New Delhi, August 20, 2026 Shiksharatan India Foundation, Gurugram, organised a one-day training programme on education and scholarships at the H.K.S. Auditorium, Inderjit Gupta Marg, Delhi. Trainees from around 20 states participated in the programme. The programme was inaugurated by Dr. Faggan Singh Kulaste, Chairman, Parliamentary Committee on Welfare of SC/ST. Addressing the trainees, Dr. Kulaste said quality education is essential for securing a…
Eaton to showcase new DURA4TRAK™ transfer case for commercial 4×4 applications at Automechanika Frankfurt 2026
Turin, Italy — Intelligent power management company Eaton today announced its Mobility segment will showcase its DURA4TRAK™ transfer case for light- and medium-duty commercial vehicles at Automechanika Frankfurt 2026, taking place Sept. 8-12 in Frankfurt, Germany. Designed for demanding on- and off-road applications, the geared, two-speed transfer case delivers high torque capacity, long service life and flexible installation for vehicles requiring dependable four-wheel-drive performance. Developed for commercial…
Odisha Cabinet To Meet Twice A Month To Fast-Track Key Decisions
Bhubaneswar, Aug. 20 (UDN): The Odisha government has decided to hold Cabinet meetings twice a month as part of an effort to accelerate policy decisions and ensure faster implementation of approved proposals. The decision is aimed at making the Cabinet process more systematic, reducing delays in placing important proposals and improving coordination among administrative departments. Departments Asked To Prepare Proposals Early All government departments have…
CoverSure Enters Insurance Gifting Space, Target 1 Million Families and INR 100 Crore in 12 Months
Mumbai, Aug 20: CoverSure, a customer-first insurance platform and IRDAI-licensed Corporate Agent, today entered corporate, social, and personal gifting as a new route to insurance adoption, introducing a suite of Insurance Gift Cards built on a single conviction: that protection is among the most meaningful things one person can give another. The cards are co-branded with Oxymoney, an RBI-licensed Prepaid Payment Instrument (PPI) issuer. Gifting…
Naidu Proposes Bullet Train Link Between Amaravati, Bengaluru and Chennai
Amaravati/Mahabalipuram, Aug. 20: Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu has proposed a high-speed rail corridor connecting Amaravati, Bengaluru and Chennai, with a bullet train route passing through Kuppam, during the Southern Zonal Council meeting held in Mahabalipuram on Thursday. Representational Image The proposal was made at the meeting chaired by Union Home Minister Amit Shah, where Naidu called for stronger cooperation among southern states…
S Hotels & Resorts Invites Travellers to Reclaim the Luxury of Time
‘It’s About Time’ celebrates slow travel, soulful discovery and nature-immersive escapes designed to restore what everyday life takes away. Bangkok, Thailand | Aug 20 – With so many demands on our time, S Hotels & Resorts is inviting travellers to reclaim that most precious of commodities, whether they’re burned out and ready for an end-of-year reset or simply looking to recharge before the festive season. The…
Dr Ashutosh Parida Selected for 47th Sarala Puraskar for Poetry Collection ‘Bishwas De Pruthwi’
Bhubaneswar, Aug. 20 (UDN): Noted Odia poet and former CSIR-IMMT scientist Dr Ashutosh Parida has been chosen for the 47th Sarala Puraskar for his acclaimed poetry collection Bishwas De Pruthwi. Pic Credit: x.com/MahalingMukesh Published by Prabha Publication in 2024, the collection has been recognised for its contribution to contemporary Odia literature. Dr Parida will receive a citation and a cash prize of Rs 7 lakh…
PMFBY Deadline Extended to August 31 in Odisha; Farmers Urged to Complete Kharif Crop Insurance Registration
Bhubaneswar, Aug. 20 (UDN): Farmers in Odisha have been given additional time to enrol under the Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY) for the Kharif 2026 season, with the registration deadline extended to August 31. Representational image The extension was approved by the Union Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare following a request from Odisha’s Cooperation Department, with the objective of ensuring that more eligible…
PhonePe PulsePro signs MoU with MeitY to power PM GatiShakti
Bengaluru, Aug 20: PhonePe, today announced the signing of Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) to share insights from PhonePe PulsePro, its enterprise data intelligence platform, to support the PM GatiShakti mission for national infrastructure planning, economic analysis, and holistic urban and rural development. PhonePe PulsePro transforms aggregated and anonymised transaction data into hyperlocal insights, providing a granular view…
Odisha Opens Online Registration for Next Aadhaar Grievance Hearing
Bhubaneswar, Aug. 20 (UDN): Citizens seeking resolution of Aadhaar-related grievances can now register online for the next grievance hearing in Odisha. Here’s your chance to get your Aadhaar-related grievance addressed! Online appointment registration for the next hearing of Aadhaar-related grievances is now open. 👉 Register online at https://t.co/hhW5maMg9g pic.twitter.com/1PXvPOh41y — E&IT Department Odisha (@EIT_Odisha) August 20, 2026 The online appointment registration process has been opened…