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Centre to expand rare earth exploration in Odisha, state pitches ORSAC-ISRO integration

Jitendra Singh and Odisha minister Krushna Chandra Patra discuss rare earths, marine science, biotechnology and a proposed space manufacturing facility.

The rise and fall of Dharmendra Pradhan: How ‘quiet’ BJP leader lost the plot with NEET backlash

Odisha leader is known to be close to PM Modi and Amit Shah. Ironically, Pradhan, as the ABVP state general secretary, spearheaded a protest against paper leaks in 1997.

Maharashtra, Odisha women cash schemes drive financial autonomy, alter household spending—EAC-PM paper

Paper finds male relatives of women getting cash transfers in Maharashtra spend 49% less, save 23% more monthly, while women’s own spending is up 46%. Odisha also shows dip in men's spends.

How did Odisha fix its finances? Ex-civil servants, economists trace its fiscal journey

At the CSEP event, ex-Odisha Chief Secretary Jugal Mohapatra said Odisha even had to reach out to then-finance minister Manmohan Singh because the state couldn't pay its bills.

Odisha begins new journey to build India’s future semiconductor, AI & digital infra capital

Odisha govt announces MoU between Intel & 3D Glass Solutions to explore the opportunity to establish advanced semiconductor glass core packaging substrate facility in the state.

RSS affiliate rallies against Odisha BJP govt over mass retrenchment of contractual workers

In a letter to CM Mohan Charan Majhi, the Bharatiya Mazdoor Sangh has warned of intensifying its agitations across the state if the government fails to take corrective steps.

The rot in Odisha Chess Association. Players are asking why national body is doing nothing

The prize money fiasco has exposed a deeper crisis in Odisha’s chess administration. Amid the controversy, players are also losing faith in the All India Chess Federation.

SC junks ‘odious’ bail terms forcing accused to clean police stations, slams Odisha judiciary caste bias

The Supreme Court scrapped 'degrading' bail conditions imposed by Odisha courts, calling them unconstitutional, caste-biased and a violation of dignity, ordered their immediate removal nationwide.

Biju Patnaik row drew rare rebuke, but here’s why Nishikant Dubey is ‘indispensable’ to BJP

BJP leaders say controversies are a way for the four-term MP from Jharkhand to maintain visibility while taking on key opposition figures either inside or outside Parliament. 

After backlash, Nishikant Dubey apologises for ‘Biju Patnaik-CIA’ remark—‘incorrect interpretation’

'My thoughts on Nehru ji were misconstrued as being about Biju Babu,' writes BJP MP on X. His statement had sparked outrage with BJD demanding an unconditional apology.

On Camera

First Vande Mataram, then Jana Gana Mana—Modi govt is changing India’s patriotism ritual

For turning a familiar national song into a live debate over patriotism, protocol, law, federalism and secular identity, Vande Mataram has sparked a political row.

Andhra’s Rs 150 cr exploration MoU for lithium, gallium as Centre pushes critical mineral self-reliance

Andhra Pradesh has signed an MoU for a Rs 150 crore exploration project to study lithium and gallium deposits in Kadapa Basin, part of the Centre’s drive to reduce critical mineral imports.

Mukesh Ambani-led Reliance enters India’s defence race, joins Rolls-Royce bid to power AMCA

As part of partnership, Reliance & Rolls-Royce will explore formation of dedicated Aerospace Gas Turbine Complex that will be a centre of excellence for power and propulsion technology in India.

Guru RSS is cautioning shishya Modi govt. Bhagwat’s endorsement of Gen Z has an Indira lesson

It’s evident Bhagwat was watching from a distance and was worried about youth’s anger towards Modi govt. The first thing he did was to demolish any criticism of Gen Z protesters as anti-national.