New Delhi: Indian cricket icon and former captain Virat Kohli on Monday formally announced his retirement from Test cricket, drawing curtains on a glittering 14-year red-ball career that helped reshape India’s fortunes in the longest format of the game. Kohli, 36, made the announcement via a heartfelt Instagram post, stating, “It’s been 14 years since…
Puri: The 10th edition of the Puri Heritage Walks (PHW) unfolded a rich tapestry of spiritual legacy and cultural storytelling yesterday as around 20 heritage enthusiasts from Puri, Bhubaneswar, Konark, and Rourkela embarked on a guided trail around the revered Narendra Sarovar and its surrounding landmarks. The walk commenced with a visit to the sacred…
New Delhi: In the aftermath of the “understanding” between India and Pakistan, Indian military leadership on Sunday asserted any future adventurism on the part of Pakistan or its terror outfits would meet a befitting “fierce and punitive” response. Three senior military officers, Lt General Rajiv Ghai, Vice Admiral AN Pramod, and Air Marshal Awadhesh Kumar Bharti…
New Delhi: “Modern warfare is entirely technology-driven, and India’s supremacy has been proven over the last four days,” said Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh, addressing the 27th National Technology Day celebrations at the Ambedkar International Centre. The Minister underscored India’s remarkable transformation into a technology-driven defence power under Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s leadership. Dr. Jitendra…
Lucknow: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Saturday inaugurated the BrahMos Integration and Testing Facility Centre in Lucknow, hailing it as a significant milestone in India’s journey towards defence self-reliance. Addressing the gathering virtually, Singh declared Operation Sindoor not merely a military manoeuvre, but a resounding assertion of India’s political, social, and strategic resolve. “Operation Sindoor…
Bhubaneswar: Ten IAS Officer Trainees of the 2024 batch, allotted to the Odisha cadre, visited the Department of Housing and Urban Development on Tuesday as part of their ongoing orientation programme. The visit was aimed at familiarizing the young officers with the inner workings of one of the state’s key departments at the forefront of…
New Delhi: In a major diplomatic development, India and Pakistan have agreed to a full and immediate ceasefire across all fronts, effective from 5 PM (1700 hours IST) today. The announcement was made by Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri during a press briefing on Saturday afternoon. The breakthrough came after a phone call between the Directors…
Bhubaneswar: Amid escalating tensions on the India-Pakistan border, the Odisha government has cancelled all sanctioned leaves for senior bureaucrats, directing them to return to duty immediately. The move comes as a precautionary measure to ensure administrative readiness in the face of the developing situation. In an official notification issued on Friday by Additional Secretary to…
New Delhi: The Airports Authority of India (AAI) has announced the temporary closure of 32 airports across northern and western India to civil flight operations from May 9 to May 14, 2025, citing operational reasons. The suspension will remain in effect until 0529 IST on May 15, 2025, as per a series of Notices to…
New Delhi: India Infrastructure Finance Company Limited (IIFCL) has reported its strongest-ever financial and operational performance for the fiscal year 2024-25, marking the fifth consecutive year of record growth. The company achieved its highest-ever annual sanctions of ₹51,124 crore and disbursements of ₹28,501 crore, reflecting a year-on-year growth of approximately 21% and 28%, respectively. As…
