73% of Newly Elected MLAs in Odisha are ‘Crorepatis’

Seventy-three percent of the newly elected MLAs in Odisha are ‘crorepatis’, with BJD’s Sanatan Mahakud being the richest legislator with total assets worth Rs 227.67 crore, according to a recent report. The Odisha Assembly comprises 147 members. An analysis by Odisha Election Watch and the Association for Democratic Reforms (ADR) of the self-sworn affidavits of […]

Swearing-In Ceremony of First BJP Government in Odisha Rescheduled to June 12

The swearing-in ceremony for the first BJP government in Odisha has been rescheduled to June 12, party leaders Jatin Mohanty and Vijaypal Singh Tomar confirmed on Sunday. Originally slated for June 10, the event was postponed due to Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s commitments. Mohanty explained that Modi will be occupied with his own swearing-in ceremony […]

Sonia Gandhi Calls Lok Sabha Results a “Defeat” for PM Modi

NEW DELHI: Sonia Gandhi, president of the Congress Parliamentary Party (CPP), characterized the outcome of the Lok Sabha elections as a “political and moral defeat” for Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Speaking at a CPP meeting in the Central Hall of Parliament on Saturday, Gandhi asserted that Modi had forfeited his moral authority to lead. Addressing […]

BJP to Decide Odisha CM After Modi’s Oath; Party Chief Signals Imminent Announcement

BHUBANESWAR: Following Narendra Modi’s imminent oath-taking as India’s Prime Minister for a third term on Sunday, the BJP’s parliamentary party is poised to select the Chief Minister of Odisha, according to statements from party leader Manmohan Samal in Bhubaneswar. Odisha BJP chief Manmohan Samal, returning from New Delhi on Saturday, hinted at an upcoming decision, […]

Kangana Ranaut Criticizes Supporters of CISF Constable Amid Controversy

NEW DELHI: Actor and politician Kangana Ranaut has voiced strong criticism against those applauding the CISF woman constable accused of slapping her, drawing parallels to justifying serious crimes like “rape or murder.” Ranaut alleged in a video message on Thursday that she was physically assaulted and verbally abused by the constable during a security check […]

India are in the Driver’s Seat Against Pakistan: Chris Gayle

Legendary West Indian cricketer Chris Gayle has labeled India as the favorites ahead of their highly anticipated T20 World Cup clash against Pakistan this Sunday. India commenced their ICC T20 World Cup campaign on a high note, securing a solid victory over Ireland. In contrast, Pakistan stumbled in a thrilling Super Over against the co-hosts […]

4th Mid-Career Training Programme for Gambian Civil Servants Successfully Concludes in New Delhi

A two-week 4th Mid-Career Training Programme for mid-level civil servants from Gambia concluded successfully on 7th June 2024 in New Delhi. Organized in partnership with the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), Government of India, the program saw the participation of 30 officers from key ministries in Gambia. This event marked the successful implementation of the […]

SECI Issues RfS for Green Ammonia Production under National Green Hydrogen Mission

In a landmark move to accelerate the adoption of Green Hydrogen and its derivatives, the Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) has released a Request for Selection (RfS) for Green Ammonia Producers. This initiative is part of the Strategic Interventions for Green Hydrogen Transition (SIGHT) Programme, under the National Green Hydrogen Mission (NGHM), led by […]