Reiterates Need for Substantial Board Enhancement, Comprehensive Strategic Review and Credible Operational Plan Introduces Group of Highly Accomplished Independent Director Candidates for Northern Star Board Full Letter and Materials Available at ElliottLetters.com/NST WEST PALM BEACH, Fla., Aug. 12, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Elliott Investment Management L.P. (“Elliott”), which manages funds that together hold an investment of approximately 5.6% in Northern Star Resources Ltd (“Northern Star” or…
Nexteer’s High Mount Direct Drive Actuator Unlocks Cockpit Design Freedom for Software-Defined Vehicles
Compact high-mount actuator architecture enables greater cockpit design flexibility, premium steering feel and scalable Steer-by-Wire integration for software-defined vehicles. AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Aug. 12, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Nexteer Automotive, a global leader in advanced steering and motion control technologies, has introduced its High Mount Direct Drive Steer-by-Wire Hand-Wheel Actuator (HMDD). This compact actuator architecture helps OEMs rethink steering system packaging and cockpit design for software defined…
Helfie AI Appoints Heavyweight Tech and Governance Leaders to its Board of Directors
Former Apple and Airbnb executive Patrick Gates and ex-Meta executive Sunita Parasuraman join as Non-Executive Directors, strengthening Helfie’s technology and governance. MELBOURNE, Australia, Aug. 11, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Helfie AI (“Helfie”), an AI-powered preventative network transforming global healthcare via mobile, today announced the appointment of Patrick Gates and Sunita Parasuraman as Non-Executive Directors. Patrick Gates brings more than three decades of engineering and technology leadership,…
Odisha DGP Selection: Supreme Court to Decide Course of Appointment Process Today
New Delhi/Bhubaneswar, Aug. 12 (UDN): The appointment of Odisha’s next Director General of Police (DGP) will come under the scrutiny of the Supreme Court on Wednesday, with a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) challenging the state government’s selection process. Representational Image Senior advocate P Chidambaram, appearing for the petitioner, has alleged that the Odisha government has not followed the procedure prescribed by the Supreme Court in…
Chitalagi Amavasya Meets Solar Eclipse: Will Odisha Observe Eclipse Rituals? Experts Clarify
Bhubaneswar, Aug. 12 (UDN): As Odisha observes Chitalagi Amavasya on Wednesday, the festival coincides with the second and final solar eclipse of 2026. The unusual coincidence has triggered questions among devotees about whether eclipse-related restrictions or rituals will apply in Odisha. Representational Image Astronomically, the eclipse is expected to produce a striking spectacle in parts of the world, with locations along the path of totality…
Four Maoists, Including Three Women, Surrender Near Odisha-Jharkhand Border
Chaibasa, Aug. 12(UDN): In a major setback to the Maoist network operating in the Odisha-Jharkhand border region, four cadres of the banned CPI (Maoist) surrendered before security forces in Chaibasa on Tuesday. The surrendered cadres include three women and were reportedly active in the Maoist-affected Saranda region, which shares proximity with Odisha and has long remained a security concern. The cadres surrendered before personnel of…
PNG Connections Slow in Bhubaneswar as Residents Wait Despite Pipeline Expansion
Bhubaneswar, Aug. 12 (UDN): The rollout of piped natural gas (PNG) connections in Bhubaneswar appears to have slowed in several areas, with residents complaining that pipelines have been laid but household connections are yet to be activated. Representational Image The delay has raised concerns among consumers who had earlier expected faster connectivity following the government’s push to expand PNG coverage during the gas supply crisis…
Odisha Lokayukta Appointment Process Begins, New Anti-Corruption Ombudsman Expected Soon
Bhubaneswar, Aug. 12 (UDN): Odisha is set to get a new Lokayukta, with the state government initiating the process to fill the key anti-corruption post. Revenue Minister Suresh Pujari on Tuesday said the first meeting of the committee responsible for selecting the Lokayukta has already been held, signalling the beginning of the appointment process. The selection is being carried out through the prescribed committee mechanism…
Four Odisha Medical Institutions Secure Places in IIRF Ranking 2026, with SCB Medical College Ranked 15th and AIIMS Bhubaneswar 16th
Bhubaneswar, Aug 12 [UDN}:Four major healthcare institutions from Odisha have secured positions in the IIRF Ranking 2026. Among them, three prominent government medical colleges—SCB Medical College ranked 15th, VIMSAR ranked 64th, and MKCG Medical College ranked 74th. Meanwhile, AIIMS Bhubaneswar secured the 16th position.For the first time, SCB Medical College has ranked ahead of a national-level health institution, marking a significant achievement for Odisha’s government…
International Commerce Day Celebrated with Enthusiasm at Rayagada Autonomous College, Highlighting the Importance of Commerce and Business Education
Rayagada:Aug 12 [UDN}: International Commerce Day was celebrated by the Postgraduate Department of Commerce at Rayagada Autonomous College. At the beginning of the programme, lecturer K. K. Jani welcomed the guests and briefed the gathering about the objective and significance of the event. College Principal Dr. Saraswati Ray attended the programme as the Chief Guest and spoke about the present relevance of international commerce, India’s…