ByteLens Turns Operator Data Into Compounding Knowledge

Accelerating every operator’s journey to autonomous operations, inside their own network. AMSTERDAM, Aug. 18, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — ByteLens today launched its AI-native operational intelligence product for telecom operators. It warns of faults before customers are affected, pinpoints the cause across vendors and domains in seconds, and repairs fault types the operator has approved. Human judgment stays where it is needed. Fragmented data with no intelligence…

Balasore Flood Situation Worsens as Budhabalanga Remains Above Danger Mark

Balasore, Aug. 18 (UDN): The flood situation in Odisha’s Balasore district has continued to deteriorate following incessant rainfall, with the Budhabalanga River remaining above the danger mark and floodwater entering several residential and low-lying areas.  Representational Image The situation has triggered concern among residents as the river shows no immediate signs of receding. The Jalaka River has also crossed the warning level, adding to the…

Star Air Suspends Jharsuguda–Bhubaneswar Flight Service Amid Operational Constraints

Jharsuguda, Aug. 18 (UDN): Star Air has temporarily suspended its Hyderabad–Jharsuguda–Bhubaneswar flight service, citing operational constraints, airport authorities said. The suspension, which came into effect on Monday, is expected to remain in place until October 24, according to reports. The development has raised concerns among passengers in western Odisha, where the flight served as a vital link with the state capital. Airline Seeks Extension of…

Odisha CM Reviews Flood Relief Operations in Bhadrak

 Pic Credit: https://x.com/CMO_Odisha Bhubaneswar, Aug 18: Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi visited flood-affected areas of Shyamasundarpur panchayat in Tihidi block of Bhadrak district to assess the situation and review relief and rescue operations. During the visit, the Chief Minister met residents of nearby villages and spoke directly with families affected by the flooding. He took stock of the difficulties being faced by local communities…

World Humanitarian Day: Prithiviraj Harichandan Calls for Greater Compassion and Collective Responsibility

Bhubaneswar, Aug. 18 (UDN): On the occasion of World Humanitarian Day, Prithiviraj Harichandan extended his heartfelt greetings to the people and called upon everyone to uphold the values of compassion, empathy and service towards humanity. ବିଶ୍ୱ ମାନବିକତା ଦିବସରେ ସମସ୍ତଙ୍କୁ ଆନ୍ତରିକ ଶୁଭେଚ୍ଛା। ମଣିଷ ପାଇଁ ମଣିଷର ସହଯୋଗ, ସମବେଦନା ଓ ସେବା ହିଁ ମାନବିକତାର ପ୍ରକୃତ ପରିଚୟ।କାହାର ଦୁଃଖରେ ସାଥୀ ହେବା, ବିପଦ ସମୟରେ ସହାୟତାର ହାତ ବଢ଼ାଇବା ଏବଂ ନିରାଶ ମନରେ ଆଶା ଜାଗ୍ରତ…

Zydus Hospitals Sets New Benchmarks in High-Risk Pregnancy and Complex Gynaecological Care

AHMEDABAD, India, Aug. 18, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — India has made real progress on maternal health in recent years with expanding access to healthcare and plummeting maternal mortality ratios. Yet a nation-wide analysis by the ICMR found that nearly half of all pregnancies in India are now classified as high-risk, and the country marks a maternal mortality rate of around 88 maternal deaths every 1 lakh live…

Government of Gujarat and Automation Anywhere Partner to Democratize Access to AI and Build AI Capabilities Across Government, Education, and Industry

GANDHINAGAR, India, Aug. 18, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Automation Anywhere, a leader in Agentic Process Automation (APA), and the Government of Gujarat today announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to expand AI skills and knowledge across the state. AI is becoming part of how governments deliver services, how businesses operate, and what skills people need to succeed. The decisions made today about who…

HDFC Securities Launches ‘MTF T20’, Offers 0% Interest for 20 Days on Eligible Margin Trading Facility Transactions

MUMBAI, India, Aug. 18, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Independence is not just about having the freedom to choose; it is also about having the flexibility to act on those choices. Taking this thought to investing, HDFC Securities Limited has introduced ‘MTF T20’, an offering that gives eligible investors greater flexibility to participate in the equity markets with 0% interest on eligible Margin Trading Facility (MTF) purchase…

Chhattisgarh Youth Climbs Puri Jagannath Temple, Performs Puja Atop Anla Bedha

Puri, Aug. 18 (UDN): A security scare unfolded at the revered Shree Jagannath Temple in Puri after a youth allegedly climbed onto the temple structure and performed puja atop the Anla Bedha on Monday.  Representational Image The youth was identified as Mahadev Gopinath Nayak, a resident of Saraipalli in Chhattisgarh’s Mahasamund district. According to reports, Nayak managed to scale the temple and reach the restricted…

Woman Fights Back, Foils Chain-Snatching Bid Near AIIMS Bhubaneswar

Bhubaneswar, Aug. 18 (UDN): A woman’s courage helped foil an alleged chain-snatching attempt near the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) in Bhubaneswar on Tuesday morning.  Representational Image The incident occurred when the woman was out for her morning walk near the hospital. According to preliminary reports, two men riding a motorcycle allegedly approached her and attempted to snatch a gold chain from her neck.…