Visakhapatnam: The Keel Laying ceremony for the first of five Fleet Support Ships (FSS) was successfully conducted at Hindustan Shipyard Limited (HSL) in Visakhapatnam today. The ceremony, presided over by Vice Admiral B. Siva Kumar, Controller Warship Production & Acquisition, was attended by senior officials from both the Indian Navy and HSL, including the Chairman &…
Russian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday declared a war and approved military operation in Ukraine. In his television address, Putin blamed the Ukrainian regime for the bloodshed. He added that Russia doesn’t want to occupy Ukraine. Warning other countries not to interfere the Russian action, he said ‘consequences they have never seen’. He also accused…
New Delhi: The Ministry of Defence (MoD) has signed two contracts with Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) for the procurement of 156 Light Combat Helicopters (LCH) Prachand, along with training and associated equipment. The contracts, worth ₹62,700 crore (excluding taxes), were formalized on March 28, 2025. The first contract includes the supply of 66 LCHs to…
New Delhi: Manu Bhaker, India’s celebrated shooter and double Bronze Medalist at the Paris Olympics 2024, was felicitated today by the Union Minister of Ports, Shipping & Waterways, Sarbananda Sonowal, in a special ceremony held in Delhi. Bhaker, the daughter of a seasoned seafarer, was honored on behalf of the entire seafarer’s community, recognizing her…
New Delhi: Sanjay Malhotra, the current Revenue Secretary, has been appointed as the next Governor of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI). The announcement was made by the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet on Monday, with Malhotra set to take over the role on Wednesday for a tenure of three years. A seasoned bureaucrat with…
The grim effects of climate change have led to a massive convergence of human minds to work out solutions for a greener, sustainable tomorrow. There have been pledges and promises aplenty. Nations realize how catastrophic the impact of climate change can be. And it goes beyond the destructive natural fury of floods, hurricanes, heat waves…
Gurugram: The CSIR-National Institute of Science Communication and Policy Research (NIScPR) and Gurugram University jointly inaugurated the International Conference on Communication and Dissemination of Traditional Knowledge (CDTK-2024) today at the Gurugram University auditorium. This landmark event aims to explore and integrate Indian traditional knowledge within a scientific framework for global audiences. The conference began with a…
Puri: The Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) commenced the long-awaited repair and renovation work of the Ratna Bhandar of Puri Srimandir on Tuesday. The repair process, which will follow the Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) issued by the Odisha government, aims to ensure structural stability while preserving the temple’s sanctity and rituals. The repair work is…
New Delhi: The Union Minister of Ports, Shipping, and Waterways, Sarbananda Sonowal, officially launched the Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) for the Green Tug Transition Program (GTTP) in New Delhi today. This landmark initiative aims to transition from conventional fuel-based harbor tugs to greener, more sustainable alternatives, marking a significant step in India’s commitment to environmental…
New Delhi: The Union Minister of Housing & Urban Affairs and Petroleum & Natural Gas, Hardeep S Puri, engaged with a group of Mass Communication students from Indraprastha College for Women, Delhi University, emphasizing the significance of sustainable urban development for an improved quality of life. During the interaction, the Minister underscored the substantial increase in…
