Bhubaneswar: Three Indian seafarers have been confirmed dead following a US military strike on the Palau-flagged commercial vessel MT Settebello off the coast of Oman, prompting a strong diplomatic protest from India and renewed concerns over the safety of civilian shipping in the region. Union Minister for Ports, Shipping and Waterways Sarbananda Sonowal described the…
Minister Dilip Ghosh inaugurates the West Bengal branch of Ahimsa Vishwa Bharti Ahimsa Vishwa Bharti will work for peace, harmony, and development in Bengal – Vinod Dugar Comprehensive development is possible only through peace and harmony – Acharya Lokesh The principles of Indian culture are a source of inspiration for peace and harmony – Swami…
Bhubaneswar: In a major step towards improving child nutrition and early childhood development, the Odisha government has increased financial support for supplementary nutrition provided to severely underweight children and pre-schoolers under its Anganwadi services. Under the revised provisions, the daily nutrition support for severely underweight children aged 6 months to 6 years has been increased…
Bhubaneswar: Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Monday defended the resilience of the Indian economy amid the ongoing West Asia crisis, asserting that criticism surrounding Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s recent appeal to conserve foreign exchange was being misrepresented by critics. Responding to concerns over rising global crude oil prices and economic uncertainty linked to geopolitical…
Bhubaneswar: India on Friday successfully test-launched the nuclear-capable Agni-1 ballistic missile from the Integrated Test Range at Chandipur as part of a routine training exercise conducted by the Strategic Forces Command. The launch, carried out on May 22, 2026, successfully validated all operational and technical parameters of the missile system, reaffirming the reliability and effectiveness…
Bhubaneswar: Kerala has become the first state in India to establish a dedicated cabinet-level portfolio for Artificial Intelligence, formally integrating AI governance into the state’s administrative structure. The decision was announced through an official gazette notification issued by the newly formed government led by V. D. Satheesan shortly after assuming office. Senior leader P. K….
Bhubaneswar: The Government of India has issued a clarification dismissing reports and social media claims suggesting that the Centre is planning to monetise gold held by temples and religious institutions across the country. According to the clarification, certain media reports and online posts falsely claimed that the government was preparing to issue gold bonds to…
Bhubaneswar: The “Biswa Bangla” logo is being removed from several official platforms and public infrastructure projects across West Bengal and replaced with India’s national emblem, the Ashoka Stambh. One of the most visible changes has been observed at the Salt Lake Stadium, where the earlier “Biswa Bangla” signage has been replaced with the national emblem….
Bhubaneswar: Prime Minister Narendra Modi has warned that the world may be heading into a prolonged energy crisis decade, cautioning that unchecked disruptions in fuel supplies and rising geopolitical instability could reverse decades of economic progress and push millions back into poverty. Speaking during his visit to Netherlands, the Prime Minister stressed that global energy…
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…