Odisha Cabinet Clears 12 Key Proposals Across Eight Departments, Signals Push for Education, Infrastructure and Digital Growth

Bhubaneswar, July 2 (UDN): The Odisha Cabinet on Wednesday approved 12 major proposals spanning eight key departments, underscoring the state government’s focus on strengthening education, infrastructure, water resource management, digital governance, food security and disaster resilience. The decisions were taken at the 42nd meeting of the State Cabinet, chaired by...

10ZiG Announces General Availability of 10ZiG Manager v6 and Linux Virtual Appliance

New Linux-based management platform delivers enhanced scalability, security, and simplified deployment at no additional cost  PHOENIX – July 1, 2026 – 10ZiG® Technology, a leading provider of thin and zero client hardware and software solutions for VDI, DaaS, SaaS, and web application environments, today announced the general availability of...

Aditi Rao Hydari: Change doesn’t happen on its own, we have to ask for it

As talks around better written female characters continue across the film industry, Aditi Rao Hydari believes the shift is real, but one that requires patience and conviction from the people making cinema. Asked whether Indian cinema is finally creating stronger opportunities for women, the actor says progress comes from actors and filmmakers making...

Cabinet Approves INR 7,145 Crore Kanpur–Kabrai Highway Project

New Delhi, July 1: The Union Cabinet has approved a ₹7,145 crore highway project to construct a new road corridor between Kanpur and Kabrai in Uttar Pradesh. The proposed highway is aimed at improving regional connectivity, reducing travel time, and easing traffic congestion on existing routes. It is expected...

GAGAN to Strengthen India’s Satellite Navigation Ecosystem: Government

New Delhi, July 1: The government has said that the GAGAN (GPS Aided GEO Augmented Navigation) system will play a key role in strengthening India’s satellite-based navigation ecosystem and enhancing precision navigation services across sectors. Officials said GAGAN, developed jointly by the Airports Authority of India and ISRO, is...

Govt Raises Concerns Over WhatsApp Username Rollout

New Delhi, July 1: The government is likely to issue a notice to WhatsApp over its upcoming username feature, which has raised concerns among regulators regarding user safety, privacy, and traceability. Officials are examining the proposed feature to assess its potential impact on digital security frameworks and whether it...

Strong Demand Pushes Retail Leasing Up 17.6 pc in Q2

New Delhi, July 1: India’s retail leasing activity reached 2.4 million square feet (MSF) in Q2, registering a 17.6% year-on-year increase, driven by strong demand from retailers despite constrained supply conditions, according to a recent report. The growth reflects continued expansion in organized retail space, with brands across fashion,...

SHE-LEAPS Initiative Aims to Drive Data-Led Growth and Empower 6 Crore ‘Lakhpati Didis’

New Delhi, July 1: The SHE-LEAPS initiative is being positioned as a key framework to accelerate data-driven development and support the government’s goal of empowering 6 crore ‘Lakhpati Didis’ across the country. The programme focuses on leveraging data, technology, and digital tools to strengthen women-led entrepreneurship, improve access to...