New Delhi: To preserve the legacy of one of India’s most beloved leaders, the National Archives of India (NAI) has acquired the private papers of Late Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam. The collection, comprising original correspondences, official documents like Passport, Aadhaar card, PAN card, tour reports, lectures, and a number of original photographs, was donated by…
Thimphu: The 6th Joint Group of Customs (JGC) Meeting between India and Bhutan concluded successfully in Thimphu on April 25, 2025, marking another step towards deepening bilateral trade relations and customs cooperation. The meeting was co-chaired by Surjit Bhujabal, Special Secretary and Member (Customs), Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC), Government of India,…
New Delhi: In a grand ceremony held at the Ganatantra Mandap of Rashtrapati Bhawan today, the President of India, Droupadi Murmu, presented the prestigious Padma Awards for the year 2025, honoring distinguished individuals for their exceptional contributions across various fields. At the Civil Investiture Ceremony-I, President Murmu conferred 4 Padma Vibhushan, 10 Padma Bhushan, and…
Bhubaneswar: Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi has announced that a public grievance hearing will soon be conducted in Berhampur, reaffirming the government’s commitment to directly addressing citizens’ concerns. Speaking at the centenary celebrations of Bhimpur Advanced (Unnita) High School in Ganjam district on Sunday, Majhi shared that the Chief Minister’s grievance cell will soon commence…
New Delhi: In a significant move to strengthen India’s digital ecosystem, the National Institute of Electronics and Information Technology (NIELIT) signed Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) with eight prominent organizations during a ceremony held at Electronics Niketan, New Delhi. The event was graced by S. Krishnan, Secretary, Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), underscoring the…
New Delhi: Gram Vikas, a trailblazing organization committed to empowering rural communities and fostering sustainable development, has been awarded the prestigious CASCA’25 Award for Leadership in Community Engagement for Sustainability. The recognition was conferred at the recently held Climate Action & Sustainability Conference & Awards (CASCA’25) in New Delhi. For over four decades, Gram Vikas…
Bhubaneswar: Mohun Bagan Super Giant marched into the semifinals of the Kalinga Super Cup 2025 with a hard-fought 2-1 victory over Kerala Blasters FC at the Kalinga Stadium on Saturday. Fielding an all-Indian starting lineup with the sole exception of Portuguese defender Nuno Reis, the Mariners struck in each half to secure the win. Sahal…
Vatican City: President of India, Droupadi Murmu, today attended the funeral Mass of His Holiness Pope Francis at Saint Peter’s Square in Vatican City. Representing the nation at this solemn occasion, President Murmu was accompanied by members of the official Indian delegation. Union Minister for Parliamentary Affairs and Minority Affairs, Kiren Rijiju; Minister of State…
New Delhi: In a major move to strengthen the market access for cooperative products, the Ministry of Cooperation today signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Swiggy Instamart for onboarding cooperative dairy and other products onto the digital marketplace. The MoU was signed by Shri Amitesh Jha, CEO of Swiggy Instamart, and Shri D.K. Verma,…
New Delhi: In a step towards adopting sustainable waste management practices, Odisha’s Minister for Housing & Urban Development, Dr. Krushna Chandra Mahapatra, today visited the advanced Waste-to-Energy Plant at Okhla, managed by the Municipal Corporation of Delhi. The facility, a significant milestone in urban waste management, currently processes nearly 2,000 metric tonnes (MT) of municipal…
