Odisha cyber police bust investment fraud network, arrest four
Bhubaneswar: The Balangir Cyber Crime and Economic Offences (CC & EO) Police Station has busted an organised mule-account network allegedly used to route and withdraw proceeds of a cyber-enabled investment fraud and arrested four persons in connection with the case,...
Odisha Police brings 14 citizen services to WhatsApp
Bhubaneswar: People in Odisha will no longer need to visit police stations or offices for several routine police services, with the Odisha Police Friday bringing 14 citizen services under the state government's 'Ama Sathi' WhatsApp chatbot. DGP Binaytosh Mishra launched...
BJD challenges Speaker’s dismissal of plea against 8 MLAs
Bhubaneswar: Opposition BJD has moved the Orissa High Court challenging Assembly Speaker Surama Padhy's decision to dismiss a petition seeking disqualification of eight party MLAs who allegedly defied the party whip during the Rajya Sabha elections held in March, party...
Bank strike disrupts transactions across Odisha amid festive holidays
Bhubaneswar: Banking operations were affected across Odisha as employees joined a nationwide strike called by the United Forum of Bank Unions (UFBU) Friday. The strike coincides with the second Saturday and Sunday, followed by government holidays for Ganesh Puja and...
Odisha awaits CZA nod to keep rescued Orangutans at Nandankanan
Bhubaneswar: Odisha government is awaiting permission from the Central Zoo Authority (CZA) to keep five rescued Orangutan cubs at Nandankanan Zoological Park in Bhubaneswar. State Forest and Environment Minister Ganesh Ram Singhkhuntia Friday said the state government had two days...
PM Modi holds bilateral talks with Russian President Putin
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi Friday met Russian President Vladimir Putin for wide-ranging talks that are likely to focus on enhancing annual bilateral trade to USD 100 billion by 2030 and further strengthening cooperation in defence, energy and critical minerals. Putin landed in New Delhi this morning on a...
Read moreDetailsList of world leaders attending BRICS Summit in New Delhi
New Delhi: India is hosting the 18th BRICS Summit in New Delhi September 12-13. Following is the list of prominent leaders who are scheduled to attend the mega summit. Xi Jinping, China (ruled by the Chinese Communist Party) -- The Chinese President will attend the Summit. Xi has been president of China since 2013. He last visited India in 2019 for an informal summit with Modi in Mamallapuram near Chennai. He...
Read moreDetailsPakistan intruder along International Border in J-K’s Kathua
Jammu: A Pakistani intruder was arrested by security forces in a forward area along the International Border in Kathua district Friday, officials said. They said the intruder was caught near the fencing in the Bobiya area of Hiranagar sector. According to reliable sources, the arrested person is a Pakistani national aged around 60-65 years. Sources said the intruder was taken into custody for questioning, while further details regarding his identity, circumstances...
Read moreDetailsAnthropic says it blocked misuse of its AI that could have supported biological weapons
San Francisco: Anthropic said Thursday it has blocked efforts by bad actors to use its artificial intelligence models for malicious activity such as cyberattacks, surveillance, and research that could have led to biological weapons. As AI models grow more powerful, elaborate cyberattacks no longer require sophisticated skills and even lone individuals can create threats that would not have been possible even a year ago, Anthropic said. The company said it has...
Read moreDetailsNationwide bank strike disrupts services over 5-day workweek, wages
New Delhi: Banking services, particularly at public sector banks across India were disrupted on Friday due to the United Forum of Bank Unions' (UFBU) nationwide strike seeking immediate implementation of a five‑day workweek and resolution of pending wages. The UFBU represents seven unions and about 90 per cent of bank officers and employees. Most branches of state‑run banks were fully or partially closed as staff joined the protest, according to multiple...
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List of world leaders attending BRICS Summit in New Delhi
New Delhi: India is hosting the 18th BRICS Summit in New Delhi September 12-13. Following is the list of prominent leaders who are scheduled to attend the mega summit. Xi Jinping, China (ruled by the Chinese Communist Party) -- The Chinese President will attend the Summit. Xi has been president of China since 2013. He last visited...
Pakistan intruder along International Border in J-K’s Kathua
Jammu: A Pakistani intruder was arrested by security forces in a forward area along the International Border in Kathua district Friday, officials said. They said the intruder was caught near the fencing in the Bobiya area of Hiranagar sector. According to reliable sources, the arrested person is a Pakistani national aged around 60-65 years. Sources said the...
Odisha cyber police bust investment fraud network, arrest four
Bhubaneswar: The Balangir Cyber Crime and Economic Offences (CC & EO) Police Station has busted an organised mule-account network allegedly used to route and withdraw proceeds of a cyber-enabled investment fraud and arrested four persons in connection with the case, Odisha Police sources said Friday The arrested accused have been identified as Prakash Sharma, Sunny Barve alias...
PM Modi holds bilateral talks with Russian President Putin
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi Friday met Russian President Vladimir Putin for wide-ranging talks that are likely to focus on enhancing annual bilateral trade to USD 100 billion by 2030 and further strengthening cooperation in defence, energy and critical minerals. Putin landed in New Delhi this morning on a three-day visit to participate in the BRICS...
Odisha Police brings 14 citizen services to WhatsApp
Bhubaneswar: People in Odisha will no longer need to visit police stations or offices for several routine police services, with the Odisha Police Friday bringing 14 citizen services under the state government's 'Ama Sathi' WhatsApp chatbot. DGP Binaytosh Mishra launched the integrated service at the DGP Camp Office here, enabling citizens to apply for police services, submit...
Markets end marginally lower on cooling oil prices, buying in HDFC Bank, IT stocks
Mumbai: Benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty ended marginally lower Friday after registering sharp losses during the day following a drop in crude oil prices and buying in blue-chip HDFC Bank and IT stocks. The 30-share BSE Sensex declined 120.83 points, or 0.16 per cent, to settle at 74,781.76. During the day, it fell 742.43 points, or 0.99...
Anthropic says it blocked misuse of its AI that could have supported biological weapons
San Francisco: Anthropic said Thursday it has blocked efforts by bad actors to use its artificial intelligence models for malicious activity such as cyberattacks, surveillance, and research that could have led to biological weapons. As AI models grow more powerful, elaborate cyberattacks no longer require sophisticated skills and even lone individuals can create threats that would not...
NSE sets IPO price band at Rs 1,700-1,785; issue to open on Sep 17
New Delhi: National Stock Exchange (NSE) Friday fixed a price band of Rs 1,700-1,785 per equity share for its much-awaited initial public offering (IPO), which will open for subscription September 17. The Rs 22,569-crore IPO will close September 21, making it the country's second-largest public issue after Hyundai Motor India's Rs 27,870-crore offering in 2024. The IPO...
BJD challenges Speaker’s dismissal of plea against 8 MLAs
Bhubaneswar: Opposition BJD has moved the Orissa High Court challenging Assembly Speaker Surama Padhy's decision to dismiss a petition seeking disqualification of eight party MLAs who allegedly defied the party whip during the Rajya Sabha elections held in March, party officials said Friday. BJD's chief whip and senior MLA Pramila Mallik said she filed a writ petition...
Bank strike disrupts transactions across Odisha amid festive holidays
Bhubaneswar: Banking operations were affected across Odisha as employees joined a nationwide strike called by the United Forum of Bank Unions (UFBU) Friday. The strike coincides with the second Saturday and Sunday, followed by government holidays for Ganesh Puja and Nuakhai. Consequently, bank branches in the state will remain closed for several consecutive days, with normal services...























































































