Sita Soren, Jama MLA and sister-in-law of former Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren made headlines on Tuesday as she officially joined the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), marking her departure from the Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM). Alongside her party switch, she also tendered her resignation from the Jharkhand Legislative Assembly, citing moral reasons. In her resignation letter…
In a recent development surrounding the Delhi excise policy controversy, K. Kavitha, a prominent figure in the Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) and daughter of former Telangana CM K. Chandrasekhar Rao, withdrew her petition challenging the summons issued by the Directorate of Enforcement (ED). This move came during proceedings before a bench led by Justice Bela…
Santiago Martin, dubbed India’s “lottery king,” has ascended as the nation’s most significant political donor, funnelling substantial funds through his company, Future Gaming and Hotel Services. Despite facing accusations of fraud and money laundering, Martin’s firm emerged as a top contributor within India’s previously opaque political funding framework, recently subjected to partial transparency measures. According…
Odisha Police have apprehended two brothers in Dhenkanal district for orchestrating an elaborate scheme wherein they posed as Enforcement Directorate (ED) officers to extort money from government officials. The arrests come following a concerted effort by the Special Task Force (STF) of the state police, culminating in the apprehension of Tarinisen Mohapatra (30) and Brahma…
With the election schedule unveiled, Odisha braces itself for a significant democratic exercise as 3.35 crore voters prepare to cast their ballots in the upcoming Lok Sabha and state Assembly polls. Chief Electoral Officer Nikunja Bihari Dhal spearheaded discussions with representatives from all recognized political parties in the state, laying the groundwork for a smooth…
In a remarkable stride towards empowering women and promoting the consumption of millet-based products, Milk Mantra Dairy Pvt Ltd has forged a pioneering partnership with Radharani Women Self Help Group (WSHG) of Bhubaneswar and Dibyajyoti WSHG of Rourkela. This collaborative effort, formalized through a Memorandum of Agreement signed at Krushi Bhawan, witnessed the presence of…
Odisha-cadre IPS officer Sarah Sharma has been appointed as Deputy Inspector General (DIG) in the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) for a term of five years, marking a significant milestone in her career. The Ministry of Home Affairs has officially communicated this decision to the Chief Secretary of Odisha, requesting Sharma’s immediate release to assume…
US-based startup Cognition has unveiled Devin AI, heralded as the world’s first AI software engineer. With the ability to build websites and software programs from a simple prompt, Devin AI represents a significant leap forward in the realm of artificial intelligence. Undoubtedly it is a ground-breaking development that could potentially redefine the landscape of software…
In a thought-provoking dialogue at an event in Mumbai, Gautam Adani, the Chairman of the Adani Group, delved into the depths of one of the most challenging episodes in recent corporate history—the Hindenburg attack. Adani’s candid reflections offered a rare glimpse into the inner workings of crisis management and the strategic maneuvers employed to navigate…
In a proactive move to safeguard the delicate nesting process of Olive Ridley sea turtles, Odisha authorities have instituted a ban on visitor access to all mass nesting sites until the completion of hatchling emergence. The directive, issued by Principal Chief Conservator of Forests (Wildlife), Sushanta Nanda, aims to mitigate disturbances caused by human activities…
