Industry Odisha Bureau, Oct 08: In latest news, the rollout of Merchant Discount Rate (MDR) on select UPI transactions from October 15 is likely to be delayed by a few months, according to reports. A final decision on the same is expected in the next few days. Sources say that requests have been made to the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) and the Finance Ministry to push the rollout to January 2027. The proposed MDR has faced concerns from traders and industry associations, particularly over its timing during the festive sales season. Merchant bodies have said the charge could increase…
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Industry Odisha Bureau, Oct 08: OpenAI revealed that an unreleased AI model has produced results for 372 challenging mathematics problems, covering areas including algebra, number theory, topology, mathematical logic, and theoretical computer science. OpenAI CEO Sam Altman shared the announcement on X. He described the development as the beginning of a new era of scientific discovery. The company said the results were generated using the same model associated with its recent work on the Navier-Stokes problem. According to the details from an official source, the model was tested on around 4,000 mathematical problems, with the vast majority of the reported results…
Industry Odisha Bureau, Oct 07: Google has expanded Gemini’s capabilities in Chrome to Android users in India. With this, it has brought its auto-browse feature to subscribers who want the AI assistant to handle multi-step tasks on the web. The auto-browse feature, notably, is available on Chrome for both desktop and Android in India. However, the access is limited to Google AI Pro and AI Ultra subscribers. Meanwhile, the broader Gemini in Chrome experience is now available to all Android users in the country. With auto-browsing, Gemini can navigate websites and perform multiple tasks. These including, filling out online forms, booking…
Industry Odisha Bureau, Oct 07: Odisha is likely to witness thunderstorms, lightning and gusty winds over the next three days as the Southwest Monsoon continues its withdrawal from Eastern India, as per the IMD. An upper air cyclonic circulation over Southern Jharkhand and a trough extending from Haryana to the North Bay of Bengal are influencing weather conditions over the region. Day temperatures have remained above normal in several parts of the state. Coastal areas recorded temperatures 3 to 4 degrees above normal. Meanwhile, interior districts were 2 to 3 degrees warmer than usual. Chandbali recorded the highest temperature at 36.7…
Industry Odisha Bureau, Oct 07: Honda has launched the 2026 Elevate facelift in India with refreshed styling, upgraded features and cabin enhancements. Prices for the updated compact SUV starts at Rs 11.80 lakh (ex-showroom) for the SV manual variant. Notably, prices for the car go up to Rs 18.40 lakh for the ZX+ CVT. The facelift brings several exterior changes. These include a revised mesh grille with gloss-black detailing and a Honda logo positioned on the hood lip. Tri-bar LED position lamps have also been added near the grille. The SUV gets updated 17-inch Berlina Black dual tone alloy wheels, revised…
Industry Odisha Bureau, Oct 07: Smriti Mandhana has been appointed the full-time white-ball captain of the Indian women’s cricket team. Her captaincy was announced by the Board of Cricket Control (BCCI) following Harmanpreet Kaur’s stepping down from the position. The 29-year-old batter succeeds Kaur and will be leading India in both ODIs and T20Is. Notably, Mandhana has already captained the national side on several occasions already. These include 18 T20Is and four ODIs. A member of the Indian team since 2013, Mandana brings over a decade of international experience to the leadership role. She has also built a strong record as…
Industry Odisha Bureau, Oct 07: In latest news, Apple is reportedly working with LG to expand its smart home ecosystem with a range of connected accessories. These include a video doorbell, security cameras, thermostat and smart lock. As Bloomberg reports, the companies are jointly developing the products. Notably, the products are expected to complement Apple’s upcoming smart home hardware. The reported line-up includes a wired video doorbell, indoor and outdoor cameras, a floodlight camera, smart deadbolt lock, thermostat and temperature sensor. The products are expected to carry LG branding, with the South Korean company responsible for manufacturing and customer support. Apple…
Industry Odisha Bureau, Oct 07: The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has raised its benchmark repo rate by 25 basis points to 5.50%. This marks its first increase in nearly four years as the central bank responds to renewed inflation risks and a difficult global economic environment. The decision was taken unanimously by the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) after its October 5-7 meeting. The RBI has also shifted its policy stance from its previous position to “calibrated tightening.” This indicates that the interest rate cuts are unlikely in the immediate future. RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra said the infraction outlook had become…
Industry Odisha Bureau, Oct 07: Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Tuesday pitched the state for another modern defence manufacturing unit. He cited the growth of the state’s metal downstream, semiconductor and IT sectors. Speaking at the foundation-laying ceremony for the second Shakti engine production line at the Hindustan Aeronautics Limited’s (HAL) Koraput division in Sunabeda, Majhi said Odisha was working to emerge as a major industrial and defence hub. He also stressed the need for indigenous technology and greater self reliance in defence production. He said, “It is a matter of pride and glory for the people of Odisha…
Industry Odisha Bureau, Oct 06: Sourav Ganguly will be taking over as the head coach of Delhi Capitals for the 2027 Indian Premier League season. With this, he will be marking a new chapter in his long association with the franchise. The former India captain has been part of the Capitals setup since 2019. Also, he has previously worked as Director of Cricket for both the men’s and women’s teams. He will now move into the dugout as the franchise’s head coach for the first time. Ganguly succeeds Hemang Badani, who held the position for the last two IPL seasons. Delhi…