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: A report by State Bank of India (SBI) has revealed that nearly 66 per cent of Odisha’s informal sector workforce receives wages below the statutory minimum wage, placing the state among the poorest performers in minimum wage compliance. The findings, based on data from the Periodic Labour Force Survey (PLFS)-2025, point to significant interstate…
Bhubaneswar: Actress-turned-politician Kangana Ranaut has officially begun shooting for the sequel to her acclaimed 2013 film Queen, reprising her popular role as Rani. The sequel is being directed by Vikas Bahl and is currently under production in South Mumbai. The project has already generated significant buzz among fans eager to see the continuation of Rani’s…
Bhubaneswar: Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI) and Artificial Intelligence (AI) are increasingly becoming the foundation for scalable, secure and technology-driven financial services in India, with policymakers and industry stakeholders highlighting their growing role in transforming the fintech ecosystem. Officials noted that platforms such as Unified Lending Interface (ULI) are enabling digital access to multiple data sources,…
Bhubaneswar: MPJ Jewellers, one of the leading jewellery brands in Bengal and Eastern India, proudly announces the grand opening of its newest showroom in Berhampore. As one of Bengal and Eastern India’s most beloved jewellery brands, MPJ Jewellers has spent over eight decades earning the love and loyalty of generations of customers. Gracing the inauguration…
Bhubaneswar: Significant achievements in food processing research and innovation were showcased during Vigyan TECH 2026 held at BRIC-National Institute of Immunology and National Institute of Food Technology Entrepreneurship and Management (NIFTEM-Kundli). During the event, three technologies developed by NIFTEM-K were successfully transferred to industry partners and start-ups, highlighting the institute’s focus on promoting industry-ready innovations…
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…