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8/1 : In a geopolitical tremor that threatens to fracture global climate solidarity, the United States has formally withdrawn from the India-led International Solar Alliance (ISA).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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Bhubaneswar, 7/1 : Government doctors across Odisha have defiantly continued their two-hour Outpatient Department (OPD) boycott on Wednesday, January 7, 2026, despite the state government invoking the stringent Essential Services (Maintenance) Act (ESMA) on Tuesday to prohibit any form of strike or work cessation| This ongoing agitation by the Odisha Medical Services Association (OMSA) has […]
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Baripada, 7/1 : In a decisive move to combat escalating air pollution, the Mayurbhanj district administration has implemented a series of stringent measures across Baripada, following a concerning surge in its Air Quality Index (AQI)| This intervention comes as Baripada, a town previously known for its proximity to the lush Similipal Biosphere Reserve and minimal […]
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Tokyo’s financial markets are grappling with significant instability as Japanese equities experienced a sharp decline this Wednesday, with the Nikkei 225 index plummeting amidst rapidly escalating geopolitical and economic tensions with China. The downturn has sent ripples of concern through Asia, highlighting the profound impact that diplomatic friction between the region’s two largest economies can […]
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The United States Supreme Court stands on the precipice of delivering a monumental ruling, expected as early as Friday, January 9, 2026, that could fundamentally redefine the scope of presidential authority in enacting trade tariffs. At the heart of the legal battle is President Donald Trump’s aggressive use of the International Emergency Economic Powers Act […]
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In a significant move poised to reshape the financial landscape of India, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has unveiled a comprehensive new framework for dividend distribution by banks. These tighter guidelines, designed to link shareholder payouts directly to a bank’s capital adequacy, asset quality, and the true quality of its profits, signal a robust […]
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