New Delhi: The Ministry of Culture has announced a landmark partnership with France Museums Développement (FMD) to develop the Yuga Yugeen Bharat National Museum (YYBNM) into a world-class cultural institution. This ambitious project, an integral part of the Central Vista Redevelopment Project, will span approximately 1,55,000 square meters across the iconic North and South Blocks…
New Delhi: The DRDO-Industry-Academia Centre of Excellence (DIA-CoE) organized an event titled ‘DRDO-Industry-Academia – Global Approach to Readiness of Indigenous Military Applications’ (DIA-GARIMA) at IIT Delhi on December 19, 2024. The event witnessed the signing of 10 significant tripartite agreements between DRDO, IIT Delhi, and industry partners. These agreements aim to foster advancements in indigenous…
New Delhi: NITI Aayog has unveiled a comprehensive report titled “S.A.F.E. Accommodation – Worker Housing for Manufacturing Growth”, underscoring the critical need for secure, affordable, flexible, and efficient (S.A.F.E.) housing solutions for industrial workers. The report identifies key challenges in worker housing, proposes actionable solutions, and emphasizes interventions to scale up these accommodations nationwide. The initiative…
Bhubaneswar: The Atal Incubation Centre (AIC-SOA Foundation) at Siksha ‘O’ Anusandhan (SOA) Deemed to be University hosted a Build-Up event for Utkarsh Odisha 2025 on Wednesday, organized by Startup Odisha. The event brought together industry leaders, policymakers, academicians, and students from various SOA institutes as part of the Utkarsh Odisha 2025 Awareness Program, which aims…
Dubai: The International Cricket Council (ICC) has announced that all matches between India and Pakistan in ICC events through 2027, including the ICC Men’s Champions Trophy 2025, will take place at neutral venues. This decision, confirmed by the ICC Executive Board on Thursday, aims to ensure smooth operations amid the ongoing geopolitical tensions between the…
New Delhi: Amidst a litany of complaints, charges and counter-charges over a scuffle outside the Parliament, Leader of Opposition (LoP) Rahul Gandhi on Thursday outrightly rejected BJP’s claims that the Congress MPs created a ruckus and rather blamed the ‘anti-Ambedkar’ BJP for the ugly showdown near Makar Dwaar, the main entrance of the complex. Addressing the…
Bhubaneswar: In a move to enhance governance and improve public service delivery, Odisha Chief Secretary Manoj Ahuja has directed all department secretaries to conduct weekly reviews of their respective departments. This initiative aims to ensure the efficient implementation of the Odisha Public Service Rights Act, a critical framework for addressing the needs of the common…
New Delhi: Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh highlighted the critical role of high-end technologies such as Artificial Intelligence and Quantum Computing in strengthening India’s defence capabilities and fostering innovation. Addressing the inaugural session of the Indian National Academy of Engineering’s (INAE) Annual Convention at IIT Delhi on December 19, 2024, Rajnath Singh urged scientists and…
New Delhi: Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation Amit Shah chaired a high-level security review meeting on Jammu and Kashmir in the capital today. The meeting was attended by Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha, senior officials including the Union Home Secretary, Director of Intelligence Bureau, RAW Chief, Chief of Army Staff, and other key leaders…
Bhubaneswar: The Shree Jagannath Temple Administration (SJTA) has introduced a saffron-colored uniform for servitors at the Ananda Bazaar to ensure discipline, professionalism, and uniformity in the sacred space where Mahaprasad is sold. The new dress code, approved by the Suara Mahasuara Niyog, will come into effect on December 25. The decision reflects a concerted effort…
