SCO Summit Tomorrow
The 25th Summit of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization will begin tomorrow in Tianjin, China. Prime Minister Narendra Modi will participate and join global leaders in the two-day deliberations. The summit will review 25 years of the organization’s achievements and also adopt a ten-year development strategy.

PM Modi Concludes Japan Tour
Prime Minister Narendra Modi concluded his productive two-day visit to Japan today. PM Modi and Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba unveiled a bold strategic blueprint to redefine India-Japan ties over the next decade, with far-reaching agreements across key sectors.


GDP To Grow
India's real Gross Domestic Product (GDP) is estimated to grow by 7.8 per cent in April to June quarter of financial year 2025-26, at a five-quarter high. In the fourth quarter of the last financial year, the GDP had grown by 7.4 per cent, whereas the same stood at 6.5 per cent in the first quarter of previous fiscal year.

From Puri to Parliament
A wheel from each of the three sacred chariots used during the annual Rath Yatra of Lord Jagannath, Lord Balabhadra and Devi Subhadra will be installed in the Indian Parliament building — Sansad Bhavan.

Odisha Aims for Developed State
Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi announced a bold vision to place Odisha among the top five developed states in India. The plan includes boosting sectors like mining, IT, tourism, and MSMEs to transform the state into a manufacturing hub.

Odisha’s Link to Oscar-Nominated Film
The film Papa Buka, inspired by Odisha’s historic Paika Rebellion of 1817, has been selected as Papua New Guinea’s official entry for the 2026 Oscars—a proud cultural moment for the state

More Rain Likely
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast heavy rainfall at isolated places over Keonjhar, Mayurbhanj, Malkangiri, Koraput and Rayagada districts in Odisha during the next 24 hours. A yellow alert has been issued.

Jammu Remains Paralyzed
Life across Jammu division remained adversely affected for the 5th consecutive day. Over 46 people have died this month in Jammu and Kashmir due to relentless rain, flash floods, and landslides, with homes destroyed and families displaced.

Tariff Turmoil
A federal appeals court ruled that President Trump lacked the legal authority to impose reciprocal tariffs under the IEEPA. The ruling is paused until October 14, allowing time for a Supreme Court appeal.

RCB's Financial Aid
Royal Challengers Bengaluru announced a financial aid of Rs 25 lakh each to the families of 11 victims who lost their lives in a stampede outside M Chinnaswamy Stadium during the team's IPL 2025 title win celebrations on June 4.