US stocks moved higher on Friday, putting Wall Street on course for an eighth consecutive weekly gain as easing pressure from the bond market lifted investor sentiment, AP reported.The S&P 500 rose 0.6 per cent and moved closer to the all-time high it touched last week. The Dow Jones Industrial Average climbed 307 points, or…
This day won’t hand you results on a plate. It asks for effort, steady and repeated, like turning the soil before the first rains. Mars pushes you to act, but Saturn reminds you that only disciplined work will count.You’ll feel courageous though. Once you get moving, momentum builds quickly and soon you may surprise yourself…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha governor Hari Babu Kambhampati on Friday said that the future belongs to nations that can combine infrastructure with efficiency, technology with trust and growth with sustainability, while emphasising the critical role of the logistics sector in India’s economic transformation. He said this while addressing the sixth executive committee meeting of the Federation of…
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has announced a record dividend payout of Rs 2.87 lakh crore to the government for FY 2026-27. The payout comes at a time when the economy is dealing with the effects of the US-Iran war and global oil price shock. The dividend announced on Friday is the highest ever…
Balangir: A district-level review meeting was convened on Friday at the DM’s conference hall in Balangir to oversee the successful and transparent execution of the Special Intensive Revision (SIR), Odisha-2026, following directives from the Election Commission of India.The meeting was chaired by the DM and district election officer Gaurav Shivaji Isalwar. Representatives from various political…
State Bank of India (SBI) branches will function normally on May 25 and 26 after the proposed two-day nationwide strike by employees was deferred following discussions between bank management and union representatives, PTI reported.SBI, in a customer advisory, said the proposed strike by the All India State Bank of India Staff Federation (AISBISF) had been…
Horoscope Today: Read daily horoscope predictions for May 23, 2026. Know all about the astrological events and influences that will be affecting each of the 12 zodiac signs. Our astrologer has analyzed the movements of the planets and the alignment of the stars to bring you the most accurate and up-to-date horoscope predictions for the…
India’s gold demand is likely to decline by 50-60 tonnes in calendar year 2026, or about 10 per cent lower than the previous year, following the recent increase in import duty, according to the World Gold Council (WGC), PTI reported. In its India gold market update, WGC said: “Looking at 2026 as a whole, we…
Not every day sparkles, and today proves it. Expenses rise, and your mood can dip without a clear reason. The Moon’s position this morning could cause your emotions to be more intense than usual, like background noise that is difficult to ignore. Things that seem minor can impact your emotions more strongly, particularly when situations…
Bhubaneswar: Over 1.18 lakh students from various institutions under the higher education department were provided a six-week internship and community service opportunities in the academic year 2025-26, minister Suryabanshi Suraj said on Friday.According to the official statement from the higher education department, internships were arranged across govt offices, educational institutions, anganwadi centres, block offices, health…
