New Delhi: India’s vibrant democracy sprang to life today as voters across the nation queued up at polling stations to cast their ballots in the first phase of the General Elections. The largest democracy in the world witnessed a kaleidoscope of colours and festivities as citizens exercised their fundamental right to vote. In a testament…
Jharsuguda: At least 2 individuals lost their lives and seven others were reported missing after a boat ferrying them capsized in the Mahanadi River at Saradha in the Lakhanpur block of Jharsuguda district on Friday. According to initial reports, the ill-fated boat was carrying nearly 50 passengers, including children and women, on a journey from…
New Delhi: Minister of Petroleum and Natural Gas, Hardeep Singh Puri, engaged in a significant telephonic conversation with OPEC Secretary General, H.E. Mr. Haitham Al-Ghais, underscoring the importance of balancing market stability, affordability, and pragmatism. The conversation, lasting 30 minutes, took place on April 19, 2024, and delved into recent trends and volatility in global…
Lucknow: The Aeronautical Development Agency (ADA), a wing of the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), has delivered the first batch of indigenous Leading Edge Actuators and Airbrake Control Module to Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL). This milestone marks a significant stride towards bolstering India’s self-reliance in aeronautical technologies. The Leading Edge Actuators and Airbrake Control…
New Delhi: Prasar Bharati, the government-owned broadcaster, has stirred controversy with its decision to change the logo of its Hindi news channel, DD News, from red to orange, drawing criticism from the opposition and media experts who perceive it as a form of ‘saffronisation’ aligned with the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). The alteration in…
Mumbai Indians’ skipper, Hardik Pandya, found himself on the receiving end of a fine for a Code of Conduct breach during the enthralling Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 encounter against Punjab Kings on Thursday. The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) confirmed the penalty, citing Hardik’s failure to meet the stipulated over-rate requirements…
New Delhi: Google celebrated the beginning of the 2024 Lok Sabha Elections on Friday with a specially designed Doodle. As voters across the nation headed to the polls for the first phase of voting, Google replaced its iconic logo on the homepage with an image depicting an uplifted index finger marked with ink, symbolizing the…
Bhubaneswar: The Nandankanan Zoological Park bids farewell to one of its cherished inhabitants, ‘Sneha’, the 14-year-old white tigress. Tragically, Sneha succumbed to her ailments while undergoing treatment at the zoo on Friday. Sneha’s health had taken a downturn on Thursday, prompting immediate medical attention. Regrettably, despite the best efforts of the zoo’s veterinary team, her…
New Delhi: To accommodate the anticipated surge in travel demand during the scorching summer months, Indian Railways has embarked on a monumental endeavour, operating an unprecedented 9111 trips across its vast network. This staggering number of trips represents a remarkable increase from the previous summer season, where a total of 6369 trips were offered. The…
New Delhi: The Government has appointed Vice Admiral Dinesh Kumar Tripathi, PVSM, AVSM, NM, presently serving as the Vice Chief of the Naval Staff, as the next Chief of the Naval Staff. He will assume the esteemed position with effect from the afternoon of April 30, 2024. The incumbent Chief of the Naval Staff, Admiral…
