Odisha has emerged as the frontrunner in implementing the Watershed Development Component of the Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchayee Yojana 2.0 (WDC-PMKSY 2.0). The state has utilised 83% of its allocated funds, earning high praise from Union Agriculture and Rural Development Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan during a nationwide review meeting. Efficient Use of Central Funds The programme, launched in FY 2021-22…
The Odisha government has announced a sweeping reshuffle across its police administration, reassigning several senior officers to new postings. The changes, notified by the Home Department on Thursday, aim to inject fresh momentum into law enforcement and strengthen oversight in key divisions, including Commissionerate Police, Vigilance, the Economic Offences Wing (EOW), and State Police Headquarters. New…
A Veteran Politician in Custody Ranil Wickremesinghe, Sri Lanka’s long-time political stalwart and former president, was arrested on Friday over allegations of misusing public money for private travel. The 76-year-old, who briefly steered the country through its financial meltdown in 2022, now faces one of the most serious challenges of his career. The arrest marks a…
Why India Matters for OpenAI OpenAI, the creator of ChatGPT, is cementing its presence in one of its most important markets by opening its first Indian office in New Delhi later this year. Backed by Microsoft, the company has formally registered as a legal entity in India and already begun local hiring. For OpenAI, India…
A War Grinding into Its Third Year The war in Ukraine, now in its fourth calendar year, has entrenched itself as one of Europe’s most destructive conflicts since World War II. Russia’s full-scale invasion in February 2022, following years of tension after the annexation of Crimea in 2014, has left cities in ruins, displaced millions, and…
A Familiar Flashpoint in US–India Relations The United States–India relationship has weathered repeated trade disputes, but Washington’s latest criticism marks a renewed escalation. President Donald Trump’s trade adviser, Peter Navarro, has reignited tensions by accusing New Delhi of running a “profiteering scheme” through discounted Russian oil imports. The controversy has revived debates over tariffs, energy security,…
From Street Chaos to Courtroom Debate Over the past few months, the Supreme Court has been closely examining the issue of stray dogs, a matter that has stirred strong emotions across the country. Triggered by a spike in dog bite incidents and rising concerns over rabies, the debate escalated after a previous order mandated the removal…
A Trade War with Far-Reaching Ripples Donald Trump’s return to tariff-heavy policies has reopened old wounds in the global economy. What began as a U.S.-China trade war in his first term—centered on steel, solar panels, and consumer goods—has now sharpened into a fight over semiconductors, the building blocks of artificial intelligence and the digital economy. While…
Escalation in Gaza Israel has launched the first phase of its long-planned operation to seize Gaza City, the largest urban center in the Strip and the symbolic seat of Hamas’s political and military power. The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) confirmed on Wednesday that troops have reached the city’s outskirts, marking an escalation in a war that…
Tariffs as a Tool of Pressure A fresh flashpoint has emerged in the global energy and trade landscape as U.S. President Donald Trump slapped steep tariffs on Indian goods in retaliation for New Delhi’s continued purchases of Russian crude oil. Effective August 27, the U.S. levy has been raised by 25%—and later doubled to 50%—on Indian…
