New Delhi: In a major push to modernize India’s inland waterways and boost private participation in the maritime sector, Union Minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways Sarbananda Sonowal on Thursday launched a dedicated digital portal developed by the Inland Waterways Authority of India (IWAI). The platform aims to streamline the process for private entities to…
Hyderabad: In a spectacular display of elegance and empowerment, Thailand’s Opal Suchata was crowned Miss World 2025 during a dazzling finale of the 72nd edition of the prestigious pageant held in Hyderabad, Telangana. The reigning queen, Krystyna Pyszkova of the Czech Republic, handed over the crown in a moment of global celebration and grace. Opal’s…
New Delhi: In a significant move towards eliminating tuberculosis (TB) in India by 2025, five years ahead of the global target, the Union Ministry of Health & Family Welfare has approved the introduction of the BPaLM regimen—a groundbreaking treatment for Multi-Drug-Resistant Tuberculosis (MDR-TB). This innovative regimen, introduced under the National TB Elimination Program (NTEP), offers a…
Kolkata: Sunil Chhetri, the iconic captain of the Indian National Football team, bid adieu to an illustrious international career spanning over 19 years. The legendary footballer was felicitated in a grand ceremony following his retirement from international football. The emotional farewell came after a goalless draw between India and Kuwait in the FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifier at Salt Lake Stadium on Thursday.
Doha: Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi commenced his visit to Doha, Qatar, with a significant meeting with His Excellency Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani, Prime Minister and Foreign Minister of Qatar.
New Delhi: The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) and the National Internet Exchange of India (NIXI) have unveiled the BhashaNet portal during the Universal Acceptance Day event held today. This significant initiative, supported by the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN), marks a major step forward in advancing digital inclusion and…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha government has directed all the district administrations to administer booster doses to doctors, nurses and health workers on Covid duty on priority. Reviewing a meeting on Sunday, Chief Secretary Suresh Chandra Mahapatra directed all Covid hospitals and Covid Care Centers to put up a help desk system for communication with family members and…
Islamabad: Relentless monsoon rains have unleashed widespread flash floods across Pakistan-occupied Gilgit-Baltistan (PoGB), claiming at least ten lives and prompting authorities to impose a state of emergency in 37 regions. The scale of destruction is vast, with reports of missing tourists, injuries, and infrastructure losses estimated at over Rs 20 billion. Local authorities confirmed that…
New Delhi: Union Minister for Tribal Affairs, Jual Oram, praised the National Commission for Scheduled Tribes (NCST) for its proactive initiatives in implementing and monitoring the Forest Rights Act using its constitutional powers. Speaking at the 22nd Foundation Day celebrations of the Commission, he highlighted its critical role in protecting the rights and ensuring the…
Bhubaneswar: Taking a proactive stance on mitigating the escalating human-animal conflict, the Odisha Forest Department has launched a specialized training program for its personnel. The training focuses on equipping them with the skills to effectively utilize modern equipment, aiming to minimize instances of conflict. Currently, the training session is in progress at the Nandankanan Zoological…
