New Delhi, 10/2: The Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution said Tuesday that levying mandatory service charge on food bill is against consumer laws and restaurants practicing this are subject to penalty. Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA), which comes under the Ministry, has imposed penalties on 27 restaurants across India citing “unfair trade…
New Delhi, 10/2: French President Emmanuel Macron will undertake a three-day visit to India beginning February 17, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) announced on Tuesday. Macron will hold wide-ranging talks with Prime Minister Narendra Modi besides attending the AI Impact summit. Both the leaders will hold discussions on strengthening bilateral cooperation across a wide…
Kolkata: Playback singer Arijit Singh returned to the stage for his first live show in Kolkata after announcing that he was stepping away from playback singing.The moment was special for fans as the ‘Tum Hi Ho’ singer joined sitarist Anoushka Shankar on stage for a joint performance.The duo left their fans enthralled with their jugalbandi….
In the ongoing human-elephant conflicts in Odisha, three women lost their lives and three others were seriously injured after being attacked by a tusker elephant in the Patpuri forest. The victims, all residents of Lochapali in the Sadar range of Dhenkanal district, had ventured into the forest early this morning to collect firewood when the…
New Delhi, 10 February 2026: On the occasion of the International Day of Women and Girls in Science (11 February), Vedanta Limited announced that women now account for over 35% of its STEM fresher hiring, rising to 45% with leadership and management roles combined. Building on this momentum, the company is targeting over 50% women…
Bhubaneswar,10 February 2026Shri Brijesh Kumar Mishra, Commissioner of Railway Safety (CRS), South Eastern Circle, conducted a detailed statutory inspection of the newly constructed second railway line between Manabar and Jarati stations on 09 February 2026. The inspected section, spanning about 10 km, forms part of the Kottavalasa–Kirandul Doubling Project under Waltair Division of East Coast…
In a significant push towards industrial growth and employment generation, the Odisha government has approved 23 investment proposals worth Rs 4,111.80 crore, expected to create 9,924 jobs across the state.The approvals, cleared by the 144th State Level Single Window Clearance Authority (SLSWCA) chaired by Chief Secretary Anu Garg, span diverse sectors and 11 districts, highlighting…
The court directed that a Pollution Under Control Certificate cannot be issued unless outstanding challans against the vehicle are paid in full. This important clarification was made during the hearing of a related case, which was subsequently disposed of by the High Court.Providing information to the court, advocate general Pitambar Acharya, appearing on behalf of the…
The legal troubles of controversial performer Nisha Maharana deepened today as she appeared before the SDJM Court in Bolangir following a conditional anticipatory bail granted by the High Court.Maharana, known for her provocative dance performances at various opera pendals across Odisha, had been booked by police after staging an obscene dance show at Chandanhbati village’s…
New Delhi, 10/2: Several opposition parties have joined hands to move a resolution to remove Om Birla as the Lok Sabha Speaker. A notice to bring the resolution was submitted by opposition members on Tuesday afternoon. Sources in the Lok Sabha Secretariat said the notice will be examined and processed according to rules.
