New Odisha Age

G20 Moves Ahead Without Trump as Johannesburg Declaration Signals Unity; India, Brazil & South Africa Reinforce Global South Axis

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…

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Aishwarya Rai Bachchan’s Speech at Sathya Sai Birth Centenary Event Goes Viral; Actor Touches PM’s Feet, Sparks Social Media Buzz

Bhubaneswar: Actor Aishwarya Rai Bachchan made headlines on Saturday after delivering a powerful speech at the Sri Sathya Sai Baba Birth Centenary Year celebrations, an event attended by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, cricket icon Sachin Tendulkar, and several Union ministers. The gathering, held at Prasanthi Nilayam, witnessed a series of cultural and spiritual programs marking…

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Major Panic in Bengal as SIR Verification Triggers Reverse Exodus of Illegal Migrants; Mamata Banerjee Urges EC to Halt Exercise

Bhubaneswar: Massive tension has gripped several districts of West Bengal as the Election Commission’s Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of voter lists has set off widespread fear among undocumented migrants. Hundreds of individuals who had entered India from Bangladesh without valid papers are reportedly fleeing border areas after verification teams began strict identity checks. Sources say…

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Bihar’s New Coalition Government: Stability or Stagnation?

Bhubaneswar: Nitish Kumar has taken oath as the Chief Minister of Bihar once again, marking his record breaking tenth term. The ceremony, though solemn in intent, briefly slipped into the viral space when Prime Minister Narendra Modi was seen wiping his face with a towel — an image that social media amplified instantly. But beyond…

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Is Congress Losing Touch With Ground Reality? Bihar Election Results Intensify the Debate

Bhubaneswar: As India’s political landscape shifts rapidly, the question dominating conversations across party lines is whether the Congress party has lost touch with ground realities. The latest trigger for this debate is the sweeping victory of the NDA in the Bihar assembly elections — a result that once again exposes Congress’s structural weaknesses and Rahul…

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Nitish Kumar Scripts Historic Comeback as NDA Sweeps Bihar; Opposition Left Stunned

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…

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Chirag Paswan Scores Big in Bihar Polls; Eyes Key Role in NDA Government

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…

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NDA Secures Resounding Victory in Bihar; Chirag Paswan Shines as JDU–BJP Sweep Seats

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….

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India Needs More World-Class Banks, Says Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman

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…

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India’s Grand Wedding Season Set to Add ₹6.5 Lakh Crore to the Economy

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…

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