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Ola, Uber, Rapido drivers announce 'All-India Shutdown', plan your travel accordingly

Bhubaneswar, Feb. 4 -- In a major escalation of protests, the Telangana App-Based Drivers Forum (TADF) has announced an "All-India Breakdown" by app-based taxi drivers on February 7. Drivers affiliate... 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


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


Union Budget 2026-27: FM Sitharaman emphasises inclusive, youth-driven growth

Bhubaneswar, Feb. 1 -- Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Sunday presented the Union Budget 2026-27, underlining the government's commitment to inclusive growth and a development model drive... Read More


Union Budget 2026-27: Centre announces Rare-Earth Corridors in Odisha

Bhubaneswar, Feb. 1 -- Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Saturday announced the establishment of dedicated rare-earth corridors in mineral-rich states, including Odisha, as part of the Unio... Read More


Union Budget: Railways likely to get higher allocation, focus on safety and new trains

Bhubaneswar, Feb. 1 -- The railway sector is expected to receive increased budgetary allocation in the upcoming Union Budget, with indications pointing to a 5-6 per cent rise in overall railway spendi... Read More


Finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman set to present ninth consecutive Union Budget

Bhubaneswar, Feb. 1 -- Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will present the Union Budget for the financial year 2026-27 in Parliament today, creating history by delivering her ninth consecutive ... Read More


Union Budget push for Orange Economy: AVGC labs in schools, new NID in eastern India

Bhubaneswar, Feb. 1 -- Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Sunday announced major initiatives to strengthen India's "Orange Economy," with a special focus on the Animation, Visual Effects, Ga... Read More


Union Budget 2026-27: New freight corridor, waterways to boost Odisha's industrial connectivity

Bhubaneswar, Feb. 1 -- Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Sunday announced major infrastructure initiatives with a strong focus on Odisha, aimed at promoting environmentally sustainable move... Read More


OJEE 2026 application process begins; exams likely in early May

Bhubaneswar, Jan. 28 -- The Odisha Joint Entrance Examination (OJEE) Committee has begun the online application process for OJEE 2026 from Wednesday, January 28, officials said. Eligible candidates c... Read More