New Delhi: Demonstrating a heartfelt commitment to its cricketing fraternity, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has announced the release of ₹1 crore to support former India coach Anshuman Gaekwad in his battle against blood cancer. Gaekwad is currently receiving treatment at King’s College Hospital in London. The decision by the BCCI…
Indore, Madhya Pradesh: Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation, Amit Shah, inaugurated the Pradhan Mantri Colleges of Excellence in all 55 districts of Madhya Pradesh from Indore on Sunday. The event was attended by several dignitaries, including Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Dr. Mohan Yadav and Union Minister Savitri Thakur. In his address, Amit Shah…
New Delhi: Over the past two years, 27 establishments have surrendered their exemption status, resulting in the addition of approximately 30,000 employees and a sum of Rs. 1688.82 crores to the Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO). This trend reflects the growing preference among establishments to have EPFO directly manage their employees’ Provident Fund (PF), allowing…
New Delhi: NITI Aayog, in collaboration with IIM Bangalore, Smart Freight Centre India, CALSTART/Drive to Zero, and WRI India, has announced the launch of the NITI GearShift Challenge as part of the e-FAST India initiative. This pioneering hackathon aims to foster innovative business models for the adoption of zero-emission trucks (ZETs) in India, addressing the…
Sarsawa: The Indian Air Force (IAF) is celebrating ‘Kargil Vijay Diwas Rajat Jayanti’ at Air Force Station Sarsawa from July 12 to July 26, 2024, to mark the 25th anniversary of the Kargil War victory. This event honors the bravery and sacrifice of the air warriors who played a crucial role in Operation Safed Sagar…
Bhubaneswar: Celebrated sand sculptor Padma Shri Sudarsan Pattnaik was accorded a hero’s welcome upon his return to Bhubaneswar on Saturday, following his remarkable achievement of winning the gold medal at the International Sand Art Championship held in Russia. Upon his arrival, Pattnaik was warmly received by Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi at the CM’s residence. During…
Bhubaneswar: The long-anticipated opening of the Ratna Bhandar, the treasure trove of the Shree Jagannath Temple in Puri, will commence tomorrow, Law Minister Prithiviraj Harichandan announced on Saturday. This decision brings an end to months of speculation and public curiosity. “A high-level committee proposed a standard operating procedure (SOP), which was reviewed by the Shree…
London: Barbora Krejčíková won her second Grand Slam and first Wimbledon title on Saturday, overcoming Italy’s Jasmine Paolini 6-2, 2-6, 6-4 in a thrilling women’s final. Krejčíková quickly took the lead by winning the first set, but Paolini, competing in her second consecutive Grand Slam final, fought back valiantly to push the match to a…
Mumbai: Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the INS Towers during his visit to the Indian Newspaper Society (INS) Secretariat at G-Block, Bandra Kurla Complex, Mumbai, today. The state-of-the-art building aims to meet the evolving needs of INS members, providing modern and efficient office space and serving as a nerve center for the newspaper industry in…
Harare: Yashasvi Jaiswal and Shubman Gill showcased a masterclass in batting as they led India to a thumping 10-wicket victory over Zimbabwe, clinching an unassailable 3-1 lead in the five-match T20I series. At the Harare Sports Club, India effortlessly chased down Zimbabwe’s total of 152/7, reaching 156 without losing a wicket in just 15.2 overs. Jaiswal,…
