Kochi: In a significant milestone for India’s defense and shipbuilding sectors, the fourth and fifth ships of the Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft (ASW SWC) project, Malpe and Mulki, were successfully launched on September 9, 2024, at Cochin Shipyard Ltd (CSL), Kochi. These ships are part of an eight-ship series being built for the Indian…
New Delhi: Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation, Amit Shah, graced the first Foundation Day program of the Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre (I4C) today at Vigyan Bhavan. As the Chief Guest, Shah unveiled a series of initiatives aimed at preventing cyber crimes, emphasizing the growing importance of cybersecurity in the digital age. Among…
New Delhi: In a major relief for cancer patients, Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced that the Goods and Services Tax (GST) rate on cancer drugs has been reduced from 12% to 5%. The decision was made during the 54th GST Council meeting held on Monday. In addition, GST on helicopter services for pilgrims and…
Bhubaneswar: In response to severe flooding caused by relentless rains, Director General of Fire Services & Home Guards Sudhanshu Sarangi and Principal Secretary of Social Security & Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities (SSEPD) Bishnupada Sethi have been dispatched to Malkangiri to assist the district administration and assess the situation. The deployment follows instructions from Chief Minister…
Bengaluru: Union Minister of State for Railways and Jal Shakti, V. Somanna, conducted an inspection of the Rail Wheel Factory (RWF) in Yelahanka today, followed by a review meeting on the Bengaluru Suburban Railway Project. The review was attended by M.B. Patil, Karnataka’s Minister for Commerce & Industries and Infrastructure, along with senior officials including…
New Delhi: The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) of India today concluded a national symposium on “Women’s Safety at Work & Public Spaces” at the India Habitat Centre, New Delhi, with a focus on enhancing safety measures for women. The symposium, chaired by NHRC Acting Chairperson Vijaya Bharathi Sayani, brought forward several recommendations aimed at…
Boudh: In a heart-wrenching tragedy, three minor siblings have died from snakebites, and their father is in critical condition following the incident that occurred in Chariyapali village, Tikarpada panchayat, Odisha. The unfortunate event took place late Sunday night when two sisters, Sudhirekha Mallik (13) and Shubhrekha Mallik (12), returned home from their hostel to celebrate the…
New Delhi: Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation, Amit Shah, has been unanimously re-elected as the Chairperson of the Parliamentary Committee on Official Language. The reconstitution of the committee was announced today at a meeting held in New Delhi, marking a continuation of Shah’s leadership in this role since 2019. Expressing his gratitude to…
New Delhi: The Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, His Highness Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, met with the President of India, Droupadi Murmu, at Rashtrapati Bhavan today. This visit marks a significant moment in the enduring relationship between India and the UAE. President Murmu expressed her pleasure in welcoming the third generation…
Bhubaneswar: The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a high alert as a low-pressure system intensifies over the West-Central and Northwest Bay of Bengal. According to the latest forecast, this system is set to bring heavy to very heavy rainfall to North Odisha and parts of West Bengal over the next 24 hours, with the…
