1.Prime Minister Narendra Modi celebrated Diwali with the personnel from the Border Security Force (BSF), Indian Army, Navy, and Air Force in the Sir Creek area of Gujarat's Kutch on Thursday.

2.The PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana was approved on February 29 with an outlay of Rs 75,021 crore. The programme aims to increase the share of solar rooftop capacity.

3.As the chill of winter approaches, Chilika Lake, India’s largest coastal lagoon, has once again become a sanctuary for thousands of migratory birds from across the globe.

4.Many garment shops were gutted after a massive fire broke out at the underground market in Unit I market building in Bhubaneswar.

5.Odisha Deputy Chief Minister Pravati Parida is scheduled to visit London for a week starting November 2. Parida will attend an event titled ‘Tourism odyssey: Strengthening ties with diaspora and industry leaders’ in the European city.

6.The Odisha government has downgraded the security of former Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik from ‘Z’ to ‘Y’ category.

7.A new passenger halt has officially opened at Atri on the Khurda-Balangir rail line, marking a significant enhancement to the region’s transportation infrastructure.

8.Consumer electronics and medical device major BPL Group's founder and Chairman T.P.G. Nambiar passed away at the age of 94 in Bengaluru early on Thursday.

9.The number of crorepati taxpayers in India increased five times to 2.2 lakh in the income tax assessment year (AY) 2024, compared to AY 2014, according to a new report.

10.A majority of homebuyers in India expects property prices to rise by 6-15 per cent over the next 12 months, citing capital appreciation and rental yields as key motivators.

11.Former IPS officer and Odisha resident DK Panda, who became known as 'Doosri Radha' after a spiritual transformation, has filed a complaint alleging that he was defrauded of Rs 381 crore.

12.Climate change under a high-end emissions scenario could lead to a 16.9 per cent loss in GDP by 2070 across the Asia and Pacific region, with India projected to suffer a 24.7 per cent GDP loss, according to a new report. Rising sea levels and decreasing labour productivity...

13.Iranians will soon be able to get their hands on iPhones 14, 15 and 16 after authorities lifted a ban on new smartphone models by the US tech giant Apple, according to an announcement Wednesday.

14.Starting November 1, a number of changes will come into effect that will affect the day-to-day lives of people across the country. These changes encompass diverse domains, especially financial regulations that include RBI's new rule for domestic money transfers (DMT). 

15.The winter session of the 17th Odisha Legislative Assembly will begin on November 26. The session will continue till..