Bhubaneswar, Nov 4 (UDN): The proposed expansion of the Puri-Bhubaneswar National Highway into a six-lane corridor has taken its first step, with soil testing underway at key locations along the route. The ambitious infrastructure project aims to ease chronic traffic congestion and reduce travel time between the two cities...

Kathmandu, Nov 4: India and Nepal on Wednesday held a series of high-level discussions to strengthen bilateral relations and advance cooperation across key sectors, as Indian Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri began a two-day visit to Kathmandu ahead of Nepali Prime Minister Balendra Shah’s proposed trip to New Delhi later...

Bhubaneswar, Nov 4 (UDN): With lakhs of Olive Ridley sea turtles expected to arrive along Odisha’s Gahirmatha coast for their annual mass nesting, concerns are mounting over the continued threat posed by illegal fishing in the protected marine zone.  Representational Image  Gahirmatha, located in Kendrapara district, is Odisha’s only...

New Delhi, Nov 4: India is set to accelerate its transition towards renewable energy with the Union Cabinet approving a Rs 14,500-crore Viability Gap Funding (VGF) scheme to develop 92 GWh of additional grid-scale energy storage capacity by 2031.  Representational Image  The scheme, approved on Wednesday at a Cabinet...

MILAN, Nov. 4, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Segway Powersports unveiled its Model Year 2027 (MY27) lineup and next-generation iFUN 2.0 connected system at EICMA 2026. Alongside upgraded ATVs, a flagship two-row UTV and new connected technologies, the company outlined plans to expand its global dealer and service networks. AT6 Pro:...

New Delhi, Nov 4: In a major push towards self-reliance in strategic mineral resources, the Union Cabinet on Wednesday approved a Rs 2,814-crore capital support scheme to strengthen India’s domestic critical mineral processing industry and reduce dependence on imports.  Representational Image  The scheme, titled ‘Capex Support Scheme to Promote...

GURUGRAM, India, Nov. 4, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Greenwater Scientific is bringing photosynthesis into Indian homes with the greenwaterHOME Air Synthesizer. The device uses living microalgae to absorb carbon dioxide and release oxygen, alongside Pre, HEPA and activated carbon filters for dust, smoke and pollutants. It is available across India...

Investing in the Adults of Tomorrow: The Clalit-Schneider Children’s Medical Center has launched SCVC, Israel’s first and the world’s third investment fund dedicated exclusively to pediatric healthcare innovation. Combining world-leading clinical expertise, extensive medical data and advanced AI capabilities, the fund aims to identify and accelerate the next breakthroughs...

New Delhi, Nov 4: In a major push to modernise India’s official data infrastructure, the Union Cabinet on Wednesday approved the Rs 4,371.10-crore Viksit Bharat Initiative for Statistical Transformation, Analytics & Research (VISTAR) Scheme for the five-year period from 2026-27 to 2030-31.  Representational Image  The scheme, approved at a...

Jatni, Nov 4 (UDN): Diwali celebrations are set to become more expensive for people in Odisha this year, with firecracker prices witnessing a sharp increase of 23 to 35 per cent compared to last year. The festive market is also facing a shortage of supplies, adding to the challenges...