New Delhi: Hockey India has unveiled the much-anticipated 16-member Indian Men’s Hockey Team for the upcoming Paris 2024 Olympics, scheduled from July 26th to August 11th, 2024. With five Olympic debutants, the team brings a fresh approach, driven by rigorous training at the ongoing national camp at the SAI Centre in Bengaluru. The team will be…
Ghaziabad: Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh today announced the grant of “Mini RATNA” status (Category-1) for Central Electronics Limited (CEL) during its Golden Jubilee celebration held at the Ghaziabad campus. The event marked a significant milestone as CEL completed 50 years of service to the nation. Dr. Jitendra Singh, who serves as the Union Minister…
Bhubaneswar: Amidst ongoing discussions and speculations surrounding the possibility of a liquor ban in Odisha, Social Security & Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities Minister Nityananda Gond asserted on Wednesday that prohibition is crucial for fostering a healthier society. Addressing reporters at an event commemorating the International Day against Drug Abuse & Illicit Trafficking held at…
New Delhi: Indian cricket legend Kapil Dev, renowned for leading India to its historic World Cup victory in 1983, is all set to steer Indian golf into a new era as he assumes the role of President of the Professional Golf Tour of India (PGTI). Kapil’s election as president comes following his unanimous selection by the…
Bhubaneswar: The illustrious Odia film ‘Maya Miriga’ (1983), directed by the revered filmmaker Nirad Mohapatra, is poised to captivate audiences once more with its restored version, premiering at the prestigious Il Cinema Ritrovato in Bologna on June 27. This screening will be introduced by Sandeep Mohapatra, son of Nirad Mohapatra, alongside Film Heritage Foundation (FHF)…
New Delhi: Rising star Tulika Maan has earned a spot in the women’s over 78kg class at the upcoming Paris Olympic Games, becoming the ninth woman judoka from India to compete in the Olympic Games. Tulika’s journey to the Olympics has been supported significantly by the Government’s Target Olympic Podium Scheme (TOPS). She expressed her…
New Delhi: The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) formally handed over the Medium Range-Microwave Obscurant Chaff Rocket (MR-MOCR) to the Indian Navy at a ceremony held in New Delhi today. The MR-MOCR, developed by DRDO’s Defence Laboratory in Jodhpur, features cutting-edge Microwave Obscurant Chaff (MOC) technology designed to obscure radar signals and provide enhanced…
Kochi: In a significant display of international naval cooperation, 76 trainees from the King Fahad Naval Academy of the Royal Saudi Naval Forces (RSNF) have joined the First Training Squadron (1TS) of the Indian Navy at the Southern Naval Command in Kochi. This marks the second batch of RSNF trainees undergoing training with 1TS, following a…
New Delhi: The Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA) has officially launched the third quarter of the 9th edition of Swachh Survekshan 2024. This phase of the survey will concentrate on evaluating the entire value chain of waste management at Bulk Waste Generators (BWGs), a critical segment contributing significantly to urban waste. Swachh Survekshan,…
New Delhi: This year’s International Yoga Day brought unprecedented happiness to lakhs of Khadi artisans in rural India. On June 21st, the Khadi and Village Industries Commission (KVIC), under the Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME), reported record-breaking sales of 1,09,022 yoga mats and 63,700 yoga dresses, amounting to Rs 8,67,87,380. These sales…
