Vizhinjam, Kerala: In a landmark event for India’s maritime sector, the Union Minister of Ports, Shipping & Waterways, Sarbananda Sonowal, welcomed the first Mother Ship, ‘MV San Fernando,’ to India’s premier deep water container transhipment port in Vizhinjam, Kerala, today. This significant milestone marks the commencement of operations at the state-of-the-art port, which boasts the…
Debrigarh: Dhudrukusum, a village near Hirakud Wetland bordering Debrigarh Wildlife Sanctuary has set an example by earning a Green Village tag. A village of around 48 families has taken a step to reduce forest dependency to conserve wildlife. The villagers have said complete ‘NO’ to open defecation or use of the forest for the same….
New Delhi: Rajeev Chandrasekhar, Union Minister of State for Electronics and IT, Skill Development and Entrepreneurship, and Jal Shakti, inaugurated Synopsys’ Chip Design Centre at DLF Tech Park in Noida today.
Bhubaneswar: Deputy Chief Minister Parvati Parida inaugurated two luxury 40-seater cruise boats, Lake Queen and Diamond Princess, on Saturday under the ‘Coastal Circuit Barkul Vikas of Swadesh Darshan Yojana.’ The newly launched cruise boats have been outfitted with modern amenities, including air-conditioned cabins and onboard food services, offering tourists a luxurious and comfortable experience. In…
Lahore: Former International Cricket Council (ICC) elite panel umpire Asad Rauf passed away following a cardiac arrest in Lahore. He was 66. He was considered one of the finest umpires of his time. He started officiating ICC matches in 2006. In his career as an umpire, he had officiated 64 Tests -49 as on-field, 15…
Muscat: The first-ever Men’s FIH Hockey5s World Cup concluded in a thrilling fashion as the Netherlands emerged victorious, defeating Malaysia in the final and securing the coveted trophy.
New Delhi: Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) General Anil Chauhan successfully concluded his four-day visit to Australia, reinforcing the growing defence partnership between the two nations. The visit, from March 4 to March 7, highlighted India’s commitment to regional security, military cooperation, and strategic collaboration under the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership. During his visit, General Chauhan…
New Delhi: The inaugural edition of the BODHIPATH Film Festival, organized by the International Buddhist Confederation (IBC), commenced in the capital with a thought-provoking discussion on the power of cinema as a medium to educate and influence society. The two-day festival, held on March 10-11, 2025, brought together renowned scholars, actors, and filmmakers to explore…
New Delhi: Raksha Mantri Rajnath Singh flagged off the ‘SANJAY – The Battlefield Surveillance System (BSS)’, marking a significant step toward enhancing the Indian Army’s operational capabilities. SANJAY is an automated system designed to integrate inputs from ground and aerial battlefield sensors, ensuring real-time surveillance and analysis of battlefield data. It processes and verifies sensor…
New Delhi: The Periodic Labour Force Survey (PLFS) for the quarter October – December 2023 reveals positive trends in key employment and unemployment indicators for urban areas in India.
