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Sofia (Bulgaria): Bulgaria officially adopts the euro as of the first day of 2026 and becomes the 21st member of the eurozone. This happened exactly 19 years after the country joined the European Union. Until the end of January, the lev will remain a legal...

Bhubaneswar: Flight services at the Biju Patnaik International Airport (BPIA) in Bhubaneswar were disrupted Thursday morning due to dense fog, an airport officer said. Due to poor visibility on the runway in the morning from around 6.30 am, led to the diversion and delay of...

New Delhi: The government has notified February 1 as the date from which additional excise duty on tobacco products, and a health cess on pan masala will be levied. The new levies on tobacco and pan masala will be over and above the GST rate,...

Mumbai: Indian economy is growing at a robust pace, driven by strong domestic demand, low inflation, and the healthy balance sheets of banks, said a Reserve Bank report released Wednesday. The domestic financial system remains robust and resilient, bolstered by strong balance sheets, easy financial...

Life is uncertain, and financial responsibilities do not pause when unexpected situations arise. For individuals who contribute to their household income, concerns often center around how loved ones would manage everyday expenses, education-related costs, or outstanding loans in their absence. This is where a life...

New Delhi: Indian economy is projected to register high growth, driven by strong domestic consumption and investment despite a volatile and unfavourable external environment, RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra said Wednesday. "Maintaining financial stability and strengthening the financial system remains our north star," Malhotra said in...

New Delhi: India, the world's fourth largest economy, is set to maintain the 'goldilocks' phase with tailwinds of good growth, low inflation and robust banking performance as well as reform initiatives poised to sustain the economic pace witnessed during 2025. Propelling the themes of ease...

New Delhi: The government Wednesday approved a major relief package for Vodafone Idea, freezing its outstanding dues and approving a five-year moratorium on payments, providing a critical lifeline to the debt-laden telecom operator. The Union Cabinet, headed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, agreed to freeze...

New Delhi/Bhubaneswar: Union Cabinet Wednesday approved the widening and strengthening of NH-326 in Odisha, upgrading the existing two-lane stretch to a two-lane highway with paved shoulder from 68.600 km to 311.700 km under the EPC mode. According to an official statement, the total capital cost...

Bhubaneswar: Odisha government Wednesday extended till March the enforcement of the “No PUCC, No Fuel” mandate, giving vehicle owners more time to obtain a valid Pollution Under Control Certificate. Transport Minister Bibhuti Bhusan Jena said the decision was taken in view of public convenience and...