Industry Odisha Bureau, July 11: The Centre is working on a common set of rules for messaging platforms operating in India amid the WhatsApp username row. According to a government official familiar with the matter, the move aims to ensure that all messaging apps follow the same standards instead of applying different rules to different platforms. The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeiTY) has opposed WhatsApp’s plan to introduce usernames. It said that the feature could make impersonation, online fraud, digital arrest scams and law enforcement investigations more difficult. The official said, “We are not in favour of WhatsApp introducing…
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Industry Odisha Bureau, July 11: Gold price today has increased slightly in India. 24-carat gold (10 grams) has been priced at Rs 1,44,830 while 22-carat gold (10 grams) costs Rs 1,32,760. Rates have increased by Rs 10 in the last 24 hours. Further, gold price has remained constant in Bhubaneswar today. 24-carat gold (10 grams) has been priced at Rs 1,44,830 while 22-carat gold (10 grams) costs Rs 1,32,760. Gold rates in major cities of India are as follows: Delhi: Rs 1,45,650 for 24-carat gold (10 grams), Rs 1,33,510 for 22-carat gold (10 grams) Mumbai: Rs 1,44,830 for 24-carat gold (10 grams),…
Industry Odisha Bureau, July 10: New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has highlighted the benefits of India-New Zealand Free Trade Agreement (FTA). This comes ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s 2-day state visit to the country. He mentioned that 57% of New Zealand’s exports to India will become tariff free from the first day the agreement comes into effect. PM Modi will be visiting New Zealand on July 10 and 11. This will be the first visit by an Indian Prime Minister to the country in nearly 40 years. The two countries are expected to strengthen bilateral ties in trade, investment,…
Industry Odisha Bureau, July 10: The World Health Organization (WHO) has warned that global cancer cases could nearly double to 35 million annually by 2050. It has urged countries to take action to strengthen prevention, early diagnosis and ensure equitable access to treatment. According to the WHO Global Status Report on Cancer 2026, cancer remains the world’s second leading cause of death after cardiovascular disease, with 20.6 million cases and nearly 10 million deaths each year. The report highlights stark inequalities in cancer care across countries. While 87 percent of women diagnosed with breast cancer survive for at least five years…
Industry Odisha Bureau, July 10: Danish pharmaceutical company Novo Nordisk has launched Awiqli (insulin icodec) in India. It is the first and only weekly-once basal insulin available for adults with Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes. The new treatment will now reduce the number of insulin injections from 365 to just 52 per year. Notably, Insulin helps regulate blood sugar by moving glucose from the bloodstream into the body’s cells. People with Type 1 and advanced Type 2 diabetes require insulin therapy to keep their blood sugar under control. However, many patients delay starting insulin because of the need for…
Industry Odisha Bureau, July 9: A Jaipur based man has gone viral on Linkedin after rejecting a job offer worth over Rs 55 LPA in Japan. Interestingly, he chose to continue working remotely from his hometown instead. Senior software engineer Yashaswi Soni said that he prioritised family, work life balance and stability over a higher salary. In his LinkedIn post, Soni shared that he started looking for opportunities after his previous employer asked him to relocate to Pune, a move he did not want to make. He made it very clear that he wanted a fully remote role, a healthy work…
Industry Odisha Bureau, July 9: Pop star Justin Bieber has joined the start-studded lineup for the first ever FIFA World Cup final halftime show. FIFA officially announced the same on Wednesday. Bieber will be performing alongside global stars Madonna, Shakira, and BTS during the 11-minute show on July 19. The performance will take place during the FIFA World Cup final outside New York. The same is being curated by Chris Martin of Coldplay. The event will support the FIFA Global Citizen Education Fund. Notably, the event aims to raise $100 million to improve children’s access to education and football. In a statement,…
Industry Odisha Bureau, July 8: Gold price has dropped by Rs 770 in the last 24 hours in Bhubaneswar. On July 8, 2026, 24-carat gold (10 grams) costs Rs. 1,44,490. Meanwhile, 22-carat gold (10 grams) has been priced at Rs 1,32,450. Further, 18-carat gold (10 grams) has dropped to Rs 1,08,370. On Wednesday, Gold rates across major cities in India have been recorded as follows: Delhi: Rs 1,45,300 for 24-carat gold (10 grams) | Rs 1,33,210 for 22-carat gold (10 grams) Mumbai: Rs 1,45,150 for 24-carat gold (10 grams) | Rs 1,33,060 for 22-carat gold (10 grams) Bengaluru: Rs 1,44,370 for 24-carat gold (10…
Industry Odisha Bureau, July 8: Microsoft has announced layoffs for about 4800 employees as part of a broader cost cutting exercise. This comes after the decision of a major restructuring of its Xbox gaming division. With this, the company will be laying off about 2 percent of its global workforce. This move comes as technology companies continue to reduce costs while increasing investments in AI. Amazon and Meta have also announced thousands of job cuts this year as AI spending continues to rise. According to official reports, employees affected by the layoffs in the United States will receive severance packages that…
Industry Odisha Bureau, July 8: Global crude oil prices surged over 2 percent on Wednesday after tensions between the US and Iran renewed. This raised fears of supply disruptions in the Middle East. As of 8 AM on Wednesday, Brent crude rose 2.68% to $76.15 per barrel. Meanwhile, US West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude gained 2.80% to $72.41 per barrel. The rally came after US airstrikes on Iran in response to attacks on three commercial vessels passing through the Strait of Hormuz. Washington also reimposed sanctions on Iranian crude exports. This sparked concerns that last month’s truce between the two countries…