 "Hemant Kumar Rout")
Hemant Kumar Rout
Hemant Kumar Rout
With a strong command over public policy and governance, he writes extensively on economy, industry, infrastructure, defence, politics, science and technology, environment and health, bringing clarity and context to complex issues. He has an experience of over 20 years across print and online media. Currently, he is working as an Associate Editor at Business Standard. He has previously worked with The New Indian Express Group, The Times of India, The Statesman, Sahara Time, Indo Asian News Service and regional media.
With a strong command over public policy and governance, he writes extensively on economy, industry, infrastructure, defence, politics, science and technology, environment and health, bringing clarity and context to complex issues. He has an experience of over 20 years across print and online media. Currently, he is working as an Associate Editor at Business Standard. He has previously worked with The New Indian Express Group, The Times of India, The Statesman, Sahara Time, Indo Asian News Service and regional media.
Hemant Kumar Rout
Indigenous T-SHUL BEAM counter-drone system proves capability at Pokhran
IG Defence says the man-portable system uses directional radio-frequency countermeasures to disrupt command, telemetry, video and navigation links of hostile drones.
 "Indigenous T-SHUL BEAM counter-drone system proves capability at Pokhran")
FSEZ clears ₹3,406 crore SiCSem semiconductor unit near Bhubaneswar
The integrated facility at Info Valley-II will manufacture SiC diodes and MOSFETs, with projected five-year exports of ₹7,043 crore and employment for around 1,270 people
 "FSEZ clears ₹3,406 crore SiCSem semiconductor unit near Bhubaneswar")
Odisha AI CoE gets MeitY nod, Blue Cloud to invest ₹4 crore in centre
STPI will implement the Bhubaneswar centre under the IndiaAI Mission, with Blue Cloud providing funding, industry leadership, mentorship and strategic support to startups
 "Odisha AI CoE gets MeitY nod, Blue Cloud to invest ₹4 crore in centre")
Odisha board rejects Dara Singh release plea over communal harmony concern
The Sentence Review Board cited the potential societal ramifications of Dara Singh's release and an August 15 gathering outside Kendujhar district jail
 "Odisha board rejects Dara Singh release plea over communal harmony concern")
New mining rules raise concerns over enforcement, penalties for violations
New mining penalty rules may weaken enforcement by capping civil penalties and allowing violations to be settled without inquiry, experts and industry stakeholders said
 "New mining rules raise concerns over enforcement, penalties for violations")
Himadri eyes 70% exports with full capacity utilisation at Birla Tyres
Himadri plans to ramp up Birla Tyres capacity and shift towards higher-value OTR and OHT segments, with exports set to drive growth
 "Himadri eyes 70% exports with full capacity utilisation at Birla Tyres")
India set to expand missile-testing infrastructure with new facilities
Specialised range taking shape in Andhra Pradesh, while West Bengal clears way for DRDO's new testing facility
 "India set to expand missile-testing infrastructure with new facilities")
Odisha wraps up UAE roadshow with ₹2.43 trillion investment proposals
The three-day roadshow generated 24 investment proposals, including eight MoUs and 16 investment intents, with potential to create 618,725 jobs
 "Odisha wraps up UAE roadshow with ₹2.43 trillion investment proposals")
Odisha hands over land documents for $11.5 bn Adani-IRH aluminium complex
The state has handed over documents for over 7,000 acres in Sundargarh and Rayagada for the integrated aluminium complex within 70 days of signing the MoU
 "Odisha hands over land documents for $11.5 bn Adani-IRH aluminium complex")
Dy CM title does not confer superior powers, says Orissa High Court
The court said higher ceremonial precedence cannot be treated as creating a substantive hierarchy within the Council of Ministers or conferring additional executive authority
 "Dy CM title does not confer superior powers, says Orissa High Court")
Odisha receives over ₹8,417 cr investment intents on Day 2 of UAE outreach
Thirteen companies and industry groups proposed projects across sectors, with the investment intents expected to generate employment opportunities for 14,310 people
 "Odisha receives over ₹8,417 cr investment intents on Day 2 of UAE outreach")
Tata Steel commissions India's first coke oven gas injection project
The project at Tata Steel's Meramandali plant will use coke oven gas as a reductant and partial substitute for conventional fossil fuels in blast-furnace operations
 "Tata Steel commissions India's first coke oven gas injection project")
From failed tests to a missile power
How the country built an indigenous strike capability over four decades
 "From failed tests to a missile power")
Adani group, IHC sign MoUs with Odisha for ₹2.1 trillion projects
A shipbuilding, repair and green ship recycling cluster has been proposed with an estimated investment of ₹20,000 crore
 "Adani group, IHC sign MoUs with Odisha for ₹2.1 trillion projects")
Odisha approves ₹15,949 crore power grid investment for future demand
State plans its first 765-kV transmission network as Rs 20 trillion of investments in steel, manufacturing, data centres, semiconductors and other sectors take shape
 "Odisha approves ₹15,949 crore power grid investment for future demand")
Big business and policy push key to breaking Bengal's investment jinx
Business leaders and economists called for competitive incentives, easier land acquisition and stronger industrial ecosystems to attract investment and help MSMEs scale up
 "Big business and policy push key to breaking Bengal's investment jinx")
Power tariffs and building norms top reforms agenda: West Bengal FM
Power sector reform, he reckoned, was a "low-hanging fruit", with an "Open Access" policy under consideration to help lower electricity prices in the state
 "Power tariffs and building norms top reforms agenda: West Bengal FM")
Nalco ties up with UAE's EGA for aluminium smelter expansion in Odisha
The technology licensing agreement will enable Nalco to deploy EGA's DX+ Ultra smelting technology for its proposed 0.5 mtpa brownfield expansion in Odisha
 "Nalco ties up with UAE's EGA for aluminium smelter expansion in Odisha")
How Posco's Odisha steel project, India's biggest FDI deal, fell through
Learning from the setback, the South Korean steel major has returned to the state, but this time in a JV with JSW
 "How Posco's Odisha steel project, India's biggest FDI deal, fell through")
TRL Krosaki, Raghav Productivity to set up silica ramming mass JV in Odisha
Joint venture will combine TRL Krosaki's quartzite mineral resources with RPEL's manufacturing expertise, proprietary technology and domestic and global network
 "TRL Krosaki, Raghav Productivity to set up silica ramming mass JV in Odisha")