Dhaka: Bangladesh entered a tense new chapter on Monday as the International Crimes Tribunal (ICT) delivered a dramatic judgment sentencing former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina to death for crimes against humanity linked to last year’s July unrest. The verdict, unprecedented in scale and political impact, has intensified nationwide security concerns while raising global attention on…
New Delhi: The Government of India will conduct the next national Population Census in 2027, which will also include the enumeration of castes—marking a historic step in India’s demographic data collection after nearly a century. The exercise will be carried out in two phases, with the reference date set as 00:00 hours on March 1,…
Itanagar: Prime Minister Narendra Modi laid the foundation stone of the 2,880 MW Dibang Multipurpose Hydropower Project in the Lower Dibang Valley district of Arunachal Pradesh. The ceremony, held during the Viksit Bharat Viksit North East Program, Prime Minister inaugurated, dedicated and initiated the foundation stone laying for various development projects worth approximately Rs. 55,600…
Bangkok, Thailand: In a momentous spiritual and cultural exchange, the sacred relics of Lord Buddha and his revered disciples, Arahata Sariputra and Arahata Maudgalyayana, arrived in Bangkok today for a 26-day exposition. The relics are accompanied by a distinguished 22-member delegation, led by Bihar Governor Shri Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar and Union Minister of Social Justice…
Bhubaneswar: In a significant leap towards enhancing urban mobility, Odisha Yatri—a state-of-the-art mobility app—is transforming the way people travel across Bhubaneswar and Cuttack. At the heart of its operations is the vision of safe, affordable, and accessible travel for all citizens, and it is quickly gaining popularity as the trusted travel companion for thousands in…
Bhubaneswar: The vibrant city of Bhubaneswar resonated with the soul-stirring melodies of Sufi music as the 12th Annual Festival of Sufiana, “SAMARPAN,” commenced today at Rabindra Mandap. Organized by the Bhubaneswar Music Circle in collaboration with the Odia Language, Literature, and Culture Department, the three-day festival aims to showcase the rich and mystical heritage of…
New Delhi: The Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) organized the inaugural ‘ONDC Startup Mahotsav’ at Vanijya Bhawan, New Delhi, marking a significant milestone in India’s digital and entrepreneurial landscape. The event celebrated and unified two of DPIIT’s flagship initiatives – the Startup India initiative and the Open Network for Digital Commerce (ONDC)….
New Delhi: In her presentation of the Union Budget 2025-26 today, Union Minister for Finance and Corporate Affairs, Nirmala Sitharaman, announced significant amendments to the Goods and Services Tax (GST) laws aimed at facilitating trade and improving tax compliance. These proposed changes are designed to streamline the tax process, enhance ease of doing business, and…
New Delhi: In a gesture aimed at deepening public engagement with India’s cultural legacy, the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) has announced free entry to all ASI-protected monuments and sites across the country on April 18, marking the International Day for Monuments and Sites. The initiative seeks to encourage citizens to explore and reconnect with…
Bhubaneswar: India’s dream of winning the World Cup trophy has been shattered as the team failed to qualify Quarterfinals of the 2023 Hockey World Cup. India lost the qualifying match with New Zealand in a penalty shootout by 4-5. India scored the first goal in 18 minutes of the match and the second in 22…
