New Delhi: The coal sector has emerged as the frontrunner in growth among the eight core industries, exhibiting a remarkable surge of 11.6% (provisional) in the month of February 2024. This data comes from the Index of Eight Core Industries (ICI) released by the Ministry of Commerce & Industries, based on the base year 2011-12….
New Delhi: The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting has announced an extension of the submission deadline for projects participating in the inaugural Doc Film Bazaar, which is set to run alongside the 18th Mumbai International Film Festival (MIFF). Originally slated for March 31, 2024, the deadline has been pushed to April 10, 2024, to accommodate…
New Delhi: Sheyphali B. Sharan takes charge as the Principal Director General of the Press Information Bureau (PIB). This comes in the wake of the retirement of Manish Desai, who served in the position until yesterday. Sharan, an esteemed officer of the 1990 batch of the Indian Information Service, steps into her new role with…
In a thrilling encounter between Delhi Capitals and Chennai Super Kings, it was Delhi who emerged victorious, securing their first win of the season by a margin of 20 runs. Despite a vintage performance by MS Dhoni during the death overs of the game, Delhi held their nerve to clinch the much-needed victory. The match…
New Delhi: Sunita Kejriwal, the wife of Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, took the center stage on Sunday at the INDIA bloc rally at Ramlila Maidan, where she read out a message from her husband and raised questions regarding his arrest by the Centre. Chief Minister Kejriwal is currently in Enforcement Directorate custody in connection…
Bhubaneswar: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) regional centre in Bhubaneswar has forecasted a surge in maximum (day) and minimum (night) temperatures across several districts of Odisha from April 2 onwards, as the cyclonic circulation over north Chhattisgarh and neighbourhood weakens. According to the IMD bulletin released today, the anticipated rise in maximum temperature, coupled with…
Bhubaneswar: Actor-turned-politician Akash Dasnayak has officially joined the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in Odisha on Sunday, a day after tendering his resignation from the ruling Biju Janata Dal (BJD). Dasnayak, a former Member of the Legislative Assembly (MLA) representing the Korei constituency in Jajpur district, made his transition to the BJP official at the party’s…
Ahmedabad: Gujarat Titans emerged victorious against Sunrisers Hyderabad in a nail-biting match played at the slow pitch of Ahmedabad on Sunday. The Titans showcased a disciplined performance with the ball and an exemplary display with the bat, led by the resurgence of David Miller, to secure a commanding seven-wicket win.
New Delhi: In a heartfelt ceremony held on Sunday, President Droupadi Murmu conferred the prestigious Bharat Ratna upon former Deputy Prime Minister and veteran BJP leader, LK Advani. The decision to bestow this honor upon Advani was made in consideration of his ailing health, recognizing his monumental contributions to Indian politics and society. President Murmu…
New Delhi: The Closing Ceremony of the Bilateral Tri-Service Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief (HADR) Amphibious Exercise between India and the United States, dubbed Tiger Triumph 2024, was held onboard USS Somerset on March 30.
