February 9, 2026

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Odisha Clears ₹3,898 Cr Investment Proposals, Set to Create 7,464 Jobs Across 11 Districts

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Bhubaneswar: Odisha government has approved 19 new investment projects worth ₹3,898.54 crore. The decision was taken during the 136th State Level Single Window Clearance Authority (SLSWCA) meeting chaired by Chief Secretary Manoj Ahuja, IAS. These projects are expected to generate 7,464 employment opportunities across 11 districts—Angul, Balasore, Cuttack, Dhenkanal, Ganjam, Jajpur, Keonjhar, Khordha, Koraput, Sambalpur,…

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Odisha’s Dam Safety Efforts Earn Praise from World Bank Delegation

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Bhubaneswar: A high-level team from the World Bank met with Odisha’s Development Commissioner-cum-Additional Chief Secretary Anu Garg, IAS today to review the State’s progress and strategies under the ongoing Dam Rehabilitation and Improvement Project (DRIP). The meeting underscored Odisha’s exemplary efforts in dam safety and future preparedness. The World Bank team included Dr. C. Rajagopal…

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Odisha to Begin Semiconductor Production in Coming Years, Unveils Big Tech Push at ‘From Temples to Tech’ Summit

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Bhubaneswar: Odisha is poised to begin semiconductor production within the next couple of years, marking a major leap toward establishing itself as a global technology and electronics manufacturing hub, State Information Technology Minister Dr. Mukesh Mahaling announced on Friday. Speaking at the ‘From Temples to Tech’ summit held in Bhubaneswar, he emphasized that Odisha’s investor-friendly…

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Aamir Khan Calls for Global Distribution Networks to Expand Indian Cinema at WAVES 2025

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Mumbai: Bollywood icon Aamir Khan on Friday urged Indian filmmakers and producers to build robust international distribution channels to elevate Indian cinema to global prominence. Speaking at a panel discussion titled “Studios of the Future: Putting India on World Studio Map” during Day 2 of the World Audio Visual and Entertainment Summit (WAVES) 2025 at…

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India Must Build Global Creative Brands, Not Just Films: Kiran Mazumdar Shaw at WAVES 2025

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Mumbai: Renowned business leader and Biocon founder Kiran Mazumdar Shaw called on Indian startups in the creative sector to think beyond cinema and focus on building global brands, intellectual property, and immersive ecosystems. Speaking at an In Conversation session on Day 2 of the World Audio Visual and Entertainment Summit (WAVES 2025) at the Jio…

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Create in India Challenge Season 1 Concludes at WAVES 2025, Celebrating 750 Finalists and a New Era of Creative Excellence

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Mumbai: The grand finale of the inaugural Create in India Challenge (CIC) Season 1 lit up the stage at WAVES 2025, marking a transformative moment for India’s burgeoning media and entertainment industry. The vibrant ceremony honoured the winners of 32 groundbreaking challenges, celebrating creativity across animation, gaming, AI, filmmaking, digital art, music, and more. Designed…

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WAVES 2025: Global Storytelling Takes Center Stage in Star-Studded Panel on “Stories That Touch Hearts Around the World”

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Mumbai: Day two of the World Audio Visual and Entertainment Summit (WAVES 2025) witnessed an extraordinary confluence of storytelling giants from across the globe during the panel discussion titled “Stories That Touch Hearts Around the World.” Held at the Jio World Centre, the session featured some of the most influential names from cinema, streaming, broadcasting,…

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WAVES 2025: “Pan-Indian Cinema is a Movement, Not a Myth,” Say Film Icons at Powerful Panel

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Mumbai: A powerful message of unity through storytelling emerged from the panel discussion “Pan-Indian Cinema: Myth or Momentum” at the ongoing World Audio Visual and Entertainment Summit (WAVES 2025), held at the Jio World Centre, Mumbai. The session featured prominent voices from Indian cinema—Nagarjuna, Anupam Kher, Karthi, and Khushboo Sundar—and was moderated by veteran film…

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Odisha Plans Inclusive, Impactful Celebrations to Mark One Year of Present Government

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Bhubaneswar: The Government of Odisha is gearing up to celebrate the completion of one year of its current administration with a series of inclusive, people-centric events across the state. A high-level meeting was held today under the chairpersonship of Usha Padhee, Principal Secretary of the Housing & Urban Development and Commerce & Transport Departments, to…

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Deputy CM Reviews Major Infrastructure Projects at OUAT, Stresses Timely Completion Ahead of Academic Session

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Bhubaneswar: Odisha Deputy Chief Minister and Minister of Agriculture and Farmers’ Empowerment Kanak Vardhan Singh Deo on Friday chaired a high-level review meeting to assess the progress of key infrastructure and development projects at the Odisha University of Agriculture and Technology (OUAT). The meeting, held at the conference hall of Krushi Bhavan, was also attended…

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