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"Odisha people are rightful owners of state's mines": Naveen Patnaik leads BJD protest against MMDR Amendment Act, demands withdrawal

Bhubaneswar, Sept. 28 -- The Biju Janata Dal (BJD) on Monday staged a protest march in Bhubaneswar against the Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Amendment Act, 2026, demanding its withdr... Read More


Lifecore Biomedical To Be Taken Private By Webster Equity Partners In Up To $663.7 Mln Deal

India, Sept. 28 -- Lifecore Biomedical, Inc. (LFCR) announced Monday that it has entered into a definitive agreement to be acquired by Webster Equity Partners in a transaction valued at up to $663.7 m... Read More


Rajasthan's Art, Faith, Royalty and Sporting Legacy on Display at PM Mementos e-Auction 2026

Bhubaneswar, Sept. 28 -- Rajasthan's rich tapestry of art, devotion, craftsmanship and tradition comes alive in a diverse collection of mementos featured in the PM Mementos e-Auction 2026. The collect... Read More


Sambalpuri album actress Jasmin Majhi dies after consuming 'acid'

Bhubaneswar, Sept. 28 -- Popular Sambalpuri album artist and Sankirtan singer Jasmin Majhi has died while undergoing treatment after allegedly consuming acid water kept at her home in Bolangir distric... Read More


Front-of-the-pack warning labels : An explainer

New Delhi, Sept. 28 -- In a move that will reshape the packaged food and beverage industry landscape in the country, the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has proposed introducing a... Read More


Supreme Court suggests ways to recover unpaid traffic challans of rRs.r20,000 crore: 'Add it to electricity bill'

India, Sept. 28 -- The Supreme Court on Monday suggested ways for states and Union Territories to recover unpaid e-challan fines after it was informed that fines amounting to around Rs.20,000 crore we... Read More


SC expresses hope Bengal Speaker will decide 10 MLA disqualification pleas within reasonable time

New Delhi, Sept. 28 -- The Supreme Court on Monday expressed hope that the Speaker of the West Bengal Legislative Assembly would decide in a reasonable time the disqualification petitions filed agains... Read More


If neither a tax nor fee, what is this 'expropriation', SC asks govt on MDR

New Delhi, Sept. 28 -- The Supreme Court on Monday questioned the government's legal authority to "expropriate" 0.4 per cent charge on merchants for specified UPI person-to-merchant transactions in ex... Read More


Union Minister for Finance & Corporate Affairs Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman will embark on an official visit to Qatar from 27 to 29 September 2026

Bhubaneswar, Sept. 28 -- Union Minister for Finance and Corporate Affairs Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman will embark on an official visit to Qatar from 27th to 29th September, 2026. The Union Finance Ministe... Read More


Odisha Assembly adjourned sine die after functioning for only five days

India, Sept. 28 -- Amid repeated disruptions, the Monsoon Session of the Odisha Legislative Assembly ended today. The House functioned for only five of its scheduled nine working days. Because of pr... Read More