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…
New Delhi: President Droupadi Murmu inaugurated the two-day Visitor’s Conference 2024-25 at Rashtrapati Bhavan, bringing together heads of 184 central institutes of higher education to discuss the future of India’s education system. In her inaugural address, President Murmu emphasized that the development of a nation is directly linked to the quality of its education system….
Bhubaneswar: The owner of a tattoo parlour in Bhubaneswar has been arrested after a tattoo of Lord Jagannath on the thigh of a foreign woman triggered widespread outrage across Odisha. The incident sparked massive protests from religious groups and devotees, demanding strict action. Following a complaint by the Hindu Sena, the Commissionerate Police arrested Rocky…
Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government has formed an inquiry committee to investigate allegations of physical and mental abuse at the High Performance Swimming Centre in Kalinga Stadium, Bhubaneswar. The decision comes after swimmers at the sports hostel staged a protest on Saturday night, alleging misconduct by head coach Sandeep Sejwal. The Sports and Youth Services Department…
Bhubaneswar: A Youth Conference was organized at Rama Devi Women’s University on Sunday to commemorate International Women’s Day 2025, bringing together students, educators, and policymakers to discuss women’s empowerment, gender equality, and key social issues. Deputy Chief Minister Pravati Parida, who was the chief guest, engaged in direct interactions with students from Rama Devi Women’s…
