New Delhi: The landing site of the Indian Space Research Organisation’s (ISRO) Vikram lander during the Chandrayaan-3 mission has been officially named “Shiva Shakti” by the International Astronomical Union (IAU). The approval of the name came nearly seven months after Prime Minister Narendra Modi initially announced the designation of the site as “Shiva Shakti.” The…
New Delhi: In a surprising turn of events, acclaimed Bollywood actress Kangana Ranaut is all set to plunge into the political arena as she gears up to contest the upcoming Lok Sabha elections from Mandi, Himachal Pradesh, on the ticket of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). The announcement came as the BJP released its fifth…
New Delhi: In the latest political development, industrialist and former Congress leader Naveen Jindal has joined the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Sunday, just weeks ahead of the upcoming Lok Sabha polls. The BJP, unveiling its fifth list for the polls, announced that Jindal will contest from Kurukshetra, the constituency he previously represented from…
Sambalpur: Mahanadi Coalfields Limited (MCL) has etched its name in history by becoming India’s first company to achieve a monumental coal production milestone of 200 million tonnes (MT) in a single financial year, setting a new pinnacle in the coal sector. The jubilant atmosphere at MCL reverberated with excitement as the company’s mining operations in…
Leh: The festival of colours, Holi, was imbued with patriotic fervour as Raksha Mantri Rajnath Singh celebrated the occasion with soldiers in Leh on March 24, 2024. Accompanied by Chief of the Army Staff General Manoj Pande and General Officer Commanding, Fire and Fury Corps Lt Gen Rashim Bali, Rajnath Singh lauded the unwavering commitment…
New Delhi: The Employees’ Provident Fund Organization (EPFO) has released its provisional payroll data for January 2024, revealing a substantial increase in net members, with a notable emphasis on youth employment and gender diversity. According to the data, EPFO added a remarkable 16.02 lakh net members in January 2024. Among these additions, approximately 8.08 lakh…
Jaipur: In a thrilling encounter at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium on Sunday, the Rajasthan Royals clinched victory against the Lucknow Super Giants by 20 runs in the fourth match of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024. The Rajasthan Royals set a challenging target of 194, propelled by skipper Sanju Samson’s unbeaten 82 and a solid…
Bhubaneswar: The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has made a significant move ahead of the upcoming Lok Sabha polls in Odisha by announcing its first list of candidates, comprising 18 nominees for various parliamentary constituencies in the state. In a notable decision, the BJP has fielded Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan from the Sambalpur seat, underlining…
Kolkata: Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) kicked off their Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 campaign with a win against SunRisers Hyderabad (SRH), edging past their opponents by a mere four runs in a thrilling encounter at the Eden Gardens. In a roller-coaster match marked by numerous twists and turns, KKR posted a formidable total of 208…
Bhubaneswar: Four promising hockey players from Odisha are set to showcase their talent at the Junior Men National Camp, courtesy of the Target Olympic Podium Scheme (TOPS), scheduled to be held at the Sports Authority of India (SAI) facility in Bengaluru from March 31st to May 31st. Prashant Barla, Aakash Soreng, Rosan Kujur, and Ritik…
