Celebrating Handloom and Artisans Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in the 112th episode of his radio program ‘Mann Ki Baat,’ emphasized the significance of handloom and the work of artisans across India, giving a special mention to Odisha’s Sambalpuri saree. He praised the dedication of handloom artisans and their efforts to popularize handloom products nationwide. Modi…
Tragic Incident at Rau’s IAS Study Circle A devastating incident occurred at Rau’s IAS Study Circle in Delhi’s Old Rajinder Nagar, where a basement flooding led to the tragic deaths of three students. The Delhi Police arrested five more people on Monday, including the owner of the basement, following the arrests of Rau’s CEO and…
Potato Imports to Stabilize Prices Indians may soon find potatoes from Bhutan on their plates. The Indian government is considering importing the vegetable due to anticipated price increases caused by lower production this year. A senior government official, speaking to The Economic Times on condition of anonymity, mentioned that apart from Bhutan, the Indian government…
Barack, Michelle Obama ‘proud’ to endorse ‘friend’ Kamala Harris · Obamas say will do ‘everything’ to help Harris win the White House race · Harris thanks for endorsement, says ‘means so much’ In a highly anticipated move, former President Barack Obama and former First Lady Michelle Obama have officially endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris as the Democratic…
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,…
