Bhubaneswar, Aug 30 (UDN): The Odisha government has decided to ensure strict compliance with court-ordered maintenance payments by deducting the prescribed amount directly from the salaries of government employees who fail to provide financial support to their wives or children. The decision follows Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi’s intervention after repeated complaints were raised during public grievance hearings over non-payment of maintenance and alimony despite…
Biometric Entry for Puri Residents at Jagannath Temple Soon; Ratna Bhandar Counting to Resume
Bhubaneswar, Aug.30 (UDN): Residents of Puri city may soon need biometric authentication to enter the Jagannath Temple, with the Odisha government planning a new system aimed at preventing misuse of fake Aadhaar cards and improving crowd management. Representational Image Odisha Law Minister Prithviraj Harichandan said residents living within two designated postal PIN codes in Puri will be required to verify their identity using Aadhaar-linked authentication,…
PMFBY Enters Second Decade With ₹12,200 Crore Push, Turning Crop Insurance Into a Key Farm-Risk Tool
New Delhi, August 30, 2026: For millions of Indian farmers, a failed crop can quickly turn a weather event into a financial crisis. The Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY), now in its second decade, is increasingly positioned as a critical risk-management instrument for agriculture, providing a financial cushion against crop losses caused by extreme weather, pests and diseases. The Centre has earmarked ₹12,200 crore…
PMFBY Enters Second Decade With ₹12,200 Crore Push, Turning Crop Insurance Into a Key Farm-Risk Tool
New Delhi, August 30, 2026: For millions of Indian farmers, a failed crop can quickly turn a weather event into a financial crisis. The Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY), now in its second decade, is increasingly positioned as a critical risk-management instrument for agriculture, providing a financial cushion against crop losses caused by extreme weather, pests and diseases. The Centre has earmarked ₹12,200 crore…
Constitution endangered when Parliamentary Deliberation is undermined: Dr. Menaka Guruswamy
Hyderabad, August 30, 2026: The Indian Constitution is indeed endangered when the tradition of parliamentary deliberation is not allowed or followed, and when institutions such as the judiciary are politicised, said Dr. Menaka Guruswamy, Senior Advocate of the Supreme Court of India and Rajya Sabha MP from West Bengal. Dr. Menaka was speaking on “Indian Constitution and its Protection” at a public lecture organised by…
Nostalgia Meets Modern Fashion: KHUSH Launches Exclusive Shaktimaan Collection
Aug 30: For an entire generation of Indians, Shaktimaan was more than a television superhero—it was a Sunday ritual and a symbol of courage, truth, and doing the right thing. Bringing those cherished memories into the present, fashion and lifestyle brand KHUSH has launched an exclusive Shaktimaan-inspired collection in Delhi NCR, with veteran actor Mukesh Khanna, the iconic face of Shaktimaan, attending the special launch. The collection blends childhood nostalgia with contemporary everyday fashion, creating a bridge between 90s…
Indian Equities End Week Lower as Global Rate Uncertainty Weighs on Sentiment
Mumbai: Indian benchmark indices closed higher on Friday but remained under pressure on a weekly basis as investors stayed cautious amid uncertainty over the global interest-rate trajectory. The Nifty 50 and Sensex both registered notable weekly declines, extending their recent losing streak as traders closely tracked signals from major central banks. Market sentiment was restrained by concerns that global interest rates could remain elevated for…
Gullas College of Medicine – Graduation Ceremony in the Philippines
1,006 Medical Graduates Receive Degrees in Grand Ceremony in Cebu Over 700 Indian students graduate from Gullas College of Medicine; ceremony highlights the growing presence of Indian medical graduates in the Philippines A grand graduation ceremony celebrating the successful completion of medical education by 1,006 students, including more than 700 Indian students, was held at the Waterfront Hotel, Cebu City, Philippines on 28th Aug.2026. The prestigious ceremony…
Budget 2027-28 Preparations Begin, Centre Focuses on Smarter Spending and Stronger Revenues
New Delhi, Aug 29: The Centre has started the groundwork for the Union Budget 2027-28, asking ministries and government departments to prepare practical estimates of their expected expenditure and revenue for the coming financial year. The exercise comes well ahead of the Budget and is aimed at giving the government a clearer picture of its financial requirements, while ensuring that public money is directed towards…
India and Argentina Expand Economic Partnership with Focus on Lithium and Pharmaceuticals
New Delhi, Aug 29: India and Argentina are looking to strengthen their economic relationship by expanding cooperation in areas such as lithium, pharmaceuticals, agriculture, energy and technology. The two countries reviewed opportunities to deepen trade and investment during the fourth meeting of the India-Argentina Joint Trade Committee in Buenos Aires. The discussions focused on improving market access, supporting businesses and identifying new areas where companies…