Strengthening Grassroots Governance In a significant step toward reinforcing grassroots democracy and accelerating welfare programs, the Odisha Cabinet has approved a proposal to expand the financial powers of Panchayati Raj officers. The move, led by Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi, aims to speed up project approvals, cut bureaucratic delays, and ensure that developmental initiatives at…
A Long-Awaited Trip Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to visit Manipur on September 13, marking his first appearance in the state since the outbreak of ethnic violence in May 2023. The clashes between the Kuki and Meitei communities left more than 260 people dead and displaced thousands, plunging the state into one of its deepest…
Legacy of Excellence, Vision for Expansion Since its founding in 1961, the Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad (IIMA) has stood as a beacon of academic rigor, innovation, and leadership training. Recognized as India’s premier business school, IIMA has produced generations of leaders across industries and continents. Now, in a landmark step toward globalization, IIMA has inaugurated its…
A Mission Rooted in Civilization India’s intellectual tradition spans millennia, preserved in manuscripts that contain timeless insights into philosophy, science, mathematics, medicine, and the arts. Yet, many of these treasures lie scattered, neglected, or hidden away in libraries across the world. Recognizing the urgency of safeguarding this heritage, the Ministry of Culture has launched ‘Gyan…
A Relationship Tested, Yet Resilient India and the United States share a partnership defined by both cooperation and friction. Trade disputes—particularly on tariffs—have periodically clouded the relationship. Yet, the personal rapport between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Donald Trump has often acted as a stabilizing force. Recent friendly exchanges on social media have reignited…
Odisha at the Heart of Vedanta’s Expansion Vedanta Aluminium, the country’s largest aluminium producer, has placed Odisha firmly at the center of its growth strategy with a ₹1.3 trillion greenfield aluminium smelter and power project in Dhenkanal district. Known for its mineral-rich geography and rising industrial base, Odisha has long been a hub for metals and…
A Sector Deeply Tied to the US India’s information technology industry has been one of the country’s most visible global success stories. For over three decades, firms like Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), Infosys, Wipro, and HCLTech have provided critical software and outsourcing services to some of the biggest names in corporate America. From Apple and American Express…
Controversy Around a Cleaner Fuel India’s push for ethanol-blended petrol has ignited a fierce debate. At the center of it is Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways, Nitin Gadkari, who has consistently defended the government’s E20 initiative—fuel made of 80% petrol and 20% ethanol. While the government touts it as a game-changer in reducing carbon emissions…
From Legacy to Legal Troubles Anil Ambani, once hailed as a symbol of India’s new-age entrepreneurship, is today a shadow of his former self. The younger son of industrialist Dhirubhai Ambani, he inherited a substantial share of the Reliance empire after the family’s 2005 split. His ventures in telecom, infrastructure, power, and finance promised to…
Odisha Charts a Cleaner Future with Bold EV Roadmap and Stronger Incentives Odisha has unveiled its Draft Electric Vehicle (EV) Policy 2025, setting an ambitious target of achieving 50% EV adoption in all new vehicle registrations by 2030. The initiative, covering everything from two-wheelers and cars to buses, trucks, and even construction equipment, signals the…
