In a recent announcement, Odisha’s deputy CM Pravati Parida declared a one-day paid period leave for women employees in both government and private sectors. This leave can be taken on the first or second day of the menstrual cycle. The initiative aligns with similar policies in Bihar and Kerala and is part of CM...
Read MoreIn separate incidents, two tigers from Sariska Reserve in Alwar attacked five people, leading the administration to close schools and urge residents to stay indoors. Forest officials deployed a team to track one of the tigers, which had strayed 60 kilometers from its domain. Two of the injured were Vikas Kumar and Siyarama Gurjar.
Read MoreOdisha and other mineral-rich states in India were set for significant financial gains after the Supreme Court permitted the retrospective collection of taxes on mineral-bearing land from April 1, 2005. Odisha would receive its pending dues, estimated at over Rs 1 lakh crore, in instalments starting April 2026. States like Andhra Pradesh and Telangana...
Read MoreHome care products, including toilet cleaners, floor cleaning items, and mosquito repellents, saw a significant demand rise from 2015-23, influenced by the Swachh Bharat Mission. The initiative boosted consumption, with each category experiencing a two-to-three-fold increase in volumes. This surge also led to steady growth in the overall home care sector.
Read MoreAfter Karnataka halted transactions with SBI and PNB over alleged embezzlement of funds, both banks sought an amicable resolution. State and bank officials confirmed ongoing discussions, with a meeting scheduled in Bengaluru. SBI and PNB issued statements acknowledging the issue was still sub judice but expressed commitment to resolving the matter with the state...
Read MoreCongress chief Mallikarjun Kharge criticized the current rulers for spreading divisive thinking, particularly through the observation of ‘Partition Horrors Remembrance Day.’ He accused the RSS of supporting the British policy of ‘divide and rule’ and condemned Prime Minister Modi for insulting Ambedkar by calling the civil code ‘communal.
Read MoreOn the eve of Independence Day, protests erupted across India in response to the rape and murder of a 31-year-old doctor at Kolkata’s RG Kar Medical College. Participants, including professionals and the general public, demanded safer night transport and secure resting facilities for women, voicing their concerns about compromised safety and working conditions in...
Read MoreA nurse, A Sabeena, from Tamil Nadu, courageously crossed a raging river via zip line multiple times to rescue 35 lives during the Wayanad landslides. Awarded the ‘Kalpana Chawla Award’ by Tamil Nadu CM M K Stalin, Sabeena’s bravery and dedication earned widespread recognition after videos of her daring acts went viral.
Read MoreSubedar major (retd) V B Dixit, who retired in 1994, rejoined his unit in the 1999 Kargil war. He played a pivotal role in boosting soldier morale in previous wars. During the Kargil conflict, he initiated the first Bofors gun firing. His military contributions earned him notable citations from Indian presidents.
Read MoreA 25-year-old man attempted to molest a house surgeon at Coimbatore Medical College Hospital on Wednesday night. The accused, Mayank Galar, was arrested and charged under relevant sections. The incident led to protests by over 150 house surgeons and postgraduate students, demanding better security and functional surveillance systems on the hospital premises.
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