As the Middle East conflict continues to spill across global oil markets, India is looking to expand the production of dimethyl ether (DME), an alternative that could help deal with ongoing LPG disruptions. A government-run research institute is examining ways to boost the output of the fuel, which scientists say could help address supply challenges…
NEW DELHI: Swiss pharma major Novartis is sharpening its strategy in India as a pure-play innovator across core therapy segments, including cardiovascular, oncology and immunology, after divesting its stake in its listed arm earlier this year.Significantly, India increasingly contributes to nearly every molecule that Novartis commercialises globally, and is moving further up the value chain,…
Bhubaneswar: As many as 120 unsafe buildings have been identified across 18 districts, according to recent govt assessments presented by works minister Prithiviraj Harichandan in the state assembly in the ongoing Budget session recently.According to the minister’s reply, the highest concentration of unsafe buildings was in Cuttack (22), followed by Bargarh (11). The minister’s reply…
Panchang Today is that quiet daily compass many of us forget we have. It helps you plan with precision, not just by clock time, but by the Moon’s mood, the nakshatra’s character, and the gentle push and pull of planetary rhythms. Aaj Ka Panchang also keeps you rooted in tradition, even on a busy working…
US President Donald Trump’s second term has seen a striking trend: most major geopolitical moves, trade signals and domestic policy pushes appear to orbit a single strategic axis—oil.What once sounded like campaign rhetoric in the form of “drill, baby, drill” has now evolved into a structured economic doctrine, where energy dominance is not just a…
Amavasya is one of the most important days in Hindu religion. Ancestors or forefathers are worshipped on this specific day because Amavasya’s are dedicated to them only. People offer their sincere prayars to them with devotion and do puja rituals and spiritual activities for their salvation. Amavasya falls every month and this month, Amavasya will…
Some days feel like the tide is on your side, and today could be one of them. The Moon helps your public image, while Jupiter adds grace, so this might be your day for receiving honor and respect through small moments like compliments or public thank-yous.Still, there’s a twist. You may feel a bit unsure…
Dalal Street is heading into the new trading week with global uncertainty firmly in focus, as investors keep a close watch on the evolving situation in the Middle East, fluctuations in crude oil prices and the behaviour of foreign investors. Analysts said that sentiment is likely to remain fragile and heavily influenced by developments in…
The Centre on Wednesday approved a Rs 25,530 crore scheme to continue and modernise the public distribution system (PDS) including ration transport, dealer support and technology upgrades, till March 2031.The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) cleared the umbrella scheme called SARTHAK-PDS for the 16th Finance Commission period.The scheme combines two existing programmes related to…
Cuttack: Advocate Lalatendu Samantaray was elected as the president of the Orissa high court bar association on Saturday. While Hrudananda Mohapatra was elected as the secretary, Pradip Mohapatra and Pradipta Kumar Mohanty were elected as vice-president and joint secretary respectively, along with Sanjukta Bala Das as treasurer, Basudev Baril as library Secretary and Sulochana Patra…
