Authorities seized Rs 4 lakh in cash and 1.57 kg of gold, concealed in 11 packets, from two vehicles at a toll plaza near Jaleswar. · A joint operation conducted by the GST team and Jaleswar police led to the confiscation of gold valued at Rs 1 crore along with the cash from the intercepted vehicles….
A tragic incident unfolded on May 14 in New Delhi’s bustling ITO area as a massive fire ravaged the Income Tax CR Building, resulting in the untimely death of a 46-year-old office superintendent. The inferno, which erupted on the building’s third floor, sent shockwaves through the community and prompted a rapid response from emergency services….
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) prepares to name the AAP as an accused in the alleged liquor policy scam. · The decision to implicate the AAP as a party in the case underscores the deepening complexities of the probe, which has already ensnared several key AAP leaders, including party chief Arvind Kejriwal. · Amid mounting scrutiny and legal…
The first phase of Lok Sabha and Assembly elections in Odisha concluded peacefully, the state recorded a voter turnout of 73.97 percent in the first phase. · Ahead of the second phase polling on May 20, the BJP on Tuesday claimed that the party has performed well in the first phase and is optimistic of winning…
Pratap Kumar Sahu has been a silent hero in Temple City Bhubaneswar, ensuring the well-being of stray dogs and birds. · Pratap’s dedication is fueled by witnessing the adverse effects of urbanization and deforestation first-hand. · Every day, Pratap traverses eight to ten providing nourishment to avian and stray populations. · Pratap’s compassion extends beyond mere sustenance; he…
Xu Feihong, the freshly appointed Chinese Ambassador to India, touched down in New Delhi, poised to take up his new responsibilities. · Xu Feihong succeeds his predecessor, Sun Weidong, who departed in October 2022 after a three-year tenure. · His arrival comes amidst a landscape dominated by the unresolved Ladakh border clash of 2020, which continues to…
Japan stands at a crossroads, grappling with not one, but two significant challenges that are shaping the landscape of its economy and society. The surge in vacant homes across the nation and the persistent decline in real wages underscore the complex interplay of demographic shifts, economic dynamics, and policy imperatives. Rising Vacant Homes: The phenomenon…
Senior Congress leader Mani Shankar Aiyar has come under fire after he said that India should engage in dialogue with Pakistan or the country could end up paying a heavy price. · Aiyar unabashedly expressed his fondness for Pakistan urging India to accord respect to the sovereign nation, citing its possession of nuclear weapons as a…
Odisha, a state long dominated by the Biju Janata Dal (BJD), is now witnessing a palpable desire for change among its electorate after 24 years of the party’s rule. Recent rallies headlined by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Congress leader Rahul Gandhi have drawn massive crowds despite sweltering temperatures, indicating a state “bubbling for change.”…
Russia rubbished US allegations of India’s involvement in the foiled assassination attempt of India-designated Khalistani terrorist Gurpatwant Singh Pannun. · The Russian foreign ministry accused the US of having a “neo-colonial mentality” and called the allegations unfounded. · Zakharova termed the allegations as a ploy to interfere in India’s ongoing Lok Sabha elections to undermine the internal…
