New Delhi: Union Minister of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare and Rural Development, Shivraj Singh Chouhan, expressed his satisfaction with the significant increase in the area of pulses cultivation during the ongoing Kharif sowing season. Reviewing the progress of Kharif crops at Krishi Bhawan in New Delhi today, the Union Minister noted a remarkable over fifty…
Ooty, Tamil Nadu: The Indian Institute of Corporate Affairs (IICA), the apex think tank of the Ministry of Corporate Affairs, Government of India, inaugurated its industry-leading Directors’ Certification Master Class in Ooty, Tamil Nadu, today. The Master Class, held from July 10 to 12, 2024, brings together over 50 participants representing the boards of leading organizations…
New Delhi: The photographic exhibition “Thailand-India Interwoven Legacies: Stream of Faith in Buddhism” was inaugurated today by Gajendra Singh Shekhawat, Union Minister of Culture and Tourism, at the National Museum in New Delhi. The inaugural ceremony was graced by the presence of H.E. Maris Sangiampongsa, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Thailand, Ambassador H.E. Pattarat Hongtong,…
Berlin: Substitute Ollie Watkins sent England to their second successive Euro final with a 2-1 victory over the resilient Netherlands in the semifinal. Ronald Koeman’s men got off to the perfect start when Xavi Simons danced through the England defense before unleashing a right-footed shot past goalkeeper Jordan Pickford to break the deadlock after just seven…
Colombo: A high-level Indian delegation led by V. Srinivas, IAS, Secretary, Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions, Department of Administrative Reforms and Public Grievances (DARPG), and Director General of the National Centre for Good Governance (NCGG), successfully concluded an official visit to Sri Lanka from July 7th to 9th, 2024. The visit, marked by…
New Delhi: The Government of India has announced the expansion of its e-Office initiative to all attached, subordinate offices, and autonomous bodies, following the successful implementation in the Central Secretariat from 2019 to 2024. During this period, 37 lakh files, accounting for 94 percent of files, and 95 percent of receipts were handled electronically. The…
London: Lorenzo Musetti of Italy clinched a remarkable victory over Taylor Fritz in a five-set marathon at Wimbledon, securing his maiden Grand Slam semi-final appearance and setting up a highly anticipated showdown with Novak Djokovic. Musetti, 22, displayed resilience and skill in his quarter-final battle against Fritz, eventually triumphing 3-6, 7-6(5), 6-2, 3-6, 6-1 on…
London: The stage is set for an exhilarating showdown in the women’s singles semi-finals at Wimbledon, following impressive victories in the quarter-finals by Elena Rybakina and Barbora Krejcikova. Elena Rybakina, after a spirited comeback in her quarter-final match, emerged victorious over her Ukrainian opponent with a commanding score of 6-3, 6-2. Despite an early setback of…
New Delhi: President Droupadi Murmu showcased her natural affinity for sports and games today as she engaged in a friendly game of badminton with renowned Indian shuttler Saina Nehwal at the Badminton Court in Rashtrapati Bhavan. This gesture by the President underscores India’s growing prowess in badminton, especially with women players making significant strides on the…
Bhubaneswar: To improve workers’ livelihoods, the Odisha Government has approved a hike in minimum wage rates for various categories of employees across the state. The decision, cleared by the Cabinet on Wednesday, reflects the government’s commitment to aligning wages with current economic conditions and the rising cost of living. Under the provisions of the Minimum…
