In a groundbreaking discovery, astronomers utilizing NASA’s Hubble Space Telescope have identified water vapour on the exoplanet GJ9827d. With a diameter approximately twice that of Earth, this finding suggests the potential existence of a planet with a water-rich atmosphere. GJ9827d’s discovery marks a crucial step in directly confirming the presence of such atmospheres around distant…
Mumbai: The Indian fashion industry mourns the loss of one of its brightest stars, Rohit Bal, who passed away on Friday at the age of 63. The celebrated designer had been battling a heart ailment, according to Sunil Sethi, Chairman of the Fashion Design Council of India (FDCI). “He was rushed to the hospital today……
Cuttack: For the development, management and operation of Vehicle Location Tracking (VLT) application, the State Transport Authority, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) on Thursday. The agreement was signed by Dhananjaya Senapati, Additional Commissioner Transport (Technical) and Pradeep Kumar Mallick, General Manager, BSNL, Cuttack. Under the Nirbhaya Scheme for…
Goa: The 55th International Film Festival of India (IFFI) hosted a spirited press conference today featuring the cast and crew of three captivating films: Batto Ka Bulbula, Karken, and Jigarthanda Double X. The event provided a platform for filmmakers to discuss their artistic journeys, the challenges they faced, and their vision for cinema’s future. Karken:…
New Delhi: Union Minister for Education, Dharmendra Pradhan, officially assumed charge at the Ministry of Education, Shastri Bhawan, New Delhi. Expressing his gratitude to Prime Minister Narendra Modi for the trust and confidence placed in him, Minister Pradhan underscored his commitment to advancing the Prime Minister’s vision through innovative policies and initiatives. He emphasized the…
New Delhi: Union Minister for MSME, Jitan Ram Manjhi, along with Minister of State for MSME, Shobha Karandlaje, held a high-level review meeting on the performance of the Khadi and Village Industries (KVI) sector. The meeting also focused on preparations for the upcoming Khadi Mahotsav 2024, to be organized by the Khadi and Village Industries…
New Delhi: The ‘India Africa Postal Leaders Meet’ is currently underway in India, running from June 21 to 25, 2024. The event aims to bolster the relationship between the postal administrations of African countries and India. This initiative, part of the Universal Postal Union’s “South-South and Triangular Cooperation” programme, is supported by India Post and…
New Delhi: Renowned Malayalam superstar Mohanlal has been named the recipient of the prestigious Dadasaheb Phalke Award 2023, the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting announced on Saturday. The 65-year-old actor and filmmaker will be honoured at the 71st National Film Awards ceremony on September 23. In its announcement, the Ministry said, “On the recommendation of…
New Delhi: NITI Aayog has released its latest publication analyzing India’s trade performance for the first quarter of the financial year 2024 (April to June). The report, unveiled by Vice Chairperson Suman Bery, provides a detailed snapshot of India’s trade position, incorporating global demand-supply trends, sectoral insights, and emerging opportunities. The event also featured NITI…
New Delhi: The National Education Society for Tribal Students (NESTS) successfully hosted the inaugural “EMRS Principals’ Conclave on Effective Management of Schools,” a pioneering event aimed at improving the management of Eklavya Model Residential Schools (EMRS) nationwide. The conclave brought together Principals and In-charge Principals from across India, focusing on strategies to enhance school administration,…
