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Bhubaneswar: A day after Odisha cabinet gave its nod to increase reservation for marginalised students in medical and technical educational institutions, Union education minister Dharmendra Pradhan on Sunday said that the decision was a historic step towards empowering talented youth from such sections of society.As per the cabinet decision on Saturday, students belonging to the Socially and Educationally Backward Classes (SEBCs) will receive 11.25% reservation in medical and technical education ...Read More >
Hyderabad (Telangana) [India], April 4 (ANI): Telangana Jagruti President K Kavitha has alleged a nexus between the state government and corporate educational institutions, demanding immediate legislative intervention to regulate rising school fees. According to a press release, Kavitha called for convening a special Assembly session to address what she termed as the "exploitation" of poor and middle-class families through exorbitant fees charged by private institutions. She questioned the gove ...Read More >
BHUBANESWAR: In a significant policy shift aimed at aligning affirmative action with demographic realities, the Odisha government has enhanced reservation for Scheduled Castes (SC) and Scheduled Tribes (ST) while introducing, for the first time, a quota for Other Backward Classes (OBCs) -- officially termed Socially and Economically Backward Classes (SEBCs) -- in higher education. The decision was approved at a Cabinet meeting chaired by Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Saturday evening. U ...Read More >
Bhubaneswar: In a major step toward promoting social justice and equitable access to education, the Odisha Cabinet, chaired by Chief Minister Mohan Majhi, approved a revised reservation policy for admissions to medical, engineering, and other professional and higher education courses late on Saturday. The policy introduces an 11.25% reservation for Socially and Educationally Backward Classes (SEBC) in these streams for the first time. It simultaneously raises the quota for Scheduled Tribes (ST) ...Read More >
BHUBANESWAR: In a significant push towards social justice, the Odisha Cabinet chaired by Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Saturday approved 11.25 per cent reservation for Socially and Educationally Backward Classes (SEBC) in admissions to medical, engineering and other higher educational institutions across the state. The revised policy also enhanced the reservation for Scheduled Tribes (ST) to 22.50 pc and Scheduled Castes (SC) to 16.25 pc, bringing the total reservation framework closer t ...Read More >
Bhubaneswar, Apr 5 (PTI) The Odisha government has enhanced the quotas for Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe students and introduced reservation for the Socially and Economically Backward Classes (SEBC) in medical and technical education. The decision was taken at the cabinet meeting chaired by Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi here on Saturday. "While the quota for the ST students has been raised from 12 per cent to 22.50 per cent, it has been enhanced from 8 per cent to 16.25 per cent for ...Read More >
Bhubaneswar, Apr 4 (UNI) The Odisha Cabinet on Saturday approved a major revision in the state's reservation policy for admissions to medical, engineering, and other higher and technical education courses, benefiting students from Scheduled Castes (SC), Scheduled Tribes (ST), and Socially and Educationally Backward Classes (SEBC). Briefing reporters after the cabinet meeting, Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi announced that reservation for ST students in technical, professional, medical, and al ...Read More >
Bhubaneswar: The Odisha Cabinet headed by CM Mohan Charan Majhi, has taken two major decisions aimed at strengthening social justice in education and enhancing food security across the state. Addressing the media, Majhi announced revised reservation provisions for higher education institutions and the introduction of a new food distribution scheme, "Mukhyamantri Annapurna Yojana," for the financial year 2026-27. The Cabinet approved the launch of the "Mukhyamantri Annapurna Yojana" to provide ...Read More >
Bhubaneswar: In a landmark decision, the Odisha government on Saturday enhanced the reservation for Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe students and introduced a quota for the Socially and Economically Backward Classes (SEBC) in medical and technical education. The decision was taken at the cabinet meeting chaired by Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi here. "While the quota for the ST students is raised from 12 per cent to 22.50 per cent, it has been enhanced from 8 per cent to 16.25 per cent f ...Read More >
The number of seats reserved for scheduled caste (SC) and scheduled tribe (ST) students in medical, engineering, higher and technical education courses has almost been doubled in Odisha, with the state government making major changes in the reservation policy. In a late-night cabinet decision Saturday, the BJP government in Odisha increased reservation of seats in medical, engineering, and other higher/technical education courses in Odisha. It also approved reservation of seats in these courses ...Read More >
Rejects claims on Udhampur neglect, says access, land use based on feasibility Srinagar, Apr 4: The government on Saturday said that the Sawalkote Hydroelectric Project primarily impacts Ramban district, rejecting claims that Udhampur has been disproportionately affected or denied development benefits. Replying to a question by legislator Pawan Kumar Gupta, the government detailed that the 1,856 MW project spans Ramban, Udhampur and Reasi, with "maximum submergence in Ramban district thereby m ...Read More >
Bhubaneswar, Apr 4 (PTI) In a landmark decision, the Odisha government on Saturday enhanced the reservation for Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe students and introduced a quota for the Socially and Economically Backward Classes (SEBC) in medical and technical education. The decision was taken at the cabinet meeting chaired by Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi here. "While the quota for the ST students is raised from 12 per cent to 22.50 per cent, it has been enhanced from 8 per cent to 16.2 ...Read More >
The commissioning of Taragiri highlights the Navy's sustained focus on strengthening its combat readiness and operational might through its ambitious fleet augmentation programme. As the fourth potent platform of the Project 17A class, Taragiri is not merely a ship; it is a 6,670-tonne embodiment of the 'Make in India' spirit and the sophisticated engineering capabilities of our indigenous shipyards. Built by Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited (MDL), Mumbai, this Frigate represents a generation ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: Govt is working to step up the supply of induction cooktops and vessels, while nudging companies and institutional kitchens to move to electricity-based cooking to reduce pressure on gas.To meet the immediate requirement of cooktops, whose demand has increased in the wake of LPG concerns, imports are lined up, while domestic production is sought to be speeded up in the coming weeks.Commerce & industry minister Piyush Goyal, DPIIT secretary Amardeep Singh Bhatia, power secretary Pankaj ...Read More >
Shri Rajesh Kumar has assumed charge as Director (Finance) at REC Limited on 2nd April 2026. On 25th March 2026, the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC) approved the proposal from the Ministry of Power for the appointment of Shri Rajesh Kumar as Director (Finance) at REC Limited for a period of five years. Rajesh Kumar is a seasoned finance professional who brings over 30 years of extensive experience in the public sector, specifically in the power and infrastructure financing domains. ...Read More >
India is looking to sign a Free Trade Agreement (FTA) with New Zealand in the 4th week of April, said India's Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal. In December 2025, India and New Zealand had announced conclusion of a trade agreement which opens skilled employment pathways through a new Temporary Employment Entry Visa pathway for Indian professionals in skilled occupations, with a quota of 5,000 visas at any given time and a stay of up to three years. This pathway covers Indian profession ...Read More >
The defence ministry described defence exports in 2025-26 as a "landmark milestone". ShowQuick Read Summary is AI-generated, newsroom-reviewed * India's defence exports reached a record Rs 38,424 crore in FY 2025-26, a 62.66% increase * Defence public sector units contributed 54.84% while private industry contributed 45.16% * Exports have nearly tripled in value over the past five years, showing global acceptance Did our AI summary help? Let us know. Switch To Beeps Mode New Delhi: Ind ...Read More >
New Delhi, Apr 3 (PTI) The one-time duty concession to manufacturing units in SEZs will provide them with limited domestic market access while preserving their export-oriented character, experts said on Friday. However, the relatively modest duty relief somewhat diminishes the extent of the potential benefits to these special economic zones (SEZs), as it is not structured around the principle of duty forgone, they added. "Consequently, the measure falls short of fully addressing the import sub ...Read More >
New Delhi, April 3 (SocialNews.XYZ) In a move aimed at strengthening India's maritime capabilities, the government said on Friday it has signed an agreement with the Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA) for a skill development project in the shipbuilding sector. The Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways (MoPSW) said that the government signed a 'Plan of Implementation' with KOICA on April 2. The agreement is aligned with the Maritime Amrit Kaal Vision 2047 and seeks to position sh ...Read More >
Visakhapatnam (Andhra Pradesh) [India], April 3 (ANI): Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Friday formally commissioned the indigenous nuclear-powered submarine INS Aridaman into the Indian Navy, marking a significant step in India's strategic maritime capabilities. The INS Aridaman is the third vessel of the Arihant class nuclear submarines being built for the Indian Navy under the Project ATV at Vishakhapatnam. Also Read | Sikkim State Lottery Result Today 6 PM Live: Dear Crown Friday Lottery ...Read More >
Visakhapatnam: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, along with Chief of Defence Staff General Anil Chauhan and Navy chief Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi, on Friday inspected the advanced stealth frigate INS Taragiri in Visakhapatnam.The Defence Minister, earlier in the day, commissioned the advanced stealth frigate INS Taragiri, marking a significant enhancement to the Indian Navy's capabilities. Addressing the event here, Singh described the commissioning as a step to "strengthen our Navy's power, value ...Read More >
Visakhapatnam (Andhra Pradesh) [India], April 3 (ANI): Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Friday formally commissioned the indigenous nuclear-powered submarine INS Aridaman into the Indian Navy, marking a significant step in India's strategic maritime capabilities. The INS Aridaman is the third vessel of the Arihant class nuclear submarines being built for the Indian Navy under the Project ATV at Vishakhapatnam. The induction of the nuclear submarine is going to further strengthen the capabilit ...Read More >
Autodesk and Pinnacle Infotech have teamed up to enhance digital transformation within architecture and construction. By blending Autodesk's cloud platforms with Pinnacle's design services, the partnership aims to streamline workflows and encourage digital twin technologies, ultimately improving project efficiency in the AECO industry. Autodesk, a leader in design software, has announced a strategic agreement with Durgapur-based Pinnacle Infotech Solutions to bolster digital transformation effo ...Read More >
New Delhi, Apr 3 (PTI) Germany-based Nemetschek Group, which provides software solutions for the construction sector, has signed an MoU with Pinnacle Infotech Solutions for introducing advanced digital engineering technologies in India. Nemetschek provides software solutions for architecture, engineering, construction and operations (AEC/O) and media industries. In a statement, the company said it has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Pinnacle Infotech Solutions to "drive next-ge ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], April 3 (ANI): The Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways (MoPSW) has signed a Plan of Implementation with the Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA) to strengthen skill development in India's shipbuilding and marine sector, marking a significant step towards enhancing maritime capabilities. In an official statement on Friday, the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways stated that the agreement signed on Thursday aims to support the development of a skilled work ...Read More >
Sivasagar (Assam) [India], April 3 (ANI): Ahead of the upcoming Assam Assembly elections, Union Minister of State Pabitra Margherita expressed confidence in the prospects of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in the state, particularly in the Nazira constituency. Speaking to ANI on Thursday, Margherita said, "I'm not commenting on the numbers or how many seats we're going to get. But I can assure you that in this particular seat, the NDA candidate or BJP candidate, Mayur Borgohain, will definitel ...Read More >
Visakhapatnam (Andhra Pradesh) [India], April 3 (ANI): Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Friday commissioned the advanced stealth frigate INS Taragiri in Visakhapatnam. The warship is an advanced stealth frigate under Project 17A of the Indian Navy. Indian Navy chief Admiral Dinesh Kumar Tripathi and Chief of Defence Staff Anil Chauhan were among the attendees, along with other senior Indian Navy officials. Also Read | Bihar Hooch Tragedy: 4 Dead, Dozens Ill After Consuming Liquor Allegedly Mi ...Read More >
Visakhapatnam (Andhra Pradesh) [India], April 3 (ANI): Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Friday commissioned the advanced stealth frigate INS Taragiri in Visakhapatnam. The warship is an advanced stealth frigate under Project 17A of the Indian Navy. Indian Navy chief Admiral Dinesh Kumar Tripathi and Chief of Defence Staff Anil Chauhan were among the attendees, along with other senior Indian Navy officials. The induction of Taragiri comes at a time when the strategic and maritime importance of ...Read More >
Visakhapatnam (Andhra Pradesh) [India], April 3 (ANI): Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Friday landed in Visakhapatnam to attend the commissioning ceremony of INS Taragiri and Aridhaman. The Defence Minister was welcomed by Indian Navy chief Admiral Dinesh Kumar Tripathi. Also Read | Ashok Kharat Viral Videos Scandal: Nashik 'Godman' Arrested in S*x Assault Case Was Named in 2022 Suicide Note. The development was hinted at by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh in a post on X, where he described ...Read More >
Visakhapatnam: The Indian Navy is set to commission its indigenous nuclear-powered submarine, INS Aridhaman, on Friday, according to defence officials. The development was hinted at by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh in a post on X, where he described the submarine as more than just a name, calling it a symbol of power. "Not just a word, 'Aridhaman' is power!," said the post. Also Read: India set to get bigger, deadlier nuclear submarine INS Aridhaman as Pak eyes 8 Chinese subs INS Aridhaman i ...Read More >
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