India Needs More World-Class Banks, Says Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman

Bhubaneswar: Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has said that India requires a greater number of large, world-class banks to meet the country’s growing economic ambitions and support its expanding financial ecosystem. Speaking at a recent event, the Minister said that the government is in discussions with the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) and various financial…

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PM Modi Flags Off Ernakulam–Bengaluru Vande Bharat Express, Boosting Southern Connectivity

Bhubaneswar: In a significant step toward improving inter-state rail connectivity in southern India, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday flagged off the Ernakulam–KSR Bengaluru Vande Bharat Express, the first inter-state semi-high-speed train service linking Kerala, Tamil Nadu, and Karnataka, the Southern Railway announced. Officials said the new service is expected to strengthen business, educational, and…

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Kolkata Goes Electric — BLive EZY Launches 5,000 EV Drive to Power the City’s Deliveries

Kolkata: BLive EZY, India’s leading e-mobility platform offering EV as a service for last-mile delivery catering to e-commerce and quick commerce companies like Swiggy, Zomato, Zepto, and BLinkit, has announced the launch of its operation in Kolkata. The company plans to deploy 5,000 electric 2W and 3W vehicles (EVs) over the next 36 months, marking a major step…

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Tata Hitachi to Showcase Innovation at the IME 2025 in Kolkata

Kolkata: Tata Hitachi, a leading name in the construction and mining equipment industry, is participating in the International Mining, Equipment, and Minerals Exhibition (IME) 2025, currently being held at Biswa Bangla Mela Prangan, Kolkata from 30th October till 2nd November 2025. At IME 2025, Tata Hitachi’s participation underscores its commitment to driving sustainable mining practices within the sector….

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‘One Nation, One Police Uniform’ Moves to Implementation Stage

Bhubaneswar: The Centre’s ambitious ‘One Nation, One Police Uniform’ initiative has entered its implementation phase, with the Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) directing 16 states and Union Territories — including Odisha, Andhra Pradesh, Jharkhand, Kerala, Telangana, and West Bengal — to submit detailed information on existing police uniforms and related allowances by November 4….

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Is India’s Forest Cover Enough to Safeguard Ecology Amid Development Push?

Bhubaneswar: As India accelerates its infrastructure and industrial growth, questions are being raised about whether its existing forest cover is sufficient to protect the country’s fragile ecosystem while supporting development needs. According to the India State of Forest Report (ISFR) 2023, India’s total forest and tree cover stands at about 80.9 million hectares, which is…

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India Set to Recalibrate Russian Oil Imports as US Imposes Sanctions on Rosneft and Lukoil

Bhubaneswar, India: India is preparing to scale back imports of Russian crude oil following fresh US sanctions on Moscow-backed producers Rosneft and Lukoil, a move that could reshape global energy trade and ease a key hurdle in the long-pending India–US trade deal, sources told Reuters. The sanctions, announced by US President Donald Trump and enforced…

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India Shines Bright This Diwali as Festive Sales Hit Record ₹6.05 Lakh Crore

Bhubaneswar: This Diwali, India is not just glowing with lights and festivity — the economy, too, is dazzling. According to data released by the Confederation of All India Traders (CAIT), Diwali 2025 sales have touched a record ₹6.05 lakh crore, marking one of the strongest festive seasons in the country’s trading history. The report highlights…

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Marketing’s Next Big Shift: Netcore Cloud Launches ‘Agentic Marketing 2025’

The event, themed “Do The Impossible,” is scheduled on October 30, 2025, at Taj Lands End, Mumbai. It aims to define new strategies for brands to drive seamless customer experience and business growth. Mumbai, India: Netcore Cloud, a marketing technology leader, has announced Agentic Marketing 2025, a major summit in partnership with Google Cloud and…

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AIIMS Bhubaneswar Hosts 2nd National Conclave on Travel Health Establishing Travel Health Clinics across the country, need of hour

Focus on providing in-travel medical facilities THCs can be initiated in various medical institutions AIIMS Bhubaneswar to serve as the central hub, providing guidance, training, and support Representatives from different Ministries, 16 AIIMS, State Medical Colleges, participated Bhubaneswa: AIIMS Bhubaneswar, in collaboration with the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS), Ministry of Health & Family…

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