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Topic: Odisha

Naveen Patnaik’s silence speaks the loudest in opposition’s boisterous attempts at unity

The Odisha CM said BJP's defeat in the polls reflected the ‘mood of the nation’ but clarified that he would stay away from both Congress and BJP.

TDP to contest Lok Sabha, assembly polls in Odisha in 2019

The Chandrababu Naidu-led TDP will focus on the southern region of Odisha where Telugu language is spoken. This includes 52 assembly constituencies.

What if Barkha Dutt had joked about Konark Temple’s erotica instead of Abhijit Iyer Mitra?

What if Barkha Dutt had joked about Konark Temple’s erotica instead of Abhijit Iyer Mitra?

Cyclone Amphan: Why India’s east coast is a magnet for cyclones

Indian subcontinent is world's most affected region with regard to tropical cyclones — between 1891 and 2000, 308 cyclones have struck India's east coast. 

Odisha govt plans to ban fishing to save Olive Ridley turtles

The Odisha government said it will impose a ban fishing ban within 20 Km from the coast from November, 2018 to May, 2019.

Electrocution, rail accidents, encroachment: Why elephants keep dying in India

Just last week, 7 elephants died of electrocution in Odisha. Experts deplore lack of research and data into changing behaviour of elephants.

ED is desperate to increase Twitter followers & this is how it plans to do it

Pre-Truth — snappy, witty and significant snippets from the world of politics and government.

The most undeserving man is on his way to becoming a free speech martyr in India

The Right-wing’s use of draconian anti-free speech laws comes home to roost.

No, Odisha isn’t North Korea, it can’t jail people for jokes

The 50-word Edit — ThePrint view on the most important issues, instantly.

PM Modi says BJD’s commission culture is standing in the way of Odisha’s development

Corruption and slow decision making are 'synonymous' with the BJD government, he alleged.

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India’s think tanks double up as lobbyists, give no disclosures. Hurt policymaking

Many 'independent' reports, intended to shape policies, are sponsored by industry groups or entities with deep pockets and vested interests. This process must become transparent.

Kerala’s silent startup surge—work near home, smooth roads, fast internet & diaspora engagement

Once seen as a fading presence on India’s investment & startup picture, the state is slowly moving up the ladder, with policy reforms & infrastructure building.

India & Israel ink agreement to share, co-develop & co-produce advanced defence tech

Agreement signed during 17th Joint Working Group (JWG) on defence cooperation. Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh met Director General in Israeli Ministry of Defence Amir Baram Tuesday. 

Trump’s trade wars have rewritten powerplay, but India didn’t get the memo

This world is being restructured and redrawn by one man, and what’s his power? It’s not his formidable military. It’s trade. With China, it turned on him.