New Delhi: In a significant step toward bolstering India’s bid to host the 2036 Summer Olympic and Paralympic Games, Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya, Union Minister of Youth Affairs & Sports and Labour & Employment, held a meeting today with Lord Sebastian Coe, President of World Athletics and member of the International Olympic Committee (IOC), in New…
Toronto: India’s 17-year-old chess prodigy D Gukesh defeated Alireza Firouzja in Round 13 of the Candidates 2024 to take the sole lead with one round to go. Two-time Candidates winner Ian Nepomniachtchi, World No 2 Fabiano Caruana and World No 3 Hikaru Nakamura are trailing the Indian by half a point. In the last round,…
New Delhi: The National e-Governance Division (NeGD) of the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) has set up a Digital India Innovation Zone at the ongoing India Mobile Congress (IMC) 2024. The pavilion offers delegates hands-on experience with India’s cutting-edge Digital Public Infrastructure (DPIs), showcasing innovations in digital governance and technology. Prime Minister Narendra…
New Delhi: The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA), chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has approved three major railway projects with a total estimated cost of Rs 6,456 crore. These projects are aimed at enhancing logistical efficiency, expanding railway capacity, and fostering economic growth by improving transportation networks across India. The approved projects are…
Ayutthaya, Thailand: Bihar Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar, leading a 22-member Indian Delegation, visited the ancient city of Ayutthaya in Thailand today. The Governor’s visit is part of the delegation’s mission to present the holy relics of Lord Buddha during a 26-day exposition in Thailand. Ayutthaya, founded in 1350, holds historical significance as the second capital…
Bhubaneswar: With the Phase III elections in Odisha fast approaching, Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) Nikunja Bihari Dhal has issued a stern warning against any form of violence, intimidation, or threats to voters and candidates during the polls. Addressing the media, Dhal emphasized the Election Commission of India’s (ECI) commitment to ensuring free and fair polling….
Faridabad: Shri Kiren Rijiju, Union Cabinet Minister for the Ministry of Earth Science, inaugurated the much-anticipated Young Scientist Conference on January 17, 2024, within the prestigious Indian International Science Festival held in Faridabad, Haryana.
Bhubaneswar: Odisha’s young badminton talents, Pragati Parida and Vishakha Toppo, have earned a spot in the Indian squad for the upcoming Yonex German Junior meet. The tournament, set to take place in Mülheim an der Ruhr, Germany, from March 5 to 9, will see top junior shuttlers from around the world battling for top honors….
Bhubaneswar: The Biju Janata Dal (BJD) has lodged a formal complaint with the Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) of Odisha, alleging the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) of employing children in its election campaign activities in Khordha. In its complaint submitted on Tuesday, the BJD raised concerns over an incident during a rally organized by the BJP…
New Delhi: Chief of Air Staff Air Chief Marshal VR Chaudhari paid a visit to the Centre for Development of Telematics (C-DOT) Delhi Campus on March 26, 2024. C-DOT stands as the premier Telecom Research and Development (R&D) center under the Department of Telecommunications, Ministry of Communications, Government of India. The center is actively engaged…
