Bhubaneswar: As winter sets in, India’s most celebrated season — the wedding season — is back in full swing. Over the next three months, the country is expected to witness nearly 46 lakh weddings, driving a massive ₹6.5 lakh crore boost to the economy, according to estimates from industry associations. From luxury hotels to small…
Bhubaneswar: Delhi’s air quality has once again plunged into the ‘severe’ category as thick smog blankets the national capital, marking the onset of yet another hazardous winter pollution spell. The dense fog and stagnant air have reduced visibility across major parts of the city, disrupting daily life and sparking renewed public health concerns. According to…
Bhubaneswar: In a significant step toward improving inter-state rail connectivity in southern India, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday flagged off the Ernakulam–KSR Bengaluru Vande Bharat Express, the first inter-state semi-high-speed train service linking Kerala, Tamil Nadu, and Karnataka, the Southern Railway announced. Officials said the new service is expected to strengthen business, educational, and…
Bhubaneswar: The Centre’s ambitious ‘One Nation, One Police Uniform’ initiative has entered its implementation phase, with the Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) directing 16 states and Union Territories — including Odisha, Andhra Pradesh, Jharkhand, Kerala, Telangana, and West Bengal — to submit detailed information on existing police uniforms and related allowances by November 4….
Bhubaneswar, India: A powerful new playbook for changing governments midstream is unfolding in Nepal, with young voters in Kathmandu and beyond emerging as the unexpected architects of political change. Their growing impatience with old-guard politics and their strategic use of social media are reshaping the nation’s democratic rhythm — though not without controversy. Over the…
Bhubaneswar, India: India is preparing to scale back imports of Russian crude oil following fresh US sanctions on Moscow-backed producers Rosneft and Lukoil, a move that could reshape global energy trade and ease a key hurdle in the long-pending India–US trade deal, sources told Reuters. The sanctions, announced by US President Donald Trump and enforced…
Bhubaneswar: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday expressed gratitude to his Israeli counterpart, Benjamin Netanyahu, for extending Diwali greetings and reaffirmed India’s commitment to strengthening its strategic partnership with Israel. Taking to social media, PM Modi thanked Netanyahu for his warm wishes and conveyed his best regards on the occasion of the Israeli leader’s birthday….
Bhubaneswar: An upcoming Bollywood film, The Taj Story, starring Paresh Rawal, is placing one of India’s most celebrated monuments—the Taj Mahal—back in the spotlight by questioning its origin. The film poses the provocative question: Was the Taj Mahal built by Emperor Shah Jahan as a mausoleum, or does it have earlier roots as a Hindu temple?…
Bhubaneswar: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday extended heartfelt greetings to the nation on Dhanteras 2025, praying for happiness, prosperity, and good health for all citizens. Taking to social media platform X, Modi said, “Heartfelt Dhanteras greetings to all my family members in the country. On this sacred occasion, I pray for everyone’s happiness, prosperity,…
Bhubaneswar, Oct 15: Ration card holders in Odisha who have not completed their e-KYC verification will stop receiving rice under the Public Distribution System (PDS) from next month, Food Supplies and Consumer Welfare Minister Krushna Chandra Patra announced on Tuesday. The decision follows the Central Government’s discontinuation of the e-KYC process, which was mandatory for…