New Delhi: In a heartfelt announcement, 22-time Grand Slam champion Rafael Nadal confirmed that he will retire from professional tennis at the end of the 2024 season. The 38-year-old Spaniard, who has previously hinted that this would be his final year in the sport, is set to compete in his last professional event at the…
Bhubaneswar: The Commissionerate Police has unveiled a special motorcycle patrolling team, named ‘Shakti Bahini’, aimed at enhancing the safety of women and children during the Dussehra festival in Odisha’s capital. The initiative was inaugurated by Police Commissioner S. Dev Datta Singh, with Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP) Pinak Mishra and other senior officials present at…
Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government has officially announced the extension of its free rice distribution scheme until December 2028. This decision aligns with the Union Cabinet’s recent approval to continue supplying free fortified rice under the Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Anna Yojana (PMGKAY) from July 2024 to December 2028. Food Suppliers Minister Krushna Chandra Patra expressed…
Vientiane, Lao PDR: Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Prime Minister of New Zealand H.E. Christopher Luxon held their inaugural meeting on the sidelines of the ASEAN-India Summit today, discussing various avenues for enhancing bilateral cooperation. The leaders explored ways to bolster collaboration in key sectors, including trade and investment, defence and security, renewable energy, education,…
Mumbai: Veteran industrialist and visionary leader Ratan Tata was laid to rest with full state honours today at the Worli crematorium in Mumbai. Thousands, including prominent politicians, business leaders, and celebrities, gathered to bid a final farewell to the iconic figure who transformed India’s industrial landscape and touched millions of lives with his work and…
New Delhi: The Hockey India League (HIL) is set to make a thrilling return after a seven-year hiatus, with the much-anticipated players’ auction scheduled to take place from 13th to 15th October at the Hyatt Regency, New Delhi. HIL 2024-25 will feature both men’s and women’s leagues, marking the debut of an exclusive women’s league…
Baripada: The Similipal Tiger Reserve in Odisha’s Mayurbhanj district has reopened to the public after being closed for four months during the rainy season. The reserve, one of India’s largest and most biodiverse national parks, is now welcoming wildlife enthusiasts and nature lovers to explore its rich ecosystem. Similipal is home to a diverse array…
Cuttack: As Durga Puja approaches, the unique and intricate “Chandi Medhas” of Cuttack’s famed filigree tradition are once again in the spotlight. To celebrate and share the rich heritage of these stunning silver backdrops, members of Cuttack Heritage Walks (CHW) organized a special heritage walk today, drawing a large crowd of enthusiasts eager to learn…
Stockholm: The Nobel Prize in Literature for 2024 has been awarded to South Korean author Han Kang, in recognition of her “intense poetic prose that confronts historical traumas and exposes the fragility of human life,” as announced by the Swedish Academy today. Best known for her internationally acclaimed novel The Vegetarian, Han Kang has garnered…
Vientiane: Prime Minister Narendra Modi today emphasized the deepening of India’s relations with Southeast Asian countries, declaring the 21st century as the “Asian century” of India and ASEAN. Speaking at the India-ASEAN Summit in Vientiane, Laos, PM Modi highlighted that the ‘Act East’ policy, implemented over the last decade, has infused new energy and momentum…
