Industry Odisha Bureau, Aug 20: YouTube is reportedly considering multi-million dollar deals to persuade some of its biggest creators to keep their videos exclusive to the platform. This comes as Netflix increases its efforts to attract popular YouTube talent. Official reports state that YouTube has been discussing different ways to financially support selected creators. These could include funding specific programmes, sharing major brand opportunities and paying creators to keep certain content exclusive for an agreed period. While no deals have been finalized yet, discussions with some creators are reportedly at an advanced stage. In at least one case, YouTube is said…
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Industry Odisha Bureau, Aug 19: SBI has lowered interest rates on certain large FDs, giving customers with bulk deposits a little less interest on some short term investments. The revision applies to domestic term deposits of Rs 3 crore and above and took effect on August 15, 2026. The reduction is limited to shorter deposit periods. For general customers, SBI has cut the rate by 25 basis points on deposits with tenures ranging from seven days to 179 days. For deposits held for 180 to 210 days, the reduction is 10 basis points. Further, there is no change in rates for…
Industry Odisha Bureau: Gold prices today have dropped in India. On August 19, 2026, 24 carat gold (10 grams) costs Rs 1,54,970. Meanwhile, 22 carat fold (10 grams) has been priced at Rs 1,42,050. 18 carat gold (10 gram) costs Rs 1,16,230. The rates have droped by Rs 920 in the last 24 hours. Meanwhile, 10-gram gold prices today across major cities of India looks like this: Bhubaneswar: Rs 1,54,970 for 24 carat gold. Rs 1,42,050 for 22 carat gold. Cuttack: Rs 1,54,970 for 24 carat gold. Rs 1,42,050 for 22 carat gold. New Delhi: Rs 1,55,120 for 24 carat gold. Rs…
Industry Odisha Bureau, Aug 19: A single dose of an experimental gene-editing treatment has produced a significant drop in LDL cholesterol in an early human trial. This has raised hopes for a new way to manage people with difficult-to-treat high cholesterol. The treat is called Verve 102. IT is being developed for people with conditions such as familial hypercholesterolaemia and early coronary artery disease. Unlike medicines that need to be taken repeatedly, Verve 102 is designed to work after one infusion. Its approach is different from conventional cholesterol drugs. The treatment uses base editing to make a targeted change in liver…
Industry Odisha Bureau, Aug 19: The government is introducing a new incentive scheme to encourage city gas distributors to connect more households to piped natural gas (PNG). This comes as disruptions in the Middle East put pressure on India’s LPG supplies and import costs. Starting in September, gas distribution companies will receive an additional 200 standard cubic metres of cheaper domestic gas for every household that gets a new PNG connection and starts using and paying for the service. The government expects this additional allocation to reduce the companies’ gas procurement costs and make new connections more financially viable. Notably, the…
Industry Odisha Bureau, Aug 19: In latest news, China is reportedly asking some government agencies to remove Windows 10 from their computers as Beijing steps up efforts to reduce its dependency on US technology. The affected organisations are being encouraged to move to locally developed operating systems, particularly Linux based alternatives. An official report says that the Chinese Ministry of State Security has told some state linked entities to uninstall Microsoft’s software. The move is reportedly linked to data security concerns. Although, authorities have not pointed to any specific security flaw in Windows. The Windows version used by these agencies is…
Industry Odisha Bureau, Aug 18: A 16-year old boy from Delhi, weighing around 275 kg, has undergone a complex bariatric surgery at Sir Ganga Ram Hospital after severe obesity left him struggling with breathing and other health problems. The teenager, whose BMI was close to 100, could not fit inside a regular car and had to be brought to the hospital in a Matador van. Doctors found that he was suffering from severe obstructive sleep apnea and widespread skin infections. He spent nearly two weeks in the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit while breathing-related complications were brought under control. Given the risks…
Industry Odisha Bureau, Aug 18: In latest news, Sri Lanka suffered a major setback in the first Test against India after experienced batter Dinesh Chandimal was ruled out of the match following a concussion. The 36-year old was injured while fielding on Day 4 at Galle. As per reports, Chandimal hurt his right shoulder, neck, and head. The injury happened while diving to stop a boundary during India’s second innings. He landed awkwardly and immediately appeared to be in pain. The team’s medical staff attended to him before he was taken to hospital for precautionary scans. Reports further state that the…
Industry Odisha Bureau, Aug 18: Jio has announced that its popular Rs 299 plan will continue to be available. Interestingly, this will remain available to both new and existing users. However, customers who want to protect the current price of eligible plans for the next year will need to sign up for Jio Prime. The membership costs Rs 300 and comes with a price guarantee valid until September 5, 2027. This means that if Jio increases its tariff during this period, Prime members can continue recharging eligible plans at their existing prices. The offer comes shortly after Airtel discontinues some prepaid…
Industry Odisha Bureau, Aug 18: Gold rates have increased in India today as well. Prices have hiked by Rs 230 in the last 24 hours. On August 18, 2026, 24 carat gold (10 grams) has been priced at Rs 1,55,890. Meanwhile, 22 carat gold (10 grams) costs Rs 1,42,900. Meanwhile, 10-gram gold prices today across major cities of India looks like this: Bhubaneswar: Rs 1,55,890 for 24 carat gold. Rs 1,42,900 for 22 carat gold. Cuttack: Rs 1,55,890 for 24 carat gold. Rs 1,42,900 for 22 carat gold. New Delhi: Rs 1,55,890 for 24 carat gold. Rs 1,43,050 for 22 carat gold.…