Bhubaneswar: Educator Khan Sir sharply criticised the National Testing Agency (NTA) following the cancellation of the NEET-UG 2026 examination, alleging serious administrative failures and demanding strict accountability. Speaking to reporters in Noida, Khan Sir said that while the examination might appear to be “just a single paper” for the agency, it represents the future and…
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: 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: The Competition Commission of India (CCI) has approved the proposed acquisition of 100 per cent share capital and control of GVK Energy Ltd by Adani Power Ltd. According to the regulator, the proposed combination is being carried out under the corporate insolvency resolution process initiated against GVK Energy Ltd under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy…
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…
Bhubaneswar: The Government of Odisha is planning to operationalise 23 truck terminals by the end of May as part of efforts to improve highway safety and reduce accidents caused by unauthorised roadside parking of heavy vehicles. The terminals, strategically located near national highways, will provide dedicated parking spaces along with lodging and logistics support facilities…
Bhubaneswar: India successfully conducted a test of an advanced Agni missile equipped with Multiple Independently Targeted Re-Entry Vehicle (MIRV) technology from Dr APJ Abdul Kalam Island on May 8, 2026. According to officials, the missile was flight-tested with multiple payloads capable of striking different targets simultaneously across a wide geographical area in the Indian Ocean…
Bhubaneswar: A low-pressure area has formed over the southwest Bay of Bengal off the northern coast of Sri Lanka and is expected to intensify further over the next 48 hours, according to weather officials. Meteorological agencies said the system has developed under favourable atmospheric and oceanic conditions and could gradually become more organised as it…
Bhubaneswar: ETBrandEquity.com, India’s leading platform for marketing and advertising news, is bringing back its flagship event — the Brand World Summit (BWS) 2026. The 8th edition will be held on July 3, 2026, in Mumbai, at Grand Hyatt bringing together the country’s top CMOs, brand leaders, and marketing decision-makers under one roof. India’s advertising market…
Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government has initiated plans to expand water-based adventure tourism by identifying suitable locations across five districts — Puri, Ganjam, Jagatsinghpur, Sambalpur, and Sundargarh. As part of the initiative, a joint technical team will carry out physical verification of proposed tourism sites between May 4 and May 20. The exercise will cover beaches,…