Odisha Moves to Speed Up Faculty Recruitment in State Universities
Apr 15 (BNP): The Odisha government is working to speed up the recruitment process in state universities by introducing new reforms aimed at improving efficiency and transparency. Higher Education Minister Suraj stated that the new legislation, along with the Odisha Universities (Amendment) Act, 2024, is designed to address long-pending...
Aska Road and Transport Sector Gets INR 290 Crore Infrastructure Boost
Apr 15 (BNP): The road and transport sector in Aska, Odisha’s Ganjam district, is set for a significant infrastructure upgrade following the approval of ₹290 crore by the central government for key road and bridge projects. The initiative aims to strengthen regional connectivity, improve transport efficiency, and ease long-standing...
Odisha Food Sector Hit as LPG Shortage Disrupts Supply and Operations
Apr 15 (BNP): The food and catering sector in Odisha is facing growing challenges due to a shortage of commercial LPG cylinders, affecting day-to-day operations across the state. Catering units and small food businesses are reporting disruptions in service, with many struggling to meet demand for weddings, social events,...
Krisp Brings Accent Conversion to YouTube with Free Chrome Extension for 2.7 Billion Users
April 15: Krisp announced the launch of Accent Converter for YouTube, a free Chrome extension that introduces a new control to how people consume video: accent clarity. The extension already has over 50,000 installs ahead of today’s official launch. YouTube already gives users control over speed and captions. But...
IMD Issues Yellow Alert for Heatwave and Thunderstorms in Odisha
New Delhi, Apr 15 (BNP): The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a yellow alert for Odisha, warning of rising temperatures and the possibility of heatwave conditions in several areas, along with isolated thunderstorm activity. The forecast suggests that daytime heat is likely to intensify across multiple regions, increasing...
Healthcare Sector Likely to Post Modest Growth in Q4 Amid Pricing Pressure in US Market
New Delhi, Apr 15 (BNP): The healthcare sector is expected to report modest revenue growth in the fourth quarter, even as profit margins come under pressure due to challenges in the US generics market, according to a report by Systematix. The brokerage noted that while demand trends remain steady,...
IMF Sees Stable 6.5 pc Growth for India in FY27, Despite Global Headwinds
New Delhi, Apr 15 (BNP): The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has slightly upgraded India’s economic growth outlook, projecting the country’s GDP to expand by 6.5% in FY27. The revision marks a modest upward adjustment of 0.1 percentage point from its earlier forecast issued in January. According to the IMF’s...
Rupee Strengthens as Falling Oil Prices Boost Market Sentiment
New Delhi, Apr 15 (BNP): The Indian rupee gained strength on Wednesday, supported by a decline in global oil prices that helped ease investor concerns. Optimism grew after signals that the United States and Iran may resume diplomatic talks later this week. In the financial markets, equities in Mumbai...
Power Demand Recovery Remains Weak, Utilities Likely to See Modest Growth
Apr 15 (BNP): India’s electricity demand has yet to stage a strong comeback, with growth remaining inconsistent and below expectations. Although there are signs of gradual improvement, the recovery is uneven and lacks the momentum needed for a sharp turnaround. This subdued demand outlook is likely to limit the...
Web3 Summit Returns to Berlin to Champion Digital Freedom
The Web3 Foundation’s flagship event will bring builders, artists, researchers and founders to Berlin on 18 and 19 June 2026 for a programme focused on privacy, self-sovereignty and usable decentralised technology. Apr 15: BERLIN: The Web3 Summit will return to Funkhaus Berlin on 18 and 19 June 2026, bringing together...