New Delhi: The Election Commission of India (ECI) reaffirmed its dedication to electoral integrity and transparency as it welcomed 75 delegates from 23 countries to participate in the International Election Visitors’ Programme (IEVP) in New Delhi. The event, graced by Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar and Election Commissioners Gyanesh Kumar and Sukhbir Singh Sandhu, underscored…
Dharamsala: On the opening day of the fifth and final Test match between India and England at the HPCA Stadium in Dharamsala, the hosts took firm control, finishing the day at 135/1, trailing England by just 83 runs.
Bhubaneswar: Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Thursday approved the beautification project for Maa Sarala Temple at Jhankad in Jagatsinghpur district. A budget of Rs 42 crore has been sanctioned to develop the shrine which will be done under the 5T Initiative of Integrated Development of Heritage, Monuments and Tourist Destination programme. The project is likely…
Harare: Yashasvi Jaiswal and Shubman Gill showcased a masterclass in batting as they led India to a thumping 10-wicket victory over Zimbabwe, clinching an unassailable 3-1 lead in the five-match T20I series. At the Harare Sports Club, India effortlessly chased down Zimbabwe’s total of 152/7, reaching 156 without losing a wicket in just 15.2 overs. Jaiswal,…
Adelaide: Union Minister for Commerce and Industry, Piyush Goyal, announced the establishment of a Trade Promotion Office in Sydney, Australia, aimed at fostering stronger economic ties between the two countries. The office will include representatives from Invest India, NICDC, ECGC, and officials from trade and tourism sectors, along with the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII)…
New Delhi: Lieutenant General Simon Stuart, Chief of the Australian Army, arrived in New Delhi on Monday for a four-day official visit to India, aimed at deepening bilateral defence cooperation and enhancing strategic engagement between the two nations. His visit, from 11 to 14 August 2025, underscores the growing defence partnership and shared commitment towards…
Bhubaneswar: The third meeting of the High-Level Task Force on Distress Migration was held today at Lok Seva Bhavan under the chairmanship of Deputy Chief Minister and Minister of Agriculture & Farmers’ Empowerment and Energy, Kanak Vardhan Singh Deo. The meeting reviewed ongoing measures and charted out strategies to address distress migration in Odisha. The…
Bangkok: The Indian badminton duo of Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty secured the Thailand Open 2024 men’s doubles title with a decisive victory over China’s Chen Bo Yang and Liu Yi in the final held at the Nimibutr Stadium in Bangkok on Sunday. Ranked third in the world, Satwik and Chirag outplayed their 29th-ranked Chinese…
Bhubaneswar: The 20th Grand Toshali Swadeshi Mela, one of Odisha’s largest exhibitions celebrating handlooms, handicrafts and indigenous products, will be held from February 14 to 26 at Janata Maidan, Bhubaneswar, with participation from artisans and weavers across 20 states of India. The announcement was made at a press conference held at Gita Govinda Sadan, where…
Mumbai: In a significant step towards enhancing the skilling landscape for Mumbai’s workforce, the National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC) has partnered with Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) to inaugurate a cutting-edge skill development centre in Kandivali, Mumbai. Organized by the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII), the landmark initiative was formally launched with the signing of a…
