KiiT International School Hosts Conference on Building Bridges for Inclusivity
Bhubaneswar: The two-day International Conference on Building Bridges for Inclusivity (ICBBI 2026) commenced at KiiT International School on Friday, bringing together global experts, educators, policymakers, and practitioners to deliberate on strengthening inclusive systems in education and employment. Organised jointly by the National Institute for the Empowerment of Persons with Intellectual Disabilities
Citi India appoints Raj Rathi as Head of Mergers & Acquisitions
Chennai – Citi today announced the appointment of Raj Rathi as Head of Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A) in India, effective June 2026. Based in Mumbai, Raj will also assume sector coverage responsibility for Digital Infrastructure, Electronic Manufacturing Services (EMS), and select B2B commerce companies. In his role, Raj will be
Manipal Hospital Bhubaneswar Helps Child Walk Again After Critical Spine Injury
Bhubaneswar : Manipal Hospital Bhubaneswar successfully treated a rare and potentially life-threatening spinal injury in a 10-year-old girl, from Jharkhand, restoring her ability to walk within days of surgery. The child presented with post-traumatic atlantoaxial dislocation with a Type II odontoid fracture, an uncommon but critical injury affecting the upper
PhonePe Crosses 700 Million User Mark as Rapid Expansion Continues
Bhubaneswar: PhonePe, today announced that it has crossed the milestone of 700 million (70 crores)life-till-date registered users on its platform as on April 29, 2026.This milestone highlights PhonePe’s population-scale reach in India and the breadth of its digital platform offerings across payments and financial services distribution. It also reflects the
Record gold prices continue to shift demand dynamics
Bhubaneswar: The World Gold Council’s Q1 2026 Gold Demand Trends report reveals that total quarterly gold demand (including OTC) reached 1,231t, a 2% increase year-on-year. While volumes increased modestly, the value of demand surged to a record US$193bn, up 74% year-on-year. Around the world, retail investors were drawn to gold’s
Ai+ Smartphone Resumes Sales for Nova 2 5G and Nova 2 Ultra 5G
Bhubaneswar: Ai+ Smartphone today announced the return of sales for two of its most in-demand devices, the Nova 2 5G and Nova 2 Ultra 5G, under the Nova Series. Following an overwhelmingly positive consumer response in earlier sale cycles, both smartphones will once again be available starting May 1, 2026,
NSE registered investor base crosses 13 crore (130 million) unique investors
Bhubaneswar: The unique registered investor base on the National Stock Exchange of India has crossed the 13-crore (130 million) mark as of April 27, 2026, nearly seven months after reaching 12 crore in September 2025. The total number of client codes stands at 25.7 crore as of April 25, 2026,
Odia Entrepreneur led Ethos Global unveils PHANTOME, an Energy Drink for Fast Moving Generation
Bhubaneswar:Ethos Global, an leading business house led by odia entrepreneur Ankit Khandelwal, has officially unveiled FANTOME, its latest energy drink crafted to match the pace, ambition, and lifestyle of today’s fast-moving generation. Designed for those who thrive on hustle and creativity, FANTOME enters the market as a bold new contender
Jajpur Man Takes First Steps in 10 Years After KIMS Surgery
Bhubaneswar: Doctors at Kalinga Institute of Medical Sciences (KIMS) Bhubaneswar have restored the mobility of a 62-year-old businessman from Jajpur District who had been bedridden for nearly a decade due to severe lymphoedema following cancer treatment. Prashanta Kumar Mohanty, who once led an active business life, had lost all hope
72 Youth and Women Entrepreneurs from Jharsuguda Graduate from Epsilon Foundation’s Livelihood Development Programme
Jharsuguda, April 28, 2026: Epsilon Foundation, the CSR arm of Epsilon Carbon Private Limited, in partnership with Magic Bus India Foundation, organised a Graduation Day Ceremony in Jharsuguda, marking a significant milestone in its ongoing livelihood development programme across Direct Impact Zone villages in the region. The ceremony celebrated the





