Bhubaneswar: Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman addressed the 38th Foundation Day of Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) in Mumbai, emphasising the need to enhance citizens’ experience in accessing financial services. Highlighting regulatory priorities, she called for the creation of a seamless, secure, and portable Know Your Customer (KYC) framework across the financial sector….
Bhubaneswar: India is set to undertake its most advanced population survey with Census of India 2027, marking a major shift toward digital data collection and governance. The Census is a comprehensive process involving the collection, compilation, analysis, and dissemination of demographic, social, cultural, and economic data relating to every individual in the country. The 2027…
Bhubaneswar: India’s insurance sector is undergoing rapid expansion, emerging as a key pillar of financial security and social protection. Policy reforms and regulatory changes are driving this growth, improving both accessibility and affordability of insurance products across diverse population segments. Recent measures such as allowing higher foreign direct investment (FDI), rationalising taxes including GST exemptions…
Bhubaneswar: National Panchayati Raj Day underscores India’s commitment to decentralised governance through Panchayati Raj Institutions (PRIs), which were constitutionally empowered by the 73rd Constitutional Amendment Act. The amendment institutionalised a three-tier system of local governance, enabling elected bodies at the village, block, and district levels to play a direct role in planning and implementation of…
Bhubaneswar: Comedian Kapil Sharma is reportedly preparing for a return to television with a new comedy show, marking a fresh chapter in his career. Kapil rose to widespread fame with his hit show Comedy Nights with Kapil, which later went off-air following a widely reported mid-air dispute with co-actor Sunil Grover. According to media reports,…
Bhubaneswar: Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan and Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi attended the grand launch ceremony of a joint venture between JSW Steel and JFE Steel Corporation, marking a significant step in the state’s industrial growth. Speaking at the event, the Chief Minister said the initiative represents a new chapter in Odisha’s industrial journey….
Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government has announced early summer vacation for all schools across the state in view of the ongoing heatwave. All government, government-aided, and private schools will remain closed from April 27. The decision was approved by Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi following a proposal from the School and Mass Education Department. The move…
Bhubaneswar: The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has cancelled the banking licence of Paytm Payments Bank Limited, effectively ending its operations as a bank from the close of business on April 24, 2026. In an official order, the RBI stated that the licence was withdrawn under Section 22(4) of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949. The…
Bhubaneswar: In a significant political development, Raghav Chadha announced that two-thirds of the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) members in the Rajya Sabha have decided to merge with the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). Chadha stated that the decision was taken to distance the group from alleged wrongdoing within the party. He added that the MPs chose…
Bhubaneswar: The 4th edition of the SocioFare Awards was successfully organised on 21st March 2026 at the prestigious India International Centre, Delhi, bringing together changemakers, social leaders, and visionaries from across the country. Organized under the aegis of SocioFare, an initiative by Sabri Helpage, the event continued its mission of recognizing individuals and organisations creating…