Author: The World Opinion

The Odysse Electric Vehicle Company has released its new high-speed electric scooter in India, the Odysse Sun. The scooter is competitively priced, starting at ₹81,000, with the top-spec model priced at ₹91,000. This electric scooter focuses on performance, comfort, and convenience for urban commuting, and its bookings are now open at dealerships. The scooter is available with two battery options: a 1.95 kWh and a 2.9 kWh. The smaller battery option allows for a top speed of 70 km/h and a range of 85 km. The larger battery version extends the range to 130 km. Charging time for a full…

The flood situation in Khagaria, Bihar, has created difficult circumstances for its residents. Approximately 1.25 lakh people are affected by the flooding from the Ganga and Burhi Gandak rivers. Several villages are inundated, with roads becoming inaccessible. The worst-affected areas are Khagaria Sadar, Parbatta, and Gogri blocks, where schools, colleges, and farmlands have been submerged. In a unique display of resilience, a groom from Borna, Gogri block, chose a boat as his mode of transport for his wedding. The groom, Mohammad Zafar, and his wedding party arrived at Dighon in Beldaur block by boat, highlighting the impact of the floods…

A devastating incident in Balrampur, Uttar Pradesh, involved the alleged gang rape of a 21-year-old deaf and mute woman. The incident occurred on Monday, leading to the arrest of two suspects following a confrontation with law enforcement. The victim had visited her maternal uncle’s home and was returning home when the assault happened. She was reportedly forced onto a motorcycle by a man and taken to an isolated location. CCTV footage reportedly captured the woman being pursued by a group of bikers. When the victim did not return home, her family began a search, eventually finding her unconscious in the…

Iran, aiming to preserve its influence in Lebanon, is responding to pressure on Hezbollah to relinquish its arms. Iran’s presence in the region is under threat as Hezbollah weakens. To counteract this, Ali Larijani, Secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council, visited Beirut. He affirmed Iran’s steadfast support for Lebanon, stating that Iran feels Lebanon’s pain. Larijani’s trip is particularly significant given the increased influence of the United States and Saudi Arabia in Lebanon. He met with various Lebanese leaders, including Hezbollah and Shia leaders, Sunni representatives, and the President. Highlighting the historical ties, Larijani noted the centuries-long relationship between…

Amitabh Bachchan shared a behind-the-scenes story from the filming of ‘Sholay’ on the sets of Kaun Banega Crorepati 17. He spoke about a humorous habit of his co-star Dharmendra, who was known for his carefree approach to life. During a recent episode, a viewer asked Bachchan to share an anecdote from ‘Sholay’s’ production. Bachchan revealed that Dharmendra would often sleep on the set. The film’s shooting took place in Ramgarh, near Bangalore, and after night shoots, other cast and crew members would travel back to Bangalore, which took about one and a half hours. Dharmendra, however, would frequently choose to…

In a recent development, the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) has disallowed English fast bowler Tymal Mills from displaying the logo of the adult website OnlyFans on his bat during the upcoming The Hundred tournament in 2025. The ECB stated that such a sponsorship would contravene the tournament’s guidelines. Mills, who had intended to use the platform to share cricket-related content, has accepted the ECB’s verdict. Currently representing Southern Brave in The Hundred tournament, Mills has taken three wickets in two matches, with an average of 11.33. Mills brings significant experience to the tournament, having taken 46 wickets in…

A Range Rover SUV was seized by the Jammu and Kashmir traffic police on Tuesday. The vehicle was transporting Bollywood actor Akshay Kumar from the Jammu airport to a location near the Kalyan Jewelers showroom. The Chandigarh-registered SUV was stopped at Dogra Chowk by a traffic police officer due to its tinted windows. Akshay Kumar was not present in the vehicle when it was stopped. Traffic police officials clarified that the law applies equally to everyone. The owner of the vehicle will need to remove the illegal window tinting and pay a fine to get the SUV back. The Supreme…

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) is actively involved in conducting raids in several locations across Bihar and other states, as part of an investigation into liquor smuggling under the PMLA. The raids are taking place in Muzaffarpur, Gurugram, Naharlagun, Namsai, and Ranchi, targeting seven different sites. The focus of the ED’s investigation is on associates of Sunil Bhardwaj, who is believed to be a key figure in the illegal liquor trade. The ED teams initiated the raids on the morning of Wednesday, August 13th. A raid was also carried out at the residence of Babita Devi, the head of the Bishanpur…

Women in Ranchi, Jharkhand, have received their monthly financial assistance under the “Manyan Samman Yojana.” The state government has deposited ₹2500 into the bank accounts of eligible women for the month of July. The district administration announced the successful transfers on Wednesday. The first phase of payments involved the disbursement of ₹96,67,32,500 to 3,86,693 women using the DBT system. The distribution covers a wide range of areas within the district: Angara, Argora (Municipal Corporation), Bargain (Municipal Corporation), Bero, Bundu, Bundu Nagar Panchayat, Budhmu, Chanho, Hehal (Municipal Corporation), Itki, Kanke, Kanke (Municipal Corporation), Khalari, Lapung, Mandar, Nagri, Nagri (Municipal Corporation), Namkum,…

The Urban Development and Housing Department in Bihar is undertaking a project to create a digital record of roads in urban areas, with a deadline of August 20, 2025, for all municipal bodies to submit detailed road mapping reports. The innovative aspect of this initiative is the use of color-coding, where different colors represent different construction agencies. This will aid in easy identification and improve urban planning. National highways will be red, state highways green, Rural Works Department roads black, municipal roads yellow, district council roads blue-pink, Local Area Engineering Organization roads blue, and roads by other departments purple. This…