Paradip Highway Game Changer
Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan on Wednesday hailed the Union Cabinet’s approval of the Rs 8,300 crore Greenfield Coastal Highway project from Rameshwar to Paradip in Odisha as a “game changer” for the state’s development. In a post on X, Pradhan also expressed gratitude to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Road Transport Minister Nitin Gadkari for their leadership in advancing this long awaited project.

Shivakumar sworn in as CM
Karnataka Congress President D.K. Shivakumar was sworn in as the 25th Chief Minister of Karnataka at a grand ceremony in Bengaluru’s Lok Bhavan. Holding the Constitution and invoking his spiritual guide Veera Gangadhara Ajja, he took the oath amid chants from supporters. The event, attended by Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot, senior Congress leaders, and dignitaries, marked a new chapter in Karnataka politics.

National Tribal Conclave Begins
President Droupadi Murmu inaugurated the National Conclave on Strengthening Integrated Tribal Development Agencies (ITDAs) and Integrated Tribal Development Projects (ITDPs) in New Delhi today. The event marked a significant step toward advancing inclusive growth and empowering tribal communities across the nation.

BRICS in Puri
Resilience Rising The coastal city of Puri has turned into a global hub as the BRICS meeting commenced today. Delegates from Brazil, Egypt, Ethiopia, Indonesia, Iran, Russia, Saudi Arabia, South Africa, UAE, and China have arrived to participate in discussions that aim to shape the future of disaster management and resilience building.

Govt Slams Bloomberg Gold Report
The Central government on Wednesday firmly rejected claims that the RBI had sold a significant portion of its gold reserves to safeguard foreign currency assets amid tensions in West Asia, describing the assertion as "fake" and unsupported by official data.The clarification came in response to an analysis by Bloomberg Economics, which suggested that the RBI may have offloaded gold worth approximately $12 billion during a period of heightened geopolitical uncertainty.

Delhi Fire Tragedy
A massive fire broke out at the multi-storey Restaurant in Delhi’s Malviya Nagar on Wednesday morning. Officials confirmed that 21 lives were lost and several casualties were reported, 37 have been rescued and taken to hospital for treatment. Search operations are still underway.

NHRC Detects Conspiracy in Balianta Case
The tragic killing of Soumya Ranjan Swain amid mob violence in Balianta has raised serious questions about police response and possible conspiracy. On May 7, a call was made to the 108 ambulance service regarding an accident near Ramachandrapur Kaj at 11:06 AM. By 11:36 AM, the ambulance reached the site. However, the caller informed the driver that two injured young women had already been taken to the hospital in private vehicles. Meanwhile, Soumya was being brutally assaulted by locals, tied up and beaten in public view.

Kalbaisakhi Brings Relief
Due to the impact of Kalbaisakhi, the skies over the state capital Bhubaneswar turned cloudy and several areas witnessed light showers. The rainfall brought much-needed respite to residents, easing the sweltering heat and offering a refreshing break from the rising temperatures.

Koraput’s Jeypore Marks World Bicycle Day
On the occasion of World Bicycle Day, Jaipur witnessed a vibrant celebration that brought together citizens across age groups. From young children to elderly participants, the streets were filled with bicycles, symbolizing unity, sustainability, and health awareness.

FWICE Withdraws Ban On Ranveer
The Federation of Western India Cine Employees (FWICE) has lifted the non-cooperation call that it imposed against actor Ranveer Singh. The decision comes after intervention requests from industry bodies and follows a legal challenge mounted by the actor himself over the controversial move.As stated by the FWICE President B.N. Tiwari in a press conference in Mumbai, that the federation decided to withdraw their directive after some requests from various Cine Associations. (IMPPA).