Odisha Cabinet Approves Key Amendments to Universities Act for Higher Education Reform

Bhubaneswar: In a landmark decision aimed at bolstering higher education in Odisha, the state cabinet on Saturday approved amendments to the Odisha Universities Act, 1989. The changes are intended to address longstanding challenges in governance, recruitment, and academic excellence across universities in the state. An official statement highlighted that the amendments will empower universities with…

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Odisha Renewable Energy Roundtable Highlights State’s Clean Energy Vision

New Delhi: Odisha’s Deputy Chief Minister and Minister of Agriculture & Farmers’ Empowerment and Energy, Kanak Vardhan Singh Deo, chaired the Odisha Renewable Energy Roundtable in New Delhi on November 22, 2024. Organized by the Society for Legal and Policy Research and Idam Infrastructure Advisory Pvt. Ltd., the event brought together policymakers, industry leaders, and…

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India Hosts 6th ASEAN-India Trade in Goods Agreement Joint Committee Meeting in New Delhi

New Delhi: The 6th ASEAN-India Trade in Goods Agreement (AITIGA) Joint Committee meeting concluded successfully at Vanijya Bhawan in New Delhi. The two-day meeting, co-chaired by Rajesh Agrawal, Additional Secretary, Department of Commerce, India, and Mastura Ahmad Mustafa, Deputy Secretary General (Trade), Ministry of Investment, Trade & Industry, Malaysia, saw participation from all 10 ASEAN…

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Commerce Secretary Visits Norway to Bolster Trade Relations and Push for $100 Billion Investment Under TEPA

Oslo, Norway: Sunil Barthwal, Secretary of the Department of Commerce, Ministry of Commerce & Industry, embarked on a key visit to Norway on November 22, 2024, aiming to strengthen trade and investment ties and advance the implementation of the Trade and Economic Partnership Agreement (TEPA) signed earlier this year in March. This landmark agreement, involving…

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Amit Shah Highlights Cooperative Sector’s Role in Nation-Building at NCDC General Council Meeting

New Delhi: Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation Amit Shah reaffirmed the government’s commitment to transforming the lives of farmers and rural communities through the cooperative movement while addressing the 91st General Council meeting of the National Cooperative Development Corporation (NCDC) in New Delhi. Shah emphasized that under Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s leadership, the…

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Union Minister Highlights India’s Cultural Power at NMA Foundation Day

New Delhi: Union Minister of Culture and Tourism, Gajendra Singh Shekhawat, underscored the significance of India’s cultural heritage as a unique strength in the global arena, during the 14th Foundation Day celebrations of the National Monuments Authority (NMA) at Bharat Mandapam. Addressing the audience, the Minister emphasized that India’s cultural power, alongside its technological, economic,…

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Snow Flower Shines at IFFI 2024: A Tale Bridging Konkan and Siberia

Goa: The 55th International Film Festival of India (IFFI) celebrated the Gala Premiere of Snow Flower, a poignant Marathi-language film directed by the acclaimed Gajendra Vitthal Ahire. At a press conference held in Goa, the cast and crew, including Chhaya Kadam, Vaibhav Mangle, and Sarfaraz Alam Safu, shared their experiences of crafting this cross-cultural masterpiece….

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Sivakarthikeyan Charms Audiences at IFFI Goa, Reflects on His Inspiring Journey

Goa: The auditorium at Kala Academy reverberated with applause and cheers as Tamil cinema superstar Sivakarthikeyan took the stage at the 55th International Film Festival of India (IFFI). From humble beginnings to superstardom, the actor’s journey has been a story of grit, passion, and resilience, captivating millions both on and off the screen. In an…

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Filmmakers Share Creative Insights at IFFI Goa for Films ‘Batto Ka Bulbula,’ ‘Karken,’ and ‘Jigarthanda Double X’

Goa: The 55th International Film Festival of India (IFFI) hosted a spirited press conference today featuring the cast and crew of three captivating films: Batto Ka Bulbula, Karken, and Jigarthanda Double X. The event provided a platform for filmmakers to discuss their artistic journeys, the challenges they faced, and their vision for cinema’s future. Karken:…

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NTPC Launches World’s Highest Green Hydrogen Mobility Project in Leh

Leh: Manohar Lal, Union Minister of Power and Housing & Urban Affairs, inaugurated NTPC’s Green Hydrogen Mobility Project in Leh today by flagging off a fleet of green hydrogen buses, marking a significant step toward India’s decarbonization and energy security goals. Senior officials from the Ministry of Power, Leh Administration, and NTPC attended the ceremony….

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