Sep 25: US stock futures edged higher on Friday as easing oil prices and a pullback in Treasury yields offered some relief to investors, although concerns over inflation and the Federal Reserve’s interest-rate outlook continued to keep markets cautious. Dow Jones futures were up around 0.14 per cent, while S&P…
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Retirement is no longer only about slowing down. For many people, it is a chance to rethink where and how they want to live, with more time for wellness, travel, hobbies and community. This is also why senior living is increasingly being considered as a lifestyle choice rather than a…
Continue ReadingSaravana Vivek M Takes Charge as Bhubaneswar DCP
Bhubaneswar, Sept. 25 (UDN): Senior IPS officer Saravana Vivek M on Friday assumed charge as the new Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP) of Bhubaneswar, taking over the responsibility of policing in Odisha’s capital city. A 2015-batch IPS officer, Saravana Vivek M succeeds Jagmohan Meena in the key post. Before his…
Continue ReadingTata Power commissions Ultra-Fast EV charging station in Andhra Pradesh on the Bengaluru–Chittoor–Tirupati/Chennai Corridor
Bengaluru, 25th September 2026: Tata Power has commissioned its first 240 kW DC ultra-fast EV charging station in Andhra Pradesh at Sri Varsha Grand on the Bengaluru–Chittoor–Tirupati/Chennai highway, strengthening charging access along an important intercity corridor connecting Bengaluru and Chennai, while also serving travellers heading towards Tirupati. With its 240-kW charging…
Continue Reading1,741 Corrections Flagged in Odisha SCERT Textbooks, Minister Tells Assembly
Bhubaneswar, Sept. 25 (UDN): A total of 1,741 errors and suggested corrections have been identified in Class I to VIII SCERT textbooks introduced during the current academic session, Odisha’s School and Mass Education Minister Nityananda Gond informed the Assembly on Friday. Representational Image Responding to a question from MLA Kalikesh…
Continue ReadingLandslide Halts Train Services on Koraput-Rayagada Line as Heavy Rain Batters Odisha
Rayagada, Sept. 25 (UDN): Train services on the Koraput-Rayagada railway line were disrupted on Friday after a landslide triggered by heavy rainfall blocked the tracks near Tunnel No. 29 between Keutguda and Sikarapai stations. Representational Image Mud and large boulders slid onto the railway line, forcing authorities to suspend rail…
Continue ReadingNSE Shares Slip After Debut as Investors Track Post-Listing Movement
Mumbai, Sep 25: Shares of the National Stock Exchange of India Ltd (NSE) moved lower in Friday’s trade, a day after the exchange made its long-awaited debut on the stock market. The stock touched an intraday low of Rs 1,790 on the BSE before trading around Rs 1,808, down 0.56…
Continue ReadingOdisha Rain Alert: Heavy Showers Likely as Depression Moves Towards Chhattisgarh
Bhubaneswar, Sept. 25 (UDN): Rainfall activity is likely to remain intense across several parts of Odisha as a depression over the region moves inland towards Chhattisgarh, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said. Representational Image The weather system, which had earlier intensified into a deep depression over the Bay of Bengal,…
Continue ReadingSensex, Nifty Edge Higher at Open as Global Signals Stay Mixed
Mumbai, Sep 25: Indian equity markets opened with modest gains on Friday but remained under pressure as elevated crude oil prices, higher US bond yields and weakness in IT stocks kept investors cautious. The 30-share BSE Sensex initially gained 86 points to 73,672.98, while the NSE Nifty 50 rose 18.80…
Continue ReadingTiger Spotted Inside Cattle Shed Near Odisha Village, Forest Teams Track Movement
Mayurbhanj, Sept. 25 (UDN): Panic spread among residents of Khaparkhai village under Karanjia forest division after a sub-adult Royal Bengal Tiger was spotted near a cattle shed on the outskirts of the village. Representational Image According to local residents, the tiger had been moving through the area for around three…
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