New Delhi: The Centre on Tuesday said it has significantly scaled up digital infrastructure in rural India, with over 2.14 lakh gram panchayats made service-ready under the ambitious BharatNet project. The initiative, aimed at providing high-speed broadband to villages, is being positioned as a backbone for digital inclusion across the country. In a written reply…
Vijayawada: Incessant rains in upstream catchment areas have triggered massive inflows into the Krishna and Godavari rivers, forcing authorities to issue a first flood warning at the Prakasam Barrage in Vijayawada on Tuesday. The Andhra Pradesh State Disaster Management Authority (APSDMA) has urged residents in low-lying areas downstream to remain on high alert. At Prakasam…
Bhubaneswar: Heavy downpour in southern Odisha has triggered severe disruption, with Malkangiri facing a flood-like situation and road connectivity in Gajapati coming to a standstill. The continuous rains have left residents struggling with blocked routes and rising water levels. In Malkangiri, the Jhapra Bridge in Sukma district of neighbouring Chhattisgarh has been submerged under three…
Bhubaneswar: In a major step towards promoting mother tongue-based higher education, the Diploma in Early Childhood Care and Education (DECE) offered by the Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) has now been made available in Odia. The Odia course book and study material were formally released today by Deputy Chief Minister Pravati Parida and Higher…
Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government has moved a step closer towards setting up a Central Agricultural University (CAU) in Sambalpur, a project expected to be a game changer for the State’s agriculture and allied sectors. A high-level meeting chaired by Deputy Chief Minister and Minister of Agriculture and Farmers’ Empowerment & Energy, Kanak Vardhan Singh Deo,…
Cairo/Tehran: Mounting regional criticism has emerged after reports that Israel is considering relocating Palestinians from Gaza, with both Egypt and Iran warning such actions would constitute serious violations of international law. Egypt’s Foreign Ministry said on Sunday it was “gravely concerned” about discussions suggesting certain countries had been approached to accept displaced Palestinians. The Ministry…
Gaza: Heavy Israeli bombardments across the Gaza Strip on Sunday claimed the lives of at least 42 Palestinians, according to Gaza’s Civil Defence, adding to the mounting civilian toll in the conflict. Civil Defence spokesperson Mahmoud Basal said the strikes hit multiple areas, including Gaza City, Khan Younis, and Deir al-Balah. Seven people were killed…
Mumbai: Union Railways and IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Monday lauded Chennai-based startup Mindgrove Technologies for designing secure Internet of Things (IoT) chips, describing the achievement as a significant step in India’s march towards self-reliance in semiconductors. Speaking about the development, the minister said chipsets built on indigenous intellectual property (IP) are central to India’s…
Kathmandu: India on Monday handed over light strike vehicles, medical equipment, and military animals to the Nepali Army in a ceremony at its headquarters in Kathmandu, in a move aimed at strengthening bilateral defence cooperation. Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri presented the equipment to Nepal’s Chief of Army Staff, General Ashok Raj Sigdel, during the special…
Srinagar: A Bollywood film crew shooting in Ladakh was struck by a case of suspected mass food poisoning, leaving more than 100 members of the unit hospitalised in Leh late Sunday evening, officials confirmed. Crew members suddenly fell ill with vomiting, abdominal pain, and headaches after meals served on location. They were rushed to the…
