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,…
Bhubaneswar: Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan and Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi attended the grand launch ceremony of a joint venture between JSW Steel and JFE Steel Corporation, marking a significant step in the state’s industrial growth. Speaking at the event, the Chief Minister said the initiative represents a new chapter in Odisha’s industrial journey….
Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government has announced early summer vacation for all schools across the state in view of the ongoing heatwave. All government, government-aided, and private schools will remain closed from April 27. The decision was approved by Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi following a proposal from the School and Mass Education Department. The move…
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 In an official order, the RBI stated that the licence was withdrawn under Section 22(4) of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949.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…
Bhubaneswar: What initially appeared to be a small-scale SIM fraud operation has escalated into a serious national security concern, with links traced to Pakistan-based handlers. A local court in Bhubaneswar has convicted seven individuals involved in creating fake SIM cards and sharing OTP access with operatives allegedly connected to Inter-Services Intelligence. Investigations led by the…
Bhubaneswar: In a significant political development, Raghav Chadha announced that two-thirds of the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) members in the Rajya Sabha have decided to merge with the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). Chadha stated that the decision was taken to distance the group from alleged wrongdoing within the party. He added that the MPs chose…
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…
Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government has approved the construction of a new high-level bridge over the Kathajodi River to establish a more direct link between Cuttack and Bhubaneswar. The project is aimed at easing traffic congestion on NH-16, a critical arterial route connecting the two cities. It is also expected to complement the proposed 8-laning of…
Bhubaneswar: The Odisha Cabinet has approved a proposal for Shree Ambica Cotspin Pvt. Ltd. to set up a modern yarn manufacturing unit in Bolangir with an investment of ₹124 crore. The project is aimed at strengthening the textile value chain in western Odisha, particularly in the KBK region, by enabling the conversion of raw cotton…
Bhubaneswar: Nearly a decade after exiting Odisha amid land acquisition challenges, POSCO has re-entered the state with a revised strategy, partnering with JSW Steel in a 50:50 joint venture to set up a ₹35,000 crore integrated steel plant in Dhenkanal. The proposed facility will have a production capacity of 6 million tonnes per annum (MTPA)…