A Trailblazer in Global Economics Gita Gopinath, one of the world’s most influential economists, is preparing to step down from her role as the First Deputy Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) this August. Her departure marks the end of a significant chapter at the global financial institution, where she made history as…
A Political Journey Etched in Constitutional Fidelity Jagdeep Dhankhar’s political life has spanned over three decades — a journey marked by adaptability, legal acumen, and quiet ambition. From his early days as a Member of Parliament and minister in the Chandra Shekhar government to his tenure as Governor of West Bengal and later, as the…
A Nation in Shock In a harrowing incident that has plunged Bangladesh into mourning, a Bangladesh Air Force training jet crashed into Milestone School and College in Dhaka’s Uttara area on Monday afternoon. The crash killed at least 19 people, including 16 children, two teachers, and the pilot, Flight Lieutenant Mohammed Toukir Islam. Over 70…
A Historic Institution Caught in Turmoil Ravenshaw University, one of Odisha’s oldest and most prestigious educational institutions, is now facing the heat of a disturbing controversy. Founded in 1868 and located in Cuttack, Ravenshaw has long stood as a beacon of academic excellence and cultural heritage in eastern India. However, its proud legacy has recently been…
A City Shattered — July 11, 2006 On the evening of July 11, 2006, Mumbai’s lifeline — its suburban railway network — became the target of one of India’s deadliest terror attacks. Within just 11 minutes, seven synchronized bomb blasts ripped through first-class compartments of the Western Railway trains during rush hour. The carnage was catastrophic: 189…
Brothers Reunited, Maharashtra Awaits After decades of estrangement, Uddhav Thackeray and Raj Thackeray — once political allies, later ideological rivals — have come together in a public display of reconciliation. Their reunion has stirred a mixture of nostalgia, hope, and political curiosity across Maharashtra. In an exclusive interview with Saamana, the Shiv Sena (UBT) mouthpiece,…
A Strategic Visit with Political Undertones Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s recent visit to Motihari in Bihar’s East Champaran district is more than just an inauguration of development projects — it is a strategic move loaded with electoral significance. Launching infrastructure schemes worth over ₹7,200 crore, PM Modi’s tour comes at a crucial time, just months ahead…
A Shocking Act of Violence in Broad Daylight A harrowing incident in Odisha’s Puri district has sent shockwaves across the state and country. On a quiet Saturday morning, a 15-year-old girl, a Plus II student, was brutally attacked and set on fire by three unidentified assailants in Bayabara village under Balanga police station. The attack,…
Following a devastating terrorist attack in Pahalgam, Kashmir in April, India launched Operation Sindoor, a targeted military operation striking terrorist infrastructure deep within Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK). The escalation triggered a series of hostilities between the two nuclear-armed neighbours, culminating in an intense aerial and artillery exchange that lasted several days. A ceasefire was…
IRRPL Set to Complete Delivery of 6.01 Lakh Rifles by 2030 · Indigenisation Gains Momentum at Amethi Plant · Modern AK-203 to Replace INSAS as Frontline Weapon · Strategic Indo-Russian Partnership Eyes Global Market In a significant stride for India’s defence manufacturing, Indo-Russian Rifles Private Limited (IRRPL), the joint venture behind the production of the AK-203 assault rifles,…
