New Delhi: Australia, USA, New Zealand, Germany, England, Poland and the Netherlands are among 24 countries that have confirmed their participation in the inaugural Kho Kho World Cup, to be held at the Indira Gandhi Indoor Stadium and Noida Indoor Stadium from January 13-19, 2025. A total of 24 countries from all six continents will have…
Bhubaneswar: The Centre has sanctioned a significant ₹73,723 crore for the development of railways in Odisha, marking a major boost to the state’s infrastructure. Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw expressed his gratitude to Prime Minister Narendra Modi for the approval, sharing the details of the development projects on social media. One of the key highlights is…
Bhubaneswar: The India-EU Trade and Technology Council (TTC) Working Group 2 on Green & Clean Energy Technologies held an online workshop on “Assessment and Monitoring Tools for Marine Plastic Litter.” The workshop brought together officials and experts from India and the European Union (EU) to address the growing plastic pollution crisis and explore digital solutions…
New Delhi: Dr. Chandra Sekhar Pemmasani, Minister of State for Communications and Rural Development, emphasized the transformative impact of satellite communication (Satcom) on India’s digital landscape at the 3rd Indian Space Conclave, held in New Delhi. Speaking on the theme “Advancing Space Communications and Global Partnerships,” Dr. Pemmasani underscored Satcom as a critical force in…
Kolkata: The Keel Laying ceremony for Yard 3037 and 3038, marking the beginning of construction for the first two Next Generation Offshore Patrol Vessels (NGOPVs), took place today at Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers Ltd (GRSE) in Kolkata. Presiding over the ceremony was the Hon’ble Governor of West Bengal, Dr. CV Ananda Bose, alongside senior officials…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi conducted an aerial survey of the cyclone-affected coastal regions on Sunday, assessing the widespread impact in areas including Paradip, Mahakalapada, Rajnagar, Rajkanika, and Chandbali. Following the survey, CM Majhi directed the relevant departments to carry out an immediate damage assessment to expedite aid to cyclone and flood victims….
New Delhi: In a landmark step toward bolstering India’s seaweed sector, the Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry, and Dairying has announced new guidelines for the import of live seaweed. The initiative aims to address seed quality and availability issues, providing a foundation for expanding seaweed enterprises in coastal communities and promoting economic stability for fisher…
Kazan (Russia): Russian President Vladimir Putin on Wednesday said that more than 30 countries have expressed a desire to join the BRICS alliance, an intergovernmental organisation comprising Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa which had added four new members – Egypt, Ethiopia, Iran and the United Arab Emirates – in January, this year. “It would…
Kazan: Prime Minister Narendra Modi engaged in a significant meeting with Xi Jinping, President of the People’s Republic of China, during the 16th BRICS Summit held in Kazan today. This high-level dialogue comes in the wake of a recent agreement aimed at complete disengagement and resolution of outstanding issues stemming from the 2020 border clashes…
New Delhi: The ITU-WTSA 2024 conference in Delhi, in collaboration with the Department of Telecommunications (DoT), witnessed a landmark event yesterday focused on promoting gender diversity in telecommunications standardization. The special event, The Network of Women in Standards (NoW), spearheaded by the Telecommunication Standardization Sector of the International Telecommunication Union (ITU-T), reinforced the commitment to advancing…
