Category: News

Bhubaneswar, July 2 (UDN): The Odisha Cabinet on Wednesday approved 12 major proposals spanning eight key departments, underscoring the state government’s focus on strengthening education, infrastructure, water resource management, digital governance, food security and disaster resilience. The decisions were taken at the 42nd meeting of the State Cabinet, chaired by Chief…

July 1: As consumers become increasingly conscious about wellness, hydration is evolving beyond just quenching thirst. Today’s consumers are looking for beverages which deliver additional benefits, from protein and electrolytes to vitamins and energy support. People no longer view hydration as a standalone habit but as an integral part of replenishing…

New Delhi, July 1: The Union Cabinet has approved a ₹7,145 crore highway project to construct a new road corridor between Kanpur and Kabrai in Uttar Pradesh. The proposed highway is aimed at improving regional connectivity, reducing travel time, and easing traffic congestion on existing routes. It is expected to…

New Delhi, July 1: The government has said that the GAGAN (GPS Aided GEO Augmented Navigation) system will play a key role in strengthening India’s satellite-based navigation ecosystem and enhancing precision navigation services across sectors. Officials said GAGAN, developed jointly by the Airports Authority of India and ISRO, is designed…

New Delhi, July 1: The Union Cabinet has approved a major infrastructure project worth ₹6,969.67 crore for the construction of a six-lane tunnel that will connect the Dwarka Expressway with Nelson Mandela Marg in Delhi. The project is aimed at significantly improving urban connectivity, reducing travel time, and easing traffic…

New Delhi, July 1: Lieutenant General Sandeep Jain has assumed charge as the Vice-Chief of the Army Staff, taking over a key leadership position in the Indian Army. An experienced officer with a long and distinguished service record, Lt Gen Jain has held several important command and staff appointments over…

New Delhi | July 2026: The use of FASTag annual passes on Indian highways has increased to 19% of total toll pass traffic, marking a significant rise from around 13% in December 2025, according to data compiled by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI). The total number of vehicle trips…

New Delhi, July 1: Union Finance Minister and Minister for Corporate Affairs Nirmala Sitharaman has begun an official visit to France aimed at strengthening India–France economic cooperation and expanding investment, technology, and innovation partnerships. During the visit, she will co-chair the India–France Economic and Financial Dialogue (EFD) in Aix-en-Provence along…

Rayagada, July 1 (UDN): Nestled amid the dense forests and rolling hills of Niyamgiri, the Dongria Kondh community continues to preserve a centuries-old artistic tradition that remains central to its cultural identity. From vibrant wall paintings to intricately embroidered textiles, the tribe’s indigenous art forms continue to flourish despite the…

New Delhi, July 1: India’s Goods and Services Tax (GST) collections continued their strong growth momentum in June, rising 14% year-on-year to ₹1.95 lakh crore, reflecting sustained economic activity and improved tax compliance across the country. The robust collections were driven by healthy domestic consumption, higher business transactions, and continued…