Indian Boxing Icon Mary Kom Announces Retirement

New Delhi: Six-time World Champion and 2012 Olympic medallist, Mangte Chungneijang Mary Kom, bid farewell to her illustrious boxing career on Wednesday, citing the International Boxing Association’s (IBA) age limit for elite-level competition. The 41-year-old boxing legend acknowledged her continued hunger for competition but expressed regret that age restrictions prevent her from participating. Speaking at…

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Alexander Zverev Makes Grand Slam History with Australian Open Triumph

Melbourne: In a standout performance on Wednesday at the Australian Open 2024, Alexander Zverev scripted a significant chapter in his tennis journey by securing his first Grand Slam victory against a Top 5 opponent. The sixth-seeded German displayed an exceptional level of play as he triumphed over World No. 2 Alcaraz with a commanding score…

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Fourth Annual Orange Festival Inaugurated in Nagaland

Kohima: The vibrant Local ground in Rusoma village witnessed the grand commencement of the fourth edition of the annual Orange Festival, themed “Organic Orange.” The two-day festival was inaugurated by Salhoutuonuo Kruse, the Minister for Women Resources & Horticulture. Addressing the gathering as the special guest during the inauguration ceremony, Minister Kruse highlighted the significance…

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REC to Extend ₹1.2 Trillion for Rooftop Solar Panels under Pradhan Mantri Suryoday Yojana

New Delhi: REC Limited, a state-run enterprise, is set to provide financial support of up to ₹1.2 trillion for the installation of rooftop solar panels under the ambitious Pradhan Mantri Suryoday Yojana. Vivek Kumar Dewangan, the Chairman and Managing Director (CMD) of REC, announced this significant initiative during a media briefing on Tuesday. Dewangan revealed…

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India and Dominican Republic Set to Strengthen Economic Ties with Joint Economic and Trade Committee

New Delhi:  The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, has given the nod for the signing of a protocol for the establishment of the Joint Economic and Trade Committee (JETCO) between the Department of Commerce, Ministry of Commerce and Industry of the Republic of India, and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Dominican Republic.

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