The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has identified artificial intelligence (AI) as a defining force for the future of Indian banking, urging lenders to adopt the technology with a strong focus on governance, accountability, and risk management. Speaking at the FIBAC 2026 conference, the central bank said AI will shape the current decade of banking…
Protiviti has partnered with KIIT University to establish an Artificial Intelligence (AI) Center of Excellence (CoE) on the university campus, aimed at developing industry-ready talent in emerging technology domains. The initiative is designed to combine academic infrastructure with industry expertise to deliver application-oriented learning in areas such as artificial intelligence, generative and agentic AI, and…
Jajpur, Odisha: The district of Jajpur bid farewell to one of its most respected educationists and social reformers, Parshuram Samal, who passed away on Sunday at the age of 92. He breathed his last at SUM Hospital in Bhubaneswar following age-related complications, marking the end of a remarkable life dedicated to teaching, community upliftment, and…
Over the past decade, Odisha has been steadily transforming its economic identity — shifting from a resource-based, traditional state to one that increasingly values innovation, technology, and entrepreneurship. What once was a peripheral player in India’s startup map is now emerging as a serious contender in the eastern region, backed by supportive policies, institutional mechanisms,…
How Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi’s administration is positioning the state as India’s next industrial powerhouse through record-breaking investments, policy reforms, and a $1.5 trillion economy vision How the Majhi government is transforming the state into India’s next investment hub through policy reforms and strategic economic initiatives A Year of Economic Transformation Nearly a year…
Odisha has emerged as one of India’s top performers in post-pandemic economic recovery, achieving a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of over 6% in its gross state domestic product (GSDP) between FY20 and FY25, according to a recent report by India Ratings. The eastern state has made remarkable progress in manufacturing, with its share increasing…
In a significant development for healthcare in Odisha, the state has officially integrated with the Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri-Jan Arogya Yojana (AB-PMJAY), extending health insurance coverage to approximately 1 crore families or around 3.52 crore people across the state. The implementation was marked by the distribution of co-branded cards that combine the national AB-PMJAY scheme…
In the eastern corner of India, a quiet revolution is taking shape. Odisha, traditionally known for its ancient temples and mineral wealth, is now making headlines for a different reason – its burgeoning startup ecosystem. With over 1,300 registered startups and counting, the state is rapidly emerging as Eastern India’s answer to the country’s established…
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Wednesday appointed Rekha Gupta, MLA-elect from Shalimar Bagh, as the new Chief Minister of Delhi. Gupta will take the oath of office on Thursday, February 20, at Ram Leela Ground, with the event expected to host high-profile dignitaries, celebrities, and party supporters. Meanwhile, BJP MP-elect Parvesh Verma, who defeated…
Union Minister Giriraj Singh announced plans to develop Odisha as the silk hub of India, with support from the Odisha government and the Central Silk Board. Speaking at the BJP state headquarters on Tuesday, the Union Textiles Minister highlighted Odisha’s vast potential in silk production and the handloom sector. Currently, India produces 132 metric tonnes…
