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Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government has been showcasing a new variety of 'Karuna silk' which is produced without harming silkworms and minus chemical dye at the International Trade Fair in New Delhi, an official statement said. Promoted by Odisha government's Handlooms, Textiles and Handicrafts Department, the...

New Delhi: The internationalisation of the unified payments interface (UPI) is progressing rapidly, as India emerges as a world leader in leveraging digital technologies for transformative change, according to a Reserve Bank of India (RBI) report. The UPI hit a milestone of 16.6 billion transactions...

Bhubaneswar: Odisha government Saturday decided to amend the Odisha Universities Act, 1989 and change certain provisions of the Industrial Policy Resolution (IPR), 2015. The proposals in these regards were taken up at the Cabinet meeting presided over by Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi in Bhubaneswar....

Baku (Azerbaijan): As nerves frayed and the clock ticked, negotiators from rich and poor nations were huddled in one room Saturday during overtime United Nations climate talks to try to hash out an elusive deal on money for developing countries to curb and adapt to...

New York: Adani group founder and chairman Gautam Adani and his nephew Sagar have been summoned to explain their stand on the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) allegation of paying $265 million (Rs 2,200 crore) in bribes to secure lucrative solar power contracts. Summons...

New Delhi: The Indian startup ecosystem bounced back this week in terms of raising funds, securing around $596 million in total. Last week, at least 24 Indian startups secured nearly $182.62 million, led by three growth-stage deals and 19 early-stage deals. Between November 18-23, at...

New Delhi: The government has notified the telecom cyber security rules, that aim to safeguard India's communication networks and services, through a host of measures including specified timelines for telcos to report security incidents and make disclosures. The rules also empower the central government/ its...

Baku (Azerbaijan): In the closing hours of the UN climate conference here, rich countries Friday proposed increasing climate finance for developing nations from $100 billion to $250 billion per year by 2035, far short of the trillions needed to address the escalating climate crisis. A...

New Delhi: India and Japan Friday deliberated on a reciprocal provision of supply and services agreement for greater interoperability between the militaries of the two strategic partners amid common concerns of over China's military muscle-flexing in strategic waters. The proposed pact was discussed at a...

New Delhi: Stock exchanges have sought clarification on violation of disclosure norms by Adani Group entities regarding the alleged bribery case in the US and subsequent cancellation of Kenya's airport expansion deal. In its response to the case in the US, Adani Group firms Thursday...