Jamtara: Under the strategic direction of the Ministry of Coal, Eastern Coalfields Limited (ECL) has launched an innovative pilot project for Underground Coal Gasification (UCG) at the Kasta coal block in Jamtara District, Jharkhand. This initiative underscores the Ministry’s proactive diversification efforts within the coal sector, aiming to revolutionize the industry by converting in-situ coal…
Nagarkarnool, Telangana: In a shocking incident at Mulachintalapalle Village in Nagarkarnool district, Eswaramma, a woman held in bonded labour for two years, was brutally tortured by her employers, who rubbed chili paste all over her body, including her private parts, to punish her for not reporting to work. Eswaramma and her family had been working…
Bengaluru: In a stellar display of batting prowess, Smriti Mandhana guided India to a commanding six-wicket victory in the third and final women’s ODI against South Africa, clinching a 3-0 series whitewash at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium on Sunday. India chased down South Africa’s total of 215 for eight in 40.4 overs, finishing at 220…
Lausanne (Switzerland): Following Britain’s loss against Belgium in the FIH Hockey Pro League match on Sunday, Australia have qualified for the FIH Hockey Men’s World Cup 2026 to be held in Belgium and Netherlands. At the start of the 2023/24 season of the FIH Hockey Pro League, a new incentive was added to the event, with…
Bridgetown, Barbados: England became the first team to qualify for the T20 World Cup 2024 semi-finals after a commanding all-round performance against the USA in a crucial Group 2 Super-8 match. The game, held in Bridgetown, Barbados, saw England triumph with both bat and ball, securing their spot in the semifinals with a dominant win….
New Delhi: In response to the recent tragic rail accident in West Bengal, Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw has called for an accelerated rollout of the Kavach system in a mission-mode approach. During a review meeting on Friday focused on Kavach 4.0, the latest version of the automatic train protection system, Vaishnaw directed officials to expedite…
Mumbai: Bollywood actress Sonakshi Sinha and actor Zaheer Iqbal are now officially husband and wife, having completed all the legal formalities of a civil marriage. The ceremony took place in Sonakshi’s luxurious sea-facing apartment in Bandra West, Mumbai. The intimate wedding was attended by close friends and family, including Sonakshi’s parents, Bollywood veteran and newly-elected…
Bhubaneswar: Deputy Chief Minister of Odisha and Minister of Mission Shakti, Pravati Parida, inaugurated the “Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam” initiative by planting a sapling in the Mission Shakti Bhawan campus. The planting of a ‘Baula’ sapling symbolizes the importance of nurturing and respecting nature, akin to the respect one has for one’s mother. Following…
Bhubaneswar: To promote women’s welfare and entrepreneurship, Deputy Chief Minister Pravati Parida announced the launch of the Subhadra Yojana on Sunday. The scheme, which has received approval from the State cabinet, is currently in the drafting phase and is expected to roll out within 100 days of completion. “The Subhadra Yojana will include all women…
Bengaluru: The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) marked a significant milestone today with the successful completion of its third consecutive Reusable Launch Vehicle (RLV) Landing Experiment (LEX). The RLV LEX-03, conducted at 07:10 IST at the Aeronautical Test Range (ATR) in Chitradurga, Karnataka, reaffirmed ISRO’s prowess in autonomous landing technologies under challenging conditions. Following the successes…
