Bangalore, Jan 20: Saving for the future is something most people want to do—but sticking to a long-term savings plan can often feel difficult. Rising household expenses, changing priorities, and the pressure of paying premiums year after year can make long-term commitments hard to sustain. To make saving simpler and more affordable, Tata AIA Life Insurance has enhanced its long-term savings plan, Fortune Guarantee Supreme*, with…
A Republic Day Retreat Steeped in Royalty at Fairmont Jaipur
This Republic Day, Fairmont Jaipur invites guests to transform the long weekend into an unforgettable royal retreat with A Grand Palace Escape, a thoughtfully curated stay inspired by the heritage, culture, and warmth of Rajasthan. Set against the majestic Aravalli Hills, Fairmont Jaipur brings together the spirit of the nation with the grace of royal hospitality, offering families and travellers an opportunity to pause, reconnect, and…
Niyo’s Vinay Bagri Calls for Budget 2026 Focus on Efficient, Transparent Global Spending
By:- Vinay Bagri, CEO & Co-Founder, Niyo “As Indians spend more money beyond borders for travel, education and work, we believe the focus in Budget 2026 should shift from just transaction limits to spending efficiency. While LRS limits often dominate the conversation, the bigger issue for consumers is the silent cost of foreign exchange markups that inflate overseas expenses. Simplifying international payment processes, reducing TCS…
Mumbai Climate Week Flags off Community-Led, Gender-Responsive Climate Planning as the Future of Local Climate Action
Mumbai, Jan 20: Mumbai Climate Week (MCW) today underscored the critical importance of community-led and gender-responsive climate action with the launch of a pioneering district-level climate planning initiative in Raigad, Maharashtra. The three-year pilot project aims to embed gender justice, indigenous knowledge, and grassroots leadership into climate governance, setting a replicable model for districts across the state and beyond. The initiative was formally launched during…
“Young chefs are torchbearers of India’s culinary heritage,” says Shri Gajendra Singh Shekhawat
Symbiosis School of Culinary Arts and Nutritional Sciences, Pune emerged as the Winner of the maiden PHDCCI National Young Chef Competition (NYCC) 2025-26, while teams from Maharashtra State IHMCT and IHM Pusa, New Delhi were declared the 1st Runner-Up and 2nd Runner-Up respectively, at the Grand Finale held on 19 January 2026 at the Institute of Hotel Management, Pusa, New Delhi. The award for the Best Bhaja Dish was conferred upon the team from…
Nitin Nabin Becomes the New BJP National President
Delhi, Jan, 20: Nitin Nabin becomes the new BJP National President Elected unopposed after filing nomination as the sole candidate Official announcement to be made formally
Chief Minister Emphasises “4E” Formula to Prevent Accidents
Bhubaneswar, Jan, 20: The Chief Minister has stressed the importance of the “4E” approach to prevent accidents. The first ‘E’ is Education — providing correct information and creating public awareness. The second ‘E’ is Enforcement — strict implementation of traffic rules. The third ‘E’ is Engineering — construction of safe roads and bridges. The fourth ‘E’ is Emergency — ensuring immediate medical services. The Chief Minister…
371 Candidates Appear for OAV Entrance Examination in Nandapur
Nandapur, Jan, 20: The entrance examination for admission into Class VI, VII, VIII and IX of Odisha Adarsha Vidyalaya (OAV) was conducted on Friday at two examination centres in Nandapur block of Koraput district. A total of 371 candidates appeared for the examination at the two centres. At the Nandapur High School examination centre, out of 134 candidates registered for Class VI, 120 candidates appeared.…
Chief Secretary in Action Mode, Monthly Video Conference with District Collectors from 16th
Bhubaneswar, Jan, 20: After taking charge as Chief Secretary, Anu Garg has gone into action mode. She will hold a video conference with all District Collectors on the 16th of every month. During these meetings, she will review various important government works pending at the district level. A detailed review will be conducted on key aspects of schemes and programmes being implemented under different departments.…
Gram Sabha Resolutions to Go Directly to District Collector Under New Rules
Bhubaneswar, Jan, 20: The state government has made major changes to its flagship scheme ‘Developed Village, Developed Odisha’. The new rules strengthen the participation of the Gram Sabha (village assembly). It has also been decided that if any damage occurs in projects constructed under this scheme, the concerned executing agency will be responsible for compensation. For projects costing more than ₹10 lakh, a three-year Defect…