Bhubaneswar, Oct. 6 (UDN): The seventh edition of Odisha Travel Bazaar (OTB) 2026 concluded in Bhubaneswar on Monday, recording more than 9,000 Business-to-Business (B2B) and Business-to-Government (B2G) meetings as Odisha stepped up efforts to expand its footprint in the domestic and international tourism market. Pic Credit: x.com/DDNewsOdia The three-day tourism…
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Odisha Swelters in October Heat as Puri, Paradeep, Bhubaneswar Record Near-Record Temperatures
Bhubaneswar, Oct. 6 (UDN): Unseasonal heat continued to grip several parts of Odisha, with Puri, Paradeep and Bhubaneswar recording exceptionally high temperatures for October, according to data released by the India Meteorological Department (IMD). Representational Image The unusual rise in mercury has made the beginning of October significantly warmer than…
Continue ReadingPaytm Partners with Visa to Bring Exclusive Offers on Metro Travel, Recharges and Bill Payments
Paytm (One 97 Communications Limited), India’s full stack merchant payments leader serving MSMEs and enterprises, a leading financial services distribution company, and the pioneer of mobile payments, QR codes and Soundbox, has partnered with Visa, a global leader in payments, to bring exclusive offers across Metro travel, mobile recharges and…
Continue ReadingNasdaq Hits Fresh Record as Tech Stocks Rally Despite Rising Treasury Yields
New York, Oct 6: US stocks ended higher on Tuesday, with the Nasdaq Composite closing at a fresh record high, as technology and artificial intelligence-linked shares attracted strong buying despite another rise in US Treasury yields. The Nasdaq gained 1.05 per cent to close at 27,477.31, after touching an intraday…
Continue ReadingThree Scientists Share 2026 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine for Breakthroughs in Optogenetics
Stockholm, Oct. 6: The 2026 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine has been jointly awarded to Karl Deisseroth, Peter Hegemann and Georg Nagel for their pioneering discoveries involving light-gated ion channels and optogenetics. The Nobel Assembly at Karolinska Institutet announced the prestigious award, recognising scientific breakthroughs that have transformed the…
Continue ReadingIndia’s Services Economy Picks Up Pace, September PMI Rises to 55.2
New Delhi, Oct 6: India’s services sector ended September on a stronger note, with business activity picking up pace as improving demand and a rise in new orders helped companies maintain steady growth. The HSBC India Services Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) climbed to 55.2 in September from 54.1 in August,…
Continue ReadingGujarat Inject (Kerala) Limited Accelerates Clean Energy Pivot: Reports Robust Revenue Growth and Secures INR 4.86 Crore Solar Order
Vadodara/Ahmedabad, Oct 06: Gujarat Inject (Kerala) Limited, an emerging player expanding into the renewable power landscape, has announced significant milestones marking its strategic transition toward clean energy, underpinned by strong financial growth and new commercial orders. Strategic Expansion into Renewable Energy Marking a decisive transformation in its corporate direction, Gujarat…
Continue ReadingSensex, Nifty Start Higher as Private Banks Lift Market Sentiment
Mumbai, Oct 6: Indian equity markets opened on a positive note on Tuesday, helped by stronger global cues and buying interest in private banking stocks. However, analysts remained cautious, pointing to continued foreign selling, elevated US bond yields and uncertainty over crude oil prices. The Nifty 50 opened at 22,603.25,…
Continue ReadingVietjet named Asia Low Cost/Hybrid Airline of the Year by CAPA, strengthening its global standing
Mumbai, October 6, 2026: Vietjet has been named Asia Low Cost/Hybrid Airline of the Year by CAPA – Centre for Aviation, a leading international provider of market intelligence and analysis for the aviation and travel industries. The award was presented at the CAPA Airline Leader Summit Asia 2026 in Chitose,…
Continue ReadingBhubaneswar Police, Fire Services Tighten Safety Norms for 193 Durga Puja Pandals
Bhubaneswar, Oct. 6 (UDN): Ahead of the upcoming Durga Puja celebrations, the Commissionerate Police and Fire Services have stepped up preparations to ensure safe and orderly festivities across Bhubaneswar, with strict safety measures finalized for 193 puja medhas and pandals. Representational Image The guidelines place particular emphasis on fire prevention,…
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