 "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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AI under scrutiny after 1,678 errors found in Odisha school textbooks
Thousands of errors in Odisha's revised school textbooks have triggered questions over quality control, editorial oversight and the role of AI-assisted content creation
 "AI under scrutiny after 1,678 errors found in Odisha school textbooks")
Mega plans afoot as Prez Murmu's village set for PM Modi's historic visit
Murmu's village in Odisha's Rairangpur decks up for unprecedented PM visit
 "Mega plans afoot as Prez Murmu's village set for PM Modi's historic visit")
Buried beneath Mayurbhanj: Fossils reveal India's ancient marine past
Fossils dating back 12.6-8.3 million years indicate Odisha's Mayurbhanj district was once part of a shallow marine environment teeming with life
 "Buried beneath Mayurbhanj: Fossils reveal India's ancient marine past")
Employers seek adaptable workers as AI reshapes entry-level jobs: Study
The study finds AI is rapidly transforming entry-level roles, with employers increasingly prioritising adaptability, AI fluency and human-centric skills over traditional expertise
 "Employers seek adaptable workers as AI reshapes entry-level jobs: Study")
One in four AI learners from non-tech backgrounds in India: Report
AI is rapidly evolving into a mainstream workforce capability, with non-technical professionals and learners from Tier-II cities driving adoption, career growth and salary gains
 "One in four AI learners from non-tech backgrounds in India: Report")
India's AI boom: One in four learners from non-tech background, finds study
AI is expanding beyond engineering roles, driving salary growth, leadership opportunities and wider participation from women and professionals in Tier-II cities, says Scaler report
 "India's AI boom: One in four learners from non-tech background, finds study")
Odisha clears ₹76,612 crore investments, enters lab-grown diamond sector
Twenty projects approved by the High-Level Clearance Authority are expected to generate over 50,500 jobs across nine districts
 "Odisha clears ₹76,612 crore investments, enters lab-grown diamond sector")
Kudankulam nuclear project gets its 'heart', moves closer to 6,000 MWe
NPCIL has installed the reactor pressure vessel at Unit-5 of the Kudankulam Nuclear Power Project, marking a key step towards expanding clean-energy capacity
 "Kudankulam nuclear project gets its 'heart', moves closer to 6,000 MWe")
NIT Rourkela develops low-cost tech to deal with toxic industrial waste
The technology uses industrial by-products such as fly ash and blast-furnace slag to remove toxic dye pollutants from wastewater at a significantly lower cost
 "NIT Rourkela develops low-cost tech to deal with toxic industrial waste")
India successfully tests indigenous long-range land attack cruise missile
The DRDO-developed missile, capable of striking targets beyond 1,000 km, met all mission objectives during its test off the Odisha coast
 "India successfully tests indigenous long-range land attack cruise missile")
Odisha plans Sports Valley, stadiums in every block under ₹5,000-cr push
The state government will invest more than ₹5,000 crore in sports infrastructure, including a mega Sports Valley near Bhubaneswar and stadiums across all 314 blocks
 "Odisha plans Sports Valley, stadiums in every block under ₹5,000-cr push")
BJD at a crossroads as defections test Naveen Patnaik's leadership
Naveen Patnaik's party faces internal churn after the 2024 polls with the BJP strengthening its Odisha foothold
 "BJD at a crossroads as defections test Naveen Patnaik's leadership")
Six strategic breakthroughs place India among elite missile powers
Successful interceptor, anti-ship, MIRV and hypersonic technology tests have strengthened India's position among a select group of advanced missile powers
 "Six strategic breakthroughs place India among elite missile powers")
Odisha approves ₹200 cr plan to repay closed textile units' liabilities
The Cabinet has approved the repayment plan remove barriers for transfer of the land to IDCO for industrial use and to attract fresh investments into the state's apparel sector
 "Odisha approves ₹200 cr plan to repay closed textile units' liabilities")
DRDO validates ICBM interception capability, tests new anti-ship missile
DRDO successfully flight-tested two next-generation ballistic missile defence interceptors and a medium-range naval anti-ship missile, strengthening India's strategic deterrence capabilities
 "DRDO validates ICBM interception capability, tests new anti-ship missile")
Odisha drops colonial spellings, restores 64 original names across state
The state Cabinet has approved the correction of colonial-era English spellings of 64 places across 26 districts as part of efforts to strengthen Odia identity and preserve linguistic heritage
 "Odisha drops colonial spellings, restores 64 original names across state")
IG Defence plans ₹10,000 crore deep-tech systems pipeline by FY30
The defence technology firm plans to expand its footprint in autonomous strike systems, AI-enabled warfare solutions and drone manufacturing as military demand rises
 "IG Defence plans ₹10,000 crore deep-tech systems pipeline by FY30")
Odisha to offer free education from KG to PG, a first in India: CM Majhi
Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi announced that education from kindergarten to postgraduate level will be free, aiming to improve access, equity and inclusion across Odisha
 "Odisha to offer free education from KG to PG, a first in India: CM Majhi")
Fiscal index topper Odisha charts Viksit Bharat growth path at NITI meet
CM Mohan Charan Majhi said Odisha recorded 7.9 per cent growth in FY26 while maintaining fiscal discipline and accelerating investments in infrastructure, human development and industry
 "Fiscal index topper Odisha charts Viksit Bharat growth path at NITI meet")
Puri Jagannath temple secures IP protection for sacred 'words'
In a first for an Indian shrine, the Shree Jagannath Temple Administration has secured trademark protection for key terms and symbols linked to the Puri temple's religious identity
 "Puri Jagannath temple secures IP protection for sacred 'words'")