Bhubaneswar: Digi Yatra has been launched at Biju Patnaik International Airport. Introduced by the Ministry of Civil Aviation (MOCA) and the Digi Yatra Foundation, this innovative platform marks a major step towards creating a digitally empowered society. Digi Yatra is designed to revolutionize the travel experience by enabling the automatic digital processing of passengers, thus…
New Delhi: Union Minister for Youth Affairs & Sports and Labour & Employment, Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya, engaged in an insightful and motivating interaction with National Service Scheme (NSS) volunteers from across India via video conference today. This event aimed to recognize and encourage the youth contributing significantly to community service and nation-building. The interaction is part…
Bhubaneswar: The Odisha Assembly faced repeated adjournments on Wednesday, the third day of the budget session, due to protests from opposition parties. The BJD staged a walkout, criticizing the state government’s inaction on the alleged assault of an Assistant Section Officer by Governor Raghubar Das’s son. Simultaneously, Congress members disrupted proceedings, citing Odisha’s neglect in the…
Goa: The first of two advanced frigates under construction by Goa Shipyard Limited (GSL) for the Indian Navy was launched today, marking a significant milestone in India’s maritime capabilities. The ship, named Triput, was ceremoniously launched by Rita Sreedharan to the invocation from the Atharva Veda, in the presence of P S Sreedharan Pillai, the…
New Delhi: The Union Budget 2024-25 has earmarked approximately ₹13,000 crore for the Ministry of Tribal Affairs, marking a notable increase of 73.60% over the previous year’s Revised Estimate (RE). This substantial boost underscores the government’s commitment to the socio-economic upliftment of tribal communities across India. Pradhan Mantri Janjatiya Unnat Gram Abhiyan In a landmark…
New Delhi: The opposition INDIA bloc staged a protest inside Parliament today, denouncing the Union Budget 2024 as ‘discriminatory’ and demanding fair treatment for all states. They accused the government of favouring Bihar and Andhra Pradesh—states governed by BJP’s key allies—while neglecting others. Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced projects worth ₹59,000 crore for Bihar…
New Delhi: To develope Indigenous technology, the Centre for Development of Telematics (C-DOT), a premier Telecom R&D centre under the Department of Telecommunications (DoT), Government of India, has signed an agreement with the Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee (IIT Roorkee) and Indian Institute of Technology Mandi (IIT Mandi) for the development of ‘Cell-Free’ 6G Access…
Colombo: The ongoing violence in Bangladesh has drawn the attention of the International Cricket Council (ICC) members and managers, who are currently gathered in Colombo for their annual conference. The recent unrest, marked by protests and killings on the streets, has become a significant concern for the ICC, particularly as Bangladesh is set to host the Women’s Twenty20 World Cup later this year.
Kathmandu: In a tragic incident, a Saurya Airlines aircraft crashed during takeoff at Tribhuvan International Airport (TIA) in Kathmandu on Wednesday killing 18 people including all passengers and an airline staff. The airport has been temporarily shut down following the accident, which occurred around 11 AM, according to TIA spokesperson Premnath Thakur, as reported by the Kathmandu Post.
London: Andy Murray, the former world number one in men’s tennis, has announced his retirement following the Paris 2024 Olympics tennis competition. This decision marks the end of a remarkable career that has seen him achieve numerous milestones and accolades in the sport. Murray won his Olympic gold on the grass courts of Wimbledon during…
