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CM Launches Double-Decker Bus Service

Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Tuesday launched the state's first-ever double-decker bus service besides unveiling the Hop-on-Hop-off and Shree Jagannath Temple Administration (SJTA) e-bus services at the Mo Bus Depot in Gadakana here.

EAM Jaishankar visits Konark, Srimandir

EXTERNAL Affairs minister S Jaishankar on Tuesday said the Pravasi Bharatiya Divas (PBD) convention is an opportunity for Odisha to showcase its rich cultural heritage and tradition before the world.

Khandagiri to get new tourist facility

THE twin hills of Khandagiri and Udaygiri may soon have new development projects for visitors.

Capital's Medley Of Culture, Colours & Celebration For PBD

This year's theme is 'Diaspora's contribution to a Viksit Bharat'

Snake Helpline members jump into well, save python

IN a daredevil act, members of the Snake Helpline on Tuesday rescued a 10-feet-long python which had fallen into a 40-feet-deep well at Girinda village of Tangi range in Khurda forest division.

Row over UU's non-teaching staff rationalisation move

THE Higher Education department has decided to rationalise non-teaching positions and abolish promotional prospects of such staff in the Utkal University.

AAP vs BJP battle as Delhi goes to poll on February 5

Result on February 8; Kejriwal fights anti-incumbency for third term

GDP Growth May Slip to 4-Yr Low

The Indian economy is slowing and is likely to post the weakest GDP growth numbers since 2021-22, according to the first advance estimate by the National Statistics Office (NSO).

Don't Stress Out to avoid rapid ageing, comorbidities

FOR six months, Akshay (name changed), an expat in Dubai, had been experiencing abdominal bloating sensation, pain in the abdomen, and constipation.

Raising the bar pays off for hockey coach Sangwan

A SNUB can either break one down or spur the individual on to scale new heights. Unfortunately, a majority of people end up heartbroken. But a better future awaits those who manage to swallow the bitter pill. Haryana hockey coach Sandeep Sangwan falls under the second category.

Focus on TOPS list as new-look MOC set for 1st significant meet today

NEW Year, new dawn, so it seems for the sports ministry's Mission Olympic Cell that is expected to meet on Tuesday.

Maiden ODI call-up for Bist against Ireland

AFTER nine white ball fixtures in less than a month, three against Australia in the away series and six against West Indies at home, India's regular captain Harmanpreet Kaur and pacer Renuka Singh Thakur have been rested for the three ODIs against Ireland.

FINDING ROOTS OF ENIGMATIC CUMMINS

The Australian captain's on-field success and personality off of it are intertwined and it goes back to his upbringing

HIL: Soorma beat Delhi SG Pipers in penalty shootouts

SOORMA Hockey Club clinched a penalty shootout victory against the Delhi SG Pipers in the Hero Hockey India League 2024-25 at the Birsa Munda Hockey Stadium in Rourkela on Monday.

Saweety 'even more motivated' after Arjuna honour

AWAY from the spotlight, India boxer Saweety Boora, at a time when she was just 21, had gone on to capture a silver medal in her very first World Championships at Jeju City in 2014.

Govt Launches Updated ₹4k Cr PLI Scheme for Steel Sector

The government on Monday launched a new round of steel production-linked incentive (PLI) scheme, with a total outlay of ₹4,400 crore.

Govt Must Shift Capex Focus to Social Sectors

As pre-budget consultations got over on Monday, industry representatives and analysts want the government to continue its thrust on capital expenditure (capex), albeit with a shift in sectoral focus.

Rupee hits new low of 85.83 on strong dollar

THE rupee continued to its southward-ho for the fourth month, losing 4 paise to close at a new low of 85.83 on Monday, weighed in the blood bath on the equity markets amid persisting bearish tilt.

RBI adds 8 tn gold in Nov; reserves up 73 tn to 786 tn in '24

THE Reserve Bank continued its gold haul, adding 8 tonne to the strategic reserves in November, taking the annual additions in the 11 months to 73 tonne, with this the total reserves stood at 786 tonne.

Budget Should Address Ailing Affordable Housing Market: Realty Sector

The real estate sector is seeking big reforms from the upcoming Union budget for FY26 (to be tabled on Feb 1, 2025) to revive sentiments amid a decline in transaction activity.

Venture capital-backed companies surpass $50 bn in public market cap

THE country's start-up ecosystem is increasingly becoming a driving force behind the country's economic progress, with VC-backed companies crossing $50 billion in public market capitalization, said Shekhar Kirani, Partner at Accel.

Telcos may report 5-6.5% QoQ rise in ARPU in Q3

TELECOM service providers are expected to report a 5-6.5% quarter-on-quarter (QoQ) increase in average revenue per user (ARPU) in their Q3FY25 results, according to a report by Centrum.

RBI Consolidates Credit Information Reporting

CONSOLIDATING its directions on credit information reporting in a master circular, the Reserve Bank on Monday asked credit information companies (CICs) to alert customers when their credit information reports (CIRs) are accessed while making it mandatory on credit institutions (CIs) like banks and non-banks, to provide reasons for rejecting data correction requests from individuals.

HMPV virus fears drag mkt down

Sensex ended 1.6% lower at 77,965, while Nifty declined 1.6% to settle at 23,616

Korean investigators seek extension of warrant as they fail to detain Yoon

IMPEACHED South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol evaded arrest after a Monday deadline passed, but anti-graft investigators were likely to be granted more time to enforce the warrant.

Musk trying to undermine UK democracy, says Starmer

BRITISH Prime Minister Keir Starmer on Monday condemned 'lies and misinformation' that he said are undermining UK democracy, in response to a barrage of attacks on his government from Elon Musk.

Ready to free 34 hostages, says Hamas

A Hamas official said on Sunday the group was ready to free 34 hostages in the \"first phase\" of a potential deal with Israel, after Israel said indirect talks on a truce and hostage release agreement had resumed in Qatar.

Far right in Austria to form govt first time since WW2

THE leader of Austria's Freedom Party received a mandate on Monday to try to form a new government, which would be the first headed by the far right since World War II if he succeeds.

Biden Block on Oil, Gas Drilling in US Water to Deter Don

Trump Pushes Back, Says Presidential Order Will Be Reversed After Inauguration on Jan 20

B'desh tribunal issues second arrest warrant against Hasina, 11 others

BANGLADESH's International Criminal Tribunal (ICT) on Monday issued arrest warrants against deposed prime minister Sheikh Hasina and 11 others, including former military generals and an ex-police chief, for their alleged role in incidents of enforced disappearances.