Bhubaneswar: India’s revised national wage framework—now mandating that basic pay must constitute at least 50% of total wages—may not change how much employers spend on their workforce, but it significantly reshapes how employees receive their salaries. The new structure does not increase corporate costs; instead, it redistributes the components of employee compensation, shifting the balance…
Bhubaneswar: The hoisting of the saffron Dhwaja atop the newly completed Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Temple marks far more than the culmination of a monumental construction project. It is the arrival of a moment that blends religion, culture, politics, and national identity—each layered with its own meaning, each carrying its own weight. On Tuesday, when Prime…
Bhubaneswar: In a historic and symbolic ceremony at the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Temple, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday hoisted the Ram Temple Dhwaja, a triangular saffron flag marking the formal completion of the grand temple’s construction. The event, held nearly a year after the Pran Pratistha of Ram Lalla on January 22, 2024, was…
Bhubaneswar: Bollywood icon Dharmendra, one of Indian cinema’s most celebrated and beloved actors, passed away at the age of 89 on Wednesday, leaving the entire nation and film fraternity in profound grief. Known as the He-Man of Bollywood, Dharmendra’s unmatched charisma, warmth, and versatility made him a cultural force across generations. The news has triggered…
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: 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…
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…
Bhubaneswar: A major political storm has hit the RJD first family. The Yadav household — long seen as the most powerful political dynasty in Bihar — is now facing an unprecedented and very public breakdown. According to viral videos and online posts, a fierce confrontation has taken place between Tejashwi Yadav and his sisters following…
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…