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New Delhi: As Apple iOS 13 is set to reach India this fall, the new operating system on iPhones is loaded with India-specific features like desi English accent for virtual assistant Siri that would now speak to you in a more natural and expressive way...

New Delhi: Government think-tank Niti Aayog has asked conventional two- and three-wheeler makers to suggest within two weeks concrete steps towards transition to electric mobility keeping in mind 2025 deadline, according to sources. At a meeting of the manufacturers and start-up electric vehicle (EV) makers...

Mumbai: State-run SBI Friday said Etihad Airways had sought waiver of open offer and assurance of flying slots for takeover of Jet Airways, but the lenders to the debt-ridden carrier had no authority to accommodate the relaxations sought. State Bank of India (SBI) chairman Rajnish...

New Delhi: The government has evolved a new scheme to provide social security pension of Rs 3,000 per month to farmers above the age of 60, the Rajya Sabha was informed Friday. Agriculture Minister Narendra Singh Tomar said the government has approved a pension scheme...

New Delhi: Only one in 10 people understand how cryptocurrencies work while 29 per cent have some knowledge about digital currencies, a new Survey by Russian cybersecurity firm Kaspersky has found. The rate at which cryptocurrencies are being adopted by global consumers is slowing down,...

New Delhi: The all-powerful GST Council Friday extended the tenure of the anti-profiteering authority by two years and approved imposing a penalty of up to 10 per cent on entities not passing on benefits of GST rate cuts to consumers. Briefing reporters after the 35th...

Bhubaneswar: The much-awaited southwest monsoon finally hit Odisha Friday and covered all the coastal districts, MeT office said. Heavy rain lashed the coastal districts of the state Friday, it said. “The southwest monsoon has hit Odisha coast today. The entire state will experience rainfall within...

While many great actors have made their mark as experts in voice-over, local artistes are yet to reap the rewards of the billion dollar global entertainment industry. The pay for a voice-over session can be as low as Rs 500 in the state  BHUBANESWAR: For...

BHUBANESWAR: Orissa Environmental Society in association with BMC, Capital Hospital and ICICI Bank organised ‘Clean & Green Bhubaneswar’ campaign at Capital Hospital here Friday. It may be noted that Bhubaneswar has received 288th place in Swacha Bharat Mission. Hence, the onus is on the citizens...

BHUBANESWAR: Yoga Mahotsav Samiti conducted around 10,000 yoga camps across the state which witnessed the participation of 15 lakhs enthusiasts on the occasion of International Day of Yoga Friday. More than 8,000 people participated in a grand celebration at Janta Maidan in Bhubaneswar. Governor Ganeshi...