Industry Odisha Bureau, Sept 16: Dhakshineswar Suresh had teammates, coaches and a built-in support system through his college tennis years at Wake Forest University. The pro tour offered none of that. Now competing solo week after week, the 26-year-old must travel alone, manage his own fitness, and stay mentally steady without a safety net. That shift, he says, has redefined what survival on tour actually means. Talent Alone Won’t Cut It Suresh, currently ranked 367 in the world, told PTI his game was never in doubt. Staying consistent across a demanding season is the real test. He said sustaining that level…
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Industry Odisha Bureau, Sept 16: The Supreme Court has declined relief to former NSE chief Chitra Ramkrishna. The ruling allows a Delhi court to continue proceedings in the co-location case. The matter involves charges under the Prevention of Corruption Act. Ramkrishna had challenged her prosecution by disputing the “public duty” classification. She argued that NSE remained a private, non government company. The Supreme Court said that argument can be examined during trial. A bench of Justices JB Pardiwala and K Vinod Chandran heard the matter. Supreme Court Backs Trial Court Scrutiny The Supreme Court upheld the Delhi High Court’s approach. It found no reason to interfere with…
Industry Odisha Bureau, Sept 16: Flipkart plans to hire over 250,000 workers this festive season. The recruitment drive will support higher demand during the Big Billion Days sale. The hiring target is 30,000 higher than last year. The plan includes direct, indirect, and contract based employment opportunities. 75,000 New Workers to Enter Workforce Around 75,000 new workers will join the workforce for the first time. That represents nearly 30% of Flipkart’s festive season recruitment. The company sees this hiring as a pathway into formal employment. Jobs will span warehouses, sorting centres, logistics, and delivery operations. The recruitment drive reflects the scale of seasonal e-commerce demand. Delivery Jobs…
Industry Odisha Bureau, Sep 16: The US has sought details about India’s rice stock used for ethanol. Washington has questioned government held rice allocations for non food purposes. The issue will surface at the WTO Committee on Agriculture this month. The questions bring India’s food security programme under renewed international trade scrutiny. They also highlight growing links between agricultural stocks and India’s ethanol strategy. US Raises Questions Over Surplus Rice The US claims India’s government rice stock exceeds domestic food consumption requirements. Washington links rising inventories with India’s minimum price support policies. It says higher procurement has created substantial government held…
Industry Odisha Bureau, Aug 28: Gold prices today in India has witnessed another sharp decline, with 24-carat gold (10 grams) falling to Rs 1,59,820, down by Rs 3,160 from the previous day. Meanwhile, 22-carat gold (10 grams) is priced at Rs 1,46,500, dropping by Rs 2,370. Further, 18-carat gold (10 grams) stands at Rs 1,19,870, declining by Rs 2,370. Meanwhile, 10-gram gold costs today across major cities of India looks like this: Bhubaneswar: Rs 1,59,820 for 24 carat gold. Rs 1,46,500 for 22 carat gold. Cuttack: Rs 1,59,820 for 24 carat gold. Rs 1,46,500 for 22 carat gold. New Delhi:…
Industry Odisha Bureau, Aug 27: Gold rate today in India stands at Rs 1,62,980 for 24-carat (10 gram), down by Rs 770 from the previous day. Meanwhile, 22-carat gold (10 grams) has been priced at Rs 1,49,400, declining by Rs 2,1100. Further, 18-carat gold (10 grams) costs Rs 1,22,240 down by Rs 570. Notably, gold rates have witnessed a sharp decline on August 27, 2026. Meanwhile, 10-gram gold costs today across major cities of India looks like this: Bhubaneswar: Rs 1,62,980 for 24 carat gold. 1,49,400 for 22 carat gold. Cuttack: Rs 1,62,980 for 24 carat gold. 1,49,400 for 22…
Industry Odisha Bureau, Aug 11: Indian currency ‘Rupee’ (INR) reportedly fell 11 paise and settled at 95.28 against the the US Dollar (USD) yesterday at the interbank foreign exchange market. Media reports, quoting experts in money matters, have stated, “Indian Rupee marginally dipped from August 7’s closing of 95.17. This weakness can be attributed to the rise in Brent Crude above $84 and the impact on trade deficit. Nevertheless, Foreign Portfolio Investment inflows to India have been positive in July 2026 as well as increasing in the August. Despite being in small quantities, the FPI inflows are propping up the…
Bhubaneswar, March 25: Odisha Police have registered 2994 rape and 1304 murder cases during the year 2025, as per the White Paper tabled by the Home Department in State Assembly on Wednesday. In 2025, the Police have registered a total 2,29,881 cases of cognizable offences, which includes 1304 murder, 353 dacoity, 1802 robbery, 6282 burglary, 21,192 theft, 6,053 swindling, 1095 rioting, 2994 rape, 12,782 motor vehicle accident and 1,76,024 other miscellaneous cases, it said. The report said a total of 1,98,513 cases were registered under the provisions of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) During investigation, the Police found 2,22,308 cognizable…
Bhubaneswar, March 25: For promotion of Cuttack famous Dahibara Aloodum, the Odisha Government has requested the Centre to include the delicious food item under the One District One Cuisine Scheme. The State MSME Department has submitted a formal proposal to the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), informed MSME Minister Gokulananda Mallik in the Assembly today. “Dahibara Aloodum name has been suggested to DPIIT, Government of India as a cuisine for Cuttack district under the “One District One Cuisine Scheme”. This step will help to promote Dahibara Aloodum in national as well as international level,” the Minister…
Bhubaneswar, March 25: In a significant move to fast-track the expansion of clean energy infrastructure across urban Odisha, the Housing & Urban Development Department has issued a comprehensive order simplifying and expediting approval processes for City Gas Distribution projects. The order has been issued by Smt. Usha Padhee, Additional Chief Secretary, Housing & Urban Development Department & Chairperson IDCO, reinforcing the State Government’s commitment to promoting a gas-based economy and enhancing access to clean and efficient fuel in urban areas. As per the order, Urban Local Bodies have been directed to waive permission fees for laying underground pipelines and related…