Germany: A new Covid-19 variant, identified as XEC, has been reported in 27 countries, causing heightened concern among health experts and governments globally. The XEC variant, a hybrid of the earlier Omicron subvariants KS.1.1 and KP.3.3, was first detected in Germany in June 2024 and has since spread rapidly across Europe, North America, and Asia. Countries…
Mhow: Mustafizur Rahman, the High Commissioner of Bangladesh to India, recently delivered a comprehensive talk on “Regional Security Landscape & Opportunities and Challenges for Bilateral Relations” during the Tri-services Joint Capsule at the prestigious Army War College (AWC) in Mhow.
Berhampur: On the occasion of International Reducing CO2 Emissions Day, the Industrial Training Institute (ITI) in Berhampur, Odisha, has introduced an innovative initiative named “Wrinkle Bhi Achha Hai Day” for students and staff members’ dress code. In a move to contribute to reducing carbon emissions, the Principal of the government-run ITI, Rajat Kumar Panigrahi, issued…
New Delhi: The third meeting of the Committee on Cotton Production and Consumption (COCPC) for the 2023-24 cotton season took place today under the chairpersonship of Roop Rashi, Textile Commissioner, Ministry of Textiles, Government of India. Representatives from the Central and State Governments, textile industry, cotton trade, and ginning and pressing sectors attended the meeting….
Paris: Indian wrestling sensation Vinesh Phogat has advanced to the finals of the women’s 50kg freestyle event at the Paris Olympics 2024, securing a medal for India. Phogat achieved this milestone with a decisive 5-0 victory over Cuba’s Yusneylis Guzman.
Noida: Bharat Coal Gasification and Chemicals Limited (BCGCL) successfully conducted its inaugural pre-bid meeting for its first Coal Gasification project today in Noida. The meeting witnessed the participation of representatives from eight prospective bidders and served as a comprehensive platform for discussions, clarifications, collaboration opportunities, and dissemination of vital project information. Under the strategic guidance of…
Paris: Salt Lake City, Utah, will host the Winter Olympics and Paralympics Games in 2034. The decision was made during the 142nd International Olympic Committee (IOC) Session in Paris on Wednesday. This marks the second time Salt Lake City will host the Winter Olympics, having first done so in 2002. Out of 89 valid votes, Salt…
New Delhi: The Indian student team achieved remarkable success at the 17th International Earth Sciences Olympiad (IESO), held in Beijing, China, from August 8 to 16, 2024. The four-member Indian team, consisting of students from Gujarat, Kerala, Chhattisgarh, and Rajasthan, brought home a total of eight prestigious medals, including three gold, three bronze, and two…
Bhubaneswar: In a major step towards promoting sustainable energy, Odisha is set to begin testing green hydrogen-powered buses as part of India’s ambitious National Green Hydrogen Mission (NGHM). The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has approved five pilot projects across the country, including a dedicated trial route in Odisha from Bhubaneswar to Konark…
Visakhapatnam: The commencement of the Opening Ceremony for the Bilateral Tri-Service Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief (HADR) Amphibious Exercise, Tiger Triumph, held onboard INS Jalashwa. The exercise, a joint endeavor between India and the US, underscores the robust strategic partnership between the two nations and aims to exchange best practices and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)…
