Bhubaneswar: Surama Padhy, a seasoned politician and two-time MLA from Ranpur, has been elected as the Speaker of the Odisha Legislative Assembly. Her elevation to this prestigious position came through unanimous support from all quarters, marking a significant milestone in the state’s political landscape. Padhy’s candidacy for the Speakership received overwhelming backing after no other nominations…
Bhubaneswar: The India-European Union Trade and Technology Council (TTC) Working Group 2 organized a startup matchmaking event today, featuring twelve high-impact solution providers in battery recycling technologies for electric vehicles (EVs). This initiative underscores the commitment of India and the EU to promote sustainability, foster innovation, and strengthen economic ties. The event, aimed at showcasing…
New Delhi: The first National Additive Manufacturing Symposium (NAMS) 2024 was inaugurated today by S Krishnan, Secretary of the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), at an event designed to provide a comprehensive overview of the Additive Manufacturing (AM) ecosystem in India. The symposium featured the release of the Additive Manufacturing Landscape Report and…
Mumbai: On the sidelines of the ongoing 18th Mumbai International Film Festival (MIFF), the Indian Documentary Producers Association (IDPA) organized an Open Forum to address the topic, “Creating New Opportunities for Documentary Funding.” Esteemed speakers from the film industry shared their insights, highlighting the challenges and potential solutions for the financial viability of documentary films…
New Delhi: The coal mining landscape in India is witnessing profound transformations, heralding a new era of growth and sustainability. With the introduction of commercial coal mining, the sector has achieved unprecedented milestones, surpassing 100 million tonnes in coal production during FY23 and poised to exceed 200 million tonnes by FY26. This surge is bolstered by…
New Delhi: In a move that underscores its telecom diplomacy and commitment to leading global digital innovation, the Department of Telecommunications (DoT), Ministry of Communications, has forged significant international partnerships aimed at building a world-class telecom ecosystem. These collaborations are poised to enhance global connectivity and position India at the forefront of digital infrastructure advancements….
New Delhi: The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has taken a significant step towards shaping the future of broadcasting in India with its release of recommendations on ‘Inputs for formulation of National Broadcasting Policy-2024’. This initiative, undertaken in response to a request from the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting (MIB), aims to chart a…
Delhi: The Sangam Networking Event in Delhi, organized by the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) and hosted by IIT Delhi on June 18-19, 2024, successfully unveiled comprehensive blueprints for Digital Twin-enabled solutions. These blueprints aim to address contemporary challenges by leveraging diverse data sources, guiding the design and architecture of innovative digital solutions. The event marked…
Mumbai: The 18th Mumbai International Film Festival (MIFF) hosted a thought-provoking panel discussion today on “Dissemination of Shorts: Penetration, Reach, and Exposure,” drawing insights from distinguished filmmakers and industry experts. Anna Henckel-Donnersmarck, filmmaker and head of Berlinale Shorts, opened the discussion with a powerful analogy, likening short films to poetry. “Short film is like a…
New Delhi: The Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) has released its provisional payroll data for April 2024, revealing a significant addition of 18.92 lakh net members. This marks the highest net member addition since the EPFO began publishing payroll data in April 2018, representing a 31.29% increase from March 2024. Year-on-year analysis shows a 10% growth…
