A Historic Steel Plant Gears Up for the Future The Rourkela Steel Plant (RSP), one of India’s oldest and most significant public-sector steel facilities, is set for a transformational expansion. Established in the 1950s, RSP was India’s first integrated steel plant under public ownership, inaugurated by then-President Dr. Rajendra Prasad on February 3, 1959. Over…
A Historical Resting Place Turns into a Modern Flashpoint Aurangzeb, the last powerful Mughal emperor, passed away in 1707, leaving behind a contentious legacy. His final resting place, a modest tomb in Khuldabad, Maharashtra, remained largely unnoticed for centuries. However, in recent years, right-wing groups and political factions have reignited debates over his rule, branding…
Odisha’s Vision for Industrial Growth Odisha is rapidly transforming into an industrial powerhouse, driven by investor-friendly policies and a commitment to balanced regional development. The success of Utkarsh Odisha – Make in Odisha Conclave has significantly boosted the state’s investment climate, making it a preferred destination for industries across multiple sectors. Building upon this momentum,…
A Global Sensation Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s recent podcast with American podcaster Lex Fridman has taken the world by storm. Spanning over three hours, the conversation covered a wide range of critical topics, from India’s foreign policy and global leadership to its relationship with the United States, Russia, China, and its stance on ongoing global…
A Leader Remembered: The Life and Legacy of Debendra Pradhan Former Union Minister and senior BJP leader Debendra Pradhan passed away at the age of 83 on Monday. A key figure in Odisha politics and a distinguished member of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), Pradhan played a pivotal role in shaping the party’s influence in…
A Pattern of Shadowy Eliminations The death of Lashkar-e-Taiba’s (LeT) top commander, Abu Qatal, on March 15, 2025, in Pakistan’s Punjab province is the latest in a string of mysterious assassinations of terrorists linked to India. Since 2023, multiple high-profile figures tied to groups like LeT, Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM), Hizbul Mujahideen, and Khalistani outfits have been…
A Renewed Effort for Ceasefire As the war in Ukraine rages on, U.S. President Donald Trump has announced his intention to speak with Russian President Vladimir Putin on Tuesday regarding a ceasefire agreement. The announcement follows intensive diplomatic engagements between U.S. and Russian officials in Moscow. While Ukraine has already accepted a proposed 30-day ceasefire,…
A Mission Extended Beyond Expectations What was meant to be a brief, groundbreaking mission turned into an unexpected nine-month-long space ordeal for NASA astronauts Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore. The duo, who embarked on their journey aboard the Boeing Starliner spacecraft in June, found themselves stranded on the International Space Station (ISS) due to technical…
Rising Traffic Violations Amid Festive Celebrations The festival of Holi, known for its joyous celebrations, also saw a dramatic increase in traffic violations across major Indian cities in 2025. Official reports indicate that traffic-related offenses surged by over 100% in Delhi compared to the previous year, while Mumbai recorded 17,495 traffic rule violations during a…
A Controversial Visa Revocation In a move that has intensified debates over academic freedom and national security, an Indian PhD student at Columbia University, Ranjani Srinivasan, has self-deported following the revocation of her U.S. visa. The Donald Trump administration claimed that Srinivasan was “advocating for violence and terrorism” and had ties to Hamas, a designated…
