New Delhi: The National Centre for Good Governance (NCGG) has launched a one-week Special Capacity Building Programme on Public Policy and Governance for 16 Deputy Commissioners of Bangladesh. The training session, taking place from July 15, 2024, to July 20, 2024, aims to foster international collaboration and enhance governance skills. The programme commenced with an…
Berlin: Spain cemented their legacy as the most successful team in European Championship history by defeating England 2-1 in a thrilling final at Euro 2024 on Sunday in Berlin. This victory marks Spain’s fourth Euro Cup title, adding to their previous triumphs in 1964, 2008, and 2012, surpassing Germany’s record of three wins. The match,…
London: Carlos Alcaraz secured his place in tennis history by defending his Wimbledon title with a commanding straight-sets victory over Novak Djokovic. The 21-year-old Spaniard demonstrated his exceptional skill and resilience, winning 6-2, 6-2, 7-6(4) at the All England Club on Sunday, thus capturing his fourth Grand Slam title. This triumph comes hot on the…
Harare: India secured a commanding 4-1 series victory against Zimbabwe with a resounding 42-run win in the final T20I at the Harare Sports Club on Sunday, July 14. Led by Shubman Gill, India bounced back emphatically after losing the first match, dominating the series with four consecutive wins. Zimbabwe’s captain Sikandar Raza opted to field…
Bhubaneswar: After 46 years, the inner chamber of the Ratna Bhandar (treasure trove) at the Lord Jagannath Temple in Puri was opened on Sunday, following standard operating procedures. The opening was overseen by former Orissa High Court judge Biswanath Rath, Dr. Arabinda Kumar Padhee, the chief administrator of the Shree Jagannath Temple Administration (SJTA), DB…
Indore, Madhya Pradesh: In a move towards environmental conservation, Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation Amit Shah inaugurated the ‘Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam’ campaign by planting saplings at the BSF campus in Indore. This ambitious drive aims to plant 11 lakh trees in a single day, contributing to a larger goal of planting…
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…
