Tokyo, July 28: A strong 7.1 magnitude earthquake struck Japan’s Kyushu region, prompting authorities to issue a tsunami alert and urge coastal communities to remain cautious. The earthquake was recorded in the Kumamoto area, with the Japan Meteorological Agency warning of possible sea level changes and advising residents in vulnerable coastal areas to move to safer locations. Officials said precautionary measures have been activated to…
From Startup to Space Success: Skyroot Showcases India’s New-Age Innovation
New Delhi, July 28: Prime Minister Narendra Modi met the founders of Skyroot Aerospace following the successful achievement of the Vikram-1 mission, recognising their contribution to India’s growing private space ecosystem. PM @narendramodi meets @SkyrootA founders after Vikram-1 success, hails India’s growing private space ecosystemhttps://t.co/UMlS8m5DpI via NaMo App pic.twitter.com/8eYyQMdO36 — PMO India (@PMOIndia) July 28, 2026 The Prime Minister praised the team’s efforts in advancing…
BSE Odisha Announces OSSTET 2026 Exam Date; Test to Be Held on September 30
Cuttack, July 28 (UDN): The Board of Secondary Education (BSE), Odisha has announced the schedule for the Odisha Secondary School Teacher Eligibility Test (OSSTET) 2026, with the examination set to be conducted on September 30 (Wednesday). According to an official notification issued by the Board, the examination will be held in a single sitting, with Paper-I and Paper-II scheduled from 9:00 am to 11:30 am.…
Private Bus in Ganjam Fined INR 8.40 Lakh for Multiple Transport Violations, Seized
Chhatrapur, July 28 (UDN): The Ganjam Regional Transport authorities on Monday imposed a penalty of ₹8.40 lakh on a private passenger bus after it was found operating without several mandatory documents during a routine enforcement drive. The bus was intercepted while travelling from Berhampur to Chhatrapur. Officials conducted an inspection as part of a vehicle-checking drive undertaken by the district transport authorities. ଗତକାଲି ବ୍ରହ୍ମପୁର-ଛତ୍ରପୁର ରୁଟ୍ରେ ବୈଧ…
Man Loses ₹2.91 Lakh After Downloading Fake LPG Booking App; Police Urge Public to Stay Vigilant
Bhubaneswar, July 28 (UDN): A Bhubaneswar resident lost ₹2.91 lakh in a cyber fraud after downloading a fake LPG gas booking application from a social media platform, prompting police to caution the public against using unverified mobile apps for online services. The victim, identified as Rajesh Bose of Bapuji Nagar, was searching online for an LPG cylinder booking application when he came across a mobile app…
Nature’s Fury Meets Faith: Floodwaters Surround Baba Kakharua Baidyanath Temple
Mayurbhanj, July 28 (UDN): Heavy rainfall has led to flooding in parts of Mayurbhanj district, with water from the swollen Gangahar River entering the premises of the historic Baba Kakharua Baidyanath Temple at Manatri in Badasahi block. The temple complex, including the main sanctum, has been affected by waterlogging following the rise in river levels. The sacred Shiva Linga was submerged as floodwaters entered the…
IIM Udaipur Celebrates 15 Years of Excellence, Honours Legacy and Looks Ahead to a Global Future
UDAIPUR, India, July 28, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — The Indian Institute of Management Udaipur (IIM Udaipur) marked its 15th Foundation Day with a grand celebration on campus, bringing together distinguished academicians, industry leaders, alumni, faculty, staff, and students to commemorate the Institute’s remarkable journey of academic excellence, research leadership, and global recognition. The celebration was graced by Prof. Somak Raychaudhury, Vice-Chancellor of Ashoka University, as the Guest of…
KuCoin Celebrates Nine Years of Brand and Industry Evolution as the Celestia Stage Transforms at Tomorrowland Belgium Weekend 2
PROVIDENCIALES, Turks and Caicos Islands, July 28, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — KuCoin concluded the second weekend of Tomorrowland Belgium 2026 by marking its ninth anniversary alongside its global partners and community, while celebrating the broader progress of the digital asset industry over the past nine years. The milestone formed part of a memorable weekend that also brought an entirely new lineup of artists to the Celestia…
Altimetrik Launches Industrial AI Service Line with Three New Solutions for Autonomous Manufacturing
Smart Machines, Smart Plants, and Smart Operations help manufacturers move from isolated AI pilots to production-scale industrial intelligence BENGALURU, India, July 28, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Altimetrik, an AI-native engineering company, has introduced an industrial AI service line with three solutions designed to help manufacturers and other enterprises integrate AI directly into machines, factory floors, and supply chain operations. The three solutions — Smart Machines, Smart…
HomeFirst Finance Company India standalone net profit rises 34.45% to Rs 160 cr Q1FY27
MUMBAI, India, July 28, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — AUM at ₹16,938 Cr; growth of 25.7% y-o-y and 6.7% q-o-q. Disbursal reaches record ₹1,628 Cr, delivering 31.0% y-o-y and 3.6% q-o-q growth. Stable Asset Quality maintained in line with Mar’26: 1+ DPD at 4.7%, 30+ DPD at 3.2%, 90+ DPD at 1.8%. PAT grows by 34.5% y-o-y and 7.0% q-o-q to ₹160 Cr. RoA at 4.2% Key…