Biju Janata Dal

Odisha Assembly proceedings were disrupted on September 28 as BJD and Congress MLAs protested against the amended mining law, raising concerns over its potential impact on the state’s mining revenue and powers.

Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi’s three-day investment outreach in the UAE has resulted in investment intents worth ₹2.43 lakh crore, with the proposals carrying an estimated employment potential of 6.18 lakh jobs. The state government is positioning the outreach as part of its broader strategy to attract global investment and strengthen industrial growth.

A fresh political confrontation has emerged in Odisha over mining policy, revenue sharing and the balance between state and central powers. Former Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik has questioned the BJP’s approach, bringing federalism and Odisha’s economic interests into the centre of the political debate.

Delhi PWD Minister Parvesh Verma has come under political scrutiny after a video surfaced online showing him allegedly slapping a man during a road inspection in West Delhi. The incident has triggered sharp reactions from the Aam Aadmi Party, while Verma has defended his actions.

The Cabinet's decision addresses a specific humanitarian problem faced by families of people who remain untraced since the 2023 violence. The ₹10 lakh assistance provides financial support while search efforts and the individual cases of the missing persons remain unresolved.