Bhubaneswar: : Shazia Ilmi on Tuesday termed the passage of the Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam a “historic and revolutionary” step, stating that it will ensure one-third representation for women in legislative bodies across the country. Addressing the media, the BJP leader said that for nearly three decades, the proposed legislation faced repeated delays despite being…
Bhubaneswar: India’s school education system is poised for a significant transformation as the Central Board of Secondary Education prepares to implement sweeping reforms from 2027 in line with the National Education Policy 2020. The proposed changes aim to shift the focus from rote learning to a more flexible, skill-oriented, and application-based approach, redefining how students…
Bhubaneswar: Delegates attending the International Election Visitors’ Programme 2026, organised by the Election Commission of India, undertook field visits to polling stations and EVM dispatch centres across multiple regions, including Assam, Kerala, and Puducherry. Observers from countries such as Samoa, Albania, Sierra Leone, and Georgia interacted with election officials on the ground, gaining insights into…
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…
Bhubaneswar: Union Home Minister Amit Shah is set to launch the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)’s manifesto for West Bengal today, outlining a series of welfare and development promises ahead of upcoming elections. According to party sources, the manifesto is expected to propose a monthly financial assistance of ₹3,000 for beneficiaries of the state’s Lakshmi Bhandar…
Bhubaneswar: In a development that could significantly alter Bihar’s political landscape, Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Friday indicated his move to national politics, stating that he will travel to Delhi to take oath as a Rajya Sabha member and remain there. Kumar, who arrived from Jay Prakash Narayan International Airport, made the announcement amid growing…
Bhubaneswar: India’s Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri has embarked on a three-day official visit to the United States starting today, aimed at strengthening bilateral ties. During the visit, Misri is scheduled to hold discussions with senior officials of the US administration on a wide range of issues, including trade, defence cooperation, science and technology, as well…
Bhubaneswar: Emphasising the critical role of nuclear energy in India’s future, senior scientist Dr Neelam Goyal from the Department of Atomic Energy highlighted the need to accelerate the country’s civil nuclear programme to ensure long-term energy security. Speaking on the sidelines of an event in Surat, Dr Goyal said India’s economy—anchored in agriculture, industry, and…
Bhubaneswar: Prime Minister Narendra Modi has consistently emphasized the role of women as a central pillar in building a developed India, with a series of flagship initiatives aimed at strengthening financial inclusion, education, and entrepreneurship among women. Schemes such as Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana, Pradhan Mantri Mudra Yojana, and Sukanya Samriddhi Yojana have significantly…
Bhubaneswar: The Government of India has officially launched the first phase of Census 2027, introducing a major digital reform through a Self-Enumeration portal that allows citizens to submit their details online. The initiative, rolled out under the supervision of the Ministry of Home Affairs, marks the beginning of the Houselisting and Housing Census, with select…