Mumbai: Union Minister and BJP leader Nitin Gadkari momentarily fainted during an election rally in Maharashtra’s Yavatmal district on Wednesday afternoon. The incident occurred while Gadkari was addressing the crowd, but he quickly recovered and resumed his speech after receiving immediate medical attention. A video circulating on social media captured the moment when Gadkari fell…
New Delhi: The Supreme Court has ordered authorities to immediately clean the river bed of the Yamuna in Agra. A bench of Justices Abhay S. Oka and Ujjal Bhuyan was hearing the application moved by an NGO seeking directions for the restoration of the river bed to its natural state and removal of the silt,…
New Delhi: In a significant move aimed at enhancing its endeavors in critical and strategic minerals, Khanij Bidesh India Limited (KABIL) has inked a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research – National Geophysical Research Institute (CSIR-NGRI). The MoU sets the stage for a collaborative partnership between the two entities…
Netherlands: Union Health Secretary, Apurva Chandra, embarked on a significant visit to the manufacturing unit of Bilthoven Biologicals, a global pharmaceutical company based in Utrecht, Netherlands. The visit aimed at exploring partnerships and collaboration on vaccine production, particularly in the context of EU pandemic preparedness. During his visit, Chandra engaged in discussions with CEO Juergen…
New Delhi: The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has released recommendations on ‘Telecommunication Infrastructure Sharing, Spectrum Sharing, and Spectrum Leasing’ today, marking a significant step towards enhancing efficiency and accessibility in the telecom sector. The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) had earlier requested TRAI to provide recommendations on allowing sharing of core network elements among…
Hyderabad: In a significant move towards fostering indigenous capabilities in the space sector, the Technology Development Board (TDB) has extended its financial support to M/s Dhruva Space Private Limited, Hyderabad, for their pioneering project titled “Space Grade Solar Array Fabrication and Test Facility.” This collaboration marks a crucial step towards advancing technological innovations in the…
New Delhi: On the occasion of National Panchayati Raj Day, a National Colloquium on “Governance at the Grassroots after Three Decades of the 73rd Constitutional Amendment” was inaugurated today by Secretary of the Ministry of Panchayati Raj, Vivek Bharadwaj, and Secretary of the Department of Rural Development, Shailesh Kumar Singh. The event, held in New…
Bhubaneswar: Indian Railways in collaboration with Indian Railways Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC), has launched a new initiative to offer hygienic meals and snacks at affordable prices, particularly targeting passengers traveling in unreserved coaches. With the anticipation of increased passenger traffic during the upcoming summer months, Indian Railways acknowledges the challenges faced by those traveling…
Bhubaneswar: The Odisha Joint Entrance Examination (OJEE) 2024 schedule has been officially released, announced on Wednesday, marking a crucial milestone for aspiring candidates. According to the notification, the OJEE 2024 examinations will be conducted from May 6, 2024, to May 10, 2024. The exams will be administered through Computer Based Test (CBT) mode across three…
Dehradun: President Droupadi Murmu addressed the officer trainees of the Indian Forest Service (2022 batch) at their convocation ceremony at the Indira Gandhi National Forest Academy today, emphasizing the critical importance of forests and traditional knowledge in environmental conservation. Stressing that forests are life givers and have preserved life on Earth, she underscored the need…
