Chief Secretary Orders Monthly Budget Reviews In a decisive step to strengthen administrative efficiency and ensure timely execution of the 2025–26 budget, Odisha Chief Secretary Manoj Ahuja has directed all departments to conduct monthly performance reviews. The move is aimed at enforcing real-time project tracking, reducing bureaucratic delays, and improving policy implementation across sectors. Held…
Border Drill Alert: Civilians Mobilized in Gujarat, Punjab, J&K, and Rajasthan for Emergency Response Border States Prep Civilians for Emergency Response Drills; Public to Follow Safety Protocols During Mock Operations As border tensions with Pakistan remain volatile following a recent four-day conflict, India’s border states — Gujarat, Punjab, Rajasthan, and Jammu & Kashmir — are preparing for…
Trump’s Latest Crackdown: Harvard Blocked, Visas Suspended In a dramatic escalation of its restrictive immigration agenda, the Trump administration has blocked Harvard University from enrolling new foreign students and directed all U.S. embassies and consulates to halt student and exchange visa interviews. The move, detailed in a classified cable sent on May 27, also signals the beginning of expanded…
A Tug-of-War for India’s Defence Nerve Centre The future of India’s state-owned aerospace giant, Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL), has become the focal point of a fresh political standoff—this time between Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh. The issue was ignited by Andhra Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu’s recent pitch to the Centre for setting up a new HAL facility in…
A Familiar Threat Resurfaces Covid-19, once the world’s most feared virus, is subtly making a return to headlines in India. With over 1,000 active cases recorded as of May 26, new subvariants are emerging, prompting public health discussions about booster vaccines and the reintroduction of masks. While the numbers are not alarmingly high, the stealthy nature…
A Vision for Growth: Education and Connectivity Take Center Stage Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan launched a wave of development projects worth ₹133.65 crore in Kamakhyanagar, Dhenkanal district, on Friday, setting the stage for a transformative leap in education, infrastructure, and connectivity in central Odisha. With a strong focus on aligning with National Education Policy…
Odisha CM Meets Union Railway Minister, Seeks Enhanced Rail Infra In a strategic move to accelerate infrastructure development, Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi met Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw in New Delhi on Monday, seeking greater central support to expand and modernize the state’s railway network. The meeting underscored Odisha’s push to strengthen its…
Modi slams Islamabad, says terror has wrecked its future In a powerful address in Bhuj, Gujarat—his first public appearance since the precision military offensive Operation Sindoor—Prime Minister Narendra Modi directly called out Pakistan for fostering terrorism while urging its citizens to rise against it. “India promotes tourism. Pakistan considers terrorism as tourism,” Modi said, condemning…
A Development Drive in Dahod On a politically symbolic day—May 26, marking ten years since he first took office—Prime Minister Narendra Modi returned to his home state Gujarat, unveiling a sweeping package of infrastructure and development projects worth ₹24,000 crore in Dahod. From railway connectivity to locomotive manufacturing, this ambitious rollout reflects not just regional development but India’s…
A New Chapter in India’s Economic Story India has achieved a major global economic milestone — surpassing Japan to become the fourth-largest economy in the world, according to the latest International Monetary Fund (IMF) data. This moment is not just symbolic; it marks the country’s growing resilience, strategic reforms, and demographic potential converging to reshape the global…
