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UIDAI biometric update drive eases path for students appearing in NEET, JEE and other exams

Bhubaneswar, Feb. 9 -- The Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) has completed more than one crore Mandatory Biometric Updates (MBUs) for schoolchildren across the country, a move expected ... Read More


India-US trade agreement set to transform textile sector, open new export pathways

Bhubaneswar, Feb. 8 -- The landmark trade agreement between India and the United States is being widely welcomed as a major turning point for India's textile and apparel industry, with stakeholders vi... Read More


ICMR moves forward with indigenous vaccine for Kyasanur Forest Disease

Bhubaneswar, Feb. 8 -- The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) has made significant progress in developing an improved vaccine to combat Kyasanur Forest Disease (KFD), a tick-borne viral infecti... Read More


CSE 2026: UPSC expands call centre operations to improve support for examination aspirants

Bhubaneswar, Feb. 8 -- The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has announced an expansion of its call centre operations to provide enhanced assistance and greater convenience to candidates applying... Read More


Pigeon triggers panic after flying off with gold chain worth Rs 1 Lakh in Rajasthan

Bhubaneswar, Feb. 7 -- An unusual incident created momentary panic in the bullion market of Degana town in Rajasthan's Nagaur district on Thursday, when a pigeon flew away with a gold chain worth arou... Read More


NESTS clarifies ESSE-2025 shortlisting process, rejects claims of selection with negative scores

Bhubaneswar, Feb. 7 -- The National Education Society for Tribal Students (NESTS) has dismissed reports suggesting that candidates with low or negative marks were selected in the ESSE-2025 recruitment... Read More


Indian Railways' safety drive shows major gains: Accidents, signalling failures and staff deaths decline sharply

Bhubaneswar, Feb. 7 -- Indian Railways' sustained focus on safety, modernisation, and staff welfare has resulted in a sharp reduction in signalling failures, train accidents, and fatalities among trac... Read More


United States-India interim trade agreement framework: comprehensive report

Bhubaneswar, Feb. 7 -- The United States of America and India have agreed on a framework for an Interim Agreement on reciprocal and mutually beneficial trade, reaffirming their commitment to concludin... Read More


How accurate are India's cyclone forecasts and how have they saved lives over the years?

Bhubaneswar, Feb. 6 -- India's ability to predict cyclones has improved markedly over the last decade, with measurable gains in forecast accuracy for cyclone track, intensity, and landfall location. D... Read More


How are tiger and elephant reserves shaping India's wildlife conservation strategy?

Bhubaneswar, Feb. 6 -- India's wildlife conservation efforts are increasingly centred on strengthening tiger and elephant reserves, with recent data showing steady expansion in both protected habitats... Read More