The New Indian Express Bhubaneswar - January 29, 2025
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In this issue
January 29, 2025
Spl category state status demand for Odisha top on BJD's agenda: Patra
THE BJD on Tuesday said the demand for special category state status for Odisha will remain top on its agenda during the upcoming budget session of the Parliament beginning February 1.
1 min
BMC's budget for 2025-26 fiscal pegged at ₹784.92 cr, focus on O&M
THE Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation (BMC) on Tuesday presented its budget for the 2025-26 fiscal with a financial outlay of ₹784.92 crore.
1 min
Govt school students' basic literacy level going up: ASER
The foundational literacy and numeracy skills of students in government schools has improved substantially in the last one decade.
1 min
Centre has a ₹7K crore plan for Odisha's IT hub makeover: Vaishnaw
The central government is set to invest ₹7,000 crore for transforming Odisha into the next IT hub of India and elevate it to a prominent position on the global stage, Railways and Electronics & Information Technology minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said on Tuesday.
1 min
₹4.5L cr worth proposals on Day 1
With the National Green Hydrogen and Solar Power Missions taking centrestage, Odisha is set to become a hub for renewable energy innovations, he said.
1 min
Odisha presents optimism of new India
The prime minister said, he considered eastern India to be the growth engine of the country and Odisha has a key role to play in it.
1 min
Adani Group commits to invest ₹2.3 lakh cr over 5 yrs in state
THE Adani Group on Tuesday announced to invest a staggering ₹2.3 lakh crore over the next five years in Odisha, making it the biggest investment intent by any group in Utkarsh Odisha Conclave 2025.
1 min
Vedanta to invest ₹1 lakh crore for 6 MTPA refinery, 3 MTPA smelter in Rayagada district: Anil Agarwal
VEDANTA Group will invest ₹1 lakh crore more in Odisha for an integrated aluminium complex and an aluminium park in Rayagada district.
1 min
Politicians must stay ahead of the curve, says TN BJP president
TAMIL Nadu needs an alternative political discourse to restore its former glory, reboot its economy, and enhance the quality of life for its people, stated Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) state president K Annamalai.
2 mins
'Brit collaborators turned vital figures post Independence'
SANYAL POINTS AT DELIBERATE OBFUSCATION OF CERTAIN PARTS OF INDIAN HISTORY
1 min
History thrives when there is multiplicity of voices: Sampath
HISTORY flourishes when there is multiplicity of voices and diverse interpretations, said author Vikram Sampath.
1 min
Social media has become a war zone, says Tamilisai
CUTTING across political lines, leaders of major parties in Tamil Nadu, including the DMK, AIADMK, Congress and BJP shared their insights on improving the declining standards of political discourse in the country.
1 min
Allow children to pursue their passion: Artiste couple tells parents
CARNATIC vocalist Sandeep Narayan and classical dancer Radhe Jaggi have asked parents to adopt an alternative approach to education when their child has a genuine interest in any art form, sports, or any other thing.
1 min
T'gana working on reducing gap between haves, have-nots'
TELANGANA Deputy Chief Minister Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka on Tuesday expressed his dissatisfaction over the manner per capita income is calculated and said his government is working towards reducing the gap between the haves and have-nots.
1 min
Kanisetti highlights Chola's transregional empire and its legacy of cultural integration
ONE of the most distinguishing features of the Chola Empire was their comfort with diversity. Instead of replacing existing cultures after the conquest, the Cholas added a new layer to them which helped them to build a transregional empire, said writer and researcher Anirudh Kanisetti on the second day of the ThinkEdu Conclave 2025 on Tuesday.
1 min
Focus on spiritual quotient can help increase IQ & EQ
SWAMI Shailendra Sarawathi of Vedic Life explained the concept of Spiritual Quotient (SQ) as the essence of our being, the deepest level of existence and the key to enhancing all aspects of life.
1 min
India has potential to become AI leader, says Tanuj Bhojwani
WITH a vast population and an untapped market for artificial intelligence (AI), India has the potential to become a global leader in the AI realm, said Tanuj Bhojwani, Head of People+AI.
1 min
Colonial edu reason for societal tension
INDIAN education is not only a source of empowerment but, more importantly, a source of liberation, said Arif Mohammed Khan, Governor of Bihar on Day 2 of the 13th ThinkEdu Conclave 2025 on 28 January.
1 min
AI models that cut TN road accidents
THE lack of availability of reliable data is the most prominent challenge in building workable AI models, said Prof Venkatesh Balasubramanian, Head of RGB Labs, IIT Madras, in his address, \"AI and Behavioural Change: A Roadmap,\" on Tuesday.
1 min
Nurses have not been given rightful place: Preetha Reddy
There are a lot of lessons we have learned from Covid-19, but the biggest was that it taught us to work in collaboration and stop working in silos, said Preetha Reddy, vice-chairperson of Apollo Hospitals.
1 min
Decline in jobs as industries prioritize skills over degrees
THE decline in job opportunities and placement rates in certain sectors stems from industries prioritising skills over degrees—skills often missing from the curricula of even top institutions like IITs and IIMs.
2 mins
Protector of Similipal, Bhawani dies of old age at 62
Bhawani's molar teeth were worn out while her digestive system was not properly functioning for the last one year due to old age.
1 min
2 Held With Wild Antlers In Similipal
OFFICIALS from Similipal south wildlife division arrested two poachers and seized firearms and wildlife items during a raid at their residence on Monday night.
1 min
Six arrested for wild boar meat trade
In a disturbing case, six individuals including the sarpanch of Samarsingh panchayat in Komna block, were arrested for allegedly buying and selling wild boar meat.
1 min
Minor Drowns in Rly Construction Trench
A minor boy tragically drowned after falling into a water-filled trench dug for railway construction near Siria Bagicha under Jharsuguda Sadar police limits on Tuesday.
1 min
Mammoth rail network proposed for mining regions of Sundargarh
FOR seamless connectivity and faster movement of freight, the Indian Railways has reportedly chalked out a transformative plan to lay a wide network of new rail lines connecting mining belts of Sundargarh and nearby regions with industrial hubs and ports.
1 min
2 Held for Inmate Abuse at Rehab Centre
DHANUPALI police on Tuesday arrested two staffers of ‘Samartha’ for allegedly abusing and assaulting mentally challenged inmates of the rehabilitation centre at Netaji Nagar here.
1 min
Youth kills 3-year-old to settle scores with toddler's father
POLICE on Tuesday arrested a youth for allegedly kidnapping and murdering a three-year-old boy to settle scores with the toddler's father at Munda Sahi under Nahabeda panchayat in Jhumpura block of the district.
1 min
BJP rank and file on the edge as party buys time to name Rourkela unit chief
A sense of unease prevails among the BJP rank and file due to the delay in announcement of the party's president for the all-important Rourkela organisational district.
1 min
Making Sense of Insensibility With The Dismal Science
Economics assumes rational decisions and efficient markets, though the world does not work that way. Yet, some tenets of the discipline hold up an essential mirror to human behaviour
4 mins
How ASEAN Can Ride Out the Trump 2.0 Challenge
Recent senate hearings to confirm Donald Trump's cabinet picks brought into sharp contrast the candidate for US secretary of defense, Pete Hegseth, and the secretary of state, Marco Rubio.
3 mins
States Told to File Compliance Report on Ending Caste Bias in Jails
The Supreme Court on Tuesday granted \"one last opportunity\" to the States and Union Territories to file their compliance reports on implementation of its earlier verdict on prison manuals.
1 min
Only 57% teens use smartphones for study: ASER
MORE than 82% of children aged 14-16 in India know how to use smartphones, but only 57% of them use them for educational purposes whereas 76% use the device for accessing social media, according to the Annual Status of Education Report (ASER) 2024 released on Tuesday.
2 mins
'India, US committed to mutually beneficial ties'
Will work together, Modi says after telephonic conversation with Trump
1 min
Muslim woman seeks succession law
States told to file compliance report on ending caste bias in jails
2 mins
Private company bags Army contract to supply indigenous drones
A private Indian company, IG Drones, has bagged a \"significant contract\" from the Indian Army for supplying VTOL (Vertical Take-Off and Landing) and FPV (First-Person View) drones, indigenously manufactured and without Chinese components.
1 min
Optimistic about eliminating TB from India this year, says Nadda
UNION Health Minister JP Nadda on Tuesday said he is optimistic that India will meet the target of eliminating tuberculosis from the country this year and he will be able to confirm it by the first week of April.
1 min
Panel on Waqf Bill all set to approve govt's move to include non-Muslims
Collector's authority
2 mins
India peeved at Lankan Navy firing on fishermen, summons top diplomat
FIVE Indian fishermen were injured, two of them seriously, after being fired at by the Sri Lankan Navy near Delft Island early Tuesday, prompting a strong diplomatic response from India.
1 min
7 killed, scores hurt as stage collapses in UP
AT least seven people were killed and over 60 were injured after a 65-ft high makeshift stage collapsed during a religious event of Jain community in Baghpat district of western Uttar Pradesh on Tuesday.
1 min
Farooq says will wait for statehood, not to press Centre
NATIONAL Conference president Farooq Abdullah on Tuesday said that his party will continue to wait for the restoration of Jammu and Kashmir's statehood.
1 min
Party hopping begins, 2 from JD(U) join Congress
PARTY-hopping has picked up in Bihar as the assembly election draws near, charging the state's political atmosphere.
2 mins
Like sports, UCC stands for spirit of equality, non-discrimination: PM
PRIME Minister Narendra Modi praised the Uttarakhand government's efforts in implementing a Uniform Civil Code (UCC), calling it a pioneering initiative in India.
1 min
Raj govt to table bill in Assembly on coaching centres to check suicides
GIVEN the alarming rise in suicides among coaching students, the BJP government in Rajasthan has announced a plan to introduce a bill focused on suicide prevention.
1 min
Major anti-terror ops in Jammu
To track down 40-50 terrorists involved in hit-and-run attacks on security personnel
2 mins
HC: Marriage between 2 Hindus sacrosanct, can't be dissolved within 1 year
THE Allahabad High Court on Monday held that marriage between two Hindu individuals is sacrosanct and its dissolution within one year would be permissible only for reasons permissible in law.
1 min
Mobs attack foreign embassies in Congo
Protesters want the international community to pressure Rwanda to halt advance of rebels like M23 into their city
2 mins
G-Maps to Rename Gulf of Mexico
GOOGLE said it will take its cue from the US government if it has to change the names of the Gulf of Mexico and Denali on its maps.
1 min
IDF to remain in Syria buffer zone indefinitely
DEFENCE Minister Israel Katz said during a visit to the Syrian side of Mount Hermon today that the IDF will remain there indefinitely, The Times of Israel reported.
1 min
US federal grants tap off, Don orders ideological review
THE White House is pausing federal grants and loans starting on Tuesday as President Donald Trump's administration begins an across-the-board ideological review of its spending.
1 min
Non-interest income boosts Union Bank net profit by 28.2% to ₹4,604 crore
STATE-owned Union Bank of India on Tuesday reported a healthy set of numbers, with net income rising by 28.24% year-on-year to ₹4,604 crore, driven by higher non-interest income and improved asset quality, which cushioned a fall in net interest margin in the December quarter.
1 min
Paytm Payments' CEO Nakul Jain steps down
NAKUL JAIN has stepped down from the role of chief executive officer at Paytm Payments Services Ltd (PPSL). This comes as the fintech company continues to wait for the Reserve Bank of India's (RBI) approval for its payment aggregator licence.
1 min
DeepSeek effect: India should build cheaper AI models
models relatively cheaper, say tech experts
1 min
TVS Motor net profit rises 20% to ₹609 crore, revenue from ops at ₹11,134.63 crore
TVS Motor Company on Tuesday reported a 20% rise in consolidated net profit to ₹609.35 crore in the December quarter, riding on higher sales.
1 min
Sebi rejects Danny Gaekwad's offer to buy 26% in Religare
SEBI has rejected the competing open offer for Religare Enterprises by Florida, US-based investor Digivijay 'Danny' Gaekwad.
1 min
Retail digital payments increase 100-fold in 12 years; 83% via UPI
RETAIL digital payments have grown from 162 crore transactions in 2013 to over 16,416 crore transactions in 2024, which is nearly 100-fold jump during the past 12 years, show the latest payments system report by the Reserve Bank.
1 min
Hyundai PAT falls 19% in Q3 over subdued demand
OWING to subdued demand in the domestic market and global headwinds impacting exports, Hyundai Motor India Ltd (HMIL) on Tuesday reported a 19% decline in its profit after tax (PAT) for the quarter ending December this fiscal (Q3FY25) at ₹1,161 crore as against ₹1,425 crore profit in the same quarter last financial year (Q3FY24).
1 min
Zepto Moves Corporate Base From Singapore To India Ahead Of IPO
QUICK-COMMERCE unicorn Zepto has officially moved its corporate base from Singapore to India, ahead of its highly anticipated initial public offering (IPO).
1 min
Allardice steps down as ICC chief executive
GEOFF Allardice, the chief executive of the International Cricket Council (ICC), decided to step down, the global cricketing body announced on Tuesday.
1 min
Modi Reiterates Olympic Ambitions
The current dispensation will move heaven and earth to win the right to host the 2036 Olympics.
3 mins
Varun's fifer not enough as England get vital win
Spinner shines but visitors clinch 3rd T20I in Rajkot to stay in hunt
2 mins
Bumrah ICC Men's Cricketer of the Year
JASPRIT Bumrah feels honored after winning the prestigious ICC Men's Cricketer of the Year award, but team's success would always be his priority, and he picked India's T20 World Cup triumph as his most cherished moment of 2024.
1 min
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