Tehran: In a historic achievement, Iran announced on Sunday that it successfully launched three domestically developed satellites into space simultaneously. This marks the first time in Iran’s space history that three satellites were launched concurrently. Launched to an elliptic orbit with a minimum altitude of 450 kilometers above the Earth’s surface, the three satellites include…
Bengaluru: Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman chaired a comprehensive review meeting in Bengaluru on Friday to assess the performance of ten Regional Rural Banks (RRBs) serving the southern states of Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Telangana, and the Union Territory of Puducherry. The meeting emphasized strengthening rural credit, especially for agriculture and allied activities,…
New Delhi: Defence Secretary Shri Giridhar Aramane highlighted the pivotal role of India and the United States as key stakeholders in the complex dynamics of the Indo-Pacific region at the second edition of the INDUS-X Summit held in New Delhi on February 21, 2024.
New Delhi: In a landmark decision, the Union Cabinet has given its nod for the establishment of three semiconductor units under the “Development of Semiconductors and Display Manufacturing Ecosystems in India” initiative. The construction of all three units is set to commence within the next 100 days, marking a significant stride towards bolstering India’s semiconductor…
New Delhi: Indian badminton duo Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty showcased an extraordinary performance but narrowly missed the top spot as they emerged as runners-up in the men’s doubles final of the India Open 2024.
New Delhi: The Nobel Prize in Chemistry was awarded on Wednesday to David Baker, Demis Hassabis, and John Jumper for their revolutionary contributions to understanding and designing proteins, the essential building blocks of life. David Baker, a researcher at the University of Washington in Seattle, along with Demis Hassabis and John Jumper, who are both…
Ranchi: India’s middle-order batsman KL Rahul has been officially ruled out of the fourth Test against England in Ranchi due to a quadriceps injury.
Bhubaneswar: The Chief Minister of Odisha and Biju Janata Dal (BJD) supremo, Naveen Patnaik, is set to embark on his party’s election campaign starting April 24. Patnaik’s inaugural election rally is slated to take place in his stronghold, the Hinjili Assembly constituency, located in the Ganjam district. According to sources, Patnaik will commence his campaign…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha has emerged as a hub for school-level sports as it hosts the 69th National School Games Federation of India (SGFI) Rugby Championship 2025–26 at Kalinga Stadium, drawing young talent from across the country. The national-level championship, featuring both boys and girls in the Under-17 and Under-14 categories, is being held from April 6…
Bhubaneswar: The Utkal Visual Art Foundation successfully organised an art exhibition featuring works of young and budding artists at the Buddha Art Gallery of Odisha Lalit Kala Academy from December 21 to 25, drawing appreciation from visitors and art enthusiasts alike. The exhibition was held as part of a children’s drawing competition, followed by a…
