New Delhi: A total of 904 candidates from eight states and union territories are set to contest the elections in Phase 7 of the Lok Sabha Elections 2024, scheduled for June 1, 2024. This phase will see polling across 57 parliamentary constituencies (PCs). A substantial 2,105 nominations were filed for the 57 PCs in Phase…
New Delhi: The Department of Science and Technology (DST) organized a national brainstorming session on “Transforming Science, Technology, and Innovation Ecosystems of India” at the Indian National Science Academy (INSA) today. The day-long discussions focused on critical areas such as research and innovation, equity and inclusion, technology development, translation, innovation, entrepreneurship, international cooperation, and science,…
New Delhi: Vigilant and alert citizens are playing an indispensable role in preventing cybercrimes, significantly contributing to a safer digital environment through their proactive reporting of suspected fraud communications. By utilizing the Chakshu-Report Suspected Fraud Communications facility on the Sanchar Saathi portal, these citizens are acting as the first line of defense against cybercriminals. Their…
Bangalore: The Indian Air Force (IAF) has launched an Emergency Medical Response System (EMRS) to provide expert guidance and definitive care during medical emergencies for serving personnel and their families nationwide. The system was inaugurated by Air Chief Marshal VR Chaudhari, Chief of the Air Staff, Indian Air Force, at Command Hospital Air Force Bangalore…
New Orleans: NTPC, India’s largest power conglomerate, has attained a significant milestone by securing the 3rd rank globally at the ATD BEST Awards 2024. This prestigious award, hosted by the Association for Talent Development (ATD), places NTPC at the forefront of Indian companies in the realm of Learning and Development (L&D). The accolade was accepted…
New Delhi: The Indian Telecom Sector has achieved remarkable progress in recent years, with several Indian companies now designing, manufacturing, and exporting telecom equipment to nearly 70 countries. This was stated by Madhu Arora, Member (Technology) of the Digital Communications Commission, Department of Telecom, during the inaugural session of the Defence Sector ICT Conclave held…
Ahmedabad: Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) secured their place in the final of the TATA Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 with a comprehensive eight-wicket victory over Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) at the Narendra Modi Stadium on Wednesday. KKR’s bowlers restricted SRH to 159, and their batters comfortably chased down the target, ensuring their fourth appearance in an…
Bhubaneswar: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) announced on Tuesday that a low pressure system is expected to form in the southwest Bay of Bengal by Wednesday, potentially impacting weather conditions across the region. “A low pressure area is very likely to form over southwest Bay of Bengal by May 22. It is very likely to…
Bhubaneswar: Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik is set to conduct another roadshow in Bhubaneswar on Wednesday evening, marking his third such event in the Bhubaneswar Lok Sabha constituency. This initiative is part of the Biju Janata Dal’s (BJD) campaign efforts ahead of the third phase of elections in Odisha, scheduled for May 25. The roadshow will…
New Delhi: On Monday, the School of Business Environment at the Indian Institute of Corporate Affairs (IICA), in collaboration with the Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), organized an Inter-Ministerial Workshop on ‘Responsible Business Conduct in India’. The workshop aimed to map policies of various ministries aligned with responsible…
