Bhubaneswar, India: Former U.S. President Donald Trump continues to deliver a series of contradictory statements about India and Prime Minister Narendra Modi, leaving diplomats and observers puzzled over his real stance toward New Delhi. In recent public comments, Trump praised Modi as “the nicest looking guy” and spoke of “great love, respect, and relationship” with…
Bhubaneswar, India: A powerful new playbook for changing governments midstream is unfolding in Nepal, with young voters in Kathmandu and beyond emerging as the unexpected architects of political change. Their growing impatience with old-guard politics and their strategic use of social media are reshaping the nation’s democratic rhythm — though not without controversy. Over the…
Bhubaneswar: A powerful new playbook for changing governments midstream is being executed by young voters across the subcontinent — and they’re doing it with metronomic regularity. However, observers caution that the trend, while energising, is far from purely democratic. Over the past decade, South Asia has witnessed a growing wave of youth-led political disruption. From…
Bhubaneswar, India: India is preparing to scale back imports of Russian crude oil following fresh US sanctions on Moscow-backed producers Rosneft and Lukoil, a move that could reshape global energy trade and ease a key hurdle in the long-pending India–US trade deal, sources told Reuters. The sanctions, announced by US President Donald Trump and enforced…
Bhubaneswar, India: US President Donald Trump has announced a fresh wave of “tremendous” sanctions targeting Russia’s two largest oil companies — Rosneft and Lukoil — in what officials described as one of the most aggressive economic measures yet to pressure President Vladimir Putin into ending the war in Ukraine. The sanctions, unveiled by the US…
Bhubaneswar: India is preparing to curtail imports of Russian crude oil in compliance with new US sanctions imposed on two major Moscow-backed producers, according to a Reuters report published Thursday. The move, which marks a significant shift in India’s energy trade policy, could help remove a key roadblock to the long-pending India–US trade deal, officials…
Bhubaneswar: Pakistan Defence Minister Khwaja Asif has alleged that the ongoing clashes between Pakistani forces and Taliban fighters along the Afghanistan border are part of what he described as “India’s proxy war” against Pakistan. Speaking to the media on Monday, Asif claimed that India is supporting and sponsoring elements of the Taliban to destabilize Pakistan…
Bhubaneswar: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday expressed gratitude to his Israeli counterpart, Benjamin Netanyahu, for extending Diwali greetings and reaffirmed India’s commitment to strengthening its strategic partnership with Israel. Taking to social media, PM Modi thanked Netanyahu for his warm wishes and conveyed his best regards on the occasion of the Israeli leader’s birthday….
Bhubaneswar: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Tuesday said that India’s visionary leadership and progressive policymaking have laid a strong foundation for innovation, positioning the country as a global leader in technology and artificial intelligence (AI). Speaking at a technology and innovation summit in the national capital, Sitharaman emphasized that India’s approach to emerging technologies is…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha has joined the nationwide ‘Swadeshi Campaign’ launched by the Ministry of Textiles to promote domestic demand for Indian-made handloom, handicraft, and textile products. The campaign, part of the government’s Vocal for Local initiative, aims to strengthen traditional industries, empower artisans, and showcase India’s cultural craftsmanship to younger generations. The state’s renowned Sambalpuri, Bomkai,…