Bhubaneswar: In a significant milestone for India’s commercial space ambitions, the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) on Christmas Eve successfully launched the 6,100 kg BlueBird Block-2 communication satellite for US-based firm AST SpaceMobile, setting a new national record for the heaviest satellite placed in low Earth orbit (LEO). The satellite separated smoothly from the LVM3…
Bhubaneswar: The World Hindu Economic Forum (WHEF) 2025, a two-day conference themed “Innovation, Self Reliance and Prosperity”, was formally inaugurated in Mumbai on Friday by the Chief Minister of Maharashtra, Shri Devendra Fadnavis. The inaugural session was attended by the Chief Minister of Madhya Pradesh, Shri Mohan Yadav, Swami Vigyananand, Founder of WHEF, Shri Rajesh…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha is set to take one of its toughest steps yet against vehicular pollution. From the first week of January 2026, fuel stations across the state will deny petrol and diesel to vehicles that do not carry a valid Pollution Under Control Certificate (PUCC). The decision by the Odisha State Transport Authority (STA) marks…
Bhubaneswar: The 26th CABLE TV SHOW 2025, one of India’s largest trade shows on digital cable television, broadband, and OTT in the SAARC region, was formally inaugurated by Chief Guest, Mr Subhas Agarwala, National Executive Chairman, Confederation of All India Traders (CAIT) at the Biswa Bangla Mela Prangan, Milan Mela, Kolkata, today. The event, on till…
Bhubaneswar: ASUS, the Taiwanese tech giant, successfully concluded the fourth and final city edition of its 2025 community initiative- Beyond Incredible with ASUS, in Kolkata. After successful chapters in Bangalore, Pune, and Hyderabad, the Kolkata session brought together 85+ tech enthusiasts, creators, students, and regional media for an afternoon of hands-on learning and conversations around technology, design,…
Bhubaneswar: A 43-year-old Boeing 737 aircraft that had been lying abandoned at the Kolkata Airport for more than 13 years has finally been removed — but not before accumulating a parking bill of nearly ₹1 crore. The aircraft, registered as VT-EHH, belonged to Air India and was decommissioned in 2012. Since then, it had remained…
Bhubaneswar: Bhubaneswar is fast transforming into one of India’s most promising technology hubs, with industry leaders and policymakers projecting the city as a future mega IT metropolis comparable to Bengaluru and Hyderabad. The capital city’s expanding digital infrastructure, booming startup ecosystem, and increasing semiconductor-related investments are reshaping Odisha’s economic landscape. Officials report that Odisha recorded…
Bhubaneswar: A new global study across 50 countries has confirmed what many of us have quietly sensed: social media activity is declining, and it is the young—once the driving force behind the digital revolution—who are walking away first. Out of a massive sample of 250 million users, researchers found a 10% drop in active participation….
Bhubaneswar: A major independent study conducted across 50 countries has revealed a significant drop in global social media activity—an unexpected reversal driven largely by the very demographic that once powered the digital boom. Out of a sample size of 250 million users, researchers found that overall engagement has declined by nearly 10%, signalling what analysts…
Bhubaneswar: In a tragic incident on Friday, an Indian Air Force Tejas fighter aircraft crashed during a performance at the Dubai Air Show, leading to the death of Wing Commander Namansh Syal, the pilot on board. Hailing from Himachal Pradesh, Wing Commander Sayd was a highly skilled officer and among the select few entrusted with…