New Odisha Age

Sheikh Hasina’s Death Sentence: A Geopolitical Turning Point for South Asia

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…

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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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AIU Suspends Al-Falah University’s Membership Amid Red Fort Blast Probe

Bhubaneswar: The Association of Indian Universities (AIU) has suspended the membership of Al-Falah University in Faridabad, Haryana, with immediate effect, following its alleged link to individuals involved in the Delhi Red Fort car blast on November 10. The decision, conveyed through an official AIU letter dated November 13, 2025, cites “media reports” and states that…

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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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Red Fort Car Blast Rocks Delhi; 12 Dead, Key Suspect Arrested

Bhubaneswar: A massive car explosion near Delhi’s historic Red Fort on Monday evening has left 12 people dead and several others injured, sending shockwaves across the nation. The blast, which occurred near Gate No. 1 of the monument, involved an i20 car that had been parked in the area for nearly 90 minutes before it…

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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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Trump’s Mixed Messages on India: Praise, Pressure, and Power Play

Bhubaneswar, India: Former U.S. President Donald Trump continues to deliver a series of contradictory statements about India and Prime Minister Narendra Modi, leaving diplomats and observers puzzled over his real stance toward New Delhi. In recent public comments, Trump praised Modi as “the nicest looking guy” and spoke of “great love, respect, and relationship” with…

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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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