Category: News

New Delhi, July 3: The government has directed app stores to remove BAT-BMS applications following concerns related to the security and safety of e-rickshaw battery management systems. Officials said the move is aimed at strengthening oversight of battery management software used in electric three-wheelers, particularly e-rickshaws, which rely heavily on digital…

July 3: The Indian Institute of Creative Technologies , together with Google and YouTube, is launching ‘Create with AI’, a first-of-its-kind initiative designed to empower Indian creators and studios to build AI-first content using the latest generative AI tools. As part of the programme, four shortlisted creative studios, Eleventh Door Studio,…

Puri, July 3 (UDN): With the annual Rath Yatra of Lord Jagannath just days away, the holy city of Puri is witnessing hectic preparations as the Odisha Government and district administration gear up to welcome an estimated 25 lakh devotees from across India and abroad.  File photo Construction of the…

Geneva, 03 July 2026 ​Rwanda’s President Paul Kagame, Salesforce Chair and CEO Marc Benioff, and ITU Secretary-General Doreen Bogdan-Martin today announced the launch of the AI for Good Global Commission. ​ The Commission brings together more than 40 Founding Members — including Heads of State and Government, industry CEOs and…

Bhubaneswar, July 2 (UDN): Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Wednesday said Odisha’s long-term development roadmap, ‘Samruddha Odisha 2036’, has received a major boost with the launch of a Rs 1.10 lakh crore aluminium project, describing it as a landmark investment that will accelerate the state’s industrial transformation and economic…

Bengaluru, July 2: The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) received a hoax email claiming the presence of a bomb at its new BEL Road facility in Bengaluru, prompting immediate precautionary action. Following the threat alert, the premises were evacuated as a safety measure while security agencies conducted preliminary checks. Officials…

Shillong, July 2: Meghalaya has recorded a monsoon rainfall deficit of 74 per cent, the highest among northeastern states, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD). The significant shortfall highlights uneven monsoon performance across the region, with several areas receiving substantially below-normal rainfall so far this season. Meteorological data indicates…

Bhubaneswar, July 2 (UDN): The Odisha government has granted tax-free status to the Odia feature film ‘Aafaa’, recognising its powerful social message on organ donation and its potential to inspire public awareness, particularly among the youth. Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi approved the proposal on Wednesday, paving the way for…

New Delhi, July 2: Indian Railways has reported a 4 per cent year-on-year increase in freight loading, reaching 142.21 million tonnes in June, reflecting steady growth in cargo movement across the national rail network. The rise in freight volumes highlights improved logistics efficiency and sustained demand from key sectors such…

Mumbai, July 2: Indian equity markets ended higher as easing crude oil prices boosted investor sentiment and supported gains across key sectors. The Sensex surged 579 points, while the Nifty index crossed the 24,175 mark, reflecting strong buying interest in auto, banking, and metal stocks. Market participants attributed the rally…