Bhubaneswar: A major independent study conducted across 50 countries has revealed a significant drop in global social media activity—an unexpected reversal driven largely by the very demographic that once powered the digital boom. Out of a sample size of 250 million users, researchers found that overall engagement has declined by nearly 10%, signalling what analysts…
Bhubaneswar: India has officially secured the bid to host the Centenary Commonwealth Games in 2030, marking the event’s return to the country after two decades. The global body, Commonwealth Sport, confirmed Ahmedabad as the host city, placing India once again at the centre of international athletics. Prime Minister Narendra Modi celebrated the milestone in a…
Bhubaneswar: India’s mounting struggles in Test cricket have intensified scrutiny on head coach Gautam Gambhir after the team slumped to its second consecutive home whitewash, this time against South Africa, following last year’s 0–2 defeat to New Zealand. The downturn is stark: India has lost 10 of the 18 Tests under Gambhir, raising serious concerns…
Bhubaneswar: In a fresh flashpoint between New Delhi and Beijing, an Indian citizen born in Arunachal Pradesh was detained, questioned and denied entry by Chinese immigration authorities at Shanghai Airport, reviving long-standing tensions over China’s territorial claims in India’s northeast. Indian Traveller Held for 18 Hours After Transit Landing Pema Thongdok, an Indian national originally…
Bhubaneswar: Air travel across India and parts of West Asia faced major disruptions on Monday and Tuesday after a massive ash cloud from Ethiopia’s Hayli Gubbi volcano drifted across the Red Sea and entered the Indian airspace, particularly over the Himalayan region. The volcano—dormant for nearly 12,000 years—erupted suddenly, sending a towering plume of ash…
Bhubaneswar: In a tragic incident on Friday, an Indian Air Force Tejas fighter aircraft crashed during a performance at the Dubai Air Show, leading to the death of Wing Commander Namansh Syal, the pilot on board. Hailing from Himachal Pradesh, Wing Commander Sayd was a highly skilled officer and among the select few entrusted with…
Bhubaneswar: In a dramatic geopolitical development, the G20 nations have formally adopted the Johannesburg Declaration, choosing to move ahead without former U.S. President Donald Trump, who skipped the summit and attempted to influence proceedings from outside. The summit, held in South Africa, saw no impact from Trump’s pressure tactics, marking a major setback for the…
Bhubaneswar: In a striking display of collective resolve, G20 nations pressed ahead with the Johannesburg Summit and issued a joint declaration despite intense external pressure from former U.S. President Donald Trump. The gathering—held in South Africa and notably skipped by Trump—marked a critical turning point, showing that the world’s leading economies are willing to chart…
Bhubaneswar, India: Tension escalated in Simara on Wednesday after fresh protests broke out following a violent clash between local youth and members of the Communist Party of Nepal (CPN) during an event in nearby Parwanipur. According to CPN members, a group of youth allegedly attempted to disrupt a party programme, leading to a confrontation. However,…
Bhubaneswar, India: An analytical perspective on Bangladesh’s political turmoil and India’s looming strategic challenge The dramatic sentencing of former Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina to death on 17 November has shaken South Asian politics and raised urgent questions about democracy, due process, and regional stability. Currently residing in India after fleeing her country earlier this…
