Bhubaneswar: Odisha is charting a bold new course in maritime development, positioning itself as a rising hub in India’s coastal economy through policy-driven reforms and infrastructure expansion. Spearheaded by the Odisha Maritime Board under the Commerce & Transport Department, the state’s focused efforts are transforming its ports into engines of economic growth, trade, and industrial…
Kurnool: Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has successfully conducted flight trials of the third version of the Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Launched Precision Guided Missile (ULPGM-V3) at the National Open Area Range (NOAR) in Kurnool, Andhra Pradesh. The ULPGM-V3 represents an advanced iteration of the previously developed ULPGM-V2 missile. It boasts a high-definition dual-channel seeker…
Imphal: Amid heightened security concerns, Manipur Police have intensified operations across the state to trace and act against illegal immigrants suspected to have entered from neighboring countries such as Myanmar, Bangladesh, and Pakistan. Officials confirmed that instructions have been issued to all 16 district Superintendents of Police, outlining specific procedures for identifying, restricting, and deporting undocumented…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha took a giant leap toward becoming a major textile hub in Eastern India with the inauguration of Odisha TEX 2025—the state’s largest-ever textile and apparel industry summit. Declaring Odisha as the emerging powerhouse of the sector, Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi emphasized the state’s commitment to creating a modern and inclusive textile ecosystem…
Bhubaneswar: To accelerate its green energy goals, Odisha government has approved new renewable energy projects worth ₹869.8 crore, with a combined capacity of 178 MW. The decision was taken during the 12th meeting of the Single Window Committee (SWC), chaired by Vishal Kumar Dev, Principal Secretary of the Energy Department. The approvals include key solar…
Bhubaneswar: In a decisive push toward structured urban development in northern Odisha, the state government has initiated the preparation of a Comprehensive Development Plan (CDP) for Baripada town. A high-level meeting convened at Lok Seva Bhawan today marked the beginning of this strategic effort. The meeting was chaired by Dr. Krushna Chandra Mahapatra, Minister of…
Washington: Donald Trump has reignited debate over foreign hiring by sharply criticizing leading US tech firms for employing Indian professionals and outsourcing work overseas. The former US President, speaking at a national Artificial Intelligence (AI) summit, accused companies like Google, Microsoft, and Apple of undermining domestic employment and compromising national technological leadership. Addressing a packed…
Bangkok: As deadly clashes escalate along the Thailand-Cambodia border, the Indian Embassy in Thailand has issued a travel advisory urging Indian citizens to steer clear of conflict-affected regions and remain updated through official Thai sources. The advisory, shared on the Embassy’s official X handle, cautions Indian travellers against visiting seven eastern Thai provinces bordering Cambodia,…
New Delhi: Actor, filmmaker, and Tamil Nadu politician Kamal Haasan officially entered the national political stage on Friday by taking oath as a Rajya Sabha Member of Parliament. Speaking in Tamil, Haasan pledged, “As an Indian, I will do my duty,” reaffirming both his cultural identity and his commitment to public service. The development marks…
New Delhi: Fresh entrants to India’s formal workforce will soon receive a major boost, with the government rolling out the PM Viksit Bharat Rozgar Yojana (PM-VBRY) from August 1. The scheme promises a financial incentive of ₹15,000 to first-time employees registered with the Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO). Approved by the Union Cabinet with a…
