Inustry Odisha Bureau, Oct 15: Mobile users in India are set to see callers’ names alongside phone numbers from November 1, 2026. This comes as the government introduces Calling Name Presentation (CNAP) on 4G and 5G networks. The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has directed telecom operators to display names using subscriber details stored in their databases. The system aims to help users identify unknown callers and recognise potential fraud. Implementation on 2G and 3G networks and landlines will be considered separately. When a call arrives, the recipient will see the caller’s name and number. If the number is saved in their…
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Industry Odisha Bureau, Oct 15: India’s Vishvajit Ramchandra More became the country’s first Greco-Roman silver medalist at the U23 World Wrestling Championships after losing 12-13 to Georgia’s Koba Karumidze in the men’s 55kg final on Thursday. More came close to winning gold, but Karumidze edged ahead in the closing seconds to claim the title. The Indian had earlier become the first from the country to reach a Greco-Roman final at the competition. The silver adds to the two bronze medals he won at the previous editions. More began his campaign with a narrow 10-8 victory over Mexico’s Isaac Marin Mata before…
Industry Odisha Bureau, Oct 15: BMW India has opened pre-orders for the M2 xDrive Turbo Edition. Notably, it is a limited-run performance coupe inspired by the iconic BMW 2002 Turbo launched in 1973. The special edition will be available through authorised BMW dealerships on a first come, first serve basis, with only a limited number of units allocated to the Indian market. The couple combines retro inspired styling with performance focused features from BMW’s M division. It comes in an exclusive Alpine White finish, highlighted by hand painted BMW Motorsport stripes that pay tribute to the original 2002 Turbo. Distinctive exterior…
Industry Odisha Bureau, Oct 15: Odisha is likely to witness thunderstorms, lightning and rainfall over the next four days. The Bhubaneswar Regional Meteorological Centre (RMC) has issued a yellow warning for 18 districts. Several parts of northern, eastern and southern Odisha are likely to receive light to moderate rainfall on Thursday. The changing weather conditions also indicate favorable conditions for the onset of the northeast monsoon following the withdrawal of the southwest monsoon. Yellow warning has been issued to the following districts: Balasore, Bhadrak, Jajpur, Kendrapara, Jagatsinghpur, Cuttack, Angul, Dhenkanal, Keonjhar, Mayurbhanj, Rayagda, Koraput, Malkangiri, Gajapati, Ganjam, Puri, Khordha, and Nayagarh.…
Industry Odisha Bureau, Oct 15: India’s cybersecurity agency CERT-In has issued a warning over critical security flaws in Google Chrome. It has urged users to install the latest browser update. Google’s latest security release fixes 37 vulnerabilities that could expose desktop users to malicious attacks. In an advisory dated October 14, 2026, CERT-In said successful exploitation could allow attackers to run arbitrary code, steal sensitive information, bypass security restrictions, gain higher privileges or disrupt systems through denial-of-service attacks. The warning covers Chrome versions earlier than 155.0.8059.79 on Linux and earlier than 155.0.8059/79/.80 on Windows and mac OS. Google is notably distributing…
Industry Odisha Bureau, Oct 14: Toyota Kirloskar Motor has launched the updated Glanza in India, with prices starting at Rs 6.99 lakh and going up to Rs 10.49 lakh (ex-showroom). The facelifted premium hatchback gets a new three-cylinder petrol engine, Level 2 advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) and additional comfort features. The 2026 Glanza is available in five variants: E, S, G, V and V(O). It continues to share its platform and powertrain with the Maruti Suzuki Baleno and competes with the Hyundai i20 and Tata Altroz. The biggest mechanical change is the introduction of a 1.2 litre Z12E three-cylinder naturally…
Industry Odisha Bureau, Oct 14: Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan majhi inaugurated and laid the foundation stone for 46 industrial and development projects on Wednesday. The projects, inaugurated at Kalinganagar in Jajpur district, are worth Rs 39,382 crore. They are expected to generate around 42,500 jobs across the state. The projects span across 14 districts: Angul, Bargarh, Balasore, Boudh, Cuttack, Dhenkanal, Jajpur, Keonjhar, Khordha, Mayurbhanj, Puri, Sambalpur, and Sundargarh. They cover multiple sectors. These include steel and metals, chemicals, renewable energy, food processing, textiles, electronics, IT services, logistics, tourism, healthcare, shipbuilding and energy storage. The investments are expected to expand…
Industry Odisha Bureau, Oct 14: The Odisha Cabinet, chaired by Chief Minister Mohan Majhi, has approved the Rs 450 crore Dakshyata Vikas Yojana to improve youth employability through industry oriented training, digital skills and overseas job support. The two year scheme aims to cover 4.2 lakh youth across the state. Chief Secretary Anu Garg said 1.17 lakh youths would receive short term training linked to job placements. Meanwhile, three lakh others would be trained in emerging fields such as artificial intelligence, cloud computing, data analytics and cybersecurity. The programme will also support vulnerable groups. This will include people with disabilities, jail…
Industry Odisha Bureau, Oct 14: In latest news, Apple has launched HomeView, its first smart home display in India, priced at Rs 39,900. The device combines home controls, entertainment, video calling and an AI-powered Siri assistant in a single 7-inch display. Pre-orders opened on October 13, with sales scheduled to begin on November 13. The device comes in silver, starlight, rose pink and space grey. A separate wall-mounted option for installation in spaces such as hallways and entryways is also available. HomeView uses facial recognition to identify up to six household members. It also displays personalised apps, widgets, messages, reminders and…
Industry Odisha Bureau, Oct 13: The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has launched an interactive cyclone warning system in order to strengthen disaster preparedness and improve public access to critical weather information ahead of the post-monsoon cyclone season. The web-based Decision Support system (DSS) was officially launched on October 12, 2026. It provides cyclone warnings and marine weather services through a single platform. Users can access it through the IMD and Regional Specialised Meteorological Centre Websites. Further, the system offers interactive maps displaying observed and forecast cyclone tracks, storm intensity, wind patterns, rainfall, storm surge and rainfall forecasts, for river catchments. It…