Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw inaugurated a new NIELIT centre in Balasore, Odisha, aiming to boost digital literacy and skill development. This initiative will equip local youths with cutting-edge skills in AI, cybersecurity, and data science, preparing them for future industry demands. The centre offers flexible learning, supported by the NIELIT Digital University platform, enhancing Odisha’s…
The National Investigation Agency arrested a United Kuki National Army militant. Jamkhogin Guite was involved in the killing of four civilians in Bishnupur district last January. He was among six UKNA cadres apprehended by 36 AR in Churachandpur. Arms were recovered during the operation. One juvenile was sent to an observation home. Four others were…
Ravie Dubey, set to portray Lakshman in Nitesh Tiwari’s ‘Ramayana’, recently thrilled fans by sharing a script glimpse on Instagram, accompanied by a devotional message. The ambitious two-part film, starring Ranbir Kapoor, Sai Pallavi, Yash, and Sunny Deol, will feature music by AR Rahman and Hans Zimmer, with releases planned for Diwali 2026 and 2027.
Amar Pran Changmai, an Assam mushroom farmer, received the Progressive Mushroom Grower Award at the National Mushroom Mela-2025 for his two decades of pioneering work. He built a successful unit producing 300 kg daily, supplying fresh mushrooms across the Northeast. His efforts have also inspired community development.
Retired forester Arun Kumar Prasad Verma, 73, has dedicated the past 12 years to volunteering daily at Hazaribag Lake. He cleans, repairs, and plants saplings, transforming the popular tourist spot into a greener space. His selfless efforts, which began after retirement, bring him immense peace and have inspired others to join his initiative.
A lone burglar’s attempt to rob the SBI Daltonganj branch on October 1 was thwarted, despite using a gas cutter to breach the vault room. The intruder, who fled when masking DJ music stopped, failed to access the main vault, leaving no valuables lost. Police are investigating the incident.
India’s commerce ministry has recommended anti-dumping duties of 23-30% on solar cell imports from China for three years. This action aims to protect domestic manufacturers from cheap imports, which the DGTR found were sold below normal value, causing injury to local producers. The finance ministry will make the final decision on imposing these duties.
‘Armed conflict’ with drug cartels: US strikes drug-smuggling boat off Venezuela coast; kills four narco-terrorists
Barack and Michelle Obama celebrated their 33rd wedding anniversary, with Barack sharing a heartfelt Instagram tribute calling marrying Michelle his “best decision ever.” The former first couple’s enduring love story began as co-workers in 1989, culminating in their 1992 marriage. Their transparency about relationship struggles has made them an ideal match for many, continuing to…
