New Delhi, 8/1 : In a decisive move to position itself as the nexus of global innovation and equitable technology distribution, India today launched a pioneering science diplomacy platform, tentatively titled ‘Vigyan-Setu’ (Bridge of Science), during the inaugural plenary of the Raisina Dialogue 2026. The initiative marks a strategic pivot in New Delhi’s foreign policy, […]
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Pune, 8/1 : Madhav Dhananjaya Gadgil, the towering figure of Indian ecology who championed the cause of the Western Ghats and redefined environmentalism as a movement for the people, has passed away. He was 83. The Padma Bhushan awardee breathed his last on Wednesday night at his residence in Pune following a brief illness. His […]
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[Kolkata], 8/1 : In an unprecedented escalation of the Centre-State conflict in West Bengal, the Enforcement Directorate (ED) has leveled a direct and explosive allegation against Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, accusing her of physically removing “key evidence” during an active raid connected to the multi-crore coal smuggling scam. The drama unfolded early Thursday morning when […]
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New Delhi, 8/1 : In a geopolitical tremor that threatens to fracture global climate solidarity, the United States has formally withdrawn from the India-led International Solar Alliance (ISA). The move, executed via a presidential memorandum signed yesterday by President Donald Trump, marks a dramatic retreat from multilateral climate commitments and deals a significant diplomatic blow […]
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New Delhi, 8/1 : India’s energy diplomacy faces its most severe test yet as the United States escalates its economic offensive against the Kremlin’s war chest. In a move that threatens to upend Indo-US trade ties, President Donald Trump has officially thrown his weight behind the bipartisan “Sanctioning of Russia Act 2025,” a legislative sledgehammer […]
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By Harihar Tripathy The winter morning had wrapped the ashram in a thick, grey blanket of fog. Even though the clock struck eight, the sun was nowhere to be seen, hidden behind the misty veil that made the world feel quiet and shivering. There wasn’t a soul in sight; the biting cold had kept everyone […]
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The sun was setting over the village crossroads—the *chhakka*—casting long shadows on the old cement bench. On one end sat Professor Mohanty, a man whose hair had turned silver while studying thick volumes of Physics in hallowed university halls. On the other end sat Kalia, a young man who had never finished college but always […]
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Bhubaneswar, 7/1 : The Odisha capital is gearing up for its much-anticipated Annual Flower Show, promising a vibrant spectacle of nature’s finest from January 9. Organizers have revealed an array of exciting new features and expanded timings, aiming to captivate an even larger audience of horticulture enthusiasts and general visitors alike. The popular event, a […]
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Bhubaneswar, 7/1 : Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi today announced a comprehensive overhaul of the state’s healthcare sector, unveiling a series of ambitious initiatives following an extensive review of existing health programmes. The move signals a renewed focus by the newly formed government on bolstering public health infrastructure, improving service delivery, and ensuring equitable […]
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Bhubaneswar, 7/1 : Odisha is currently in the grip of a severe cold wave, with temperatures plummeting across the state and bringing life to a near standstill in many regions| The capital city, Bhubaneswar, has experienced a dramatic drop in mercury, recording its coldest night of the ongoing winter season as the minimum temperature plunged […]
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