Bhubaneswar: Security agencies across India have issued a nationwide alert following intelligence inputs about potential militant attacks on key installations, including the Parliament House. According to officials, the alert has been marked as urgent and confidential. A communication from Police Headquarters (PHQ) has warned of possible coordinated attacks targeting high-value and sensitive locations such as…
Bhubaneswar: During the 133rd episode of Mann Ki Baat, Prime Minister Narendra Modi emphasised the significance of the upcoming Census of India 2027, describing it as the world’s largest enumeration exercise with a major digital transformation. He noted that Census 2027 will offer a markedly different experience compared to previous rounds, as data collection will…
Bhubaneswar: Prime Minister Narendra Modi emphasised that India’s growing focus on artificial intelligence and semiconductor development will have benefits beyond national boundaries, contributing to global technological advancement. Highlighting India’s development trajectory, the Prime Minister noted that the Gujarat Model continues to be widely acknowledged for balancing welfare initiatives with large-scale infrastructure growth. He underscored that…
Bhubaneswar: The Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) has issued operational guidelines for the ₹10,000 crore Startup India Fund of Funds (FoF) 2.0, aimed at streamlining capital deployment and strengthening India’s startup ecosystem. The fund will be deployed through SEBI-registered Alternative Investment Funds (AIFs), ensuring a structured and market-driven approach to financing…
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….