Environmental Watchdog Slaps Penalty for Alleged Violation of Fly Ash Norms The Odisha State Pollution Control Board (OSPCB) has imposed an environmental compensation of ₹71.1 crore on Hindustan Zinc Ltd, a subsidiary of the Vedanta Group, for allegedly dumping fly ash without the requisite authorisation. The notice, dated April 10, 2025, has been issued under…
A Scam That Shook India’s Banking System In 2018, India was jolted by one of the most significant financial frauds in its banking history. The Punjab National Bank (PNB), the country’s second-largest public sector bank, reported a staggering scam involving fraudulent Letters of Undertaking (LoUs) and Foreign Letters of Credit (FLCs) amounting to over ₹13,500…
Trump’s Legacy of Harsh Immigration Enforcement The United States’ immigration landscape has long been shaped by contrasting ideologies. President Donald Trump’s administration took a stringent approach to illegal immigration, aiming to curb undocumented arrivals and enforce rigid deportation policies. From the construction of a border wall to strict asylum restrictions, his tenure saw the rise…
In a moment of quiet triumph, Charudutta Panigrahi—poet, thinker, and tireless advocate for inclusive development—has been honoured with the prestigious Emily Dickinson Award for his poetry anthology Swirl & Still. The recognition places him in the company of globally renowned poets who, like Dickinson, explore the intricacies of the human condition with both sensitivity and innovation. Awarded…
Introduction: A Historic Step Towards Constitutional Accountability In a groundbreaking judgment that redefines the balance of power between the state and central authorities, the Supreme Court of India has, for the first time, set a binding timeframe of three months for the President to decide on Bills referred by a Governor. This decision marks a…
Understanding NSE and Its Economic Significance The National Stock Exchange of India (NSE) stands as one of the largest and most influential financial marketplaces in the country, facilitating the trading of equities, derivatives, debt instruments, and more. Established in 1992, NSE has played a critical role in modernizing Indian financial markets, fostering transparency, and promoting…
The Tariff Tangle of Trump’s Trade War Since returning to political prominence, Donald Trump has remained unapologetically aggressive on trade. Central to his “America First” doctrine is the imposition of steep tariffs on imports, which he frames as a corrective to years of alleged global exploitation of the U.S. economy. These tariffs, introduced as part of his…
Diplomatic Chill Deepens Amid Dhaka’s Call for Greater Chinese Role in Eastern India In a sharp diplomatic shift, India has withdrawn a key transshipment facility extended to Bangladesh, following controversial remarks by Muhammad Yunus, Chief Adviser of Bangladesh’s interim government. The facility, once seen as a symbol of India’s regional goodwill, had allowed Bangladesh to…
Odisha’s Largest Cyber Scam Crackdown Unravels International Crime Network In a major crackdown on digital crime, Rourkela Police have busted a sophisticated inter-state and transnational cyber fraud network that exploited fake trading apps to dupe hundreds of victims. With nine people arrested and links traced all the way to Dubai, this case has brought to…
The Spark: Piyush Goyal’s Remarks at Startup Maha Kumbh At the recent Startup Maha Kumbh event held in Delhi, Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal raised eyebrows across India’s entrepreneurial circles when he sharply questioned the direction of the country’s startup ecosystem. “Do we have to make ice cream or chips? Dukaandari hi karna hai?” he asked,…
