DRDO Successfully Conducts Release Trials of Indigenous Long-Range Glide Bomb ‘Gaurav’

New Delhi: To boost to India’s indigenous defence capabilities, the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has successfully conducted the Release Trials of the Long-Range Glide Bomb (LRGB) ‘Gaurav’ from April 8 to 10, 2025. The trials were carried out using the Su-30 MKI fighter aircraft, marking a key milestone in the development of precision-guided…

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Odisha Rolls Out Universal Health Coverage: Over 3.5 Crore Residents to Benefit Under Ayushman Bharat and Gopabandhu Schemes

Cuttack: Odisha today joined other states offering universal health coverage, as Union Health Minister Jagat Prakash Nadda and Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi launched co-branded health cards under the Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB PM-JAY) and the Gopabandhu Jan Arogya Yojana. The event, held in Cuttack, also marked the formal launch of…

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Union Labour Minister Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya Presides Over Graduation Ceremony of ESIC Medical College, Faridabad

New Delhi: In a celebration of academic achievement and service to the nation, Union Minister of Labour and Employment, Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya, presided over the second graduation ceremony of ESIC Medical College & Hospital, Faridabad, held today at the Bharat Ratna C. Subramaniam Auditorium in New Delhi. A total of 447 students graduated, including 100…

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India and Italy Sign MoU to Deepen Scientific Cooperation in Quantum Technologies, AI, and Biotechnology

New Delhi: In a significant move to enhance bilateral scientific collaboration, India and Italy on Thursday signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to advance joint research in emerging and transformative technologies. The agreement was formalized during a high-level meeting between Dr. Jitendra Singh, Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science and Technology, and Ms….

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Indian Railways Embarks on ₹132-Crore Station Redevelopment Drive in Central Odisha under Amrit Bharat Scheme

Bhubaneswar: In a major push to modernize railway infrastructure and boost regional connectivity, Indian Railways has launched the comprehensive redevelopment of six key railway stations in Central Odisha under the Amrit Bharat Station Scheme. The initiative aims to transform these stations into world-class, passenger-friendly transport hubs, while also acting as catalysts for local economic growth…

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Odisha Signs MoU with Three Major Firms to Boost Oil Palm Cultivation in Four Districts

Bhubaneswar: To enhance edible oil production and drive agro-industrial development in the state, Odisha Deputy Chief Minister and Minister of Agriculture & Farmers’ Empowerment, Kanak Vardhan Singh Deo, on Thursday signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with three leading oil palm companies to initiate large-scale plantations across four districts. The agreement, formalized under the National…

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Odisha Gears Up for Kharif 2025: Deputy CM Kanak Vardhan Singh Deo Emphasizes Timely Seed Supply for Farmers

Bhubaneswar: Ahead of the Kharif 2025 season, Deputy Chief Minister and Agriculture Minister Kanak Vardhan Singh Deo on Wednesday emphasized the importance of ensuring a timely and affordable supply of quality seeds to farmers across Odisha. Chairing a high-level review meeting at Lok Seva Bhavan, Singh Deo asserted that no farmer in the state should…

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India Celebrates World Homoeopathy Day 2025 with Grand Symposium in Gandhinagar

Gandhinagar: The Ministry of Ayush, Government of India, marked World Homoeopathy Day 2025 with a grand two-day celebration at the Mahatma Mandir Convention and Exhibition Centre in Gandhinagar, Gujarat. The event, organized by the Ministry through its premier institutions—the Central Council for Research in Homoeopathy (CCRH), National Commission for Homoeopathy (NCH), and National Institute of…

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Raksha Mantri Rajnath Singh Calls for Joint, Future-Ready Armed Forces at DSSC Convocation

Wellington, Tamil Nadu: In a powerful address at the Convocation Ceremony of the 80th Staff Course at the Defence Services Staff College (DSSC), Wellington, Raksha Mantri Rajnath Singh urged the Armed Forces to operate jointly and be future-ready in today’s rapidly evolving multi-domain environment. Highlighting cyber, space, and information warfare as equally potent as conventional…

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India, Japan Strengthen Tourism Ties at 4th Joint Working Group Meeting in New Delhi

New Delhi: The 4th Joint Working Group (JWG) Meeting on Tourism Cooperation between India and Japan was successfully held in New Delhi, bringing together senior officials, tourism stakeholders, and industry leaders from both countries to strengthen bilateral ties and explore new avenues for collaborative growth in the tourism sector. The meeting was co-chaired by Mugdha…

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