greetings and tributes. Across India, citizens marked the occasion with activities like tree plantation drives, blood donation camps, and community service. The Prime Minister himself spent the day focusing on governance and development, underlining his lifelong approach…
A Milestone Birthday for India’s Prime Minister On September 17, Prime Minister Narendra Modi turns 75, marking not just a personal milestone but also a defining moment in India’s political journey. Over the past 11 years at the helm, Modi has reshaped governance, revitalized India’s development agenda, and carved a new place for the country on…
Tensions in Asia Cup 2025 The Asia Cup 2025, one of the continent’s marquee cricket tournaments, has been overshadowed by controversy following the heated India-Pakistan clash. What should have been a celebration of cricket has spiraled into political and administrative discord after India’s players reportedly refused to shake hands with their Pakistani counterparts. The Pakistan…
Shaping a New Economic Future Odisha is rapidly emerging as one of India’s leading investment hubs, with the state government actively steering industrial expansion to transform its economic landscape. Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi is set to lay the foundation stones for 27 major projects across diverse sectors, a move that underscores the state’s ambition…
Strategic Background of Ties India and Israel have long shared a partnership that extends beyond diplomacy into defence, technology, and agriculture. What began as a security-oriented relationship has gradually evolved into one where economics and innovation stand as equal pillars. Over the past decade, New Delhi and Tel Aviv have sought to complement each other’s…
Shocking Incident in Mayurbhanj In a disturbing case from Mayurbhanj district of Odisha, an assistant teacher has been suspended after allegedly assaulting 31 students with a bamboo stick. The reason: they did not touch her feet after the morning assembly prayers. The students, from Classes 6 to 8, sustained injuries and were treated at Betnoti…
Torrential Rains and Sudden Devastation A sudden cloudburst in Uttarakhand’s capital, Dehradun, late Monday night unleashed torrential rainfall that caused rivers to overflow, flooding roads, shops, and religious sites. The Tamsa River swelled dramatically, sweeping away small structures and damaging road networks. Two people have been reported missing, and visuals from the city show homes,…
The trade partnership between the United States and India has often swung between promise and friction. Hopes for a Bilateral Trade Agreement (BTA) dimmed when President Donald Trump raised tariffs on Indian exports, then further penalized New Delhi for buying Russian oil after the Ukraine war began. India defended its stance as an issue of…
A Family’s Worst Nightmare The United States has been shaken by the horrific killing of 50-year-old Indian national Chandra Nagamallaiah, who was brutally beheaded in front of his wife and young son at a Dallas motel on September 10. The accused, 37-year-old Yordanis Cobos-Martinez, is a Cuban national residing illegally in the country. The incident, caught on surveillance cameras,…
Why Vigilance Matters In today’s hyper-connected financial ecosystem, cybersecurity has become as critical as capital reserves. For banks, a single breach can cripple operations, shake investor confidence, and compromise millions of customers. With cyberattacks growing more frequent and sophisticated, the stakes are higher than ever. Recognizing this, the State Bank of India (SBI)—the country’s largest…
