Month: February 2025

Odisha Government Probes KIIT Student Death: High-Level Committee Summons KIIT Founder

Manish Kumar

The Odisha government has intensified its investigation into the tragic death of a Nepalese student at the Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology (KIIT), summoning the institute’s founder, Achyuta Samanta, for questioning. The inquiry follows widespread protests and allegations of unfair disciplinary action against Nepalese students at the institution. The Higher Education Department, in an official letter, directed Samanta to appear before the high-level committee on February 21, 2025, at the State Guest House, with adequate documentary evidence to address the committee’s terms of reference. The probe aims to uncover the…

Delhi Assembly Chaos: 22 AAP MLAs Suspended for a Day Over Sloganeering During LG’s Address

Manish Kumar

Delhi Assembly Speaker Vijendeer Gupta suspended all AAP MLAs, including LoP Atishi and Gopal Rai, after sloganeering during the LG’s address led to the ruckus. Eight Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) MLAs on Tuesday were suspended all 22 AAP MLAs for a day from the Delhi Assembly for sloganeering during LG VK Saxena’s address. Speaker Vijender Gupta suspended the MLAs including, LoP Atishi, Gopal Rai and others. Ar first only 5 MLAs were suspended, but gradually more MLAs were suspended leading to the whole opposition suspension. Speaker Gupta suspended them after…

15,000 Sanitation Workers Unite for Historic Cleanliness Drive at Maha Kumbh

Manish Kumar

A Grand Effort to Set a Guinness World Record The sacred city of Prayagraj witnessed an extraordinary display of unity and dedication as 15,000 sanitation workers came together to attempt a Guinness World Record for a synchronized cleanliness drive. This ambitious initiative, held across four zones of the Maha Kumbh Mela, showcased the commitment of the workers to maintaining hygiene and cleanliness at one of the world’s largest religious gatherings. The momentous event was graced by Prayagraj Mayor Ganesh Kesarwani, Mahakumbh’s Special Executive Officer Akanksha Rana, and a supervisory team…

22nd EGM: IREDA Shareholders Approve up to ₹5,000 Crore Fundraising via QIP

Manish Kumar

Mumbai, 25th February 2025 Shareholders of Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency Ltd. (IREDA) have approved the company’s proposal to raise up to ₹5,000 crore through Qualified Institutions Placement (QIP) of equity shares, in one or multiple tranches. The approval was granted by the shareholders in favour of the resolution via remote e-voting during the 22nd Extra-Ordinary General Meeting (EGM) held today through video conferencing. The meeting was chaired by Shri Pradip Kumar Das, Chairman and Managing Director, IREDA and attended by Directors on the Board and shareholders. IREDA’s Board had…

Friedrich Merz: Germany’s Next Chancellor and the Challenges Ahead

Manish Kumar

Friedrich Merz: Germany’s Next Chancellor and the Challenges Ahead A New Era in German Politics Friedrich Merz is poised to become Germany’s 10th post-war chancellor, marking the peak of a decades-long political journey that saw him side-lined in the early 2000s by former Chancellor Angela Merkel. As the leader of the centre-right Christian Democratic Union (CDU), Merz secured victory in the national election with 28.6% of the vote. However, forming a government will be a challenge, with the most likely outcome being a coalition with the Social Democrats (SPD), who…

Russia Seeks Long-Term Ukraine Peace Deal Over Quick Ceasefire

Manish Kumar

Russia Calls for Lasting Peace As the Ukraine conflict enters its third year, Russia has reiterated its preference for a long-term peace agreement rather than a quick, U.S.-backed ceasefire. Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov, in an interview with RIA news agency, emphasized that a temporary truce could lead to a swift resumption of hostilities, making the situation even more volatile. With global attention on possible diplomatic solutions, Russia maintains that any lasting agreement must address the root causes of the conflict, including its grievances against NATO and concerns over Russian-speaking…

India’s EV Boom: How China Profits from a $7 Billion Dependency

Manish Kumar

 China’s Growing Profits from India’s EV Expansion India’s electric vehicle (EV) industry is witnessing rapid growth, fueled by government incentives, rising consumer adoption, and a push toward sustainability. In 2023-24, India sold 1.9 million EVs, accounting for 7.46% of total automobile sales, as per a report by The Print. However, this growth comes with a significant downside—India’s heavy reliance on Chinese imports for essential EV components, especially lithium-ion batteries, rare earth metals, and permanent magnets. Over the past five years, India has imported over $7 billion worth of EV components…

Maha Kumbh 2025: Crackdown on social media for Misleading and Offensive Content

Manish Kumar

Social Media Under Scrutiny at Maha Kumbh The Maha Kumbh 2025, one of the largest religious gatherings in the world, has attracted millions of devotees to Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh. However, along with the spiritual significance of the event, authorities are also grappling with a surge of misleading and offensive content on social media. In response, the Uttar Pradesh Police have filed 13 First Information Reports (FIRs) against 140 social media accounts for spreading false information and sharing inappropriate videos of women pilgrims. Law enforcement agencies have intensified their monitoring of…

Shashi Tharoor’s Message to Congress: ‘I Have Options If You Don’t Need Me’

Manish Kumar

A Diplomatic Warning to Congress Senior Congress leader Shashi Tharoor has once again found himself at the center of a political storm. In a recent podcast, Tharoor made a striking remark: “If the Congress does not need my services, I have other options.” This statement, which follows his controversial praise for Kerala’s Left Democratic Front (LDF) government, has fueled speculation about his future in the party. While Tharoor has denied any plans of switching parties, his remarks hint at growing tensions within Congress, particularly regarding its leadership in Kerala. As…

USAID Controversy: 1,600 Workers Laid Off Amid Trump’s Allegations and Its Impact on India

Manish Kumar

A Political Firestorm Over USAID The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) has been at the center of a political storm, with President Donald Trump accusing the agency of fraud and attempting to dismantle it. The controversy took an international turn when Trump and his allies, including billionaire Elon Musk, alleged that USAID funding was being used to influence elections in India through a ‘Voter Turnout Fund.’ While these claims sparked heated debates in both the U.S. and India, the Indian government has denied any such funding. This article…