New Odisha Age

Category: International

India’s Electronics Ecosystem Ready for Homegrown Mobile Brands: Vaishnaw at WEF

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Bhubaneswar: Union Minister for Electronics and Information Technology Ashwini Vaishnaw said India’s rapidly expanding electronics manufacturing ecosystem has created favourable conditions for the emergence of Indian-owned mobile phone brands. Speaking at the World Economic Forum, Vaishnaw highlighted the impact of Production-Linked Incentive (PLI) schemes in strengthening domestic manufacturing and supply chains. The minister noted that…

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Odisha’s Buddhist Triangle Added to UNESCO Tentative List

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Bhubaneswar: Odisha’s renowned Buddhist heritage sites—Ratnagiri, Udayagiri and Lalitgiri—collectively known as the Buddhist Triangle, have been included in India’s Tentative List for UNESCO World Heritage inscription. The development marks an important step towards securing global recognition for the ancient archaeological complex. The inclusion acknowledges the region’s historical and spiritual significance as a prominent centre of…

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IndiGo May Discontinue Dubai–Bhubaneswar Direct Flight, Raising Concerns Among Odia Diaspora

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Bhubaneswar/Dubai: IndiGo Airlines is reportedly planning to discontinue its direct Dubai–Bhubaneswar flight from March 30, a move that has sparked concern among the Odia community living in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and other stakeholders. The thrice-weekly service, launched in May 2023, was introduced with viability gap funding support from the Odisha government to strengthen…

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PCB Offers to Host Bangladesh’s T20 World Cup Matches Amid Security Concerns

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Bhubaneswar: The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has offered to host all of Bangladesh’s matches in the upcoming ICC T20 World Cup after the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) raised security concerns about playing in India. According to a PCB source quoted by PTI, the Pakistan board conveyed through an email that Bangladesh’s concerns were justified and…

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India Launches First Indigenous Runway Cleaning Vehicles, Boosting ‘Make in India’ Aviation Push

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Bhubaneswar: India has taken a significant step towards aviation self-reliance with the launch of its first indigenously developed runway cleaning vehicles, reinforcing the Centre’s Make in India and Atmanirbhar Bharat initiatives. The advanced machines have been developed by Bengaluru-based Anlon Technology Solutions in collaboration with Switzerland’s Bucher Municipal, combining global expertise with domestic manufacturing. The…

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India Ranks Third Globally in AI Vibrancy: Vaishnaw Highlights Progress, Sparks Debate

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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…

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India–US Trade Talks May Face Hurdles Over Pulse Import Duties

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Bhubaneswar: Trade negotiations between India and the United States could face fresh challenges amid differences over import duties on pulses, even as two American lawmakers have urged President Donald Trump to push for the withdrawal of India’s 30 per cent import tariff on lentils and peas. According to reports, the lawmakers have written to President…

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Koraput Pepper Finds Growing National and Global Markets

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Koraput district, long recognised for its coffee plantations, is fast emerging as a notable centre for high-quality pepper cultivation, with the spice witnessing rising demand in both national and international markets. Pepper is currently grown across nearly 1,550 hectares in the district, where the unique agro-climatic conditions—marked by moderate temperatures, adequate rainfall, and rich soil—have…

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Hardik Pandya’s Towering Six Lights Up India’s Net Session in Nagpur

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Bhubaneswar: India’s all-rounder Hardik Pandya set tongues wagging during Tuesday’s practice session in Nagpur when he launched a colossal six into the second tier of the stands at the VCA Stadium, drawing laughter and admiration from teammates and support staff alike. The moment unfolded amid light-hearted banter with head coach Gautam Gambhir and T20I captain…

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