Lucknow: In a pioneering move, the Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB) has appointed three women to lead its dog squads, marking a significant step towards gender equality in central forces. The trio, consisting of Kalpanaben Manubhai (24), Anchal Rani (23), and Neha Sonkar (22), completed six months of rigorous training and are now stationed at the…
Ayodhya: In an innovative move, the temple trust and Ayodhya administration are contemplating the installation of facial recognition cameras within the temple complex for enhanced security and streamlined procedures. Ayodhya Divisional Commissioner Gaurav Dayal explained that as devotees are required to deposit their mobiles and electronic gadgets before entering the temple complex, facial recognition software…
Guwahati: Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated and laid the foundation stone for projects amounting to Rs 11,000 crores in Guwahati, Assam, underscoring the government’s commitment to enhancing sports and medical infrastructure, as well as connectivity. Addressing the gathering, the Prime Minister expressed gratitude for the opportunity to inaugurate and initiate projects of substantial value. The…
Bhubaneswar: The Odisha Assembly is set to kick off its Budget session on Monday, spanning from February 5 to 13. During this brief session, Finance Minister Vikram Keshari Arukh is slated to present an interim budget for the fiscal year 2024-2025. This session holds significance as it marks the last assembly meeting before the impending…
New Delhi: In a significant development, Kylian Mbappe is poised to depart Ligue 1 at the conclusion of the season and join Real Madrid. The French forward will make this move after his contract with Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) concludes in June. According to Le Parisien, Mbappe has made the decision to leave Ligue 1 and…
Bhubaneswar: In response to the challenge of filling vacant teaching posts through the Odisha Public Service Commission (OPSC) due to legal obstacles as per the Odisha Universities (Amendment) Act, 2020, the state government has granted permission for public universities in Odisha to enlist retired faculty members. The Higher Education department of the state government has…
Mount Maunganui: Kane Williamson, the World No. 1 Test batsman, kicked off 2024 with a stellar performance, scoring his 30th Test century against South Africa at Bay Oval, Mount Maunganui. With this feat, Williamson surpassed the legendary Sir Donald Bradman’s record of 29 centuries in Test Cricket and moved ahead of his contemporary Virat Kohli…
In a bizarre turn of events, reality TV star, actress, and popular model Poonam Pandey has faced severe backlash for orchestrating her own death hoax as a means to raise awareness about cervical cancer. While the intent behind Poonam’s stunt was noble, netizens have expressed strong disapproval, criticizing her for playing with the emotions of…
New Delhi: In the ongoing Financial Year 2023-24, up to December 2023, the Directorate General of GST Intelligence (DGGI) has detected a staggering 1,700 fake Input Tax Credit (ITC) cases, involving an estimated Rs. 18,000 crore.
Seoul: In a thrilling encounter, South Korea secured a spot in the Asian Cup semifinals by defeating Australia 2-1 in extra time, with Tottenham’s star player Son Heung-min stealing the show. Son’s decisive contribution included a stunning free-kick and winning a crucial penalty to level the scores deep into second-half stoppage time. The match unfolded…
