New Delhi: The Vice Admiral KK Nayyar Memorial Lecture 2025 was held on February 14, coinciding with the 20th Foundation Day of the National Maritime Foundation (NMF). The annual event honors the visionary leadership and strategic contributions of Vice Admiral KK Nayyar, who played a pivotal role in shaping India’s maritime consciousness and was instrumental…
New Delhi: In a move to strengthen bilateral agricultural ties, H.E. Ronaldo Caiado, Governor of the State of Goiás, Brazil, met Bhagirath Choudhary, Minister of State for Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare, at Krishi Bhawan, New Delhi, today. The discussions focused on expanding trade and cooperation in sugarcane, ethanol, pulses, research and development (R&D), innovation, and…
Bengaluru: President of India, Droupadi Murmu, graced the inaugural session of the International Women’s Conference organized by the Art of Living in Bengaluru today. Addressing the gathering, she emphasized the remarkable rise of Nari Shakti and the contributions of women across various fields, including science, sports, politics, art, and culture. Highlighting the achievements of Indian…
New Delhi: The Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) has imposed a penalty of ₹3 lakh on IITian’s Prashikshan Kendra Pvt. Ltd. (IITPK) for misleading advertisements regarding its IIT-JEE examination results. The action was taken to ensure compliance with the Consumer Protection Act, 2019, and to prevent coaching institutes from making deceptive claims. CCPA, headed by…
Sihanoukville, Cambodia: As part of its Long Range Training Deployment to Southeast Asia, the First Training Squadron (1TS) of the Indian Navy, comprising INS Sujata and ICGS Veera, arrived at Sihanoukville Port, Cambodia, on February 14, 2025. The ships were warmly welcomed by representatives of Cambodia’s maritime agencies, reinforcing the strong naval ties between the…
New Delhi: Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation Amit Shah chaired a high-level review meeting today in New Delhi to assess the implementation of three new criminal laws in Maharashtra. The meeting, held in the presence of Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, focused on various provisions related to policing, prisons, courts, prosecution, and forensics…
New Delhi: Union Minister of Textiles, Giriraj Singh, inaugurated Bharat Tex 2025 today at Bharat Mandapam, marking the beginning of one of the world’s largest textile expos. Organized by a consortium of 12 Textile Export Promotion Councils and supported by the Ministry of Textiles, the event is set to run from February 14-17, covering the…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha’s star gymnast Rakesh Kumar Patra has once again made the state proud by winning the gold medal in the Parallel Bars event at the 38th National Games 2025, held in Uttarakhand. His outstanding performance reaffirms his position as one of India’s top gymnasts. Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi lauded Patra’s achievement and extended…
Bhubaneswar: In a strategic move to enhance job creation and drive economic development, the Odisha Government has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with The Convergence Foundation (TCF). The collaboration aims to provide policy support, implement effective employment strategies, and create sustainable livelihood opportunities across key sectors in the state. The agreement focuses on expanding…
Baripada: In a major push to equip Odisha’s youth with industry-ready skills, the state government is revamping Industrial Training Institutes (ITIs) and Polytechnic Institutes, with a particular focus on strengthening their infrastructure. Among them, the Technical Training Institute (TTI) in Takatpur, located in the tribal-dominated Mayurbhanj district, has undergone a significant transformation with financial support…
