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India’s Vice President Advocates for Global Peace and Cooperation at IN-STEP Inauguration

Bureau The News HashtagMarch 21, 202402 mins

New Delhi: At the inauguration of the International Strategic Engagement Programme (IN-STEP), Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar emphasized India’s pivotal role in fostering global peace, harmony, and order. The event, held at the Upa-Rashtrapati Niwas, witnessed the participation of international delegates from 21 countries alongside Indian officers, all convened under the auspices of the National Defence College.

CM Naveen Patnaik Emerges as Richest MLA, Makaranda Muduli as poorest : ADR Report

Bureau The News HashtagMarch 20, 2024March 21, 202402 mins

Bhubaneswar: The latest report by the Association of Democratic Reforms (ADR) has shed light on the financial profiles of legislators in Odisha, revealing Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik as the wealthiest MLA in the state, with assets amounting to Rs 63 crore. According to the ADR report, Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik possesses immovable assets worth Rs…

Swakalpa Sahajog Event Empowers Nano Entrepreneurs Through Access to Credit

Bureau The News HashtagMarch 20, 2024March 20, 202403 mins

Bhubaneswar: The World Skill Center in Bhubaneswar became the vibrant hub of empowerment as it hosted the Swakalpa Sahajog ‘Small Loans for Bigger Smiles’ event, aimed at empowering nano-entrepreneurs through access to credit. This event served as a beacon of hope and inspiration, highlighting the transformative power of small loans in nurturing thriving businesses and…

GRID-INDIA Elevated to Miniratna Category-I Status: Bolstering India’s Power Infrastructure

Bureau The News HashtagMarch 20, 202401 mins

New Delhi: Grid Controller of India Limited (GRID-INDIA) has achieved a significant milestone by being conferred with the prestigious status of Miniratna Category-I Central Public Sector Enterprise (CPSE). This recognition, bestowed upon by the Ministry of Power, Government of India, underscores GRID-INDIA’s pivotal role in shaping the nation’s power landscape. Established in 2009, GRID-INDIA holds…

All Banks to Remain Open on Sunday, March 31, 2024

Bureau The News HashtagMarch 20, 2024March 20, 202401 mins

New Delhi: In a move aimed at facilitating essential banking transactions, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has directed all banking agencies to remain open to the public on Sunday, March 31, 2024. Issuing a notice on Wednesday, the RBI ordered banks to inform the public about this special working day. The directive comes in…

Prime Minister Narendra Modi to Inaugurate 32nd International Conference of Agricultural Economists

Prime Minister Narendra Modi Addresses Summit for Democracy, Emphasizing India’s Commitment to Democratic Values

Bureau The News HashtagMarch 20, 202402 mins

New Delhi: Addressing the Summit for Democracy through a virtual mode, Prime Minister Narendra Modi underscored India’s unwavering dedication to democratic principles while highlighting the country’s rich heritage of democratic governance. Speaking from New Delhi via video conferencing, the Prime Minister hailed the summit as a pivotal platform for democratic nations worldwide to exchange insights and bolster cooperation.

Indian Men’s and Women’s Hockey Teams Secure Second Place in FIH Hockey 5s Rankings

Bureau The News HashtagMarch 20, 202401 mins

New Delhi: In a major achievement the Indian hockey, both the men’s and women’s teams secured second place in the inaugural Hockey 5s rankings released by the International Hockey Federation (FIH) on Wednesday. The Indian men’s team clinched the second spot with an impressive 1400 points each. Despite finishing fifth at the World Cup in…

Former Indian Cricketer Ravi Shastri Meets Odisha CM Naveen Patnaik

Bureau The News HashtagMarch 20, 202401 mins

Bhubaneswar: Former cricketer and renowned cricket coach Ravi Shastri paid a visit to Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Wednesday, sparking discussions on the development of world-class cricket infrastructure in the state. The meeting between the Chief Minister and the former head coach of the Indian cricket team proved to be highly productive, with both…

Government Establishes Fact Check Unit (FCU) under Press Information Bureau

Bureau The News HashtagMarch 20, 202402 mins

New Delhi: The Government of India has taken a significant step towards combating misinformation and fake news by officially designating the Fact Check Unit (FCU) under the Press Information Bureau (PIB) of the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting (MIB) as the fact check unit of the Central Government. In a Gazette notification issued today, the…

Union Minister Pashu Pati Kumar Paras Resigns Amidst Political Turmoil

Bureau The News HashtagMarch 20, 202401 mins

New Delhi: In a dramatic turn of events, Union Minister Pashupati Kumar Paras has tendered his resignation, accepted by the President of India, Droupadi Murmu upon the advice of the Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The resignation, effective immediately, comes under clause (2) of Article 75 of the Constitution.