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.
India finalises major defence deals worth over $450 million to supply BrahMos missiles to Vietnam and Indonesia, strengthening strategic ties in Southeast Asia amid regional tensions.
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.
India Optel Limited partners with France's Safran to produce SIGMA 30N navigation & CM3-MR firing sight systems in India, boosting defence self-reliance. Read the full details.
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.
Odisha CM Mohan Majhi unveils plans for a defence manufacturing hub focusing on MSMEs & startups. Hyderabad roadshow yields Rs 66,781 crore commitments, creating 56,340 jobs. Read more.
India's new BrahMos Aerospace facility in Lucknow is now operational, aiming to produce 80-100 supersonic missiles yearly. It marks a strategic shift in defence manufacturing and boosts exports. Read more about this game-changer.
Zen Technologies rides India's defence & drone boom, but shrinking orders, slowing execution & stretched capital question near-term earnings. Analysis of the stock's 45% 2025 fall.
Facing economic stagnation, German manufacturers from auto to printing are pivoting to defence, capitalising on Berlin's massive €500bn military spending pledge. Discover the risks and rewards.
Discover three promising small-cap aerospace stocks—Astra Microwave, Data Patterns, and Unimech—poised for growth in India's booming defence and aerospace manufacturing sector. Build your 2026 investment watchlist.
India's defence production hits a record Rs 1.54 lakh crore in FY25, a three-fold jump from 2014-15. Exports surge to Rs 23,622 crore. Discover how Atmanirbharta is reshaping national security.
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.
The Indian Army grants a Rs 500 crore contract to Pune-based Munitions India for advanced loitering munitions, boosting indigenous defence manufacturing and operational readiness.
Raghu Vamsi Aerospace Group opens a new 25,000 sq ft deeptech defence campus in Hyderabad, unveiling six indigenous systems. Read about India's growing defence manufacturing prowess.
Odisha CM Mohan Charan Majhi launches the Pharmaceutical and Medical Devices Policy 2025, aiming to attract investments and create jobs. The state announces two dedicated industrial parks. Read more.
DMET Odisha announces revised schedule for NEET PG 2025 Round 2 counselling. Choice filling from Dec 18-20. Check eligibility, key dates, and reporting details here.
Severe cold wave grips Odisha with G Udayagiri recording 4.4°C. IMD warns of continued low temperatures for next 4-5 days. Read for details on affected districts and forecasts.
BSE Odisha has announced the Class 10 exam schedule for 2026. Check dates, download the timetable from bseodisha.ac.in, and prepare for exams starting February 19.
Odisha's new Pharma & Medtech Policy 2025 aims to make the state a strategic hub for healthcare manufacturing. The policy includes plans for dedicated industrial parks and a roadmap aligned with India's 2047 vision. Read more.
India and Russia agree to boost joint manufacturing of spare parts for Russian-origin defence equipment under Make-in-India. The pact involves tech transfer and JVs for Indian Armed Forces and exports.
India and Russia are transforming their long-standing defence partnership, shifting focus to joint research, development, and production of advanced platforms to support New Delhi's self-reliance goals. Read the full analysis.
Odisha Police enhance night security with checkpoints from 1 AM to 5 AM to protect women workers and tourists. New law allows women's night shifts. Read details.
Russian Defence Minister Andrei Belousov held talks with Indian MoS Sanjay Seth in New Delhi, discussing bilateral defence cooperation and regional security. Read the full details.
Odisha CM Mohan Majhi announces a committee headed by ex-IAS Ashok Tripathy to review long-pending demands of teaching & non-teaching staff. Report due in 6 months.
JSW Defence invests $90M in a Hyderabad plant to produce Shield AI's V-BAT drones for Indian forces. The facility, set for 2026, aims to build 300 drones yearly and boost defence self-reliance. Read more.
Odisha assembly passes Jan Vishwas Bill 2025, decriminalising outdated provisions in 16 laws to boost ease of doing business and ease of living. Read the key reforms.
Odisha faces delays in 705 multi-village water supply projects. Minister V Somanna cites land acquisition & contractor issues. Learn about state's corrective measures & plans to tackle water scarcity.
Core de Industries earns a spot on the prestigious Forbes India dGenMs 2025 list, recognizing its leadership in global F&B contract manufacturing. Discover how this Indian firm is scaling new heights.
Odisha CM Majhi inaugurates Industry Conclave 2025, highlighting state's MSME growth, 6.1% GDP infrastructure investment & plans to become eastern India's MSME gateway. Read more.
Defence Secretary Aramane Giridhar emphasizes that production orders, not just government funding, are crucial for defence startups to scale. Learn about India's growing defence ecosystem.