Bhubaneswar: The state unit of the National Students’ Union of India (NSUI) has urged the state government to postpone the Odisha Public Service Commission (OPSC) Mains examination in view of the disruptions caused by Cyclone Arnab and subsequent flooding in several districts. However, Revenue and Disaster Management Minister Suresh Pujari has ruled out any postponement, saying a...

Kataka: A Public Interest Litigation (PIL) has been filed in the Orissa High Court alleging widespread errors in textbooks prescribed for the state’s schools. Taking up the matter for preliminary hearing Friday, a division bench comprising Chief Justice Harish Tandon and Justice Chittaranjan Dash directed the state government to submit its response within a week. The next...

Bhubaneswar: Strengthening critical mineral-based industries, addressing credit and regulatory challenges faced by MSMEs, and improving farmers’ incomes emerged as key priorities during a pre-budget consultation organised by the Nation First Policy Research and Change Foundation (NFPRC) Friday. Bringing together over 25 experts from government, industry, academia, finance and the agricultural sector, the roundtable deliberated on Odisha-specific policy...

Bhubaneswar: Odisha is poised to emerge as a major global investment destination, with its abundant natural resources, surplus power, availability of land and water, and progressive industrial policies offering significant opportunities across emerging sectors, Electronics and IT Minister Mukesh Mahaling said Friday. Addressing the inaugural session of the second edition of TiECon Bhubaneswar 2026, titled ‘Odisha Leap...

Kataka: Odisha’s skilled drivers are increasingly gaining recognition in the international job market, with Japanese representatives appreciating their professionalism, discipline and driving skills. The state’s advanced driver training infrastructure is emerging as a key platform for creating global employment opportunities for the youth. During a recent interaction, Japanese delegates and recruitment partner Navis HR highly appreciated the...

New Delhi: At least four people were killed and two injured after a fire broke out at a shoe factory in the Mangolpuri Industrial Area Phase-I in northwest Delhi Friday night, police said. The Delhi Fire Service rushed 20 fire tenders to the spot after receiving a call about the blaze in the industrial area at 9.32...

New Delhi: The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) Friday launched India's next-generation navigation satellite, NVS-03, aboard the Geosynchronous Satellite Launch Vehicle, GSLV-F18 rocket. The launch took place at 11:51 pm at Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota, Andhra Pradesh. "GSLV-F18 carrying NVS-03 lifts off from Satish Dhawan Space Centre, SHAR, Sriharikota," India's space agency ISRO said on...

By Dilip Cherian The litany of extensions continues. The latest is Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh, whose tenure the Modi government has extended by a year, until October 31, 2027. The rationale is not difficult to construct: defence modernisation, indigenous manufacturing, procurement reforms and his additional charge as DRDO chairman all demand continuity. That is where the...

By Santosh Kumar Mohapatra The Global Hunger Index (GHI) 2026, released on October 14 under the theme “No Security Without Food Security”, highlights hunger amid economic advancement. Despite progress in science, agriculture and medicine, millions lack adequate food. Conflicts, climate shocks, poverty and inequality undermine food security. Published by Welthungerhilfe, the Institute for International Law of Peace...

Astrological influences today may affect everything from career plans and financial decisions to emotional well-being and family life. Read your horoscope to understand how to make the most of the energies surrounding your sign. Aries: The day may start with a dilemma, but that's exactly how your skills will come into play. As evening approaches, you will...