Bhubaneswar: Exit polls for the 227-ward Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) indicate a clear edge for the BJP-led Mahayuti alliance, projecting between 131 and 151 seats—well above the 114 required for a simple majority. If borne out by the final results due on Friday, the mandate would pave the way for Mumbai’s first BJP mayor. According…
Bhubaneswar: A judicial probe has declared Bengaluru’s premier cricket venue fundamentally unsafe for hosting large-scale events, effectively ruling it out of the IPL 2026 season until extensive safety upgrades are completed. The findings have forced defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) to make alternate arrangements for their home fixtures in the upcoming edition of the…
Bhubaneswar: Indian onions have earned the moniker “Red Gold” in several African nations, underscoring their growing importance as a high-value agricultural export and reinforcing India’s position as a global leader in onion trade. In 2025, India emerged as the world’s largest onion exporter, with shipments crossing 1.1 million tonnes. The demand has been driven by…
Bhubaneswar: Indian authorities on January 9, 2026, enforced a comprehensive ban on the sale and delivery of non-vegetarian food and liquor within a 15-kilometre radius of the Ram Janmabhoomi Temple in Ayodhya, citing concerns over religious sentiments and public order. The directive explicitly applies to online food delivery platforms such as Zomato and Swiggy, in…
Bhubaneswar: The Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) is planning a major redesign of the Aadhaar card aimed at significantly enhancing user privacy and data security. The new Aadhaar format, expected to be rolled out from December, will feature only the cardholder’s photograph and a Quick Response (QR) code, with all printed personal details removed….
Bhubaneswar: India is exporting cow dung worth nearly ₹400 crore every year, primarily to desert and arid countries such as Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, and Kuwait, reflecting the growing global demand for natural and sustainable agricultural inputs. The demand from desert nations is driven by cow dung’s unique properties. Rich in organic matter,…
Bhubaneswar: Veteran actor and BJP MP Hema Malini has addressed speculation surrounding the Deol family following the passing of legendary actor Dharmendra, firmly dismissing rumours of discord and emphasising that her relationship with his sons, Sunny Deol and Bobby Deol, remains strong and cordial. In an interview with The Indian Express, Hema Malini said that…
Bhubaneswar: In a significant push towards strengthening Odisha’s renewable energy ecosystem, the State Cabinet, chaired by Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi, has approved a ₹10,000 crore integrated solar manufacturing project proposed by Tata Power Renewable Energy Limited (TPREL). The project will be established at the Tata Special Economic Zone (SEZ) and will mark Odisha’s first…
Bhubaneswar: The Government of India is set to introduce a far-reaching overhaul of tax enforcement with the implementation of the Income Tax Bill, 2025, which will replace the six-decade-old Income Tax Act of 1961. The new law is scheduled to come into force from April 1, 2026. A key feature of the legislation is the…
Bhubaneswar: The iconic nine-storey ‘Na Tala’ building in Bhubaneswar, which houses directorates of several state government departments, will be demolished after being declared structurally unsafe, Odisha Works Minister Prithviraj Harichandan said on Tuesday. The Minister said that apart from the ‘Na Tala’ building, Sech Sadan and Rajiv Bhavan have also been identified as unsafe following…