Chennai: In a historic moment for Indian chess, young prodigies have made an unprecedented mark in the junior world rankings, claiming five remarkable positions, including the coveted top spot. Grandmasters (GM) have spearheaded this remarkable feat, led by the top-ranked R. Praggnanandhaa with an Elo rating of 2747. The list further features D. Gukesh securing…
Bhubaneswar: The Department of Social Security and Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities (SSEPD) in Odisha has taken a significant step to enhance its de-addiction efforts under the ‘DISHA’ scheme. The department will extend financial support to five non-government stakeholders, aiming to strengthen the de-addiction drive in the state. In a pivotal move, the department has…
New Delhi: In a notable achievement, as of January 31, 2024, 729 out of the 766 districts in the country have declared themselves manual scavenging-free, signaling progress in eradicating this hazardous practice.
New Delhi: The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) continues to fortify the nation’s cybersecurity infrastructure with the ‘Cyber Surakshit Bharat’ initiative.
Goa: Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi marked a significant milestone today as he inaugurated the integrated Sea Survival Training Centre at the ONGC Institute in Goa.
Boudh: In a significant development, two female Maoists, identified as Manisha Thati and Champa Koram from Bijapur district, Chhattisgarh, have voluntarily surrendered before the Inspector General of Police (Southern Range) Jai Narayan Pankaj in Boudh district. Both Manisha and Champa were associated with the Kandhamal-Kalahandi-Boudh-Nayagarh (KKBN) division of the outlawed CPI (Maoist) organization and had…
Bay Oval: New Zealand’s premier Test batter, Kane Williamson, showcased his batting prowess by smashing his 31st Test century during the ongoing first Test against South Africa. Williamson’s brilliant knock of 109 not only marked a personal achievement but also contributed significantly to New Zealand’s commanding position in the match. In a remarkable display of…
New Delhi: In response to the recent announcement by the Royal Family regarding the health condition of His Majesty King Charles III, Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi took to social media to convey heartfelt wishes for a swift recovery.
New Delhi: The Union Minister for Youth Affairs and Sports, Shri Anurag Singh Thakur, officially inaugurated the BIMSTEC Aquatics Championships 2024 today in a momentous ceremony held in New Delhi.
New Delhi: In a significant stride forward in the study of ultracold atoms, scientists have developed a groundbreaking image-correction technique that promises clearer and more accurate images, particularly in the realm of cold atom research at absolute zero temperatures.
