AI Boom Sparks Memory Chip Shortage, Hits Smartphone Makers
A global memory chip shortage, driven by surging AI infrastructure demand, is forcing major smartphone manufacturers to slash production targets and consider cost-cutting measures.
A global memory chip shortage, driven by surging AI infrastructure demand, is forcing major smartphone manufacturers to slash production targets and consider cost-cutting measures.
Repeated lowering of NEET-PG qualifying percentiles to fill vacant postgraduate seats raises concerns about diluting medical education standards while officials cite doctor shortages and infrastructure gaps.
NBEMS dramatically lowers NEET-PG eligibility percentiles to address specialist shortages. Unreserved category cutoff drops from 50 to 7, reserved categories to zero.
The government has drastically reduced NEET-PG 2025 qualifying percentiles to address acute doctor shortages. The move aims to fill over 9,000 vacant postgraduate medical seats across India.
Odisha govt simplifies apartment registration by fixing stamp duty at Rs 50,000 for common areas, ending a long deadlock. This move will unlock thousands of pending property deals and empower resident associations.
Odisha government approves 7 major industrial projects worth Rs 55,783 crore, set to create over 14,500 jobs. Key investments in steel, semiconductors, and rare earths. Discover the details.
Odisha CM Mohan Majhi launches Godabarish Mishra Adarsh Primary School scheme, laying foundation for 118 schools. A Rs 12,000 crore initiative aims to build 2,200 model primary schools. Read more.
Ford CEO reveals 5,000 open mechanic jobs paying up to $160,000. Discover why skilled technicians are scarce despite lucrative pay in the auto industry.
Odisha government finalizes the Bhubaneswar-Cuttack-Puri-Paradip Economic Region (BCPPER) plan, a key pillar for Viksit Odisha 2036. The corridor aims to boost the state's economy to $1.5 trillion by 2047. Read more.
Odisha government greenlights 55 new hotel & resort projects worth Rs 3,211 crore since July 2024, adding 3,800+ rooms. Major brands like Hyatt & Marriott to expand in Bhubaneswar, Puri & tribal areas.
Odisha CM Mohan Charan Majhi intervenes, asks OPSC to fill 151 additional vacancies in state civil services for 2025 exam after job aspirants' resentment. Details inside.
The AI-driven memory chip crunch is hitting consumers. With supply booked until 2027, expect smartphone and PC prices to rise 5-20%. Major brands like Dell, Lenovo, and Xiaomi warn of hikes.
Odisha CM Mohan Majhi's 2025 focused on jobs, ports & Rs 16 lakh crore investments. See how his admin balanced ambition with course-correction. Read the full analysis.
Odisha faces a severe healthcare manpower crisis with 1 doctor per 1,735 people, leading to strikes, patient suffering, and high court scrutiny. Read about the govt's recruitment plan.
NHM Punjab invites applications for 300 Specialist Doctor posts. Apply online by Jan 8, 2026. No application fee. Salary ₹45,000/month. Check eligibility.
Odisha's Mukhyamantri Bus Seva Yojana offers free bus travel to 15 lakh school students from April 2025. Learn about eligibility, application, and benefits.
Odisha's Baraputra Aitihya Gram Yojana will develop 25 birthplaces of freedom fighters & reformers into heritage museums with a ₹345 crore budget, boosting cultural tourism & local livelihoods.
Odisha's Deputy CM Pravati Parida virtually inaugurated 491 new Anganwadi centres, a key step in the state's mission to empower women and children. Discover the government's vision for a robust early childhood ecosystem.
Odisha govt rolls out new policies to accelerate the Bhubaneswar–Cuttack–Puri–Paradip Economic Region (BCPPER), projected to contribute 33% of state GSDP by 2047. Read details on the mega development plan.
Himachal Pradesh government sacks senior resident Dr Raghav Narula after a viral video showed him punching a patient. Inquiry holds both parties responsible for the altercation. Read the full details.
To combat doctor shortage, NMC continues relaxed MBBS seat norms for existing colleges till 2026-27, allowing up to 250 seats. Applications open Dec 29, 2025. Read details.
Odisha police credit a 10% higher reward payout for the mass surrender of 22 Maoists. The state's revised rehabilitation package now exceeds Chhattisgarh's, offering up to Rs 1.2 crore for top leaders.
Odisha government orders special audit into forest department's purchase of 51 Thar SUVs after allegations of procurement above market rates. Total cost exceeds Rs 12 crore. Details inside.
Indian medical professionals are exiting the UK's NHS due to salary disparities, restrictive visa policies, and immense work pressure. Discover the key reasons behind this worrying brain drain.
Odisha government issues notifications for major urban expansion, upgrading 5 NACs to municipalities and creating 24 new NACs across 13 districts to boost governance and civic amenities.
KGMU toppers highlight how Uttar Pradesh's rapid medical college growth will enhance doctor access and specialised services, strengthening state healthcare despite initial challenges.
Facing a severe shortage of skilled technicians, Walmart revamps training to create an in-house workforce. Learn how the retail giant is tackling the crisis and offering lucrative careers.
Facing public criticism, BJP MLAs in Odisha have urged CM Mohan Charan Majhi to reconsider a proposed three-fold salary hike. The move, passed on Dec 9, would make Odisha MLAs the highest-paid in India. Read more.
HPCL LPG cylinder shortage in North India due to Bathinda refinery shutdown. Deliveries delayed up to 10 days. Officials promise normalcy by Dec 19. Read details.
OMSA doctors in Odisha to halt OPD services for an hour daily from Dec 26, demanding salary parity and better facilities. A full strike looms if demands are unmet by Jan 1. Read the latest.