Bhubaneswar: The Central Government is reportedly preparing a major renewed push for gold monetisation aimed at reducing India’s heavy dependence on gold imports and mobilising idle household gold reserves into the formal economy. Under the proposed initiative, citizens may soon be able to deposit gold with banks and earn interest on their holdings, with banks…
Bhubaneswar: Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Wednesday said the Union Cabinet has taken a “very important and timely decision” to promote coal gasification as part of India’s strategy to strengthen energy self-reliance amid rising gas demand and ongoing geopolitical uncertainties. Addressing a Cabinet briefing, the minister said India possesses sufficient coal reserves to meet requirements…
Bhubaneswar: Air India has announced a reduction of nearly 100 international flight services through July 2026 amid mounting operational pressures caused by rising jet fuel prices and extended flight routes linked to the ongoing crisis in West Asia. Air India CEO Campbell Wilson said the airline has been compelled to rationalise several long-haul operations as…
Bhubaneswar: Amid rising global uncertainty linked to the ongoing tensions involving the United States and Iran in West Asia, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has urged citizens to adopt fuel-saving measures and help conserve India’s foreign exchange reserves. Addressing a public rally in Hyderabad, the Prime Minister said India does not possess large oil reserves and…
Bhubaneswar: Senior journalist Palki Sharma has launched India Global Review (IGR), a digital-first global media platform headquartered in India and focused on covering international affairs from an Indian perspective. The newly launched platform plans to expand its presence across the United States, Europe, West Asia, South Asia and Africa while operating primarily through internet-based and…
BHUBANESWAR: Odisha’s mango export season has officially commenced with the first international shipment of 3 metric tonnes of Amrapali mangoes from Dhenkanal district to London. The export was facilitated by the Directorate of Horticulture in collaboration with Farmer Producer Organizations (FPOs), marking another significant step in expanding Odisha’s agricultural presence in global markets. The initiative…
Bhubaneswar: Prime Minister Narendra Modi has launched a nationwide “Nation First” appeal, urging citizens to adopt lifestyle and consumption changes aimed at strengthening India’s economic resilience and reducing dependence on imports. The campaign, promoted through MyGov India, outlines seven key appeals focused on self-reliance, sustainable living, and support for domestic industries. The Prime Minister emphasized…
Bhubaneswar: India successfully conducted a test of an advanced Agni missile equipped with Multiple Independently Targeted Re-Entry Vehicle (MIRV) technology from Dr APJ Abdul Kalam Island on May 8, 2026. According to officials, the missile was flight-tested with multiple payloads capable of striking different targets simultaneously across a wide geographical area in the Indian Ocean…
iGOT initiative strengthening AI awareness and capacity building among government officials and other stakeholders Bhubaneswar: Government of India launched the IndiaAI Mission in March 2024 with the objective of building a robust ecosystem of AI in the country. The Mission seeks to expand access to AI technologies, support innovation and promote the development of AI…
Bhubaneswar: Early counting trends from West Bengal indicate a major political shift, with the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) reportedly leading on 145+ seats—crossing the majority mark in the state assembly. If these trends hold, it would mark a historic breakthrough, potentially the first time the BJP secures such a dominant position in the state’s electoral…