CATEGORIES

Rajnath Singh calls for mastery in AI & Quantum Tech to strengthen India's Defence & Innovation

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh has underscored the importance of embracing high-end technologies like Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Quantum Computing to strengthen India's defence and innovation capabilities.

Take back medical waste dumped in TN villages: NGT tells Kerala govt

Southern Bench of the NGT directed the Kerala government to dispose of the wastes within 3 days

ECoR approves 170 ROB projects as Special Railway Projects

The General Manager of East Coast Railway (ECoR), P Funkwal, has approved the declaration of 170 Road Over Bridge (ROB) construction projects as Special Railway Projects under the provisions of the Railway (Amendment) Act, 2008.

Govt asks OPSC to pay Rs 1 lakh to disabled OAS officer

Abiding by Orissa High Court order, the State Government has asked the Odisha Public Service Commission (OPSC) to pay Rs one lakh to a physically challenged candidate for Odisha Administrative Officer (OAS) for inordinate delay in appointment for the State civil service officer post.

Govt asks OPSC to pay Rs 1 lakh to disabled OAS officer

Abiding by Orissa High Court order, the State Government has asked the Odisha Public Service Commission (OPSC) to pay Rs one lakh to a physically challenged candidate for Odisha Administrative Officer (OAS) for inordinate delay in appointment for the State civil service officer post.

Mega pipe water project crippled

Situation may worsen during summer

Baitarani irrigation project to be completed in June 2025: CM

Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi said the Baitarani major irrigation project will be completed by the end of June 2025 and went on to speak about several projects in his home district of Keonjhar while blaming the previous BJD regime of neglecting the district and creating a mess in the education department.

Dedicated armed police force for Similipal

The state government has decided to create a dedicated armed police company to strengthen protection measures in Similipal Tiger Reserve (STR).

Intl Conference on MSME business inaugurated

The International Conference on growth and optimism in MSME business organized by the Odisha Assembly of Small and Medium Enterprises (OASME), in collaboration with the Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) and the National Institute for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (ni-msme) was inaugurated here on Thursday.

Two former officers of Gramya Bank suspended

Two former officials of Odisha Gramya Bank (OGB), Jaraka branch have been suspended in connection with cases of loan fraud of over Rs 42 lakh by mortgaging fake gold.

Bengal government withdraws affidavit filed in Calcutta HC on Rekha Patra's election petition

The West Bengal government on Thursday withdrew its affidavit in the election petition filed by Rekha Patra, the BJP candidate for Basirhat Lok Sabha constituency in North 24 Parganas district in the general elections this year.

Mamata Banerjee Kicks Off Kolkata Christmas Festival

Bengal Chief Minister raps Central government for scrapping Christmas Day as a national holiday

Oppn's no-confidence motion against Dhankhar rejected

Rajya Sabha Deputy Chairman Harivansh on Thursday rejected the no-confidence motion moved by the Opposition against Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar, terming it \"an act of impropriety\" to \"mar the reputation of the chairman\".

Ashwin might have made difference at SCG: Gavaskar slams mid-series retirement

Ravichandran Ashwin's shocking retirement call in the middle of the five-Test Border-Gavaskar series has drawn sharp criticism from batting maestro Sunil Gavaskar, who felt that the decision not only left India short of a player but also potentially robbed India's chances of featuring two experienced spinners in the final Test in Sydney, where conditions are expected to favour spinners.

Bumrah rewrites history, eclipses legendary Kapil Dev

Jasprit Bumrah established himself as India's most successful pacer in Australia in Test format after surpassing the legendary Kapil Dev on Day 5 of the Brisbane Test of the Border-Bavaskar Trophy on Wednesday.

All eyes on MCG as India, Oz share honours in Gabba Test

Series remains locked at 1-1 after persistent rain forces third clash at Brisbane to end in a draw

High time somebody from NCA talks about Shami, says Rohit Sharma

Reiterating his stance on the prospects of Mohammed Shami joining the squad for the remainder of the Border-Gavaskar series, India skipper Rohit Sharma on Wednesday left it on the BCCI's Centre of Excellence, formerly known as the National Cricket Academy (NCA), for clarity on the star quick's fitness.

Stalemate in Brisbane leaves World Test Championship race in the balance

The drawn Test in Brisbane has left the race to next year's World Test Championship final wide open.

From exile to anthem

The feeling a reader is left with while reading a Marinaj poem is best described by the word 'whisper' from the title of the book itself - \"Teach me how to whisper\".

Voices against patriarchy

This anthology offers rare insights to challenge the impunity for violence against women in South Asia: VRINDA GROVER

Disha eyes larger slice of ₹30,000 cr optical retail pie, joins hands with ZEISS

Disha Eye Hospitals, the leading eye care hospital chain of Eastern India, has now teamed up with ZEISS, a global leader in optics and optoelectronics, to tap the fast-growing optical retail market in India, which is valued at Rs 30,000 crore and growing at 8 per cent annually.

Net direct tax collections spike by 16.45 per cent to over ₹15.82 trillion

The net direct tax collections for this fiscal year so far have recorded robust growth, rising by 16.45 per cent year-on-year to over Rs 15.82 lakh crore, according to the latest government data.

CCPA issues 325 notices for consumer right violations, imposes penalties worth ₹1.19 cr

The Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) has issued 325 notices for violation of consumer rights, misleading advertisements and unfair trade practices, imposing penalties amounting to Rs 1.19 crore to date, the Parliament was informed on Wednesday.

17.80 lakh new employees added under ESI Scheme

17.80 lakh new employees have been added in the month of October, the provisional payroll data of (Employees' State Insurance Corporation) ESIC revealed.

Market extends losing streak for third consecutive session

At close, Sensex was down 502.25 points at 80,182.20, and the Nifty was down 137.15 points at 24,198.85

Indian economy to grow at 6.6 pc in FY26: Ind-Ra

Indian economy is to grow at 6.6% in 2025-26, up from 6.4% in the current fiscal year, India Ratings and Research (Ind-Ra) projected on Wednesday.

EPFO extends date till 31 January for uploading details for pension on higher wages

Employees' Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) on Wednesday gave final opportunity till January 31, 2025 to Employers to upload wage details etc. regarding over 3.1 Lakh pending applications for Pension on Higher Wages.

Suspect charged with killing UnitedHealthcare's CEO as an act of terrorism

The man accused of killing UnitedHealthcare's CEO has been charged with murder as an act of terrorism, prosecutors said Tuesday as they worked to bring him to a New York court from a Pennsylvania jail.

Netanyahu says Israeli troops will occupy a buffer zone inside Syria for the foreseeable future

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu (Photo left) said Tuesday that Israeli forces will stay in a buffer zone on the Syrian border, seized after the ouster of Syria's President Bashar Assad, until another arrangement is in place \"that ensures Israel's security.\"

Russia says suspect detained in the killing of a senior general in Moscow

The suspect was described as an Uzbek citizen recruited by Ukrainian intelligence services