Odisha, Chhattisgarh, Goa among top-performing states in NITI Aayog’s fiscal health index
New Delhi: Mineral-rich Odisha, Chhattisgarh, Goa and Jharkhand have emerged as top-performing 'achievers' among the states listed in NITI Aayog's first Fiscal Health Index (FHI) report released Friday. The report titled 'Fiscal Health Index 2025' covers eighteen major states that...
Ticket sales for India-England ODI in Cuttack to start from Feb 2
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Odisha govt approves investment proposals worth Rs 32,736 crore
Bhubaneswar: Odisha government Friday approved investment proposals worth Rs 32,736 crore in eight transformative industrial projects which will generate employment for over 18,688 people, an official said. The proposals were approved at the High-Level Clearance Authority (HLCA) meeting chaired by Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi. These projects span across sectors...
Read moreLooking for bolder, bigger and more ambitious relationship with US: India
New Delhi: India Friday said it is looking for "bolder, bigger and a more ambitious" relationship with the US and indicated its readiness to work with the Trump administration to address issues like illegal immigration and trade. External Affairs Ministry spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said India's approach has always been to address issues in a constructive manner in line with interests of both the countries. Like in many countries, there have been...
Read moreISRO’s 100th launch from Sriharikota Jan 29
Bengaluru: ISRO will launch its 100th satellite from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota January 29, the space agency said Friday. The agency is gearing up to launch the GSLV-F15 NVS-02 mission. GSLV-F15 with Indigenous Cryogenic stage will place the NVS-02 satellite into a Geosynchronous Transfer Orbit and the launch will take place from the Second Launch Pad (SLP) at Satish Dhawan Space Centre, said ISRO, in a statement. Incidentally,...
Read moreUS arrests 538 illegal ‘immigrant criminals’
Washington: The US has arrested 538 illegal immigrant criminals, including a suspected terrorist, and several illegals convicted of sex crimes against minors, the White House has said. In a series of posts on X Thursday, White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said the Trump administration also deported hundreds of illegal immigrant criminals via military aircraft. "The largest massive deportation operation in history is well underway. Promises made. Promises kept," she said....
Read moreIsraeli forces to remain in Lebanon after withdrawal deadline
Jerusalem: Israel will maintain forces in southern Lebanon beyond the Sunday deadline stipulated in the ceasefire agreement with Hezbollah, the office of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced Friday. The agreement, signed on November 27, 2024, mandated a complete Israeli withdrawal from Lebanon within 60 days, concluding this Sunday. However, Netanyahu's office stated that Israel will not meet this deadline, asserting that the Lebanese military has not yet established full control of...
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Odisha, Chhattisgarh, Goa among top-performing states in NITI Aayog’s fiscal health index
New Delhi: Mineral-rich Odisha, Chhattisgarh, Goa and Jharkhand have emerged as top-performing 'achievers' among the states listed in NITI Aayog's first Fiscal Health Index (FHI) report released Friday. The report titled 'Fiscal Health Index 2025' covers eighteen major states that drive the Indian economy in terms of their contribution to India's GDP, demography, total public expenditure, revenues,...
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Looking for bolder, bigger and more ambitious relationship with US: India
New Delhi: India Friday said it is looking for "bolder, bigger and a more ambitious" relationship with the US and indicated its readiness to work with the Trump administration to address issues like illegal immigration and trade. External Affairs Ministry spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said India's approach has always been to address issues in a constructive manner in...
Odisha govt approves investment proposals worth Rs 32,736 crore
Bhubaneswar: Odisha government Friday approved investment proposals worth Rs 32,736 crore in eight transformative industrial projects which will generate employment for over 18,688 people, an official said. The proposals were approved at the High-Level Clearance Authority (HLCA) meeting chaired by Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi. These projects span across sectors such as chemicals, green energy equipment, shipbuilding...
Ticket sales for India-England ODI in Cuttack to start from Feb 2
Bhubaneswar: Odisha government Friday announced that tickets for the February 9 day-night cricket ODI match between India and England, will be available online from February 2. Odisha sports minister Suryabanshi Suraj made the announcement after he reviewed the preparations for the mega event at Barabati Stadium in Cuttack. The minister said arrangements have been made for selling...
ISRO’s 100th launch from Sriharikota Jan 29
Bengaluru: ISRO will launch its 100th satellite from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota January 29, the space agency said Friday. The agency is gearing up to launch the GSLV-F15 NVS-02 mission. GSLV-F15 with Indigenous Cryogenic stage will place the NVS-02 satellite into a Geosynchronous Transfer Orbit and the launch will take place from the Second...
Odisha Police, Coast Guard to form a special board for coastal security management
Bhubaneswar: Odisha Police and Indian Coast Guard Friday decided to set up a special board for coastal security management as the eastern state has a long coastline of nearly 500 km. The decision in this regard was taken at a meeting in Bhubaneswar between Odisha DGP YB Khurania and Coast Guard ADG and Commander (Eastern Seaboard) Donny...
US arrests 538 illegal ‘immigrant criminals’
Washington: The US has arrested 538 illegal immigrant criminals, including a suspected terrorist, and several illegals convicted of sex crimes against minors, the White House has said. In a series of posts on X Thursday, White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said the Trump administration also deported hundreds of illegal immigrant criminals via military aircraft. "The largest...
Submission of age, quota-related papers made mandatory for civil services exam application
New Delhi: The Centre has made submission of documents in support of age and reservation-related claims mandatory by candidates while applying for the civil services preliminary examinations, according to recently notified rules. Earlier, such documents were to be uploaded after candidates qualified the preliminary test. The move comes in the backdrop of the controversy involving former IAS...
Israeli forces to remain in Lebanon after withdrawal deadline
Jerusalem: Israel will maintain forces in southern Lebanon beyond the Sunday deadline stipulated in the ceasefire agreement with Hezbollah, the office of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced Friday. The agreement, signed on November 27, 2024, mandated a complete Israeli withdrawal from Lebanon within 60 days, concluding this Sunday. However, Netanyahu's office stated that Israel will not meet...