New Odisha Age

Suvendu Adhikari sworn in as West Bengal’s first BJP Chief Minister

Bhubaneswar: Suvendu Adhikari on Friday took oath as the first Chief Minister of West Bengal from the Bharatiya Janata Party, marking a major political shift in the state. The oath of office and secrecy was administered by Governor R. N. Ravi at a ceremony held at Brigade Parade Ground. Along with Adhikari, senior BJP leaders…

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MAJHI NAMED BJP OBSERVER FOR WEST BENGAL CM SELECTION

Bhubaneswar: Mohan Charan Majhi has been appointed as an observer by the Bharatiya Janata Party to oversee the process of selecting the new Chief Minister in West Bengal. The decision, taken under the guidance of Amit Shah, assigns Majhi a key coordination role during the leadership transition. As an observer, he will facilitate discussions among…

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BJP Sweeps West Bengal with 206 Seats; Leadership Decision Soon

Bhubaneswar: The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has secured a decisive victory in the West Bengal Assembly elections, winning 206 out of 294 seats and comfortably surpassing the majority mark. The All India Trinamool Congress (TMC) finished a distant second with 81 seats. Polling was held on April 23 and 29, with results declared on Monday,…

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BJP Sweeps Gujarat Civic Polls, Wins All 15 Municipal Corporations

Bhubaneswar: The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has secured a decisive victory in Gujarat’s civic elections, winning control of all 15 municipal corporations across Gujarat. The outcome reinforces the party’s strong urban base and organisational dominance in one of its key political bastions. The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), which had earlier made inroads in urban centres…

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PM Modi Highlights Digital, Self-Enumeration Features in Census 2027

Bhubaneswar: During the 133rd episode of Mann Ki Baat, Prime Minister Narendra Modi emphasised the significance of the upcoming Census of India 2027, describing it as the world’s largest enumeration exercise with a major digital transformation. He noted that Census 2027 will offer a markedly different experience compared to previous rounds, as data collection will…

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India’s AI & Semiconductor Push Positioned as Global Public Good, Says PM Modi

Bhubaneswar: Prime Minister Narendra Modi emphasised that India’s growing focus on artificial intelligence and semiconductor development will have benefits beyond national boundaries, contributing to global technological advancement. Highlighting India’s development trajectory, the Prime Minister noted that the Gujarat Model continues to be widely acknowledged for balancing welfare initiatives with large-scale infrastructure growth. He underscored that…

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Delimitation Debate: Data Suggests No Loss of Representation for Southern States

Bhubaneswar: Amid growing political debate over proposed changes to parliamentary representation, data around the Delimitation exercise suggests that southern states may not see a decline in their share in the Lok Sabha. According to the projections being discussed, several southern states are expected to witness an increase in both the number of seats and their…

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Centre Grants Z+ Security to Raghav Chadha After Fresh Threat Assessment

Bhubaneswar: The Union government has granted Z+ category security to Raghav Chadha following a fresh threat assessment by central intelligence agencies. The decision was taken by the Ministry of Home Affairs shortly after the Aam Aadmi Party-led Punjab government withdrew his earlier Z+ security cover within the state. Z+ security is among the highest levels…

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Modi’s Roadshow in Kanyakumari Signals Intensifying Poll Battle in Tamil Nadu

Bhubaneswar: Prime Minister Narendra Modi led a 1.5-kilometre roadshow in Kanyakumari district, joined by Edappadi K. Palaniswami and other NDA allies, drawing large crowds ahead of the April 23 polls. The event witnessed enthusiastic participation, with youth and women lining the streets and even climbing barricades for a glimpse of the नेताओं. The show of…

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Women’s Reservation Law to Be Implemented by 2029

Bhubaneswar: India’s landmark legislation, the Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam, guarantees 33% reservation for women in the Lok Sabha and State Legislative Assemblies, marking a significant step toward enhancing women’s political representation. The implementation of the law, however, is contingent upon the completion of the next national census and the subsequent delimitation exercise. Government officials have…

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