A nationwide strike called by 10 major central trade unions disrupted daily life across India on Wednesday, July 9, 2025. Known as ‘Bharat Bandh,’ the protest caused traffic blocks, shop closures, and delays in public transport. Roads and Railways Affected In Odisha, protesters from the Centre of Indian Trade Unions (CITU) blocked highways near Bhubaneswar. […]
Read MoreFormer India spinner Dilip Doshi, known for his exceptional control and classic left-arm spin, has passed away at the age of 77 in London. The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) confirmed his death on Tuesday, a day after he breathed his last. 🏏 A Career That Began Late But Shone Bright Dilip […]
Read MoreAirlines including Emirates, Qatar Airways, and Kuwait Airways face major disruption as airspace restrictions ripple through key regional airports. ✈️ Massive Flight Disruption Across Middle East More than 500 flights were canceled or delayed in the past 24 hours as rising tensions between Israel and Iran led to widespread airspace restrictions across the Middle East. […]
Read MoreChurch Leaders See Pattern in Rising Assaults and Robberies Church leaders in eastern India are raising alarms over recent violent attacks and robberies targeting Catholic priests and churches. They believe these are not random crimes but part of a planned effort to weaken the Church’s mission and disrupt its work among the poor and tribal […]
Read MoreShares of Sterling & Wilson Renewable Energy rose after it won a major renewable energy project in Gujarat. Reliance and Shapoorji Pallonji groups both have stakes in the company. Stock Performance and Market Value The stock is valued at ₹6,608 Crore. It opened at ₹286.70, up 1.55% from the previous day’s close. Later, it reached […]
Read MoreThe Indian Coast Guard’s annual mission, Operation Olivia, helped protect over 6.98 lakh Olive Ridley turtles. These turtles nested at the Rushikulya river mouth in Odisha in February 2025. What is Operation Olivia? Operation Olivia runs every year from November to May. It protects the nesting sites of Olive Ridley turtles. The main areas are […]
Read MoreMaria Khan, a resident of Poonch in Indian-administered Kashmir, shares the devastating story of losing her 12-year-old nephew and niece, Zain Ali and Urwa Fatima, who were killed in cross-border shelling on May 7th. Despite the ceasefire between India and Pakistan, the family faces the painful reality that nothing can bring their children back. Details […]
Read MoreThe India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a yellow alert for Odisha from May 1 to May 3. The warning includes thunderstorms, gusty winds, and chances of hailstorms across multiple districts. This weather change is linked to cyclonic circulations over eastern and central India. Affected districts include Mayurbhanj, Balasore, Keonjhar, Sundergarh, and Nuapada. These areas […]
Read MoreFollowing the deadly terror attack in Pahalgam that killed 26 people, including tourists, India has ordered the deportation of Pakistani nationals living on short-term visas. This decision comes as part of a government directive issued in response to rising tensions. Visa Revocation and Deportation Process The Ministry of External Affairs announced that all Pakistani visas […]
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