Mullanpur: In a nail-biting Indian Premier League (IPL) showdown, Sunrisers Hyderabad emerged victorious against Punjab Kings by a slender margin of two runs in a thrilling encounter held here on Tuesday. Chasing a target of 183 runs for victory, Punjab Kings fell agonizingly short, managing 180 for 6 in their allotted overs. Shashank Singh displayed…
New Delhi: In a landmark decision, the Supreme Court of India has extended the ambit of Articles 14 and 21 of the Constitution to encompass the “right against the adverse effects of climate change,” recognizing the critical importance of environmental protection in safeguarding fundamental rights. A three-judge bench led by Chief Justice of India D…
New Delhi: In response to a notice issued by the Supreme Court concerning the continued publication of misleading advertisements, Baba Ramdev and Acharya Balkrishna, the Managing Director of Patanjali Ayurved, have tendered an “unconditional and unqualified apology” before the apex court. In affidavits filed before the Supreme Court, the duo expressed their commitment to uphold…
New Delhi: The Ministry of New & Renewable Energy announced on Tuesday that the deadline for submission of Research and Development (R&D) proposals under the National Green Hydrogen Mission has been extended to 27th April 2024. The Ministry stated that while the call for proposals, issued on 16th March 2024, has been met with an…
Karwar: Admiral R Hari Kumar, Chief of the Naval Staff, inaugurated a significant addition to Naval Base Karwar on April 9, 2024, with the unveiling of a major Pier and Residential Accommodations. The ceremony was graced by the presence of Vice Admiral SJ Singh, Commander-in-Chief of the Western Naval Command, Vice Admiral Tarun Sobti, Deputy…
New Delhi: For the second phase of the Lok Sabha Elections 2024, a total of 1206 candidates from 12 States/UTs, along with 4 candidates from the Outer Manipur Parliamentary Constituency, are set to contest for 88 Parliamentary Constituencies (PCs). The Election Commission announced that a total of 2633 nominations were filed across the aforementioned regions,…
Bhubaneswar: Shombi Sharp, the UN Resident Coordinator in India, recently visited Odisha where he met with Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik at Naveen Niwas to discuss the state’s development trajectory and its partnership with UN agencies. During the meeting, Sharp lauded Odisha’s progress in various sectors and commended the longstanding partnership between UN agencies and the…
New Delhi: Sangeet Natak Akademi, the esteemed national academy of performing arts under the Ministry of Culture, Government of India, embarks on a journey to rejuvenate the rich tapestry of temple traditions across the country with the festival titled ‘Shakti: A Festival of Music and Dance’. Commencing today, on the auspicious occasion of Navaratri, the…
New Delhi: The Delhi High Court delivered a setback to Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Tuesday by dismissing his plea against his arrest in the excise policy case. The court upheld the Enforcement Directorate’s (ED) contention that there was sufficient evidence to warrant Kejriwal’s arrest in the money laundering case. Rejecting Kejriwal’s objection to…
New Delhi: Hockey India, on Tuesday, introduced a groundbreaking initiative, the National Women’s Hockey League 2024 – 2025, signaling a significant leap forward in the nation’s sporting landscape. The league, designed to showcase talent and elevate the stature of women’s hockey, is structured into two phases, with the inaugural phase scheduled to kick off in…
