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Cyclone Arnab Makes Landfall on India’s East Coast
Weather
— Oct 24, 2026
Cyclone Arnab is forecast to strengthen into a very severe cyclonic storm and cross the Andhra Pradesh coast between Bapatla and Visakhapatnam on October 28, with winds of 115–125 km/h and stronger gusts. Andhra Pradesh, Odisha and Telangana face heavy to extremely heavy rain, prompting warnings and preparedness measures, including school closures in vulnerable Odisha districts.
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Five Baby Orangutans Found Far From Home Highlight India's Ape Trade
World
— Oct 26, 2026
The discovery of five infant orangutans abandoned in Odisha, India, highlights the country’s growing role as a destination for illegally trafficked apes. Experts say wealthy collectors and gaps in regulation are helping fuel the trade, which threatens already critically endangered species.
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Sam Okafor
Gaps in enforcement are letting this happen to critically endangered animals and the penalties should be far harsher.
Odisha AI hub as HCLTech plans 6,000 jobs
Mohan Charan Majhi
— Jul 24, 2026
Odisha inks a Rs 14,257 crore plan with HCLTech and Sarvam AI to establish an AI Data Centre in the Sovereign AI Park and an AI and Digital Engineering Global Delivery Centre in Bhubaneswar, aiming to create 5,000–6,000 direct jobs and strengthen the state's AI ecosystem. The government and company say the initiative will position Odisha as a leading sovereign AI hub and advance India’s sovereign AI strategy while prioritizing local talent development and secure, scalable digital infrastructure.
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Kusha LRSAM Maiden Test Completed Off Odisha
Rajnath Singh
— Jul 23, 2026
India’s DRDO successfully conducted the maiden flight test of the indigenous Kusha Long-Range Surface-to-Air Missile from APJ Abdul Kalam Island off Odisha, demonstrating its ability to intercept a range of aerial threats and marking a major step toward a self-reliant, multi-layered air-defence shield. The project features three interceptor variants with ranges around 150, 250, and up to 350-400 km, with deployment anticipated in coming years and aims to reduce import dependence while positioning India among nations with advanced long-range air-defense capabilities.
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Wedding car plunges into pond; five dead
Dhenkanal district
— Jul 23, 2026
A wedding car carrying guests in Dhenkanal, Odisha, plunged into a roadside pond near Indipur-Chatia, killing five people and leaving two injured among seven occupants; authorities say the driver failed to negotiate a curve in the dark and rescue teams recovered the vehicle and casualties.
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Most Influential Women in World History
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From ancient queens who ruled empires to modern activists who changed laws, these women left indelible marks on politics, science, and culture. Vote for who you think shaped history most profoundly.
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HCLTech to Build AI Centre in Odisha
Business
— Jul 18, 2026
India is poised for a wave of data-center expansion that could require 8–10 GW of capacity and about 4,00,000 crore rupees in renewables investment to meet AI-driven demand, highlighting the scale of energy infrastructure needed. Meanwhile, Indian conglomerates are pursuing diversified value creation through strategic bets in space, defense, and sustainable energy, with leadership in Bengaluru’s innovation ecosystem and a multi-year ramp-up planned for bio-CNG and related distribution networks.
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