Bhubaneswar, June 5: The Government of Odisha has appointed Sudhansu Sekhar Barpanda as a Member of the Odisha Electricity Regulatory Commission (OERC), according to an official notification issued by the State Energy Department. The appointment has been made under the provisions of Sub-section (5) of Section 82 of the Electricity…
Continue ReadingOdisha Showcases Global Best Practices in Disaster Resilience at BRICS DRRG Technical Meeting in Puri
Puri, June 5 (UDN): Odisha reaffirmed its position as a global leader in disaster management and climate resilience by showcasing its internationally acclaimed best practices at the BRICS Disaster Risk Reduction Working Group (DRRG) Technical Meeting held in Puri. The meeting brought together delegates, policymakers, and disaster management experts from…
Continue ReadingRBI’s MPC Decision Reflects a Balanced Approach to Growth and Inflation, Says Ashwani Dhanawat
By : – Mr. Ashwani Dhanawat, Executive Director & Chief Investment Officer, Shriram General Insurance The Reserve Bank of India’s Monetary Policy Committee has held the repo rate steady at 5.25%, a decision that, on its surface, signals continuity but the revised forecasts embedded in today’s statement tell a more cautious story. On…
Continue ReadingSecurity Lapses Uncovered at New Indian Consular Contractor Amid Ongoing Client and Employee Data Leak
June 5 : A major security vulnerability has been uncovered within the digital infrastructure of Alhind Tours and Travels, the company newly appointed to take over Indian consular and passport services across the UAE. Evidence obtained by this media house reveals that the company is actively exposing sensitive databases containing private information of its…
Continue ReadingCM Majhi Lays Foundation for INR 80 Cr Pipili Chandua Hub to Empower 6,000 Artisans
Pipili, June 4: Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Thursday laid the foundation stone for the ₹80 crore Pipili Chandua Handicraft Hub at Jagannathpur in Pipili, marking a major step toward strengthening the state’s traditional appliqué craft and expanding livelihood opportunities for artisans. Pic Credit: https://x.com/MohanMOdisha The project, to be…
Continue ReadingIndiGo Adjusts International Network, Suspends Six Overseas Destinations and Continues 1,800 Over Weekly Flights
June 5: In view of a traditionally softer demand in the upcoming quarter and an incredibly challenging cost environment, IndiGo has decided to make temporary adjustments to a limited segment of its international network including temporary suspension of operations to Langkawi, Krabi, Ho Chi Minh, Hong Kong and Shanghai starting…
Continue ReadingRBI Eases Equity Investment Norms for NRIs and OCIs, Strengthening Access to Indian Capital Markets
Mumbai, June 5: In a move aimed at deepening investor participation and strengthening capital inflows, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has enhanced the equity investment framework for Non-Resident Indians (NRIs) and Overseas Citizens of India (OCIs). The revised regulations increase the permissible investment limits for eligible overseas investors, enabling greater…
Continue ReadingPowerplay hits Dollar 10 million annualised gross run rate; expands embedded credit and AI infrastructure for India’s construction sector
June 05: Construction fintech startup Powerplay has crossed $10 million annualised gross run rate as of March 2026. The growth has been driven by two core pillars – a fast-scaling supply-chain credit business that helps mid-market contractors finance material purchases directly within their procurement workflow, and a domain-trained AI workforce…
Continue ReadingWildcat Discovery Technologies and EnergyX Announce Joint Venture for 15,000-ton Commercial LFP Cathode Manufacturing Facility in Texas
Proposed cathode project near Red River Army Depot would strengthen U.S. national defense and battery supply chains, reduce reliance on foreign cathode materials, and create high-quality manufacturing jobs in Texas San Diego, California and Austin, Texas—June 5 — Wildcat Discovery Technologies, Inc. (“Wildcat”), a wholly owned subsidiary of Holyvolt Group,…
Continue ReadingGroup Mangalam Launches NEAT Every day, Bringing Ancient Wellness into the Modern Everyday
India, June 5: Drawing on more than eight decades of expertise across agriculture, edible oils, manufacturing, and global trade, Group Mangalam has announced the launch of ‘NEAT Everyday,’ its personal care venture dedicated to bringing ancient wellness into the modern everyday. Marking the Group’s entry into India’s fast-growing nutraceuticals and…
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