WAVES 2025: Experts Call for Inclusive Content Revolution at Panel on Accessibility in Media

Mumbai: A powerful panel discussion on “Accessibility Standards in the Media & Entertainment Sector” at WAVES 2025 today sparked a critical conversation around the future of inclusive content in India’s rapidly digitizing landscape. Voices from academia, journalism, law, technology, and policy came together to assert a unified message: accessibility must be a core pillar of…

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WAVES 2025: Global Media Dialogue in Mumbai Calls for Cross-Cultural Collaborations and Responsible Storytelling

Mumbai: At the heart of the ongoing World Audio Visual and Entertainment Summit (WAVES 2025), the Global Media Dialogue held in Mumbai brought together delegates from 77 nations, highlighting the power of creative collaboration in bridging cultural divides and promoting global harmony. The Dialogue culminated in the adoption of the WAVES Declaration, underlining the shared…

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WAVES 2025: Global Experts Reimagine the Future of Radio in the Digital Age

New Delhi: At the forefront of media transformation, a high-profile panel discussion titled ‘Radio Reimagined: Thriving in the Digital Age’ convened today at WAVES 2025, drawing influential voices from across the global broadcasting landscape. The session delved into how radio can evolve and thrive amidst rapid digital disruption. Moderated by Nisha Narayanan, Director & COO…

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President Murmu Launches Key Initiatives for Senior Citizens at ‘Ageing with Dignity’ Event

New Delhi: The President of India, Droupadi Murmu, today graced the event ‘Ageing with Dignity – Initiatives for the Welfare of Senior Citizens’ at the Rashtrapati Bhavan Cultural Centre. Organized by the Union Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, the event marked the launch of several transformative initiatives for elderly welfare, reinforcing the government’s commitment…

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Nepalese Student Found Dead at KIIT Hostel in Bhubaneswar, Suicide Suspected

Bhubaneswar: A first-year Nepalese student at Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology (KIIT), Bhubaneswar, was found dead in her hostel room on Thursday evening in what is suspected to be a case of suicide. The deceased, identified as Prisha Shah from Birgunj, Nepal, was pursuing a B.Tech in Computer Science and residing alone in room number…

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Odisha CM Reviews State’s Aviation Push, Focuses on Upgrading Infrastructure and Regional Connectivity

Bhubaneswar: Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi chaired a high-level meeting at Lok Seva Bhawan on Wednesday to review the ongoing and proposed aviation infrastructure projects across the state. With a focus on “Aviation and Network Construction Management,” the meeting sought to accelerate development and enhance regional air connectivity in Odisha. At the centre of the…

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Odisha Gears Up for Robust Paddy Procurement in Rabi Season

Bhubaneswar: Odisha Government is making extensive preparations for paddy procurement during the current Rabi season, aiming to ensure transparency, efficiency, and the protection of farmers’ interests. An inter-ministerial review meeting, chaired by Deputy Chief Minister Kanak Vardhan Singh Deo, was held today at Lok Seva Bhawan to finalize arrangements for the statewide procurement drive. The…

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Odisha CM Inaugurates Labour Waiting Centers in Bhubaneswar, Launches Welfare Initiatives for Workers

Bhubaneswar: Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi today inaugurated multi-purpose Labour Waiting Centers at Dumduma and Kalpana Chhak in Bhubaneswar, marking a significant step toward improving the working conditions and dignity of labourers in the state. These centers, equipped with temporary shelter facilities, clean drinking water, toilets, and adjoining parks, are designed to provide comfort and…

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Odisha Launches ‘SAHAJOG’ to Empower Urban Poor with Access to Govt Welfare Schemes

Bhubaneswar: Odisha government has launched SAHAJOG, a pioneering initiative by the Housing & Urban Development (H&UD) Department aimed at connecting urban poor families with key social welfare schemes. The initiative was officially unveiled on Thursday by Dr. Krushna Chandra Mahapatra at a state-level launch event in Bhubaneswar. Present at the event were Usha Padhee, Principal…

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