New Odisha Age

PM Modi Highlights Digital, Self-Enumeration Features in Census 2027

Bhubaneswar: During the 133rd episode of Mann Ki Baat, Prime Minister Narendra Modi emphasised the significance of the upcoming Census of India 2027, describing it as the world’s largest enumeration exercise with a major digital transformation. He noted that Census 2027 will offer a markedly different experience compared to previous rounds, as data collection will…

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India’s AI & Semiconductor Push Positioned as Global Public Good, Says PM Modi

Bhubaneswar: Prime Minister Narendra Modi emphasised that India’s growing focus on artificial intelligence and semiconductor development will have benefits beyond national boundaries, contributing to global technological advancement. Highlighting India’s development trajectory, the Prime Minister noted that the Gujarat Model continues to be widely acknowledged for balancing welfare initiatives with large-scale infrastructure growth. He underscored that…

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FM Nirmala Sitharaman Calls for Seamless KYC at SEBI Foundation Day

Bhubaneswar: Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman addressed the 38th Foundation Day of Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) in Mumbai, emphasising the need to enhance citizens’ experience in accessing financial services. Highlighting regulatory priorities, she called for the creation of a seamless, secure, and portable Know Your Customer (KYC) framework across the financial sector….

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Census 2027: India’s First Fully Digital Enumeration Exercise

Bhubaneswar: India is set to undertake its most advanced population survey with Census of India 2027, marking a major shift toward digital data collection and governance. The Census is a comprehensive process involving the collection, compilation, analysis, and dissemination of demographic, social, cultural, and economic data relating to every individual in the country. The 2027…

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Insurance for All: Expanding Coverage, Strengthening Social Security in India

Bhubaneswar: India’s insurance sector is undergoing rapid expansion, emerging as a key pillar of financial security and social protection. Policy reforms and regulatory changes are driving this growth, improving both accessibility and affordability of insurance products across diverse population segments. Recent measures such as allowing higher foreign direct investment (FDI), rationalising taxes including GST exemptions…

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Kapil Sharma Plans TV Comeback Amid Reports of Wellness Detox

Bhubaneswar: Comedian Kapil Sharma is reportedly preparing for a return to television with a new comedy show, marking a fresh chapter in his career. Kapil rose to widespread fame with his hit show Comedy Nights with Kapil, which later went off-air following a widely reported mid-air dispute with co-actor Sunil Grover. According to media reports,…

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RBI Cancels Paytm Payments Bank Licence, Operations Cease from April 24

Bhubaneswar: The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has cancelled the banking licence of Paytm Payments Bank Limited, effectively ending its operations as a bank from the close of business on April 24, 2026. In an official order, the RBI stated that the licence was withdrawn under Section 22(4) of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949. The…

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The SocioFare Awards for selfless service and social impact

Bhubaneswar: The 4th edition of the SocioFare Awards was successfully organised on 21st March 2026 at the prestigious India International Centre, Delhi, bringing together changemakers, social leaders, and visionaries from across the country. Organized under the aegis of SocioFare, an initiative by Sabri Helpage, the event continued its mission of recognizing individuals and organisations creating…

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Protean ‘Digital Disruptors 2026’ honours visionary leaders redefining India’s financial ecosystem

ETBrandEquity.com and Protean eGov Technologies recognise trailblazers driving digital public infrastructure (DPI), embedded finance, and regulatory innovation across India’s financial sector Bhubaneswar: : ETBrandEquity.com, in partnership with Protean eGov Technologies, has officially announced the winners of the inaugural Protean Digital Disruptors 2026. The initiative recognises the trailblazing leaders who are architecting India’s next-generation financial landscape…

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iLEAD Kolkata Wraps Up Creator’s Workshop 2026 with Canon India

Bhubaneswar:  iLEAD Kolkata successfully concluded the three-day Creator’s Workshop 2026, powered by Canon India, bringing together students and industry experts for an immersive learning experience in photography and filmmaking. Day one introduced iLEAD students and visiting school students to street photography through a session conducted by Soumya Shankar Ghosal, an internationally recognized documentary photographer, Canon India Maestro,…

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