 "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.
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Superfood goes global as first shipment of flavoured makhana reaches Canada
Value-added export marks a shift from raw produce as Bihar farmers gain better prices and India's premium makhana targets global healthy snack markets
 "Superfood goes global as first shipment of flavoured makhana reaches Canada")
India's critical minerals demand set to surge 10 times by 2047: Report
Grant Thornton Bharat has called for faster investment in recycling, refining, traceability, and overseas assets as clean energy and electric mobility drive mineral demand
 "India's critical minerals demand set to surge 10 times by 2047: Report")
Odisha's women powering MSME boom with eightfold rise in enterprises
Women-led MSMEs are surging in Odisha, with registrations rising eightfold in six years as policy support helps first-generation entrepreneurs create jobs
 "Odisha's women powering MSME boom with eightfold rise in enterprises")
No address yet for Tata Power's Odisha nuclear plant as site awaits nod
Government evaluating proposals amid plans to expand India's nuclear capacity to 100 Gw by 2047
 "No address yet for Tata Power's Odisha nuclear plant as site awaits nod")
Odisha signs ₹3,385 cr BharatNet pact to boost rural digital connectivity
State also partners with C-DAC to collaborate on AI, quantum computing, cybersecurity and other frontier technologies to strengthen digital governance
 "Odisha signs ₹3,385 cr BharatNet pact to boost rural digital connectivity")
NIT Rourkela develops AI system to make solar plants smarter, efficient
Patented technology uses AI, edge computing and federated learning to optimise solar panel cleaning, reduce water use and improve power generation efficiency
 "NIT Rourkela develops AI system to make solar plants smarter, efficient")
Odisha puts aviation push on runway: 5 airports, 2 int'l gateways by 2030
Draft civil aviation policy aims to strengthen tourism, cargo and industrial growth by expanding airport infrastructure, logistics networks and international air connectivity
 "Odisha puts aviation push on runway: 5 airports, 2 int'l gateways by 2030")
Indigenous 350kg turbojet engine a milestone for private defence tech
India achieves a major aerospace milestone with its first indigenous 350kg thrust-class turbojet engine, strengthening domestic defence manufacturing capabilities
 "Indigenous 350kg turbojet engine a milestone for private defence tech")
Paradip project: Odisha begins land acquisition for IOC's ₹61,077 cr plant
The state has initiated the Social Impact Assessment for land acquisition, marking a key step towards developing IndianOil's largest single-location petrochemical investment
 "Paradip project: Odisha begins land acquisition for IOC's ₹61,077 cr plant")
ONGC starts India's first deepwater exploration well off Odisha coast
The state-owned explorer has launched its first deepwater exploratory well under a broader push to unlock offshore hydrocarbon reserves and strengthen India's energy security
 "ONGC starts India's first deepwater exploration well off Odisha coast")
Odisha to house HCLTech's first data centre; ₹15,000 cr AI push planned
A first of its kind project in India, the facility will provide secure, scalable and inclusive digital infrastructure for government, research institutions, startups and enterprises
 "Odisha to house HCLTech's first data centre; ₹15,000 cr AI push planned")
Welspun Corp posts record Q1 EBITDA, robust profit on strong global demand
The company posted its highest-ever quarterly EBITDA and nearly tripled reported profit, backed by healthy order inflows, strong execution and a robust global order book
 "Welspun Corp posts record Q1 EBITDA, robust profit on strong global demand")
Odisha seeks to become India's next diamond hub with dedicated policy
Odisha plans a dedicated gems and jewellery policy and park to capitalise on rising lab-grown diamond investments and build an integrated manufacturing ecosystem
 "Odisha seeks to become India's next diamond hub with dedicated policy")
Kusha maiden test places India in elite long-range air defence club
The DRDO-developed Kusha missile successfully intercepted a simulated aerial target, marking a major milestone in India's pursuit of self-reliance in strategic air defence
 "Kusha maiden test places India in elite long-range air defence club")
AI-powered robot DSC ARJUN joins ECoR network to boost rail safety
The robotic surveillance platform uses facial recognition, crowd analytics and automated alerts to strengthen station security and support Railway Protection Force personnel
 "AI-powered robot DSC ARJUN joins ECoR network to boost rail safety")
Odisha opens Jagannath Temple's land treasure chest to reclaim assets
The state target 60,426 acres under dispute or encroachment to build a ₹10,000 crore corpus
 "Odisha opens Jagannath Temple's land treasure chest to reclaim assets")
HCLTech likely to build its first India data centre in Odisha's Bhubaneswar
HCLTech plans a ₹730 crore AI-optimised data centre and Global Development Centre in Bhubaneswar, creating 6,000 high-skilled jobs and boosting digital infrastructure
 "HCLTech likely to build its first India data centre in Odisha's Bhubaneswar")
Pandian asked to appear in Odisha CMO missing files investigation
The former IAS officer has been asked to appear before investigators on July 25 in connection with the disappearance of two sensitive inquiry reports from the Odisha CMO
 "Pandian asked to appear in Odisha CMO missing files investigation")
Odisha turns to complex fertilisers as DAP, urea supplies come under strain
State asks districts to promote complex fertilisers and ammonium sulphate as alternatives to DAP and urea to ensure uninterrupted crop production during the kharif season
 "Odisha turns to complex fertilisers as DAP, urea supplies come under strain")
HCL, ACME lead ₹4,574 cr Odisha investment push; 23 projects approved
The State Level Single Window Clearance Authority approved projects across 11 districts, with HCL Technologies and ACME Cleantech among the biggest investors
 "HCL, ACME lead ₹4,574 cr Odisha investment push; 23 projects approved")