New Delhi: In a proud moment for the nation, Union Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports, Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya, today felicitated the Indian Hockey Team for their remarkable achievement in securing the bronze medal at the Paris Olympics. The event, held in New Delhi, celebrated the team’s dedication and hard work, which has brought immense…
New Delhi: Union Minister for Finance & Corporate Affairs, Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman, while presenting the Interim Budget 2024-25 in Parliament, announced a significant enhancement in the target for Lakhpati Didi, raising it from 2 crore to 3 crore.
Mumbai: In a major development for Indian cricket, Team India captain Rohit Sharma has announced his retirement from Test cricket with immediate effect. The announcement came through an Instagram story on Wednesday evening, marking the end of an illustrious red-ball career for the 38-year-old opener. Rohit, who played 67 Tests, scored over 5,000 runs, and…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha took a major stride towards building an industry-aligned and future-ready skilling ecosystem with the exchange of four strategic Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) at the World Skill Center here on Tuesday, in the presence of Industries and Skill Development & Technical Education Minister Sampad Chandra Swain. Addressing the gathering, the Minister underlined that making…
Jerusalem: In a bid to alleviate the deepening humanitarian crisis in the Gaza Strip, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) has announced a daily tactical pause in military activity in select areas, starting Sunday. The pause will take place between 10 a.m. and 8 p.m. local time each day, and will apply to regions not currently…
New Delhi: In a significant move towards environmental protection and resource utilization, the Ministry of Coal (MoC) is actively ensuring the proper disposal and repurposing of fly ash generated by thermal power plants. This initiative underscores the Ministry’s commitment to a sustainable future, prioritizing environmental well-being and fostering a circular economy. To minimize the environmental…
Bhubaneswar: The Skill Development & Technical Education Department of Odisha has announced three major initiatives aimed at enhancing the quality of diploma-level education in the state. The announcements, made during an event graced by the Minister Sampad Chandra Swain, include the publication of the 2024 Polytechnic Rankings, the inauguration of integrated websites for key educational…
Surat: The city of Surat was abuzz with the joy of Yoga as it hosted the ‘Yoga Mahotsav,’ a grand celebration leading up to the International Day of Yoga-2024. Taking place at the Police Parade Ground in Athwalines, this event witnessed a massive turnout, with over seven thousand eager participants coming together to immerse themselves…
Astana (Kazakhstan): Reigning world champion Nikhat Zareen and compatriot Minakshi clinched gold medals as the Indian contingent concluded their Elorda Cup 2024 campaign with 12 medals here on Saturday. Besides Nikhat and Minakshi’s gold medals, Indian boxers won two silver and eight bronze medals to better their last edition’s record of five medals in this…
New Delhi: India will soon join the league of nations with its own space station, as Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh announced the ambitious plan to establish the “Bharatiya Antriksh Station” by 2035. The announcement came today during a press interaction where Dr. Singh, Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science and Technology, also unveiled…
