London: Lorenzo Musetti of Italy clinched a remarkable victory over Taylor Fritz in a five-set marathon at Wimbledon, securing his maiden Grand Slam semi-final appearance and setting up a highly anticipated showdown with Novak Djokovic. Musetti, 22, displayed resilience and skill in his quarter-final battle against Fritz, eventually triumphing 3-6, 7-6(5), 6-2, 3-6, 6-1 on…
London: The stage is set for an exhilarating showdown in the women’s singles semi-finals at Wimbledon, following impressive victories in the quarter-finals by Elena Rybakina and Barbora Krejcikova. Elena Rybakina, after a spirited comeback in her quarter-final match, emerged victorious over her Ukrainian opponent with a commanding score of 6-3, 6-2. Despite an early setback of…
New Delhi: President Droupadi Murmu showcased her natural affinity for sports and games today as she engaged in a friendly game of badminton with renowned Indian shuttler Saina Nehwal at the Badminton Court in Rashtrapati Bhavan. This gesture by the President underscores India’s growing prowess in badminton, especially with women players making significant strides on the…
Bhubaneswar: To improve workers’ livelihoods, the Odisha Government has approved a hike in minimum wage rates for various categories of employees across the state. The decision, cleared by the Cabinet on Wednesday, reflects the government’s commitment to aligning wages with current economic conditions and the rising cost of living. Under the provisions of the Minimum…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha has achieved a significant milestone as thirty skilled drivers from the state are poised to start lucrative careers in Japan. In a ceremony held today at Kharavel Bhavan, Bibhuti Bhusan Jena, Minister of Commerce and Transport, Steel, and Mines Department, honored these drivers for their success and extended his best wishes. Minister Jena…
Bhubaneswar: Krushna Chandra Mahapatra, Minister of Housing & Urban Development, convened a pivotal interactive session today at the Conference Hall of SUDA, Bhubaneswar. The session brought together senior officials including G Mathivathanan, Additional Chief Secretary, and esteemed development partners of the Housing & Urban Development department. The meeting served as a platform to celebrate and…
Bhubaneswar: The Odisha Cabinet, chaired by Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi, approved five significant proposals on Wednesday, including the creation of a Rs 200 crore corpus fund for Odia Asmita Bhavan, the establishment of the Odia Translation Akademi, and a hike in minimum wages for various categories of workers. During a press briefing, Chief Minister…
New Delhi: In a grand ceremony held at the Rashtrapati Bhavan Cultural Centre, President Droupadi Murmu, unveiled the prestigious trophies of the Durand Cup Tournament 2024. The unveiled trophies include the iconic Durand Cup, the President’s Cup, and the Shimla Trophy, marking the commencement of one of the oldest and most celebrated football tournaments in…
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chancellor of Austria, H.E. Karl Nehammer, jointly addressed a group of leading Austrian and Indian CEOs from diverse sectors, including infrastructure, automobile, energy, engineering, and start-ups, today. The meeting underscored the commitment of both nations to strengthen bilateral relations and promote economic cooperation. During the address, both leaders…
New Delhi: The 74th meeting of the Network Planning Group (NPG) under the PM GatiShakti initiative was held in New Delhi yesterday, chaired by Additional Secretary, Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), Rajeev Singh Thakur. The meeting focused on evaluating five significant infrastructure projects from the Ministry of Railways (MoR), Ministry of…
