Industry Odisha Bureau, Aug 18: Tata Sons’ Annual General Meeting (AGM), scheduled for today, August 18, could face a hurdle if the company fails to meet the required quorum. Efforts are underway to ensure the meeting goes ahead as planned. The issue is linked to the Sir Ratan Tata Trust (SRTT), which owns a 23.56% stake in Tata Sons. At least five members must be personally present for an AGM to have a valid quorum. This comes under the Tata Sons’ Articles of Association. The rules also require an authorised representative jointly nominated by the Sir Dorabji Tata Trust and SRTT.…
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Industry Odisha Bureau, Aug 18: YouTube is introducing a new system for counting video views. This could significantly change the numbers creators see on their channels. From August 24 onwards, the platform will count a view as soon as a video begins playing. It will not require viewers to watch it for a specific amount of time. The new method will apply across YouTube, covering both regular videos and Shorts. According to the platform, the aim is to create a common system for measuring views and give creators a clearer idea of their overall reach. The change could also benefit creators…
Industry Odisha Bureau, Aug 17: The detection of E.Coli in drinking water at eight railway stations has raised concerns about water safety for passengers. The finding was highlighted in a recent Comptroller and Auditor General of India (CAG) report. This also flagged gaps in sanitation and passenger amenities. Notably, E.Coli is a bacterium commonly found in the intestines of humans and animals. While most strains are harmless, finding it in drinking water can indicate faecal contamination. This means other harmful bacteria, viruses or parasites could also be present. Doctors say that the presence of E.Coli is an important warning sign because…
Industry Odisha Bureau, Aug 17: Gold prices today has increased in India. Prices have hiked by Rs 530 in the last 24 hours. On August 17, 2026, 24 carat gold (10 grams) has been priced at Rs 1,55,660. Meanwhile, 22 carat gold (10 grams) costs Rs 1,42,700. Meanwhile, 10-gram gold prices today across major cities of India looks like this: Bhubaneswar: Rs 1,55,660 for 24 carat gold. Rs 1,42,700 for 22 carat gold. Cuttack: Rs 1,55,660 for 24 carat gold. Rs 1,42,700 for 22 carat gold. New Delhi: Rs 1,55,810 for 24 carat gold. Rs 1,42,850 for 22 carat gold. Mumbai: Rs…
Industry Odisha Bureau, Aug 17: A B.Tech student from Delhi has created a new online platform, Bribes.fyi. The platform allows Indians to anonymously report instances of bribery in offices. Notably, the platform was created by Aryan Nishad, a student of Maharaja Agrasen Institute of Technology. It describes itself as a free, crowd sourced database where people can share experiences of being asked to pay a bribe, including cases where they refused to pay. The website went live on July 2. Its design and development suggest that Nishad may have used AI-assisted “vibe coding” to build the platform. How does Bribes.fyi work?…
Industry Odisha Bureau, Aug 14: Gold rates today have dropped in India for the third consecutive day. Prices have dropped by Rs 710 in the last 24 hours. On August 14, 2026, 24 carat gold (10 grams) has been priced at Rs 1,52,890. Meanwhile, 22 carat gold (10 grams) costs Rs 1,40,150. Meanwhile, 10-gram gold price today across major cities of India looks like this: Bhubaneswar: Rs 1,52,890 for 24 carat gold. Rs 1,40,150 for 22 carat gold. Cuttack: Rs 1,52,890 for 24 carat gold. Rs 1,40,150 for 22 carat gold. New Delhi: Rs 1,53,040 for 24 carat gold. Rs 1,40,150 for…
ndustry Odisha Bureau, Aug 14: OpenAI has introduced a new Computer History feature for the ChatGPT desktop app. It allows ChatGPT to remember activity across selected apps and websites. This will give the AI more context about what users have been doing on their computers. It is to be noted that the update is currently available for the desktop app on Mac. The feature is designed to reduce the need for users to repeatedly explain their previous activity. For instance, users could ask ChatGPT what they were working on earlier, find a document they recently viewed or get a summary…
Industry Odisha Bureau, Aug 14: Several investors have sued Selena Gomez’s mental health startup, Wondermind. Allegedly, they were misled about the company’s financial health, business plans and Gomez’s involvement. Notably, Wondermind was launched in the year 2021. Therein, Gomz was listed as a co-founder, chief impact officer, and head of marketing. The platform was created to promote mental wellness and provide users with resources to support their mental health. As per the lawsuit, 5 investors invested about $1.2 million in Wondermind in 2022. They expected Gomez to use her celebrity status and large social media following to help grow the company. …
Industry Odisha Bureau, Aug 14: The 8th Pay Commission has revised its rules for hiring consultants on a contractual basis. This has opened more opportunities and positions available to younger professionals. In an office memorandum dated August 11, the commission partially modified the consultant recruitment guidelines issued in April. The changes cover experience requirements, age limits, and the number of positions. Young professionals Notably, the biggest change comes for the Young Professionals category. Earlier, applicants needed at least four years of relevant experience. The revised rules have reduced this requirement to two years. The commission has also increased the maximum number…
Industry Odisha Bureau, Aug 13: Gold rates today have dropped in India for the second consecutive day. Prices have dropped by Rs 1,260 in the last 24 hours. On August 13, 2026, 24 carat gold (10 grams) has been priced at Rs 1,53,600. Meanwhile, 22 carat gold (10 grams) costs Rs 1,40,800. Meanwhile, 10-gram gold price today across major cities of India looks like this: Bhubaneswar: Rs 1,53,600 for 24 carat gold. Rs 1,40,800 for 22 carat gold. Cuttack: Rs 1,53,600 for 24 carat gold. Rs 1,40,800 for 22 carat gold. New Delhi: Rs 1,53,750 for 24 carat gold. Rs 1,40,950 for…