In a significant development for both the United Nations and Indonesia, Gita Sabharwal of India has been appointed as the UN resident coordinator in Indonesia by UN Secretary-General António Guterres. With nearly three decades of diverse experience in development initiatives spanning climate resilience, sustainable peace, governance, and social policy, Sabharwal brings a wealth of expertise…
Renowned political strategist Prashant Kishor offers a comprehensive assessment of the Bharatiya Janata Party’s (BJP) electoral prospects. · Kishor predicts a significant surge in the BJP’s vote share in the upcoming elections across several states, notably highlighting Odisha as a focal point of this electoral upswing. · Kishor dissects BJP’s ambitious goal of securing 400 Lok Sabha…
In the run-up to the highly anticipated Assembly polls in Odisha, the Biju Janata Dal (BJD) finds itself grappling with unexpected setbacks as two of its seasoned leaders, Hindol MLA Simarani Nayak and former MLA Dr. Raseswari Panigrahi, have tendered their resignations from the party, raising questions about the party’s internal dynamics and electoral strategies….
In a ceremony brimming with pride and reverence, President Droupadi Murmu recently conferred the prestigious Padma Bhushan awards upon a distinguished cohort of individuals, among whom stood the venerable actor-turned-politician Mithun Chakraborty and the iconic singer Usha Uthup. This grand recognition not only celebrates their exceptional contributions to Indian cinema and music but also underscores…
In a remarkable turn of events, the Surat Lok Sabha constituency in Gujarat bore witness to an extraordinary occurrence as BJP candidate Mukesh Dalal clinched victory without encountering any opposition. The Indian parliamentary elections, unfolding with a tapestry of intrigue and unexpected twists, marked this historical moment on April 22, leaving political pundits and observers…
In a recent development that has added yet another layer of complexity to the already tumultuous political landscape in Delhi, a Delhi court has denied the petition put forth by Arvind Kejriwal, the Chief Minister of Delhi and a Type 2 diabetes patient, seeking daily 15-minute video consultations with his personal physician. This decision comes amidst a…
As Odisha gears up for a crucial electoral battle, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is set to escalate its campaign with a high-profile visit from Home Minister Amit Shah on April 25. Shah’s itinerary includes a pivotal public rally in Sonepur, where he will rally support for the party’s candidates contesting in both the Lok…
Odisha continues to swelter under scorching temperatures as the mercury soared to 32°C and above in 14 locations across the state by 8:30 AM. Bhadrak emerged as the hottest spot, recording a blistering 35.6°C. The relentless heatwave persists, with 11 places experiencing temperatures surpassing 35°C before noon, with Balasore leading at a scorching 40.4°C closely…
In a bid to uphold the integrity of the electoral process, the Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) of Odisha has taken decisive action following allegations of electoral code violations against Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, Sambalpur MLA Jaynarayan Mishra, and Bhubaneswar MP Aparajita Sarangi. These allegations have emerged just ahead of the concurrent Lok Sabha and…
Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader Saurabh Bhardwaj has made alarming claims suggesting a concerted effort aimed at the ‘slow death’ of CM Arvind Kejriwal. · These statements echo sentiments previously voiced by Atishi, who accused the BJP of orchestrating a plot to eliminate Kejriwal by allegedly withholding vital medical treatment. · The plot thickened when it was…
