India’s First Human Spaceflight ‘Gaganyaan’ Enters Final Phase; Manned Mission Slated for 2027

New Delhi: Marking a significant stride in India’s journey towards becoming a global space power, the country’s first human space mission, Gaganyaan, has entered its final phase, with the maiden crewed flight now scheduled for the first quarter of 2027. The announcement was made by Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh at a media interaction held…

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Bharat Telecom 2025 Opens with Vision to Make India a Global Digital Powerhouse

New Delhi: Declaring India’s intent to shape the future of global connectivity through innovation and collaboration, Union Minister of Communications and Development of North Eastern Region, Jyotiraditya M. Scindia, today inaugurated Bharat Telecom 2025 in the national capital. The two-day international event marks a major step forward in India’s ambition to become a global hub…

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India Reaffirms Deep Buddhist Ties with Vietnam at United Nations Day of Vesak in Ho Chi Minh City

Ho Chi Minh City: Union Minister of Minority Affairs and Parliamentary Affairs Kiren Rijiju delivered a keynote address at the opening ceremony of the United Nations Day of Vesak (UNDV) celebrations in Ho Chi Minh City today, sharing India’s enduring spiritual and cultural ties with the global Buddhist community. The event was also addressed by…

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DRDO and Indian Navy Successfully Test Indigenous Multi-Influence Ground Mine

Visakhapatnam: The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) and the Indian Navy have successfully conducted combat firing trials of the indigenously developed Multi-Influence Ground Mine (MIGM). The trial, carried out with reduced explosives, marks a key milestone in the nation’s efforts to strengthen maritime defense using homegrown technology. Developed by Naval Science & Technological Laboratory…

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India Moves to Halt Auction of Sacred Piprahwa Relics in Hong Kong

New Delhi: In a swift and determined response, the Ministry of Culture, Government of India, has taken comprehensive action to prevent the proposed auction of the sacred Piprahwa Relics by Sotheby’s Hong Kong, reaffirming India’s unwavering commitment to safeguarding its cultural and religious heritage. The relics, which were excavated from the Piprahwa Stupa—widely believed to…

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Puri to Get Greenfield Airport, Boosting Religious Tourism and Connectivity in Odisha

New Delhi/Bhubaneswar: In a major push to enhance religious tourism and regional air connectivity, the Union Ministry of Civil Aviation has granted in-principle approval for the establishment of a Greenfield airport in Puri, Odisha. The decision, announced by Union Civil Aviation Minister Shri Rammohan Naidu Kinjarapu on Monday, marks a significant step toward fulfilling a…

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Rangabati Festival Showcases Odisha’s Folk Heritage, CM Majhi Calls It the Pulse of the State

Keonjhar: In a spirited celebration of Odisha’s folk legacy, Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi inaugurated the Rangabati Festival in Keonjhar district on Monday, underscoring the importance of preserving the state’s cultural roots amidst modern development. Organized by the Odia Language, Literature and Culture Department, the festival took place at Kali Padia, drawing large crowds and…

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Modern Policing Boost for Keonjhar as CM Inaugurates New Facilities, Enhances Force Mobility

Keonjhar: In a major push to upgrade Odisha’s policing infrastructure, Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi inaugurated a newly constructed modern police station and a Reserve Police office in Keonjhar town on Friday, aiming to improve law enforcement delivery and public access to efficient police services. The police station, built at a cost of ₹3.34 crore,…

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Anu Garg Reviews Canal Works of Anandapur Barrage Project, Reaffirms 2027 Completion Goal

Keonjhar: As part of her ongoing visit to Keonjhar district, Development Commissioner-cum-Additional Chief Secretary (ACS) of the Department of Water Resources (DoWR), Anu Garg, conducted an on-site review of the Anandapur Barrage Project, one of Odisha’s most ambitious irrigation initiatives. The inspection focused on the progress of the project’s two major canal systems and aimed…

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