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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


Union Budget 2026-27: FM Sitharaman announces city economic regions, seven high-speed rail corridors

Bhubaneswar, Feb. 1 -- Union Finance MinisterNirmala Sitharaman on Sunday said cities will remain central to India's growth strategy, announcing the creation of City Economic Regions (CERs) and the de... Read More


Union Budget 2026-27: Youth-driven vision, three Kartavyas and 'Reform Express' to power growth, Says FM Sitharaman

Bhubaneswar, Feb. 1 -- Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Sunday said the Union Budget 2026-27 is a "Yuva Shakti-driven Budget", shaped by innovative ideas shared by young leaders during the... Read More


Health sector likely to get higher priority in Union Budget

Bhubaneswar, Feb. 1 -- The government is expected to place greater emphasis on the health sector in the Union Budget 2026, recognising that quality healthcare is a cornerstone of a strong and resilien... Read More


Access to justice in tribal areas strengthened through legal support centres in Odisha

Bhubaneswar, Jan. 30 -- The Odisha government, with the support of national legal service institutions, has significantly expanded access to free legal aid in tribal and remote regions of the state. T... Read More


Odisha government tightens screws on non-performing mining leaseholders

Bhubaneswar, Jan. 30 -- Trouble has intensified for underperforming mining leaseholders. In cases where leaseholders fail to extract the minimum quantity of minerals as stipulated in their lease condi... Read More


Maharashtra: Aircraft carrying Ajit Pawar crashes in Baramati; details awaited

Bhubaneswar, Jan. 28 -- A major incident was reported from Maharashtra on Tuesday after an aircraft with Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar on board reportedly crashed in Baramati, triggering panic and ... Read More


UGC asks all universities to verify educational certificates for central govt jobs free of cost

Bhubaneswar, Jan. 28 -- The University Grants Commission (UGC) has directed all Central, State, deemed and private universities, along with other higher education institutions (HEIs), to undertake fre... Read More