Month: June 2024

Indian States Mourn Loss in Kuwait Fire Tragedy: Government Assures Support

Manish Kumar

The aftermath of a devastating fire tragedy in Kuwait has left India reeling from the loss of 40 of its citizens, predominantly from the states of Kerala and Tamil Nadu. In Kerala, the news of the tragedy reverberated across communities, prompting swift action from the state government. As Kerala mourned the loss of its sons and daughters, the state government announced a series of measures to support the affected families. Minister of State KV Singh’s arrival in Kuwait underscored India’s commitment to extend unwavering support to its citizens in times…

BJP Delivers on Election Promise: Historic Decision Unlocks All Gates of Puri Jagannath Temple

Manish Kumar

The newly formed BJP government in Odisha, led by Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi, wasted no time in translating its electoral promises into action. In the first Cabinet meeting, the Govt. approved a proposal to re-open all four gates of Shree Jagannath Temple in Puri on early Thursday morning. This decision, resonating deeply with the BJP’s manifesto commitments, signifies a pivotal moment for devotees who have long awaited the restoration of accessibility to the sacred shrine. To this end, a corpus fund of ₹500 crore has been established, dedicated to…

Hat trick for Pema Khandu- The Architect of BJP’s Triumph in Arunachal Pradesh

Manish Kumar

In the serene landscape of Arunachal Pradesh, a triumphant narrative unfolds as 44-year-old Pema Khandu, the youthful beacon of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), clinches his third consecutive term as Chief Minister, securing an impressive victory in the state’s recent elections. With 46 seats captured in the 60-member Assembly, Khandu’s reappointment reverberates with promises of continuity and progress for the northeastern state. In a ceremony graced by dignitaries including Home Minister Amit Shah, JP Nadda, Kiren Rijiju, and Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, Arunachal Pradesh Governor KT Parnaik administered…

Resilience Amidst Turmoil: Indian Stocks Stage Swift Recovery After Election Shock

Manish Kumar

In a striking display of resilience, India’s stock market swiftly rebounded from the tumultuous aftermath of the recent elections, marking one of the fastest recoveries in a decade. The rapid resurgence of Indian stocks reflects the strong confidence of domestic investors, who capitalized on the near-$400 billion selloff by buying discounted prices. This turnaround reflects investors’ faith in local equities’ long-term growth potential and their readiness to endure short-term volatility for favorable returns. The liquidity influx has led to challenges, including inflated prices for smaller stocks, driven by non-institutional players’…

NEET Controversy Continues: Grace Marks Scrapped, Re-Test Option Offered to Affected Students

Manish Kumar

NTA to re-evaluate NEET-UG 2024 results of 1,563 candidates Re-test for affected candidates scheduled for June 23 Those opting for the re-test will have their original scorecards cancelled, while those who choose not to appear for the re-examination will have their scores based on the May 5 examination without the grace marks. Supreme Court says it won’t halt NEET-UG counselling The NEET-UG 2024 examination, conducted across 4,750 centers for nearly 24 lakh students on May 5, has been mired in controversy, with allegations of question paper leaks and questionable grace…

PM Modi Set for G7 Summit in Italy: Key Focus on Bilateral Talks and Global Outreach

Manish Kumar

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to depart for Italy on June 13 to partake in the prestigious G7 Summit. PM Modi’s participation not only reaffirms India’s commitment to multilateralism but also underscores the country’s growing influence and proactive role on the global stage. This year’s G7 Summit, scheduled from June 13 to 15, holds particular significance as it marks India’s 11th engagement with the esteemed forum and PM Modi’s fifth consecutive attendance. During his visit, PM Modi is slated to hold bilateral discussions with Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni,…

Today Pema Khandu To Be Sworn-In As Arunachal Pradesh CM

Manish Kumar

BJP leader Pema Khandu will be sworn-in as Chief Minister of Arunachal Pradesh today. The swearing-in ceremony will be held at the Dorjee Khandu Convention Centre in Itanagar at 11 AM. Mr Khandu met Governor Lt General KT Parnaik at Raj Bhavan yesterday evening and staked the claim to form a new government. Subsequently, the Governor invited him to form the new government. Earlier yesterday, Mr Khandu was unanimously elected leader of Arunachal Pradesh BJP legislature party in the presence of Central Observers – Ravi Shankar Prasad and Tarun Chugh.…

India beat USA by seven wickets in New York T20 WC

Manish Kumar

A nervy little run chase for team India, don’t let the scoreboard trick you. They lost both Kohli and Rohit within 3 overs, as Netralvakar dismissed both openers to leave India at 10/2. Pant and Suryakumar stitched a partnership for a bit, but the southpaw got a skiddy delivery from Ali Khan that kept low and knocked over his stumps. The middle phase saw India’s batters pretty much go into a shell, as they played very slowly but managed to keep their wickets intact. Suryakumar Yadav took his time today,…

host conference in Bhubaneswar highlighting Odisha’s Green Energy Potential MNRE and IREDA

Manish Kumar

Ministry of New & Renewable Energy (MNRE), in collaboration with the Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency Ltd. (IREDA), organized a pre-event conference for Global Wind Day at the Welcome Hotel in Bhubaneswar today. The speech of Shri Lalit Bohra, Joint Secretary* (MNRE) was read out by Dr. B. K. Mohanty, Director (Finance), IREDA, in which he emphasized the rapid development of renewable energy across India and highlighted the measures taken by the Government of India including the state of Odisha. According to the National Institute of Wind Energy (NIWE), India’s…

PM Modi A historic day for BJP, which formed first Government in Odisha

Manish Kumar

Mohan Charan Mahji takes oath as CM Odisha: First BJP CM sworn-in; his deputies KV Singh Deo, Pravati Parida also take oath Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leaders, including Suresh Pujari, Rabinarayan Naik, Nityananda Gond, and Krushna Chandra Patra, took oath as ministers in Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi’s cabinet in Odisha in the presence of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The oath-taking ceremony was held at Janata Maidan in Bhubaneswar, Odisha, on Wednesday. Mohan Charan Majhi also took the oath as Chief Minister of the state, leading the first BJP government…