BBD 2026 Smartphone Buying Guide: Ai plus Smartphones to Consider This Festive Season
The festive season is one of the biggest smartphone upgrade moments of the year. But choosing a new phone increasingly comes down to a simple question: what matters most to you? For some, it is a battery that can comfortably keep up with long days.…
Oteria Introduces Encapsulated Retinol Night Serum, Bringing Advanced Anti-Ageing Care to the Night-Time Skin Renewal Routine
Mumbai, 1st October 2026: Oteria, the Indian skincare brand which has been formulating skincare products based on the natural cycles of the skin, has announced the launch of its Encapsulated Retinol Night Serum. This is an addition to its range of…
Ganesh Chaturthi Boosts Mumbai Housing Registrations to 14-Year September Peak
Continuing its steady upward trajectory, Mumbai’s residential real estate market recorded 12,622 property registrations in September 2026—marking a 5% year-on-year growth and reaching a 14-year high for the month. The surge was significantly…
October 2026 New Rules: LPG, SBI ATM, UPI, NPS and Aadhaar Changes From October 1
New Delhi, Oct. 1: Several financial, banking and documentation-related rules are set to change from October 2026, affecting LPG consumers, SBI Salary Package Account holders, NPS subscribers and people dealing with birth, death and Aadhaar records.…
Bhubaneswar Nicco Park Set for Major Revamp With Food Court, Market and Boating Facilities
Bhubaneswar, Oct. 1 (UDN): The Bhubaneswar Development Authority (BDA) has drawn up an ambitious redevelopment plan for the ageing BDA City Centre, popularly known as Nicco Park, with a focus on creating a modern destination for recreation, entertainment…
KIIT Ranked 4th Best University in India in THE World University Rankings 2027
Bhubaneswar, Oct. 1 (UDN): Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology (KIIT) has secured the 4th position among Indian universities in the Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings 2027, while emerging as the top-ranked university in Eastern…
Odisha Works Minister Orders Swift Repairs of Rain-Damaged Roads
Bhubaneswar, Oct. 1 (UDN): Odisha Works Minister Prithviraj Harichandan has directed officials to undertake immediate repairs of roads damaged by heavy rain, flooding and landslides across the state, stressing that road connectivity and quality must not…
Dy CM Pravati Parida Reviews Visitor Facilities at Nandankanan
Bhubaneswar, Oct. 1 (UDN): Deputy Chief Minister Pravati Parida on Wednesday visited Nandankanan Zoological Park and reviewed the facilities and infrastructure available for tourists at the popular wildlife destination. During her visit, Parida assessed…
Special Gram Sabhas Across Odisha on Gandhi Jayanti; Focus on Grassroots Planning
Bhubaneswar, Oct. 1 (UDN): Special Gram Sabhas will be held across all Gram Panchayats in Odisha on October 2, marking Gandhi Jayanti, with the state government calling for greater community participation in local development planning. Rural Development,…
Odisha Launches Statewide Innovation Challenge to Tap Grassroots Ideas
Bhubaneswar, Oct. 1 (UDN): The Odisha government on Wednesday launched the Odisha Seva First Innovation Challenge (OSFIC), a statewide initiative aimed at identifying innovative ideas and developing practical solutions to challenges faced by people and…