Bhubaneswar: A landmark political victory, the NDA alliance has swept the Bihar Assembly elections, leaving the Opposition bloc — including Rahul Gandhi, Tejashwi Yadav, and Prashant Kishor — visibly stunned by the outcome. The results not only overturned most exit poll predictions but also reaffirmed Nitish Kumar’s enduring influence in Bihar’s political landscape. Nitish Kumar…
Bhubaneswar: In a significant political breakthrough, Lok Janshakti Party (Ram Vilas) chief Chirag Paswan has emerged as one of the biggest winners of the Bihar Assembly election. Riding on strong public support and a renewed appeal among young voters, Chirag’s party has secured an impressive performance within the NDA camp. In earlier interviews during the…
Bhubaneswar: In a dramatic electoral outcome, the NDA has returned to power in Bihar with a commanding 153-seat majority, marking one of the alliance’s strongest performances in recent years. The results reaffirm Nitish Kumar’s political resilience, bringing him back to power despite what the NDA alleges was a “relentless campaign of misinformation” by opposition parties….
Bhubaneswar: Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has said that India requires a greater number of large, world-class banks to meet the country’s growing economic ambitions and support its expanding financial ecosystem. Speaking at a recent event, the Minister said that the government is in discussions with the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) and various financial…
Bhubaneswar: As winter sets in, India’s most celebrated season — the wedding season — is back in full swing. Over the next three months, the country is expected to witness nearly 46 lakh weddings, driving a massive ₹6.5 lakh crore boost to the economy, according to estimates from industry associations. From luxury hotels to small…
Bhubaneswar: In a significant step toward improving inter-state rail connectivity in southern India, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday flagged off the Ernakulam–KSR Bengaluru Vande Bharat Express, the first inter-state semi-high-speed train service linking Kerala, Tamil Nadu, and Karnataka, the Southern Railway announced. Officials said the new service is expected to strengthen business, educational, and…
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: The Government of India has launched a nationwide ‘Swadeshi Campaign’ to promote domestic demand for Indian handloom, handicrafts, and textile products. The initiative, spearheaded by the Ministry of Textiles, aims to revive traditional industries and reposition Indian-made fabrics as symbols of pride, heritage, and modern lifestyle. Announcing the campaign, Union Textiles Minister Giriraj Singh…
Bhubaneswar: India has strongly countered recent remarks and actions by former U.S. President Donald Trump, calling out what it describes as a pattern of hypocrisy, misinformation, and strategic double standards concerning India’s foreign policy choices, especially on its ties with Russia and the India-Pakistan conflict. In an official statement released on August 4, India confirmed…
New Delhi, July 21, 2025: Jagdeep Dhankhar, the 14th Vice President of India, resigns from his position citing health reasons. This surprise news has come on the opening day of the Monsoon Session. As per the reports, Vice President and Rajya Sabha Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar tendered his resignation, addressed to President Draupadi Murmu with immediate effect…
