Author: The World Opinion

A cabinet meeting chaired by Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai convened today at the Mahanadi Bhavan, resulting in several important decisions impacting the state’s economy and citizens. A significant decision was the amendment of the Krushak Unnati Yojana to benefit farmers. The scheme will now include farmers who grow pulses, oilseeds, and maize instead of paddy during the Kharif 2025 season. This adds to the existing support for paddy farmers. Farmers registered in Kharif 2024 who sold paddy at the support price and then switch to cultivating alternative crops such as pulses, oilseeds, or maize in Kharif 2025 will also…

Prime Minister Narendra Modi marked Hul Diwas by paying respects to the heroes of the Santhal Revolution. He honored the contributions of Sido-Kanhu, Chand-Bhairav, and Phoolo-Jhano, who bravely resisted foreign rule. Modi, through a social media post, emphasized the tribal community’s courage and the significance of the Santhal Revolution. He paid tribute to the revolutionaries who sacrificed their lives, highlighting their lasting inspiration. Hul Kranti Diwas is observed nationwide on June 30 to commemorate the brave fighters against British rule. This day marks the 1855 revolt, in which Sidhu-Kanho and Chand-Bhairav led a significant tribal uprising against exploitative practices. Furthermore,…

The Election Commission of India has announced relief for approximately 49.6 million voters in Bihar, eliminating the need to submit additional documents. The EC has uploaded the 2003 voter lists to its official website, https://voters.eci.gov.in, providing accessible details for voters. The directive issued on June 24 requires CEOs, DEOs, and EROs to provide hard copies of the 2003 electoral rolls to all BLOs. The lists are also available online, allowing people to download and use them as evidence when submitting enumeration forms. This measure is part of the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) campaign in Bihar. The Commission anticipates that…

Amitabh Jain will continue to serve as the Chief Secretary of Chhattisgarh, following the central government’s approval of his service extension. The decision was made during a Monday cabinet meeting. The announcement came as a surprise, especially considering the names that were in the running for the position.

Mallikarjun Kharge, the National President of the Congress party, addressed the ongoing speculation regarding a potential leadership change in Karnataka, asserting that the decision rests with the party’s high command. The statement comes in the wake of Minister KN Rajanna’s remarks, which alluded to internal challenges within the Karnataka Congress unit and hinted at a shift in power dynamics. Kharge confirmed that the high command is overseeing the situation and would take necessary steps. He also noted that Randeep Surjewala, a Congress MP, is in the state to assess the situation.

The circumstances surrounding the death of Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi in a helicopter crash are once again under intense scrutiny, with Iran turning its focus towards Azerbaijan. The crash occurred on May 19, 2024, in a mountainous region near the Azerbaijani border, and now the incident is being linked to accusations that Azerbaijan facilitated a Mossad plot. Iranian diplomat Mehdi Sobhani has alleged that Israel was assisted by neighboring countries in its covert operations. He singled out Azerbaijan, claiming that Israeli drones entered Iranian territory through the country. Sobhani’s remarks, delivered at a press conference on June 27, indicate Iran…

The Odisha government has launched comprehensive relief operations in flood-affected regions of Balasore and Mayurbhanj, after continuous heavy rainfall. The Subarnarekha and Budhabalang rivers are experiencing elevated water levels. Revenue and Disaster Management Minister Suresh Pujari noted that the situation is presently under control. The government has put in place measures to provide relief. The government has been in touch with the neighbouring state of Jharkhand and is providing compensation to the affected farmers. ODRAF, Fire Services and NDRF teams are actively engaged in rescue and assistance.

The Chhattisgarh BJP is gearing up for a significant event, a three-day Chintan Shivir in Mainpat, scheduled from July 7 to 9. The camp will be inaugurated by BJP National President JP Nadda, with Union Home Minister Amit Shah presiding over the closing session. The gathering will bring together the Chief Minister, all state ministers, MLAs, and MPs. Extensive accommodation arrangements have been made to facilitate the participants. The Circuit House will accommodate the Chief Minister. The Speaker of the Legislative Assembly will be staying at the Forest Department Guest House. Arrangements have been made at various hotels and resorts.…

Authorities in Andhra Pradesh reported a devastating collision involving a lorry and a tempo traveller in the Annamayya district on Monday. The accident resulted in three fatalities and left five individuals with critical injuries. The incident occurred in Kurabalakota Mandal, Tamballapalle Constituency, near Dommanna Bavi. According to Sub-Inspector Dilip, the crash involved an unidentified lorry and a tempo traveller. Emergency services promptly transported the injured to Madanapalle Government Hospital using the 108 ambulance service. Transport Minister Mandipalli Ram Prasad Reddy responded to the incident with expressions of sorrow. He issued directives to the hospital staff to ensure the injured received…

The Axiom Mission-4 (Ax-4) crew, including Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla, marked their third day of operation on the International Space Station (ISS) with a focus on scientific advancement and global engagement. The crew members, led by commander Peggy Whitson, also included Slawosz Uznanski-Wisniewski and Tibor Kapu. Peggy Whitson’s research on ‘Cancer in Low Earth Orbit’ continued, with imaging samples collected to understand how cancer behaves in microgravity. This research is conducted in partnership with the Sanford Stem Cell Institute. Whitson also contributed to the Saudi Space Agency’s ‘Microgravity Challenge’, which hosted experiments from over 80,000 students. Shubhanshu Shukla’s experiments focused…