New Delhi: The National Crisis Management Committee (NCMC) convened today under the chairmanship of Cabinet Secretary Rajiv Gauba to assess preparedness for an impending cyclone brewing in the Bay of Bengal. The Director General of the India Meteorological Department (IMD) provided an update on the current status of the depression forming over the central Bay…
New Delhi: With Phase 6 of the Lok Sabha polls set to kick off tomorrow, the Election Commission of India (ECI) is leaving no stone unturned to ensure a smooth and efficient electoral process. Polling will take place across 58 Parliamentary Constituencies (PCs) spanning 8 States and Union Territories, marking a crucial juncture in India’s…
New Delhi: In a landmark move set to revolutionize agricultural broadcasting in India, Doordarshan Kisan is all set to unveil a new look and innovative programming style on May 26. After nine years of remarkable success, the channel is gearing up to captivate farmers nationwide with its fresh avatar. Embracing the advancements of the digital…
New Delhi: The procurement of wheat during the Rabi Marketing Season (RMS) 2024-25 is progressing seamlessly in major procuring states across India, surpassing last year’s total procurement figures. A total of 262.48 LMT (lakh metric tonnes) of wheat has already been procured for the Central Pool, exceeding last year’s procurement of 262.02 LMT. During RMS…
Cannes, France: “Sunflowers Were the First Ones to Know,” a course-end film by Chidanand Naik, a student of the Film and Television Institute of India (FTII), has won the La Cinef Award for Best Short at the 77th Cannes Film Festival. The announcement was made on May 23, 2024, with student director Chidanand Naik receiving…
Ranchi: Babulal Hembrom, a promising talent from the Jharkhand State Sports Promotion Society (JSSPS), has made the nation proud by clinching two bronze medals at the ongoing IWF World Youth Weightlifting Championship in Lima, Peru. Babulal secured third place in both the 49 kg Snatch and Clean & Jerk categories, showcasing his exceptional skill and…
New Delhi: The Cyber Security Conclave 2024, jointly organized by the Common Services Centers (CSC) and the United Service Institution (USI), was held in New Delhi, focusing on vital strategies for bolstering cyber security. With cyber threats evolving rapidly and data breaches becoming more frequent, the conclave emphasized the importance of maintaining strong cybersecurity frameworks….
Mumbai: NHPC, India’s premier hydropower company, has been conferred with ‘The Economic Times HR World Future Ready Organization Award 2024-25’. This prestigious award recognizes NHPC’s exemplary efforts in upskilling employees, implementing Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) interventions, promoting Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DE&I) initiatives, and continuous technological advancements. The award also acknowledges NHPC’s robust Employee…
Noida: NTPC proudly hosted the National Finales of the Power Quiz 2024 and Medha Pratiyogita 2024 at the Power Management Institute (PMI), Noida, marking a successful journey of learning and competition among employees and their families. A total of 1,820 teams participated, with 570 teams in the Power Quiz 2024 and 1,250 teams in Medha…
Kuala Lumpur: India’s ace shuttler PV Sindhu showcased her dominance by outclassing Korea’s Sim Yu Jin in the second round of the women’s singles at the Malaysia Masters on Thursday. Young shuttler Ashmita Chaliha also made headlines by stunning USA’s Beiwen Zhang in an impressive display. Sindhu, who last clinched a title at the 2022…
