New Delhi: Officer Trainees of the Indian Revenue Service (Customs and Indirect Taxes) met President Droupadi Murmu at Rashtrapati Bhavan today, where she emphasized their pivotal role in shaping the nation’s economic framework and fostering development. Addressing the trainees, President Murmu highlighted the Indian Revenue Service (IRS) as a cornerstone of India’s uniform tax administration,…
New Delhi: Senior Italian Minister Adolfo Urso, holding portfolios including Enterprises and Space, met with Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh, who oversees Science and Technology, Earth Sciences, and Space, to advance bilateral cooperation during his official visit to India. The meeting focused on enhancing collaboration in science, technology, innovation, and space exploration. Dr. Singh welcomed…
New Delhi: Union Minister of Commerce & Industry, Piyush Goyal, today emphasized the Global South’s minimal role in global environmental damage, attributing the crisis to the developed nations that benefited from low-cost energy in the past. The remarks were made during the inaugural session of the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) Partnership Summit 2024, held in…
New Delhi: The 4th edition of Exercise HARIMAU SHAKTI, the annual joint military exercise between the Indian Army and the Royal Malaysian Regiment, commenced today at Bentong Camp in the Pahang district of Malaysia. Scheduled to run from December 2 to December 15, 2024, the exercise aims to bolster the counterinsurgency capabilities of both armies…
Andhra Pradesh set the stage for its cultural extravaganza, the Krishnaveni Sangeetha Neerajanam Festival 2024, with a series of captivating prequel events held on December 1. Organized by the Ministry of Tourism in collaboration with the Ministries of Culture and the Andhra Pradesh Government, these events highlighted the state’s rich musical heritage and its vibrant…
Konark: The 35th edition of the Konark Festival, one of Odisha’s premier cultural events, began today with a magnificent inauguration by Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi and Deputy Chief Minister and Tourism Minister Pravati Parida. Held against the backdrop of the iconic Sun Temple, the festival celebrates India’s rich artistic heritage and marks the vibrant…
Bhubaneswar: Prime Minister Narendra Modi emphasized the need for technologically advanced and community-driven policing during the valedictory session of the 59th All India Conference of Director Generals/Inspector Generals of Police in Bhubaneswar. Held on November 30 and December 1, the conference witnessed high-level deliberations on emerging security challenges and strategies. During the session, the Prime…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha residents burdened by soaring potato prices can expect relief as a massive consignment of 300 trucks loaded with potatoes from Uttar Pradesh is set to arrive in the state by tomorrow. The influx is anticipated to stabilize prices, currently ranging from ₹35 to ₹40 per kilogram in retail markets. Food and Consumer Welfare Minister…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha is making significant progress in its fight against AIDS, with the state witnessing a steady decline in active cases. On the occasion of World AIDS Day, Odisha Health Minister Mukesh Mahaling announced the state’s ambitious goal of achieving zero new infections by 2030. Currently, Odisha has around 50,000 active AIDS cases, with Ganjam…
Lucknow: Double Olympic medallist PV Sindhu clinched her first title in over two years, defeating China’s Wu Luo Yu in the women’s singles final of the Syed Modi International on Sunday. Sindhu triumphed 21-14, 21-16 in a 47-minute match, marking her third win at the tournament following victories in 2017 and 2022. This victory is…
