Industry Odisha Bureau, July 30: As per latest news, Central Government employees may have to wait a little longer for clarity on revised salaries under the 8th Pay Commission. The Centre has not yet announced a fitment factor or new pay structure. However, it has now indicated when the Commission is expected to submit its report. In a written reply in the Rajya Sabha, the Finance Minister said that the 8th Pay Commission will submit its recommendations within 18 months of its constitution on November 3, 2025. This means the report is expected by around May 2027. However, the report will…
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Industry Odisha Bureau, July 30: Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg believes billions of people will have personal AI agents within the next 5 years. This statement comes as the company ramps up spending to lead the AI race. Speaking during Meta’s latest earnings call, Zuckerberg said AI agents will understand users’ goals and work on their behalf around the clock. Unlike chatbots, AI agents can automate tasks and complete them in the background without constant user input. Zuckerberg said, “I think it’s extremely unlikely that you don’t have billions of people with a personal agent working on your behalf 24/7.” He also…
Industry Odisha Bureau, July 30: India has successfully tested its first long range surface-to-air interceptor Kusha missile. This marks a major step towards developing an indigenous air defence system capable of countering long range aerial threats. The Defence Ministry said the maiden flight test successfully intercepted a simulated high-speed, high altitude aerial target. The trial was conducted from A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Island off the Odisha coast. This also marks a key milestone in the development of the Kusha air defence programme. Notably, India currently relied on Russia’s S400 Triumf system for long range air defence. Meanwhile, the jointly developed India Israel…
Industry Odisha Bureau, July 30: In latest news, Visa is set to lay off 7 percent of its global workforce, or about 2,600 jobs. This decision comes as the payments giant looks at improving efficiency and redirecting investments towards higher growth areas. The Visa job cut will mainly affect the company’s technology and product teams, official reports state. The company said that the restructuring comes as part of a broader effort to simplify operations and position itself for future growth. In a memo to employees, Visa CEO Ryan McLnerney said the company must continue evolving to stay ahead in the fast…
Industry Odisha Bureau, July 28: With only a few days left before the Income Tax Return (ITR) filing deadline, taxpayers should be ready with their documents. This will help them to avoid errors, delayed refunds or notices from the Income Tax Department. Tax experts recommend verifying information from multiple sources instead of relying only on Form 16. ITR Filing: 7 Key Documents: Form 16: Salaried employees should start with Form 16, which contains salary details and tax deducted at source (TDS). However, experts advise cross-checking it with other tax records. Form 26AS, AIS and TIS: These documents help verify income, TDS…
Industry Odisha Bureau, July 27: Latest reports have it that Apple is finally planning to unveil its much awaited AI-powered smart glasses. This is likely to happen at the Worldwide Developers conference (WWDC) in June 2027. This will be followed by a commercial launch later that year. According to an official report, the company is targeting WWDC 2027 to introduce the device and give developers time to build apps before the glasses go on sale. The approach would mirror the rollout of the Apple Vision Pro, which Apple showcased months before its launch. The report also says the smart glasses will…
Industry Odisha Bureau, July 25: Gold price today has increased in India as well as Bhubaneswar. 24-carat gold (10 grams) has been priced at Rs 1,44,930 while 22-carat gold (10 grams) costs Rs 1,32,850. Rates have increased by Rs 600 in the last 24 hours. Further, gold prices (10 grams) in some of the major cities of India are as follows: Delhi: Rs 1,45,080 for 24-carat gold, Rs 1,33,000 for 22-carat gold Mumbai: Rs 1,44,930 for 24-carat gold, Rs 1,32,850 for 22-carat gold Kolkata: Rs 1,44,930 for 24-carat gold, Rs 1,32,850 for 22-carat gold Bengaluru: Rs 1,44,930 for 24-carat gold,…
Industry Odisha Bureau, July 25: India’s Netra MK2 Airborne Early Warning and Control (AEW&C) aircraft is all set to become one of the country’s most advanced surveillance platforms. Each aircraft will carry more than 100 radars, sensors, antennas and electronic warfare systems, as per official reports. The Centre for Airborne Systems (CABS) has signed a contract with Adani Defence Systems and Technologies Limited (ADSTL) to develop and produce the indigenous mission systems. The agreement also covers long term logistics, maintenance, repairs and technical support for up to 30 years. CABS has also partnered with AI Engineering Services Limited (AIESL) to convert…
Industry Odisha Bureau, July 25: In recent news, a 37-year-old man in the United Kingdom has become the first person in the world to receive an experimental vaccine against the Bundibugyo strain of the Ebola virus. The man, Ed Hunt, received the vaccine in Oxford as part of Phase 1 clinical trial. Further, researchers will be recruiting 50 healthy volunteers aged between 18 and 55. This will be to assess the vaccine’s safety and its ability to trigger an immune response. Ed Hunt said that he decided to participate after following news reports about the Ebola outbreak in Democratic Republic of…
Industry Odisha Bureau, July 24: Gold price in India has dropped in the last 24 hours. On July 24, 2026, 24-carat gold (10 grams) costs Rs 1,44,330. Meanwhile, 22-carat gold (10 grams) has been prices at Rs 1,32,300. The rates have dropped by Rs 2,870. In Bhubaneswar, 24-carat gold (10 grams) costs Rs 1,44,330. Similarly, the price of 22-carat gold (10 grams) has been recorded at Rs Rs 1,32,300. Gold prices (10 grams) in some of the major cities of India have been recorded as follows: Delhi: Rs 1,44,480 for 24 carat. Rs 1,32,450 for 22 carat Mumbai: Rs 1,44,330…