A Date That Holds More Than History For most of the world, 14 August is just a mark on the calendar. But for India, it is an indelible scar — the eve of Independence that also carried the unbearable weight of Partition. The jubilant dawn of freedom on 15 August 1947 was preceded by a…
Removing Barriers to Girls’ Education ArcelorMittal Nippon Steel India (AM/NS India) is advancing its flagship Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) programme, the ‘Beti Padhao Scholarships’, to ensure that financial constraints do not stand in the way of bright young women pursuing their studies. Designed specifically for girls from economically disadvantaged backgrounds, the initiative aligns with national…
OHRC’s Stand Against the Term On January 31, the Odisha Human Rights Commission (OHRC) reiterated a long-standing position: the term ‘Harijan’, historically used for members of the Scheduled Castes, should have no place in government dealings or public records. The Commission underlined that it is outdated, socially insensitive, and inconsistent with constitutional language. This reaffirmation…
A Fierce Political Flashpoint Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra has ignited a sharp diplomatic exchange after accusing Israel of committing “genocide” in Gaza amid its prolonged conflict with Hamas. Her remarks, laced with pointed criticism of the Modi government’s silence, drew an equally forceful rebuttal from Israel’s Ambassador to India, Reuven Azar. The verbal sparring comes as the Israel–Hamas war,…
A High-Stakes Relationship Under Global Scrutiny India–US relations are once again in the spotlight—this time under the weight of a major trade dispute. The United States, under President Donald Trump, has slapped a total tariff of 50% on Indian exports, citing India’s continued purchase of Russian oil as a primary grievance. While New Delhi has pushed…
A Pattern of Espionage Across India In recent years, Indian security forces have repeatedly apprehended individuals accused of passing critical defence information to Pakistan’s Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI). From serving soldiers to social media influencers, these cases reveal a persistent threat of espionage targeting sensitive military sites. The latest arrest from Rajasthan’s Jaisalmer adds another chapter…
Laying the Foundation for a Silicon Future India’s quest to establish itself as a global semiconductor hub received a decisive push as the Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, approved four new projects under the India Semiconductor Mission (ISM). With a combined investment of approximately ₹4,600 crore, these ventures are expected to create 2,034 direct jobs for skilled professionals and…
A Strategic Leap for Ocean-Based Innovation Against the backdrop of intensifying global interest in ocean-based solutions, Odisha has launched a pioneering initiative to transform its coastal and marine resources into drivers of economic, environmental, and social growth. On Tuesday, Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi formally unveiled the Odisha Marine Biotechnology Research & Innovation Corridor (OMBRIC) —…
A Nation on the Move India’s cities are undergoing a rapid transformation, and at the heart of this change lies a silent revolution on steel tracks — the metro rail. Designed to tackle congestion, curb pollution, and connect millions of daily commuters, the metro network is expanding at an unprecedented pace. From a modest 248 km…
A Visit Overshadowed by Alarming Rhetoric Pakistan’s Chief of Army Staff, General Asim Munir, recently concluded a high-profile visit to the United States — his second in as many years. While ostensibly aimed at strengthening diplomatic and defense ties, the trip has been eclipsed by a startling proclamation in Florida, where Munir warned that Pakistan…
