April 3, 2026

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Australia-India Sports Excellence Forum Inaugurated in Gujarat to Strengthen Bilateral Sports Cooperation

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Gandhinagar: Union Minister of State for Youth Affairs and Sports, Raksha Khadse, inaugurated the Australia–India Sports Excellence Forum at GIFT City, Gujarat, on Wednesday. The two-day forum, a first-of-its-kind initiative, aims to deepen sports collaboration between India and Australia across multiple disciplines. The event was attended by HE Philip Green OAM, Australian High Commissioner to…

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India Gears Up for Technological Transformation with NITI Aayog’s Frontier Tech Hub

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New Delhi: As India aspires to become a developed nation (Viksit Bharat) by 2047, embracing emerging technologies will be crucial in accelerating economic and societal transformation. Recognizing this, NITI Aayog has launched the NITI Frontier Tech Hub (NITI-FTH) to position India at the forefront of global technological advancements. The newly established Frontier Tech Action Tank…

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Odisha Housing Minister Discusses Key Railway Projects with Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw

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New Delhi: Odisha’s Minister for Housing & Urban Development, Dr. Krushna Chandra Mahapatra, met Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw at Rail Bhawan on Tuesday to discuss critical railway infrastructure projects concerning the state, with a special focus on Mayurbhanj district. During the meeting, Dr. Mahapatra requested the restoration of the previous schedule for the Bangriposi–Puri…

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Jharsuguda Records 39ºC as Odisha Reels Under Heatwave

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Bhubaneswar: Odisha continues to experience sweltering temperatures, with Jharsuguda emerging as the hottest place in the state on Tuesday, recording a maximum temperature of 39ºC. Nine cities across the state saw temperatures soaring above 37ºC as the heatwave intensified. According to weather scientist Umashankar Dash, Baudh recorded 38.5ºC, followed by Malkangiri at 38.4ºC, Angul at…

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Odisha Launches ‘Dinosaurs Alive’: A New Dinosaur-Themed Park in Bhubaneswar

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Bhubaneswar: Odisha has inaugurated its first-ever dinosaur-themed park, ‘Dinosaurs Alive,’ at the Regional Science Centre (RSC), also known as the Science Park in Bhubaneswar. The park, spread across 2.5 acres, brings a unique and engaging experience with life-sized dinosaur models, dynamic light shows, motion-sensor effects, and immersive graphics. The park is designed to transport visitors…

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Odisha’s Pragati Parida and Vishakha Toppo to Compete at Yonex German Junior Meet

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Bhubaneswar: Odisha’s young badminton talents, Pragati Parida and Vishakha Toppo, have earned a spot in the Indian squad for the upcoming Yonex German Junior meet. The tournament, set to take place in Mülheim an der Ruhr, Germany, from March 5 to 9, will see top junior shuttlers from around the world battling for top honors….

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Odisha to Begin Testing Green Hydrogen-Powered Buses Under National Green Hydrogen Mission

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Bhubaneswar: In a major step towards promoting sustainable energy, Odisha is set to begin testing green hydrogen-powered buses as part of India’s ambitious National Green Hydrogen Mission (NGHM). The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has approved five pilot projects across the country, including a dedicated trial route in Odisha from Bhubaneswar to Konark…

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Odisha Gears Up for International Year of Cooperatives 2025

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Bhubaneswar: The State-Level Cooperative Development Committee (SCDC) held its third review meeting on Tuesday, chaired by Chief Secretary Manoj Ahuja, to discuss the roadmap for Odisha’s celebration of the International Year of Cooperatives (IYC) 2025. This initiative, declared by the United Nations, focuses on advancing cooperative models to achieve Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by 2030….

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India Retains Top-10 Spot in FIH World Rankings After Pro League Performance

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Lausanne (Switzerland): India’s men’s and women’s hockey teams have maintained their positions in the top 10 of the FIH World Rankings following their performances in the FIH Pro League matches held in Bhubaneswar. The latest rankings, released on Tuesday, placed the Indian men’s team at fifth, while the women’s team secured the ninth spot. During…

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