Kolkata: Renowned Hindustani classical musician Ustad Rashid Khan, aged 55, passed away on Tuesday afternoon in a private Kolkata hospital, following a battle with cancer, as announced by West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee. Hailing from the Rampur-Sahaswan Gharana, closely associated with the Gwalior gharana, Khan was known for his distinctive style characterized by medium-slow…
New Delhi: The Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) convened its first committee meeting on January 8, 2024, to address the pressing issue of misleading advertisements in the coaching sector.
In a groundbreaking move on Tuesday, January 9, President Emmanuel Macron of France appointed Gabriel Attal as the country’s new Prime Minister, marking a historic moment as Attal, at 34 years old, became the youngest person ever to hold this prestigious position. Before Attal, the title of the youngest French Prime Minister was held by…
New Delhi: Today, at Rashtrapati Bhavan, the President of India, Smt Droupadi Murmu, conferred the prestigious Sports and Adventure Awards 2023 in a ceremony that celebrated the achievements and contributions of outstanding athletes and adventurers.
New Delhi: Shri Giriraj Singh, Union Minister for Rural Development and Panchayati Raj, inaugurated a one-day National Workshop virtually, shedding light on the crucial role of Panchayati Raj Institutions (PRIs) in addressing Gender-Based Violence (GBV)
New Delhi: The vibrant celebration of artistic talent and cultural diversity unfolded today as Union Minister for Education and Skill Development & Entrepreneurship, Shri Dharmendra Pradhan, graced the inaugural ceremony of Kala Utsav 2023 as the Chief Guest.
New Delhi: In a significant development for the Indian Railways, Ashwini Vaishnaw, the Union Minister of Railways, Communications, and Electronic & Information Technology, unveiled ‘The Indian Railways Construction Manual, 2023’ today in New Delhi.
Bhubaneswar: In response to the escalating challenges posed by stray dogs in Bhubaneswar, the civic authorities are set to reinstate a comprehensive stray dog sterilization initiative aimed at curbing their population. The Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation (BMC) has initiated preparations for the sterilization process following the recent lifting of a stay order by the Orissa High…
Bhubaneswar: In a significant development, the Maoist-affected district of Malkangiri in Odisha celebrated the formal inauguration of its long-anticipated airport on Tuesday. Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik inaugurated the airport on Tuesday. An investment of approximately Rs 29 crore has gone into the airport’s construction, including the development of a 1,602-meter-long and 30-meter-wide runway. Nestled on…
Gandhinagar: In a diplomatic stride aimed at fortifying bilateral relations, Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi welcomed H.E. Filipe Jacinto Nyusi, President of the Republic of Mozambique, on January 9, 2024, in Gandhinagar. During the meeting, Prime Minister Modi reiterated India’s unwavering commitment to supporting Mozambique’s developmental priorities. The leaders engaged in fruitful discussions, exploring avenues…
