Indian Railways Launches Major Digital Overhaul to Curb Ticketing Bots and Enhance Passenger Experience

New Delhi: Indian Railways has launched a comprehensive overhaul of its e-ticketing system, dramatically improving security, transparency, and accessibility for genuine passengers. This transformation, implemented through IRCTC, marks a pivotal shift in combating ticketing fraud and ensuring fair access for all users. At the heart of the upgrade lies the deployment of advanced anti-BOT technologies and…

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India Charts Path to Reform R&D Ecosystem at Second National Consultative Meeting in Dehradun

Dehradun: In a significant push to reform and rejuvenate India’s research and development (R&D) ecosystem, the second National Consultative Meeting began today at the CSIR–Indian Institute of Petroleum (CSIR-IIP), Dehradun. Spearheaded by NITI Aayog, this two-day consultation—chaired by Dr. V.K. Saraswat, Member of NITI Aayog—builds on the momentum generated by the first meeting held in…

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India, Norway to Strengthen Maritime Ties with Focus on Green Technology, Digitalisation, and Blue Economy

Oslo: Union Minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways, Sarbananda Sonowal, held a series of high-level bilateral meetings with top Norwegian ministers on the sidelines of the Nor-Shipping event in Oslo to deepen India-Norway maritime cooperation. The talks focused on advancing green maritime technology, digital port infrastructure, shipbuilding collaboration, and joint exploration of the Blue Economy….

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Startup Odisha Launches Twin Initiatives to Strengthen Incubation and Innovation Ecosystem

Bhubaneswar: In a determined move to bolster Odisha’s growing startup landscape, Startup Odisha, under the aegis of the MSME Department, Government of Odisha, launched two key initiatives — the ‘X-Change Programme’ and ‘Launchpad 2025: Incubator Induction & Capacity Building Programme’ — at the Odisha Startup Incubation Centre (O-Hub) in Bhubaneswar. The ‘X-Change Programme’ served as…

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India, Australia Deepen Defence Ties; Condemn Terror Attack in Pahalgam During Bilateral Meeting

New Delhi: India and Australia today reiterated their shared commitment to regional peace and security during a bilateral meeting between Raksha Mantri Rajnath Singh and Australian Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Defence Richard Marles in New Delhi. The meeting underscored the growing defence cooperation between the two nations and featured a wide-ranging dialogue on…

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RCB Clinch First-Ever IPL Title in Thrilling Finale Against Punjab Kings

Ahmedabad: After 18 long years of heartbreak and near misses, Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) finally lifted their maiden Indian Premier League (IPL) trophy, edging out Punjab Kings by six runs in a nerve-wracking final at the Narendra Modi Stadium on Tuesday. Led by first-time skipper Rajat Patidar, RCB overcame early batting setbacks and produced a…

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Odisha to Launch Statewide Survey to Identify and Support Vulnerable Children

Bhubaneswar: In a move aimed at ensuring the welfare and protection of vulnerable children, the Odisha Government is preparing to conduct a detailed survey of orphans and children living with single parents across all districts. The initiative is designed to identify children in need of care and ensure they receive adequate support, including access to…

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Weekly Off Day for Puri–Rourkela Vande Bharat Express Shifted to Tuesday

Bhubaneswar: The East Coast Railway (ECoR) has revised the weekly off day for the 20836/20835 Puri–Rourkela–Puri Vande Bharat Express, aiming to streamline operations and better accommodate passenger demand. Starting June 3, 2025, the train will now remain non-operational on Tuesdays instead of Saturdays. With this change, the Vande Bharat Express will resume Saturday operations from…

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Odisha Launches First-Ever ‘Zero Accident Day’ to Promote Road Safety and Modern Transport Infrastructure

Bhubaneswar: In a landmark move to reduce road fatalities and enhance public transport infrastructure, Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi today launched Odisha’s first-ever ‘Zero Accident Day’ campaign at the Lokseva Bhawan Convention Centre. The initiative, developed in collaboration with IIT Madras, aims to instill a culture of road safety and awareness across the state and…

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Fifth Project Governing Committee Meeting Held to Expedite Rengali Irrigation Project

Bhubaneswar: The fifth Project Governing Committee (PGC) meeting for the Rengali Irrigation Project was held on Monday under the chairpersonship of Anu Garg, IAS, Development Commissioner-cum-Additional Chief Secretary to the Government of Odisha, Department of Water Resources. The high-level meeting, conducted at Lok Seva Bhawan, focused on addressing long-pending bottlenecks that have hindered the timely completion…

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