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'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


Four years after inauguration, Balasore AIIMS satellite centre still falls short of full healthcare services

Bhubaneswar, Jan. 28 -- Four years after its inauguration, the AIIMS Satellite Centre at Balasore is yet to become fully operational, leaving the long-standing aspiration of residents for advanced hea... Read More