New Odisha Age

Odisha Moves Toward Nuclear Energy Future

Bhubaneswar: Odisha is taking a major step toward reshaping its energy landscape. The state government has begun discussions with NTPC Ltd and the Nuclear Power Corporation of India Ltd (NPCIL) to explore the possibility of setting up nuclear power plants in the state. This move signals Odisha’s intent to build a strong foundation of clean,…

Read More

Gandhi Shilpa Bazaar Showcases India’s Handcrafted Heritage at Ekamra Haat

Bhubaneswar: The Gandhi Shilpa Bazaar has begun at Bhubaneswar’s Ekamra Haat, celebrating India’s vibrant tradition of craftsmanship and creativity. The exhibition, which runs from November 11 to 16, has brought together artisans and small-scale entrepreneurs from across the country. Though modest in scale, the fair offers a colourful range of metal crafts, wooden artefacts, handlooms,…

Read More

Red Fort Car Blast Rocks Delhi; 12 Dead, Key Suspect Arrested

Bhubaneswar: A massive car explosion near Delhi’s historic Red Fort on Monday evening has left 12 people dead and several others injured, sending shockwaves across the nation. The blast, which occurred near Gate No. 1 of the monument, involved an i20 car that had been parked in the area for nearly 90 minutes before it…

Read More

Meta Under Scrutiny for Profiting from Fraudulent Ads, Investigation Reveals

Bhubaneswar: A recent investigation has revealed that Meta Platforms, the parent company of Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp, is allegedly earning substantial profits from fraudulent advertisements circulating across its social media platforms. According to internal projections cited in the report, nearly 10% of Meta’s total revenue in 2024 could be linked to such deceptive ads. These…

Read More

Tata Hitachi to Showcase Innovation at the IME 2025 in Kolkata

Kolkata: Tata Hitachi, a leading name in the construction and mining equipment industry, is participating in the International Mining, Equipment, and Minerals Exhibition (IME) 2025, currently being held at Biswa Bangla Mela Prangan, Kolkata from 30th October till 2nd November 2025. At IME 2025, Tata Hitachi’s participation underscores its commitment to driving sustainable mining practices within the sector….

Read More

Trump’s Mixed Messages on India: Praise, Pressure, and Power Play

Bhubaneswar, India: Former U.S. President Donald Trump continues to deliver a series of contradictory statements about India and Prime Minister Narendra Modi, leaving diplomats and observers puzzled over his real stance toward New Delhi. In recent public comments, Trump praised Modi as “the nicest looking guy” and spoke of “great love, respect, and relationship” with…

Read More

India Set to Recalibrate Russian Oil Imports as US Imposes Sanctions on Rosneft and Lukoil

Bhubaneswar, India: India is preparing to scale back imports of Russian crude oil following fresh US sanctions on Moscow-backed producers Rosneft and Lukoil, a move that could reshape global energy trade and ease a key hurdle in the long-pending India–US trade deal, sources told Reuters. The sanctions, announced by US President Donald Trump and enforced…

Read More

US Imposes Sweeping Sanctions on Russia’s Top Oil Giants to Pressure Moscow Over Ukraine War

Bhubaneswar, India: US President Donald Trump has announced a fresh wave of “tremendous” sanctions targeting Russia’s two largest oil companies — Rosneft and Lukoil — in what officials described as one of the most aggressive economic measures yet to pressure President Vladimir Putin into ending the war in Ukraine. The sanctions, unveiled by the US…

Read More

India to Cut Russian Oil Imports in Line With New US Sanctions: Report

Bhubaneswar: India is preparing to curtail imports of Russian crude oil in compliance with new US sanctions imposed on two major Moscow-backed producers, according to a Reuters report published Thursday. The move, which marks a significant shift in India’s energy trade policy, could help remove a key roadblock to the long-pending India–US trade deal, officials…

Read More

Gold Prices See Sharpest Fall in 12 Years After Record Rally; Analysts Call It a Market Correction

Bhubaneswar: After weeks of record-breaking gains, gold prices have witnessed their steepest fall in over a decade, marking a sharp correction in the global bullion market. International gold rates tumbled more than 5%, slipping below $4,100 per ounce, while in India, domestic prices dropped by nearly ₹4,000 per 10 grams ahead of Diwali. Market experts…

Read More