Pune: Vice Admiral Gurcharan Singh took over as Commandant of the National Defence Academy (NDA) today, succeeding Vice Admiral Ajay Kocchar. An esteemed alumnus of NDA Khadakwasla, Vice Admiral Singh was commissioned into the Indian Navy on 1 July 1990. Vice Admiral Singh’s illustrious career spans several key appointments both afloat and ashore. As a…
Bengaluru: Chief of Defence Staff, Gen Anil Chauhan, visited the Aircraft and Systems Testing Establishment (ASTE) and Air Force Test Pilots School (AFTPS) in Bengaluru today. He was accorded a ceremonial Guard of Honour and laid a wreath at the memorial honoring the supreme sacrifices made by Indian test crew and scientists during flight testing….
New Delhi: The 3rd Capacity Building Program for senior civil servants from the Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka concluded successfully at the National Centre for Good Governance (NCGG) in New Delhi. The program, attended by 41 senior officials including Assistant Divisional Secretaries, Assistant Secretaries, Deputy Sergeants, and Directors, adds to NCGG’s impressive record of having…
New Delhi: NTPC Ltd., India’s largest integrated power utility, announced its financial results for the fiscal year 2023-24, showcasing remarkable achievements in electricity generation and financial performance. The company, with an installed group capacity of 76,015 MW, has set new records in both operational and financial metrics. NTPC Group achieved its highest-ever annual electricity generation,…
Mangalore: The 5th edition of the Indian Open of Surfing (IOS), a prestigious national surfing competition, is set to kick off from May 31 to June 02 at the scenic Sasihithlu Beach in Mangalore. In an exciting development, the New Mangalore Port Authority has been unveiled as the title sponsor for this year’s event, further…
Chennai: Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) emerged victorious in the Qualifier 2 of the TATA Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024, clinching a commanding 36-run victory over Rajasthan Royals (RR) at the M.A. Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai. SRH’s stellar batting performance, coupled with a disciplined bowling effort, propelled them to a well-deserved victory, securing their place in the…
Antwerp: In their second match of the European leg of the FIH Hockey Pro League 2023/24, the Indian Men’s Hockey Team suffered a 1-4 defeat against Belgium. Despite a spirited effort, India couldn’t match Belgium’s attacking prowess, with Abhishek (55’) scoring the lone goal for the visitors, while Felix Denayer (22’), Alexander Hendrickx (34’, 60’),…
Puri: In a significant development, senior IAS officer Arabinda Kumar Padhee has been appointed as the Chief Administrator of the Shree Jagannath Temple Administration (SJTA) in Puri. This appointment comes as Chief Administrator Veer Vikram Jadav has proceeded on vacation, necessitating Padhee to take on the responsibilities in his absence. The Odisha government issued a…
Antwerp: In a closely-fought encounter, the Indian Women’s Hockey Team succumbed to a 0-2 defeat against Belgium in their second match of the European leg of the FIH Hockey Pro League 2023/24. Despite a valiant effort, India couldn’t thwart the Belgian attack, with Alexia ‘T Serstevens (34’) and Louise Dewaet (36’) finding the back of…
Bhubaneswar: With the Phase III elections for six Lok Sabha and 42 Assembly seats in Odisha looming closer, the Odisha Police has intensified its efforts to ensure free and fair polling on May 25. In a press conference, Director General of Police (DGP) Arun Kumar Sarangi outlined the extensive security arrangements put in place for…
