New Delhi: In a bid to stabilize onion prices and ensure adequate availability of the staple vegetable, the Government has directed the National Agricultural Cooperative Marketing Federation of India Ltd (NAFED) and the National Cooperative Consumer’s Federation of India Ltd (NCCF) to initiate procurement of 5 lakh tonnes of onion directly from farmers. As the…
Pavan Davuluri, an alumnus of IIT Madras, has been named as the new head of Microsoft Windows and Surface, succeeding Panos Panay who departed last year to join Amazon. Davuluri’s appointment comes following the restructuring of Microsoft’s leadership, which saw the division of the Windows and Surface groups and the subsequent need for separate leadership…
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi engaged in a telephone conversation today with Alexander De Croo, the Prime Minister of Belgium, congratulating him on the successful hosting of the First Nuclear Energy Summit in Brussels. During the call, both leaders took stock of the robust relations between India and Belgium, emphasizing the need to further…
Maryland: In a dramatic turn of events, the Francis Scott Key Bridge, a vital transportation artery in Baltimore, Maryland, collapsed early on Tuesday after a Singapore-flagged cargo ship collided with one of the bridge’s central supports, sending vehicles and several individuals plunging into the Patapsco River. According to Baltimore Fire Chief James Wallace, at least…
New Delhi: The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has unveiled its recommendations on the ‘Usage of Embedded SIM for Machine-to-Machine (M2M) Communications’, marking a significant step towards streamlining the regulatory framework for M2M embedded SIM (eSIM) in the country. The Department of Telecommunications (DoT), in its letter dated 09.11.2021, sought TRAI’s recommendations under the…
New Delhi: Indian Coast Guard ship Samudra Paheredar, a specialized Pollution Control Vessel, made a significant stopover at Manila Bay, Philippines, on March 25, 2024, marking the beginning of a three-day visit. The arrival of this specialized vessel is part of a broader initiative aimed at demonstrating the Indian Coast Guard’s (ICG) Marine Pollution Response…
Bhubaneswar: The Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone Ltd (APSEZ) has acquired Gopalpur Port Limited (GPL) for INR 3,080 crore. The acquisition, detailed in an exchange filing with the Bombay Stock Exchange, entails APSEZ obtaining a 95% stake in Gopalpur Ports Limited from existing shareholders. This includes a 56% stake from SP Port Maintenance Private…
Bengaluru: The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) proudly announced on Monday that its Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV) has achieved a significant milestone by executing a zero orbital debris mission. This accomplishment was marked by the successful re-entry of the PSLV Orbital Experimental Module-3 (POEM-3) into the Earth’s atmosphere on March 21, described by ISRO…
In a thrilling encounter that kept the Holi-day crowd on the edge of their seats, Virat Kohli’s masterful half-century guided the Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) to a nail-biting four-wicket victory over the Punjab Kings in Monday’s IPL match. Facing a target of 177 runs on a challenging pitch, Kohli’s innings of 77 runs off 49…
Bhubaneswar: With the Holi festival approaching, the fire department in Bhubaneswar has taken proactive measures to ensure the safety of residents by deploying firemen at five vulnerable locations along with essential rescue equipment. In anticipation of potential hazards during the festive celebrations, the Odisha Fire and Emergency Services rescue team will be stationed near several…
