Despite accounting for nearly half of all Panchayat seats, many rural women leaders in India face deep-rooted challenges, ranging from proxy representation and political illiteracy to societal stigma. Their presence in governance is often symbolic, masking the persistent barriers that hinder true empowerment and meaningful participation in local decision-making. New Delhi: The lack of…
Kuala Lumpur: G Trisha stood tall to hit a fine 52 while spinners took seven wickets collectively as India beat Bangladesh by 41 runs to become first-ever winners of the inaugural U19 Women’s Asia Cup at the Bayuemas Cricket Oval on Sunday. Trisha, who was a member of the Indian team winning the first-ever U19 Women’s…
Bhubaneswar: In a strong push toward sustainable development, Odisha on Tuesday hosted a pivotal workshop on the state’s Energy Transition Policy, bringing together a wide spectrum of stakeholders—ranging from government departments and industry leaders to international financial institutions. Held in Bhubaneswar, the event served as a vital forum for shaping the state’s low-carbon future and…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha reaffirmed its commitment to a sustainable energy future at the Conference of State Energy Ministers and Energy Secretaries of Eastern Region States and UTs, held in Patna under the chairmanship of Union Power Minister Manoharlal. Representing the state, Deputy Chief Minister and Energy Minister Kanak Vardhan Singh Deo outlined Odisha’s strategic roadmap for…
Bhubaneswar: In a much-anticipated clash, Odisha FC is gearing up to defend its position at the summit of the league table against FC Goa, the second-placed team with 27 points from 11 games. The stage is set for an electrifying showdown, with fans expected to throng the stadium to witness the high-stakes encounter. Odisha FC…
Bhubaneswar: With Cyclone Montha brewing over the southeast Bay of Bengal, the Odisha government on Saturday reviewed the State’s preparedness to mitigate its possible impact. A high-level meeting chaired by Revenue and Disaster Management Minister Suresh Pujari and Special Relief Commissioner (SRC) Deoranjan Kumar Singh assessed the readiness of all districts to respond to the…
New Delhi: The 6th meeting of the Global Partnership on Artificial Intelligence (GPAI) Ministerial Council convened today at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi, in a hybrid format. Chaired by the Minister of State for Electronics and Information Technology and Commerce & Industry, Jitin Prasada, the meeting saw significant participation from international leaders, including Vice Minister from…
New Delhi: In her Union Budget 2024-25 speech delivered in Parliament today, Union Minister of Finance and Corporate Affairs, Nirmala Sitharaman, highlighted the significant impact of the Goods and Services Tax (GST) on reducing the tax burden on common man, cutting down compliance costs, and lowering logistics expenses for businesses. She described GST as a…
New Delhi: Strengthening bilateral cooperation in traditional medicine, India and Indonesia exchanged a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on Traditional Medicine Quality Assurance on January 25, 2025, at Hyderabad House, New Delhi. The exchange took place in the presence of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto, marking a new milestone in collaboration between…
New Delhi: Guided by the vision and inspiration of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the upcoming Tribal Business Conclave 2025 embodies the spirit of ‘Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas, Sabka Vishwas, aur Sabka Prayas’—bringing together tradition, enterprise, and innovation under one platform. Announced during the National Conclave on Adi Karmayogi Abhiyan held on October 17, 2025, the…
