New Delhi, Nov 4: In a significant move aimed at expanding career opportunities for Agniveers, the Centre has introduced an option allowing them to continue serving in the armed forces for an additional two years after completing their initial four-year engagement under the Agnipath scheme. The decision, announced by Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) General N.S. Raja Subramani at a press conference on Wednesday, is…
BtcDana Strengthens UAE Presence as Btc Dana Financial Services Secures CMA Category 5 Licence
DUBAI, UAE, Nov. 4, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — BTC DANA FINANCIAL SERVICES L.L.C S.O.C (“Btc Dana UAE”), the UAE-based entity supporting the global online trading brand BtcDana, has officially been granted a Category 5 licence by the UAE Capital Market Authority (CMA). The licence falls within the category of Arrangement and Advice, authorising Btc Dana UAE to conduct introduction and promotion activities exclusively. The granting of…
Xinhua Silk Road: Global mayors explore pathways of high-quality city development in Ningbo, E China
BEIJING, Nov. 4, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — At the main event of the 2026 Global Mayors Dialogue • Ningbo held on Tuesday, mayors from different countries gathered in the east China city to share experience and jointly explore paths of future high-quality city development. Sitting in the northeastern part of Zhejiang Province, Ningbo, which has actively integrated into the joint building of the Belt and Road Initiative…
Central Team Visits Ganjam To Assess Cyclone Arnab And Flood Damage
Bhubaneswar, Nov 4 (UDN): An eight-member Inter-Ministerial Central Team on Wednesday toured several cyclone- and flood-affected pockets of Odisha’s Ganjam district to assess the damage caused by Cyclone Arnab and the subsequent flooding. Led by Ravi Shankar, Joint Secretary in the Union Ministry of Home Affairs, the team began its field assessment at Achili village, a day after inspecting affected areas in neighbouring Gajapati district.…
Half-Charred Body Parts Of Unidentified Man Found Near Kelucharan Park In Bhubaneswar
Bhubaneswar, Nov 4 (UDN): A gruesome discovery near Kelucharan Park in Bhubaneswar triggered a police investigation on Wednesday after half-charred body parts of an unidentified man were recovered from the area under Mancheswar police station limits. The remains were reportedly found in a decomposed condition, raising suspicions that the man may have been murdered and his body subsequently dumped at the spot in an attempt…
Puri Atharanala Beautification: Boating, Dredging And Drainage Revamp Planned
Puri, Nov 4 (UDN): Odisha’s historic pilgrim town of Puri could soon get a new tourism attraction as the district administration prepares an ambitious makeover plan for Atharanala, a heritage waterbody that has remained neglected for years. Representational Image From large-scale dredging and drainage improvements to embankment construction and beautification, the proposed initiative aims to restore Atharanala’s appeal and transform the historic site into a…
Saarathi Finance appoints Alok Aggarwal as President & Group Head
MUMBAI, India, Nov. 4, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Saarathi Finance, a non-banking financial company (NBFC) focused on expanding access to credit for India’s emerging business segments, particularly micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs), today announced the appointment of Mr. Alok Aggarwal as President & Group Head. Alok brings over 25 years of extensive experience across banking, housing finance and retail lending, with a strong track record…
Expensive Firecrackers Could Mean Less Diwali Pollution, Says Odisha Minister Krushna Chandra Patra
Bhubaneswar, Nov 4 (UDN): Could expensive firecrackers help make Diwali celebrations less polluting? Odisha Food Supplies and Consumer Welfare Minister Krushna Chandra Patra believes the rising prices of crackers may actually discourage excessive bursting and contribute to reducing air pollution. Reacting to concerns over the increasing cost of firecrackers ahead of Diwali, the minister said higher prices could prompt people to limit their purchases, indirectly…
Replit Opens First Asia Office in Tokyo Expanding Global Footprint
Replit deepens partnership with Sumitomo Mitsui Finance and Leasing Company, Limited (SMFL) to bring its platform to enterprises across Asia TOKYO and SAN FRANCISCO, Nov. 4, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Replit, the agentic software creation platform used by builders in 85% of the Fortune 500 companies, today announced the opening of its office in Tokyo to support its growing enterprise business in the region. The news…
Aon Client Treaty Expands to 35% Co-insurance for 2027
Flagship facility will co-insure eligible business placed through Aon’s Global Broking Centre and facultative reinsurance business, up from 28.5% for 2026 The 1.5% ACT Client Dividend will apply to a larger share of each eligible placement DUBLIN, Nov. 4, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Aon plc (NYSE: AON), a leading global professional services firm, today announced the successful renewal of the Aon Client Treaty (ACT). From 1 January 2027,…