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,…
Bhubaneswar: School of Food Science & Nutrition Management, J. D. Birla Institute celebrated World Health Day on 7 April, 2026. The programme comprised of series of Lecture and panel discussion along with a free Body Composition analysis (BCA) with diet counselling. Ms. Hena Nafis, Consultant Nutritionist, Wellness coach and a Harvard graduate in Public Health Nutrition…
iGOT initiative strengthening AI awareness and capacity building among government officials and other stakeholders Bhubaneswar: Government of India launched the IndiaAI Mission in March 2024 with the objective of building a robust ecosystem of AI in the country. The Mission seeks to expand access to AI technologies, support innovation and promote the development of AI…
The super-app for global Indians now lets an AI agent handle remittances, bill payments, and everyday money tasks, automatically Bhubaneswar: Abound, the financial super-app for Non-Resident Indians (NRIs) backed by The Times of India Group, today announced the launch of its AI Financial Autopilot. Built in partnership with NEAR AI, this new product uses an…