New Odisha Age

White-Collar Terror: The New Face of Extremism Raises Questions About Education, Ideology, and Influence New Delhi: The recent revel

Bhubaneswar: The recent revelation of highly educated professionals — including doctors and professors — being linked to terror activities in India has reignited a national debate over the roots of extremism and the disturbing transformation of its face. Traditionally, radicalization has been associated with economic deprivation, lack of education, and social marginalization. However, the emergence…

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Delhi Blast Probe Uncovers ‘White-Collar Terror’ Module Led by Doctors

Bhubaneswar: : In a shocking revelation, security agencies have unearthed a ‘white-collar terror’ module linked to the recent Red Fort blast, involving five doctors who allegedly exploited their professional credibility to orchestrate the attack. Investigators have identified the key suspect as Dr. Umar Mohammad, a professor at Al-Falah Medical College in Faridabad and a native…

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Serial Terror Links Emerge Across States; Red Fort Blast May Be Part of Larger Network

Bhubaneswar: India is facing a new and deeply worrying security challenge as investigators uncover what appears to be a network of interconnected terror incidents across multiple states. Though the attacks occurred separately and through different methods, early findings suggest a coordinated pattern connecting them — with the recent Red Fort blast in Delhi possibly part…

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Blast Near Delhi’s Red Fort Kills 11; NIA Joins Probe, Cause Under Investigation

Bhubaneswar: A powerful explosion near the Red Fort (Lal Quila) in Delhi on Monday evening has left at least 11 people dead and several others injured, while multiple vehicles were burnt or damaged in the vicinity. The incident has sent shockwaves across the national capital. According to preliminary reports, the blast occurred when a parked…

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Nepal’s Young Voters Redefine Democracy in Kathmandu’s Political Corridors

Bhubaneswar, India: A powerful new playbook for changing governments midstream is unfolding in Nepal, with young voters in Kathmandu and beyond emerging as the unexpected architects of political change. Their growing impatience with old-guard politics and their strategic use of social media are reshaping the nation’s democratic rhythm — though not without controversy. Over the…

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Young Voters Are Rewriting the Political Playbook Across South Asia

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…

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Massive Fire Guts 30 Shops at Unit-I Haat in Bhubaneswar: Losses Worth Crores Reported

Bhubaneswar: A massive fire broke out at the Unit-I Haat, the largest daily market in Odisha’s capital city, on Wednesday, destroying around 30 shops and causing property damage worth several crores of rupees, officials said. According to fire department sources, the blaze started early in the morning and quickly spread through a section of the…

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Pakistan Defence Minister Alleges Taliban Fighting India’s Proxy War

Bhubaneswar: Pakistan Defence Minister Khwaja Asif has alleged that the ongoing clashes between Pakistani forces and Taliban fighters along the Afghanistan border are part of what he described as “India’s proxy war” against Pakistan. Speaking to the media on Monday, Asif claimed that India is supporting and sponsoring elements of the Taliban to destabilize Pakistan…

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Clashes Erupt During Durga Puja Immersion in Cuttack; Several Injured

Bhubaneswar: Tension gripped Cuttack city late Tuesday night after violence broke out between two groups during a Durga Puja immersion procession. The clash, reportedly triggered by an argument over loud music, quickly escalated, prompting police intervention. According to eyewitnesses, the incident occurred near the Dargha Bazaar–Haathi Pokhari area when two processions converged. Heated arguments over…

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