RBI Inaugurates New Data Centre in Bhubaneswar and Other Key Developments

RBI Data Centre and Cybersecurity Training Institute Inaugurated

Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the Reserve Bank of India’s (RBI) new Data Centre and Cybersecurity Training Institute in Bhubaneswar, Odisha. Spanning 18.55 acres at Info Valley-II in Jatni and built at a cost of ₹169 crore, the facility will host core financial systems such as RTGS and NEFT. Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman and RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra attended the event. The centre aims to bolster India's digital financial infrastructure and advance cybersecurity training.

NCB Operation Trident Targets Financial Networks

The Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB), working alongside local police and enforcement agencies, executed Operation Trident across 38 locations in Assam, Mizoram, and Manipur. The multi-agency raids targeted a transnational network linked to a Myanmar-based figure. Official reports noted multiple arrests, the freezing of numerous bank accounts, asset attachments, and the seizure of cash and equipment, alongside ongoing investigations into alleged hawala transactions.

Additional National Developments

• Asian Para Games 2026: India achieved a historic milestone by securing 114 medals, including 30 gold, 35 silver, and 49 bronze, finishing fourth overall in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan.
• Varanasi Garment Facility: A new apparel manufacturing plant by Arvind Limited was inaugurated in Mirzamurad, Varanasi, with an investment of ₹150 crore, aimed at generating local employment.
• National Urban Conclave 2026: Concluded in Bhubaneswar with the introduction of urban governance initiatives, including the Used Water Marketplace under AMRUT 2.0 and an Interactive Municipal Finance Data Hub.
• Weather Updates: The India Meteorological Department reported that a deep depression over the Bay of Bengal is projected to intensify into a cyclonic storm, with coastal authorities monitoring developments.

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