Sao Paulo: A plane carrying 61 people crashed near Sao Paulo in Brazil on Friday, killing all on board, Brazilian regional airline Voepass has said in a statement. The aircraft crashed in Vinhedo in Sao Paulo state and reportedly fell into a residential area. Officials said that one home in the local condominium complex has…
Paris: Aman Sehrawat delivered a stellar performance on Friday, securing India’s first wrestling medal at the Paris Olympics. The 21-year-old wrestler defeated Puerto Rico’s Darian Toi Cruz with a commanding 13-5 victory in the men’s freestyle 57kg match, marking India’s sixth medal at the ongoing Games. Sehrawat’s journey to the podium was marked by a series…
New Delhi: In a significant move to accelerate advancements in the biofuel sector and attract more investment, the Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, today approved the modified Pradhan Mantri JI-VAN Yojana. The revamped scheme extends the implementation timeline by five years, until 2028-29, and broadens its scope to include advanced biofuels produced…
New Delhi: In a landmark decision, the Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, approved the launch of Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana-Urban (PMAY-U) 2.0, aimed at addressing the housing needs of one crore urban poor and middle-class families over the next five years. The scheme will provide financial assistance of ₹2.30 lakh crore through States,…
New Delhi: In a significant move to enhance India’s railway infrastructure, the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA), chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has approved eight key railway projects with a total estimated cost of ₹24,657 crore. These projects aim to improve connectivity, efficiency, and service reliability across Indian Railways, aligning with the Prime Minister’s…
New Delhi: Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh praised the World Health Organization (WHO) for its recent memorandum of understanding (MoU) with India, aimed at advancing the production of medical devices. The formal announcement of the agreement took place today at the Indian National Science Academy (INSA), New Delhi. The MoU was signed between the Sree Chitra…
Paris: The Indian Olympic Association (IOA) on Friday announced the nomination of hockey goalkeeper PR Sreejesh as the joint flagbearer with pistol shooter Manu Bhaker at the closing ceremony of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games. IOA president PT Usha said Sreejesh was both an emotional and popular choice within the IOA leadership, including the Chef de…
Bhubaneswar: Deputy Chief Minister Kanak Vardhan Singhdeo chaired a detailed review meeting on Friday at the Lok Seva Bhavan, focusing on the ongoing implementation of the Samruddha Krushak Yojana. The discussions centered on enhancing paddy procurement processes and providing adequate support to farmers under the scheme. Singhdeo underscored the need to ensure that Rabi and…
Bhubaneswar: In a major stride toward expanding educational opportunities in Odisha, Higher Education Minister Suryabanshi Suraj inaugurated 14 new Government Degree colleges across eight districts via video conferencing on Friday. The newly launched colleges are located in some of the most underserved areas, including Tiring (Mayurbhanj), Thuamul Rampur (Kalahandi), Gurundia and Nuagaon (Sundargarh), Bandhugaon and…
New Delhi: In a pivotal move for the integration of Ayurveda with modern education and technology, the All India Institute of Ayurveda (AIIA), New Delhi, and Amity University, Noida, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to further their collaboration in education, research, and technology. The MoU, signed on Thursday, extends the ongoing five-year agreement…
