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Topic: Odisha

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.

Odisha’s top Maoist Sukru surrenders weeks after hacking deputy to death over laying down arms

New Delhi: Less than a month after he killed his deputy and fellow comrade over a difference of opinion on the issue of surrendering...

BJP wants a Maharashtra redo in Odisha. Naveen Patnaik is the last obstacle

With the back to the wall now, Naveen Patnaik is suddenly doing what he seldom did before—coming to the Assembly daily, making interventions, giving statements to TV channels, and hitting the streets.

Hotelier, convict, Biju confidant—how BJP-backed RS candidate defeated Naveen Patnaik after 24 yrs

The MAYFAIR Hotels & Resorts founder's victory as an Independent in RS polls highlights a ‘weakened Biju Janata Dal, once again,’ say political watchers.

‘Traitors’: Congress expels 3 Odisha MLAs for ‘cross-voting’ in Rajya Sabha polls

Earlier, Congress issued show-cause notices to the MLAs after their public statements criticising the party's decision to join hands with BJD made it evident they would cross-vote.

Land of milk and no money? Bread basket Punjab hits rock bottom in NITI Aayog Fiscal Health Index

Topper Odisha widens lead to score 73.1 out of 100; Haryana and Bihar among the few states to improve year-on-year.

To surrender or not? Rift that led Odisha’s top Maoist commander to murder deputy from Chhattisgarh

Police say Anwesh wanted to surrender under Odisha’s revised rehabilitation policy, leading to a difference of opinion with senior Maoist leaders that allegedly ended in his killing.

NTPC scopes 30 sites across states in fresh bid for nuclear expansion

The sites are spread across 5 to 6 states, including Madhya Pradesh, Gujarat and Odisha, the people said, asking not to be named as discussions aren’t final.

Odia Asmita is not enough for BJP to stay in power. Caste politics is catching up in Odisha

With the state now aligned with the national ruling party, the demand is shifting from ‘protection of culture’ to ‘proportion of power.’ And it is facing a peculiar reservation paradox.

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The Delimitation Dilemma—What Southern politicians should be bargaining for

Instead of fighting the inevitable population shift, southern leaders should seek to integrate migrants and preserve their local influence.

Indian LNG importers accelerate spot market purchases as prices dip

The purchases mark a turnaround after Indian buyers had earlier limited spot buying and canceled tenders because offers were too expensive.

Why Siliguri Corridor is strategically important for India & how it is being secured | Cut The Clutter

This special edition of Cut The Clutter, straight from the Siliguri corridor, details the strategic importance of the narrow strip of land in West Bengal, and how it’s a vital link connecting the Northeast to the rest of India.

The world’s in a flux. India must reform, consolidate & build a strong economy

We now live in a world order that will keep shifting. India must use this window. This also means we remain disciplined enough not to be knee-jerked into reacting to what Pakistan sees as its moment in the sun.