In a remarkable twist of fate, Raju Gond, a 40-year-old labourer from Madhya Pradesh, has unearthed a 19.22-carat diamond valued at nearly $100,000 (about Rs 83.7 lakh). Gond, who typically earns around Rs 350 a day to support his large family, has described this discovery as a life-altering event. The Journey to Fortune The story…
A Revolutionary Venue for the Opening Ceremony The Paris 2024 Olympic Games will commence on July 26 with an unprecedented opening ceremony, marking a historic shift from traditional practices. For the first time ever, the ceremony will take place outside of a stadium, unfolding along the picturesque Seine River. This decision reflects a bold move…
512 MoUs Signed, only 30 Executed The Odisha government signed 512 Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) with various industries over the last five years, aiming to boost investment in the state. However, only 30 of these projects have been partially or fully executed, revealed Industries Minister Sampad Swain in the Assembly on Friday. Proposed Investments and…
Date Set for September 21 Sri Lanka is set to hold its next presidential election on September 21, as announced by the Election Commission on Friday. This marks the first election since the 2022 economic crisis that led to widespread unrest and significant political changes in the country. The vote is seen as pivotal in…
Suspicions Raised by Duplicate Keys and Unlocked Chests Justice Biswanath Rath, Chairman of the Puri Srimandir Ratna Bhandar Inspection Committee, made some startling revelations about the Ratna Bhandar during an exclusive interview with OTV on Thursday. Justice Rath narrated his experience inspecting the treasure trove, highlighting significant issues, including the presence of duplicate keys and…
Anna University has been shaken by a scandal involving phantom professors filling numerous faculty positions across affiliated engineering colleges. The issue came to light after Arappor Iyakkam, a Chennai-based anti-corruption group, discovered that many faculty positions were held by non-existent professors. The university’s investigation revealed that 211 individuals were recorded as filling approximately 2,500 vacancies,…
The Centre has allocated a record Rs 10,586 crore for the development of railway infrastructure in Odisha as part of the Union Budget, announced Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Wednesday. This substantial funding marks a significant increase compared to previous years. Government’s Commitment Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw expressed gratitude to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and…
Nepal’s aviation sector has faced a series of tragic incidents over the years, reflecting a deep-rooted problem in aviation safety. The recent crash of a Saurya Airlines plane at Tribhuvan International Airport (TIA) in Kathmandu has tragically brought this issue back into the spotlight. This crash, which resulted in the deaths of 17 passengers and…
Vice President Kamala Harris has taken a slight lead over Republican Donald Trump, according to a new Reuters/Ipsos poll. Harris leads Trump 44% to 42%, a narrow two-percentage-point margin. This comes after President Joe Biden ended his re-election campaign and endorsed Harris as the Democratic nominee. Poll Comparisons The recent poll shows a shift from…
Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud sternly reprimanded Advocate Mathews Nedumpara during a Supreme Court hearing on alleged irregularities in the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET). NEET is an all-India exam for admission to medical courses. The incident occurred when Nedumpara interrupted Advocate Narender Hooda, who was addressing the bench on behalf of another…
