Bhubaneswar: Bhubaneswar Smart City Limited (BSCL) has announced a comprehensive upgrade of the city’s traffic signal infrastructure aimed at improving traffic flow, reducing congestion, and enhancing road safety. Under the plan, 50 existing adaptive traffic signals will be modernised, while 25 new adaptive signals will be installed at key junctions across the city. In addition,…
Bhubaneswar: Indian cricketer Mohammed Shami on Tuesday set a strong example of civic responsibility by appearing before the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) hearing and urging citizens to actively participate in the voter list verification process. After attending the hearing at Swarnamoyee Vidyalaya, Shami dismissed concerns surrounding the exercise and emphasized that voter list correction is…
Bhubaneswar: The Shree Jagannath Temple Administration (SJTA) has filed a police complaint after the circulation of AI-generated images and videos depicting Lord Jagannath on social media sparked widespread outrage among devotees. According to SJTA officials, the fabricated visuals were shared by a social media account identified as ‘vishvrajcreation’. The content allegedly misrepresented the revered deity…
Bhubaneswar: Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw has highlighted India’s rise to third place globally in Stanford University’s 2025 AI Index for AI vibrancy, talent, and penetration—behind only the United States and China. The ranking underscores India’s growing footprint in artificial intelligence, driven by a large talent base and rapid adoption across sectors. Addressing the developments, Vaishnaw…
Bhubaneswar, India: Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Tuesday said India’s presence at the World Economic Forum (WEF) Annual Meeting 2026 in Davos is being strongly felt across all major platforms, with discussions on the country’s development trajectory and economic growth taking centre stage. Speaking from Davos, Vaishnaw said the Indian delegation is actively participating in…
Bhubaneswar: Indian equity markets will remain open for trading on Budget Day, with Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman scheduled to present the Union Budget 2026 on Sunday, February 1. Both the National Stock Exchange (NSE) and the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) will conduct a full trading session, marking one of the most closely watched days in…
Bhubaneswar: Married couples in India may soon have the option to file a single, joint income tax return instead of two separate filings, as the government considers a significant reform ahead of Budget 2026. The proposal, still under deliberation, would introduce optional joint taxation for spouses—an approach followed in countries such as the United States…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Tuesday announced the establishment of a state branch of the National School of Drama (NSD) in Keonjhar district, a move aimed at strengthening regional theatre education and preserving the state’s rich cultural heritage. The announcement was made during the inauguration of a theatre workshop jointly organised by…
Bhubaneswar: Bengaluru-based tech-enabled workspace solutions provider IndiQube has announced its entry into Bhubaneswar, Odisha, marking its 17th city of operations across India. With this launch, Bhubaneswar becomes IndiQube’s second market in East India after Kolkata, underscoring the company’s strategy to scale in emerging urban centres. The new IndiQube facility spans over 45,000 square feet and…
Bhubaneswar: The Government of India is set to introduce a far-reaching overhaul of tax enforcement with the implementation of the Income Tax Bill, 2025, which will replace the six-decade-old Income Tax Act of 1961. The new law is scheduled to come into force from April 1, 2026. A key feature of the legislation is the…