Odisha Strengthens Social Governance with Key Appointments In a significant move aimed at reinforcing its commitment to child welfare and women’s empowerment, the Odisha government has announced fresh appointments to key statutory bodies. With a focus on transparency, reform, and renewed leadership, the state has appointed Babita Patra as the Chairperson of the Odisha State…
Odisha Government Pushes for Accountability and Efficiency In a bold and reform-oriented move, the Odisha government has launched a two-pronged campaign to overhaul the state’s bureaucratic structure. Aimed at instilling greater discipline, efficiency, and accountability, the state is set to enforce compulsory retirement for underperforming officials, while simultaneously tightening attendance norms across government offices. These…
Odisha’s Growth Push Gains Momentum In its latest stride toward accelerated development, the Odisha government has unveiled plans to begin land acquisition for a ₹40,000 crore mega steel plant in Keonjhar district. The ambitious project, a joint venture between India’s JSW Group and South Korea’s POSCO, is being positioned as a game-changer not only for…
Trade Tensions Reignite Amid Energy Diplomacy In a familiar echo of past trade disputes, US President Donald Trump has reignited tensions with India, threatening steep tariff hikes over New Delhi’s continued import of Russian oil. India, however, remains firm, defending its purchases as essential for national energy security amid volatile global markets. As the US…
The passing of Dr. Subas Pani, former Chief Secretary of Odisha and a distinguished civil servant, marks the end of an era in Odisha’s administrative, cultural, and intellectual life. At the age of 76, Dr. Pani breathed his last, leaving behind a legacy that bridges governance, literature, and cultural preservation. His mortal remains were consigned…
Medvedev’s Warning Sparks Trump’s Response Tensions between Washington and Moscow surged this week after former Russian President Dmitry Medvedev warned of Russia’s Cold War-era nuclear strike capabilities—specifically the chilling “dead hand” system that could unleash nuclear retaliation even if Russian leadership were eliminated. Reacting swiftly, U.S. President Donald Trump ordered two nuclear submarines repositioned to…
A Tense Geopolitical Balancing Act As global tensions over the Russia-Ukraine war persist, India finds itself at the center of a growing international row. U.S. President Donald Trump’s recent remark that India had “halted” purchases of Russian oil was seen as a nod of approval from Washington. The comment came in the wake of new…
Tariffs Overshadow F‑35 Offer A brewing tariff storm between the U.S. and India has cast uncertainty over Washington’s offer to sell F‑35 stealth fighter jets, a proposal floated by President Trump during Prime Minister Modi’s February visit. Just days before, Trump announced sweeping 25% tariffs on Indian goods, raising geopolitical tensions and making New Delhi…
A Vacancy at the Helm India’s Vice President’s office is officially vacant following the resignation of Jagdeep Dhankhar, who stepped down citing health concerns. After presiding over the opening day of the Monsoon Session in his capacity as Rajya Sabha Chairman, Dhankhar submitted his resignation on July 22, ending his tenure prematurely. The announcement has…
The Return of Tariff Terror Since reclaiming the Oval Office for a second term, President Donald Trump has reignited his controversial economic strategy — aggressive tariff expansion. Echoing his first term’s protectionist policies, Trump’s latest executive order has escalated the global trade war, targeting 69 countries with steep import duties as high as 50%. Framed…
