Rome: The 13th edition of the India-Italy Military Cooperation Group (MCG) meeting was successfully conducted from March 20-21, 2025, in Rome, Italy. The meeting was co-chaired by the Deputy Assistant Chief of Integrated Defence Staff IDC (A) from Headquarters Integrated Defence Staff (HQ IDS), representing India, and the Deputy Head of the Strategic Direction and…
Goa: Goa Shipyard Limited (GSL), one of India’s premier defence shipyards, achieved a historic milestone today with the successful launch of ‘Tavasya’, the second frigate of Project 1135.6 (Yard 1259). The launch signifies a major step forward in India’s self-reliance in warship construction, reinforcing the nation’s vision of Atmanirbhar Bharat in defence manufacturing. The frigate…
New Delhi: Strengthening bilateral ties and fostering collaboration in sports, H.E. E.P. Chet Greene, Minister of Foreign Affairs, Trade, and Barbuda Affairs of Antigua and Barbuda, met with Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya, Union Minister of Youth Affairs & Sports and Labour & Employment, Government of India, at Shram Shakti Bhawan during his visit to India. During…
Bhubaneswar: Emphasizing the crucial role of forests in sustaining life and combating climate change, Odisha marked the state-level World Forest Day celebration at the Lok Seva Bhavan conference hall. Minister of Forest, Environment, and Climate Change, Ganesh Ram Singkhuntia, led the event as the chief guest, calling for collective efforts towards sustainable forest resource utilization,…
Bhubaneswar: The East Coast Railway (ECoR) has once again made history by becoming the first Railway Zone in India to achieve 250 Million Tons (MT) of originating freight in the financial year 2024-25. This landmark achievement was accomplished ahead of schedule on March 21, 2024, a full 11 days before the end of the financial…
Bhubaneswar: As Odisha prepares to celebrate multiple major festivals, including Eid-ul-Fitr (March 31), Sri Ram Navami (April 6), Hanuman Jayanti (April 14), and Maha Vishuba Sankranti, the state police have intensified security arrangements to ensure public safety. A high-level review meeting was held at the State Police Headquarters under the chairmanship of Director General of…
Costa Navarino, Greece: Zimbabwe’s Kirsty Coventry has made history by becoming the 10th President of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) and the first female President in its history. Coventry was elected in the first round of voting at the 144th IOC Session held in Costa Navarino, Greece, on Thursday. Coventry secured victory over a field…
New Delhi: In a significant step towards strengthening collaboration in defence research and development, the Headquarters Integrated Defence Staff (HQ IDS) and the Department of Science and Technology (DST) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on March 21, 2025, in New Delhi. The agreement aims to enhance technological innovation and self-reliance in critical defence capabilities…
Bhubaneswar: The adoption of electric vehicles (EVs) in Odisha has been on a steady rise, with 1,61,338 EVs currently plying on the state’s roads, Transport Minister Bibhuti Bhushan Jena informed the State Assembly on Thursday. EVs now constitute 1.35% of the total vehicles operating in the state. While responding to a question from MLA Dhruba…
New Delhi: The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has initiated the approval of new Deep Tech and Cutting-Edge policies under the Technology Development Fund (TDF) Scheme to strengthen industry collaboration in defence technology. This move is aimed at encouraging DRDO establishments to engage private sector entities in the collaborative development of emerging technologies while…
