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Amrit Bharat stations, safer bridges, modern coaches: Indian Railways showcases scale of transformation

Bhubaneswar, Feb. 6 -- Indian Railways is undergoing a broad-based transformation across infrastructure, safety, and passenger services, with the Amrit Bharat Station Scheme emerging as a key pillar o... Read More


Indian Railways announces massive deployment of special trains for Holi travel rush

Bhubaneswar, Feb. 6 -- To manage the heavy passenger movement expected during the Holi festival, Indian Railways has rolled out an extensive plan to operate a record number of special trains across th... Read More


NHRC kicks off February 2026 online internship; 80 university students selected from over 1,100 applicants

Bhubaneswar, Feb. 4 -- The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC), India, has launched its first Online Short Term Internship Programme (OSTI) for 2026, with 80 university students selected from a po... 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


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


President Droupadi Murmu to begin six-day Odisha visit today

Bhubaneswar, Feb. 2 -- President of India Droupadi Murmu will begin her six-day visit to Odisha from today, during which she will attend a series of official, cultural, and public programmes across fi... Read More


Union Budget expected to focus on AI, digital infrastructure and investment growth

Bhubaneswar, Feb. 1 -- Artificial Intelligence and digital infrastructure are expected to remain key focus areas in the upcoming Union Budget, with the government likely to announce major measures to ... Read More


Expectations of taxpayers ahead of the Union Budget

Bhubaneswar, Feb. 1 -- As the Union Budget approaches, taxpayers, especially salaried individuals and retirees, are looking for further relief and simplification in the income tax system. Several expe... Read More


Union Budget 2026-27: FM Sitharaman brings major TDS, TCS relief and compliance ease for taxpayers

Bhubaneswar, Feb. 1 -- Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Saturday announced sweeping changes to India's income tax framework, with a strong emphasis on easing TDS and TCS compliance, reduci... Read More