New Delhi, Oct 8: India is observing Indian Air Force Day 2026 on Thursday, marking the 94th anniversary of the Indian Air Force (IAF) and honouring the service, courage and sacrifices of the country’s air warriors. Representational Image The annual observance commemorates the establishment of the IAF on October 8,…
Continue ReadingOdisha Bandh Disrupts Normal Life as INDIA Bloc Holds Statewide Protest
Bhubaneswar, Oct 8 (UDN): Normal life was disrupted across several parts of Odisha on Thursday as parties associated with the INDIA bloc observed a statewide bandh, with road blockades, demonstrations and rail stoppages reported at multiple locations. Representational Image The shutdown affected vehicular movement in several cities and towns, with…
Continue ReadingTata Power partners with Norway’s Ocean Sun to bring innovative membrane-based floating solar technology to India
Chandigarh, 08 October 2026: Tata Power, one of India’s largest integrated power companies, has partnered with Norway-based renewable energy technology company Ocean Sun to bring its innovative membrane-based floating solar technology to India. The collaboration agreement was signed on the sidelines of the 2nd India–EFTA Prosperity Summit, reinforcing the growing…
Continue ReadingOdisha Forms Commission to Assess SEBC Representation in Local Bodies
Bhubaneswar, Oct 8 (UDN): The Odisha government has constituted a high-level commission to assess the population, political representation and extent of political backwardness of Socially and Educationally Backward Classes (SEBCs) in local self-government institutions across the state. Representational Image The decision covers both rural and urban local bodies, including panchayats…
Continue ReadingOdisha CM Majhi Waives Ground Rent for Puja Pandals in Bhubaneswar
Bhubaneswar, Oct 7 (UDN): In a festive-season relief for Puja committees, the Odisha government has announced a waiver of ground rent for temporary Puja pandals set up at public places within the Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation (BMC) area. Representational Image Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi announced that Puja committees will not…
Continue ReadingNH-55 Six-Laning, Four Underpasses and Railway Overbridge Proposed to Ease Traffic in Odisha
Bhubaneswar, Oct 8 (UDN): A major infrastructure push aimed at improving road connectivity, easing congestion and strengthening road safety in western Odisha is being proposed, with plans for six-laning the Sambalpur-Cuttack stretch of NH-55, construction of four underpasses and an overbridge near Sambalpur City railway station. Representational Image The proposals…
Continue ReadingNana Patekar Dies at 75: Veteran Actor Passes Away After Cardiac Arrest in Goa
Goa, Oct 8: Veteran actor and filmmaker Nana Patekar, one of the most powerful and respected performers in Indian cinema, died on Thursday at the age of 75 after suffering a severe cardiac arrest at his residence in Goa. According to reports, Patekar was found unconscious at his home and…
Continue ReadingSuriname Ambassador Visits KIIT & KISS, Highlights Power of Education and India-Suriname Ties
Bhubaneswar,Oct 8 (UDN): KIIT and KISS had the honour of welcoming Her Excellency Ms Hanisha Jairam, Ambassador of Suriname to India, who visited the institutions and interacted with students, faculty and members of the KIIT and KISS communities. Very happy to welcome Her Excellency Ms Hanisha Jairam, Ambassador of Suriname…
Continue ReadingNestlé and NBA announce multi-year international marketing partnership
Milo,Nescau and Nesquikwill become Official Partners of the National Basketball Association (NBA) The partnership will include activations across select NBA youth basketball development programs and platforms Multi-year agreement spans 21 markets across four continents and marks Nestlé’s largest international brand collaboration to date VEVEY, Switzerland, Oct. 7, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Nestlé and the NBA are…
Continue ReadingTrue Balance Premieres ‘Har Life Ka Balance’ Docuseries on JioHotstar
Three-part series follows six real customers using credit to navigate business, education and personal milestones GURUGRAM, India, Oct. 7, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — True Balance, an AI-powered digital lending platform, has launched Har Life Ka Balance, a three-part docuseries streaming on JioHotstar. The series follows six True Balance customers from different walks…
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