Industry Odisha Bureau, Oct 22: Bajaj Auto has launched the Pulsar N250SS in India at Rs 1,59,406 (ex-showroom, Delhi). The updated motorcycle gets a four-valve engine, a six-speed gearbox, an Electronic Throttle Body (ETB) with ride modes and a 5-inch TFT display that supports Google Maps mirroring. The Pulsar N250SS produces 25bhp and 22Nm of torque, compared with 24.5bhp and 21.5Nm on the existing N250. The increase in output is marginal, while the six-speed gearbox replaces the five-speed unit offered on the outgoing model. The changes update both the motorcycle’s engine configuration and transmission. The new Electronic Throttle Body is paired…
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Industry Odisha Bureau, Oct 22: Odisha could face a possible cyclone threat in the coming week. This comes as a weather system of the North Andaman Sea moves northwestwards. It is expected to develop into a low-pressure over the Bay of Bengal around October 23. The system is likely to form over the southeast Bay of Bengal and adjoining east-central Bay of Bengal before moving northwestwards and potentially intensifying. Several international weather models have indicated the possibility of cyclone formation. The system could potentially move towards the coasts of Andhra Pradesh and Odisha. As per the European weather model, the system…
Industry Odisha Bureau, Oct 21: India T20 captain Shreyas Iyer has urged teenage batter Vaibhav Sooryavanshi to remain patient as Abhishek Sharma and Sanju Samson continue to perform consistently at the top of the T20I order. The 15-year old has played only eight of India’s 21 T20 internationals, despite being selected for tours of England and Ireland earlier this year. Speaking ahead of the five match New Zealand series, Iyer said Sooryavanshi’s ability was not in doubt, but the established openers had earned their places through consistent performances and their role in India’s T20 World Cup triumph. Iyer said he had…
Industry Odisha Bureau, Oct 21: The Odisha government is planning affordable housing projects for eight informal settlements in Bhubaneswar under the SAHAJOG Plus programme in order to improve living conditions for the urban poor. At the 13th monthly meeting of ANKUR (Atal Network for Knowledge, Urbanization, and Reform), the executing agency was asked to submit detailed project reports (DPRs) for housing projects covering the eight settlements across three locations. The proposals were reviewed during a meeting chaired by Arindam Dakua, director of municipal administration. Officials and other stakeholders discussed progress on urban development initiatives being implemented by the state’s Housing and…
Industry Odisha Bureau, Oct 21: In latest news, Apple is expected to unveil a redesigned MacBook Pro and other devices at its ‘Pro and Tell’ event on October 28. Speculations continue to grow that Apple could finally introduce touchscreen support to its MacBooks. Unlike its usual product launches, the showcase will reportedly take place without a live keynote. Meanwhile, Apple is also expected to announce the products through press releases. Selected media representatives will get hands-on access to the devices in Los Angeles. New Mac computers and an updated iPad mini are also anticipated. The biggest rumoured upgrade is a touchscreen…
Industry Odisha Bureau, Oct 21: OpenAI is introducing a locked chats feature in ChatGPT that allows users to keep selected conversations out of their regular chat history. This also protects the conversations from being viewed casually by others using the same device. The feature, notably, is designed for situations where users access ChatGPT in public places or share their phones and computers with friends or family. Similar to WhatsApp’s Chat Lock, it adds an extra layer of privacy without requiring a separate application. Locked conversations will no longer appear in the regular chat history, pinned chats or conversation search. Instead, users…
Industry Odisha Bureau, Oct 19: Audi has launched the new-generation Q3 in India at an introductory starting price of Rs 51.99 lakh (ex-showroom). The luxury SUV is available in two variants, Nova and Zenith. Both the variants feature a 2.0-litre turbo-petrol engine and quattro all-wheel drive. The 1,984cc, four-cylinder TFSI engine produces 204bhp between 4,500rpm and 6,000rpm and 320Nm of torque between 1,500rpm and 4,400rpm. Paired with a permanent quattro all-wheel-drive system, the SUV can accelerate from 0 to 100kmph in 7.1 seconds. It can also reach a claimed top speed of 229kmph. Both variants feature comfort suspension, progressive steering, Audi…
Industry Odisha Bureau, Oct 19: The Meteorological Centre in Bhubaneswar has issued a yellow warning for eight districts in coastal and southern Odisha. It has forecast thunderstorms, lightning and winds of 30–40 kmph until 8.30 am on Tuesday, October 20. Puri, Khordha, Nayagarh, Ganjam, Gajapati, Rayagada, Koraput and Malkangiri are likely to experience isolated thunderstorms over the next 24 hours. Residents have been advised to remain cautious during lightning and sudden gusts. No weather warnings have been issued for the other 22 districts. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has also forecast rainfall across 18 districts. Showers may also occur in Sundargarh,…
Industry Odisha Bureau, Oct 19: Bharti Airtel has rolled out three prepaid recharge options for customers who need calling and SMS services but do not require mobile data. Priced at Rs 185, Rs 203 and Rs 206, the plans arrive ahead of the October 21 deadline set by the TRAI for separate voice-and-SMS packages. The lowest-priced option costs Rs 185 and remains valid for 28 days. Subscribers get unlimited local, STD and roaming calls, along with 300 SMS. No mobile data allowance is included. This makes the pack an option for users who primarily depend on voice calls and text messages.…
Industry Odisha Bureau, Oct 19: India opened its medal account at the 2026 Asian Para Games on Monday, October 19. Mona Agarwal won gold and Avani Lekhara took silver in the women’s 10m air rifle SH1 event. Mona scored 250 points to set an Asian Para Games record. She finished 0.4 points ahead of Avani, who scored 249.6. Avani, the defending champion, led the standings until the halfway stage of the final. However, a 9.7 in the fourth series of the second stage allowed Mona to take the lead. Avani faced challenges from South Korea’s Yunri Lee and Kazakhstan’s Aigerim…