New Odisha Age

Category: International

Railways Proposes Strategic Underground Corridor in Siliguri Corridor for Logistics Security

Sarmistha Kabi02 mins

Bhubaneswar: The Railway Ministry has proposed a 40-kilometre underground rail corridor between Tin Mile Haat and Rangapani stations to strengthen passenger, freight, and defence logistics in the strategically sensitive Siliguri Corridor, officials said. Under the proposal, railway tracks will be laid 22–24 metres underground, while existing surface infrastructure will be expanded to four lines, creating…

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India–US Trade Deal Ends 25% Tariff, Markets Rally; Sensex Jumps Over 2,200 Points

Sarmistha Kabi02 mins

Bhubaneswar: India and the United States have reached a major trade agreement that ends a 25 per cent U.S. tariff linked to India’s purchases of Russian oil and immediately reduces a reciprocal tariff to 18 per cent, providing significant relief to Indian exporters. Under the deal, India has agreed to substantially lower trade barriers on…

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BCCI to Consult ICC on Pakistan’s Boycott Threat: Rajeev Shukla

Sarmistha Kabi01 mins

Bhubaneswar: Amid reports of Pakistan considering a boycott of its match against India in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026, Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) vice-president and Congress MP Rajeev Shukla said the Indian board would respond only after consultations with the International Cricket Council (ICC). “ICC has issued a big…

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India Announces Rare Earth Corridors to Boost Self-Reliance in Critical Minerals

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Bhubaneswar: India has announced the establishment of dedicated rare earth corridors across Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Odisha, and Andhra Pradesh, marking a major step towards strengthening domestic capabilities in critical minerals. Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman made the announcement as part of the government’s broader push for Atmanirbhar Bharat, aimed at reducing India’s dependence on imports in…

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From Caste Exclusion to Global Recognition: New York Street Named After Dr. B. R. Ambedkar

Sarmistha Kabi02 mins

Bhubaneswar: Once denied the basic right to drink water at school, Dr. Bhimrao Ramji Ambedkar’s legacy today resonates far beyond India’s borders. In a symbolic global tribute, a stretch at the intersection of 61st Street and Broadway in Woodside, Queens, New York, has been named “Dr. B. R. Ambedkar Way.” Born into a Dalit family,…

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Calcutta High Court Orders Handover of Border Fencing Land to BSF by March 31, 2026

Sarmistha Kabi02 mins

Bhubaneswar: The Calcutta High Court on January 27 directed the West Bengal government to hand over land already acquired for Indo-Bangladesh border fencing to the Border Security Force (BSF) by March 31, 2026, asserting that national security cannot be subordinated to electoral or administrative delays. The order was passed by a division bench headed by…

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From Saptasajya to Overseas Markets: Dhenkanal Strawberries Exported to London for the First Time

Sarmistha Kabi02 mins

Bhubaneswar: In a major milestone for Odisha’s agricultural sector, fresh strawberries grown in Dhenkanal district have been exported to London for the first time, marking a new chapter in the state’s horticulture history. A total of 52 kilograms of fresh strawberries cultivated in Neelakanthapur village under Bhuban block and Ramei Khamar village under Gandia block…

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Trump’s Republic Day Greeting Signals Continuity in US–India Democratic Messaging

Sarmistha Kabi02 mins

Bhubaneswar: US President Donald Trump’s Republic Day greeting to India, framing the bilateral relationship as a bond between the world’s “oldest and largest democracies,” reflects a long-standing diplomatic narrative rather than a policy shift. Such messaging has historically been used by successive US administrations to anchor ties with India in shared democratic values, even as…

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Apple Pay Likely to Launch in India by Late 2026 After Regulatory Clearances

Sarmistha Kabi02 mins

Bhubaneswar: Apple Inc. is preparing to roll out its digital payments service, Apple Pay, in India by late 2026, ending years of regulatory and operational delays in one of the world’s largest digital payments markets. India remains one of the few major economies where Apple Pay is yet to be officially launched. According to reports,…

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Indian Army Personnel’s Participation in Religious Event Sparks Debate

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Bhubaneswar: Footage circulating on social media from January 24 has shown Indian Army personnel attending a religious programme at Bageshwar Dham in Madhya Pradesh, where they were seen participating in a katha conducted by religious preacher Dhirendra Krishna Shastri. The visuals also show soldiers cutting cakes bearing the words “Sita Ram” and interacting with devotees…

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