Madrid: Tennis icon Rafael Nadal showcased his resilience and skill as he outlasted Argentina’s Pedro Cachin in a thrilling three-hour encounter to secure a spot in the round of 16 at the Madrid Open on Monday. The former world No.1 delivered a dominant performance in the opening set, securing a comfortable 6-1 victory. However, the…
Bhubaneswar: To curb the proliferation of fake doctors, the Odisha government has established a District Level Anti-Quackery Cell. This decision comes in response to an order from the High Court and underscores the state’s commitment to ensuring the safety and well-being of its citizens. The decision to set up the Anti-Quackery Cell was made during…
Bhubaneswar: With the onset of the peak summer season, TP Central Odisha Distribution Limited (TPCODL), a joint venture of Tata Power and the Government of Odisha, is emphasizing the importance of efficient electricity usage to tackle the surge in power demand. As temperatures rise, the demand for electricity surges, leading to various challenges such as…
Dehradun: Uttarakhand has taken a significant step in the ongoing saga surrounding Patanjali products, suspending the licenses of 14 items manufactured by Patanjali’s Divya Pharmacy with immediate effect. According to a report by India Today, the state’s licensing authority revealed in an affidavit filed in the Supreme Court on Monday that it had decided to…
New Delhi: The Delhi High Court, on Monday, dismissed a petition seeking the disqualification of Prime Minister Narendra Modi over allegations of soliciting votes for the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) by invoking Hindu and Sikh deities and places of worship. The plea, filed by lawyer Anand S. Jondhale, was rejected by Justice Sachin Datta, who…
New Delhi: The Indian Navy witnessed the launch of the ‘Ammunition Cum Torpedo Cum Missile Barge, LSAM 20 (Yard 130)’, marking the sixth barge of the 11 x ACTCM Barge Project. The barge, built by MSME Shipyard, M/s Suryadipta Projects Pvt Ltd, Thane, was launched on April 29, 2024, at M/s Suryadipta Project Pvt. Ltd.,…
New Delhi: Responding to feedback from candidates, the National Testing Agency (NTA) has announced the rescheduling of the UGC-NET exam 2024. Originally slated for June 16, the exam will now be conducted on June 18, as confirmed by University Grants Commission (UGC) chairman Mamidala Jagadesh Kumar. In a social media announcement on Monday, Jagadesh Kumar…
New Delhi: Amidst the controversy surrounding Prajwal Revanna, the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) candidate for Hassan and grandson of former Prime Minister HD Deve Gowda, both the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and the Janata Dal (Secular) [JD(S)] have publicly distanced themselves from the alleged sex scandal. Senior BJP leader and Leader of Opposition, R Ashoka,…
New Delhi: In a scathing assessment of the administrative paralysis gripping Delhi following Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal’s arrest, the Delhi High Court on Monday raised alarm over the city’s governance grinding to a halt in the wake of the AAP supremo’s detention. The court’s admonition came as Urban Development Minister Saurabh Bharadwaj disclosed that any…
Astana (Kazakhstan): Indian pugilists Brijesh Tamta, Sagar Jakhar and Sumit registered victories to enter the semifinals and assured themselves of medals in the youth category of ASBC Asian U22 & Youth Boxing Championships 2024 in Astana, Kazakhstan on Monday. Brijesh (48kg) started the day for India in a hard-fought bout against Uzbekistan’s Sabirov Sayfiddin, with…
