New Delhi: In a significant step towards regional collaboration, India and Nepal signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) today to enhance cooperation in the Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH) sector, including waste management. The signing ceremony, held at Sushma Swaraj Bhawan in New Delhi, was attended by Union Minister of Jal Shakti, C R Patil,…
New Delhi: In a significant step toward clean energy and sustainable transportation, the Government of India has sanctioned five pilot projects to deploy hydrogen-powered buses and trucks under the National Green Hydrogen Mission (NGHM). These projects will see 37 hydrogen-powered vehicles operating across ten key transport routes in the country, with the aim of evaluating…
Bhubaneswar: In a deeply emotional yet inspiring act of compassion, the parents of Janmesh Lenka, a 16-month-old child, made the courageous decision to donate their son’s organs, offering a second chance at life to two patients in need. Janmesh, who became the youngest organ donor in Odisha, had been receiving treatment at AIIMS Bhubaneswar after…
Los Angeles: Zoe Saldaña secured her first Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress for her powerful performance in “Emilia Pérez”, marking a historic and emotional moment in her career. The win capped off a dominant awards season, with Saldaña previously earning top honors at the Golden Globes, British Academy Film Awards (BAFTAs), Critics Choice Awards,…
Gir, Gujarat: Prime Minister Narendra Modi marked World Wildlife Day with a visit to Gir National Park, home to the majestic Asiatic Lion. Taking a morning safari, he reflected on his long-standing association with Gir and lauded the collective conservation efforts that have led to a steady increase in the Asiatic lion population over the…
Los Angeles: Mikey Madison won her first Academy Award for Best Actress on Sunday night for her breakout role in “Anora,” a Brooklyn-set comedy-drama that dominated the night with five Oscar wins, including Best Picture and Best Director for Sean Baker. As the 25-year-old actress took the stage, she embraced director Sean Baker and her…
Los Angeles: Hollywood star Adrien Brody has won his second Academy Award for Best Actor, taking home the prestigious honor for his role in Brady Corbet’s “The Brutalist.” Brody, who first won an Oscar in 2003 for “The Pianist”, was nominated alongside Timothée Chalamet (“A Complete Unknown”), Colman Domingo (“Sing Sing”), Ralph Fiennes (“Conclave”), and…
Kolkata: The Indian Navy’s Motor Car Rally Expedition on the East Coast was officially flagged off today from INS Netaji in Kolkata by Naval Officer-in-Charge (West Bengal). The rally, which aims to enhance maritime awareness, engage with youth, and promote career opportunities in the Indian Navy, will travel through several key locations on the East…
New Delhi: Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh presented the Empowered Committee’s report on Capability Enhancement of the Indian Air Force (IAF) to Raksha Mantri Rajnath Singh in the national capital today. The report outlines key thrust areas and strategic recommendations aimed at strengthening the IAF’s operational capabilities over the short, medium, and long term. The…
Phuket: As part of its ongoing training deployment to Southeast Asia, three Indian naval ships—INS Shardul, INS Sujata, and ICGS Veera—arrived at Phuket Deep Sea Port in Thailand today. The First Training Squadron (1TS) was welcomed with full ceremonial honors by the Royal Thai Navy (RTN), with the RTN band playing in celebration of the…
