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India-U.S. deal sparks nifty jumps to 4.8%, sensex surges 3,656 points

Bhubaneswar, Feb. 3 -- The domestic equity markets opened with a historic surge on Tuesday, fueled by upbeat global cues following the announcement of a key India-US trade deal. Benchmark indices wit... Read More


President Droupadi Murmu to observe ancestral rites at sacred sites in Jajpur and Puri

Bhubaneswar, Feb. 3 -- President Droupadi Murmu will perform Pinda Daan, an important ancestral ritual in Hindu tradition, at two sacred sites in Odisha, Nabhi Gaya in Jajpur and Swetaganga in Puri, a... Read More


President Murmu offers prayers at Maa Biraja temple in Jajpur during Odisha visit

Bhubaneswar, Feb. 3 -- President Droupadi Murmu, who is on a six-day visit to Odisha, visited Jajpur on Tuesday, the second day of her tour, and offered prayers at the revered Maa Biraja Temple, accor... Read More


'Historic': BJP VP Jay Panda hails breakthrough in India-US trade talks

Bhubaneswar, Feb. 3 -- BJP National Vice President and Kendrapara MP Baijayant Panda termed the recent breakthrough in India-US trade talks as 'historic,' highlighting its significance beyond bilatera... Read More


BJD MLA Arun Sahu's book 'Peeda' triggers political debate on Odia language and identity

Bhubaneswar, Feb. 3 -- The release of 'Peeda', a book authored by BJD MLA Arun Sahu, has triggered political debate in Odisha over its observations on language and cultural identity. Certain remarks i... Read More


Union Budget 2026 pain points: How middle-class India loses out

Bhubaneswar, Feb. 3 -- Budget 2026 has left middle-class taxpayers disappointed, with no changes in income tax slabs or the standard deduction, even as several indirect tax and regulatory measures thr... Read More


Government notifies Baggage Rules 2026 to simplify customs procedures for international passengers

Bhubaneswar, Feb. 3 -- The Central Government has notified the Baggage Rules, 2026, along with the Customs Baggage (Declaration and Processing) Regulations, 2026, and issued a comprehensive Master Cir... Read More


Government outlines remedial action plans to address groundwater contamination across India

Bhubaneswar, Feb. 3 -- The Government of India has detailed a series of remedial measures and policy interventions aimed at tackling groundwater contamination, supported by scientific monitoring and c... Read More


UGC Net result: Check steps to download your scorecard

Bhubaneswar, Feb. 3 -- The National Testing Agency (NTA) announced that the results of the University Grants Commission National Eligibility Test (UGC NET) for the December 2025 session are expected t... Read More


Employment levels rise sharply since 2017 as Centre pushes jobs, skills and labour reforms

Bhubaneswar, Feb. 3 -- India has recorded a steady rise in employment levels over the past several years, according to official data from the Periodic Labour Force Survey (PLFS) conducted by the Minis... Read More