New Delhi: The 17th edition of the Indian Navy (IN) – French Navy (FN) Staff Talks concluded on February 7, 2024, in New Delhi, marking another milestone in the collaborative efforts between the two maritime forces.
Dubai: Australian cricket star Steve Smith has announced his retirement from One-Day Internationals (ODIs), concluding a remarkable 14-year career in the 50-over format. Smith will remain available for selection in Test matches and T20 Internationals, focusing on his future in these formats. Smith made the announcement shortly after Australia’s semi-final defeat to India in the…
Port Moresby: In a demonstration of solidarity and friendship, India has responded promptly to the urgent needs of Papua New Guinea (PNG) by providing emergency relief assistance worth US$ 1 million.
Bhubaneswar: Starting Monday, the Passport Seva Kendra in Bhubaneswar is set to operate from a new location, as announced by the Ministry of External Affairs. As per the official press release, the Passport Seva Kendra, previously situated in Nayapalli, Unit VIII of Bhubaneswar, under the jurisdiction of the Regional Passport Office, will now be relocated…
New Delhi: Chief Information Commissioner of India, Heeralal Samariya, met with Dr. Jitendra Singh, Minister of State for Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions, to discuss significant achievements and advancements within the Central Information Commission (CIC). During the meeting, Samariya announced that the CIC has achieved a remarkable 100% disposal rate for Right to Information (RTI)…
Bhubaneswar: Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik announced ex-gratia for the victims of the Bahanaga train tragedy. The next of kin of the deceased will get assistance of Rs 5 lakh and those who sustained serious injuries will get Rs 1 lakh as assistance. The assistance will be given from the Chief Minister’s Relief Fund. This ex-gratia assistance…
Kolkata: The Chief Minister of West Bengal, Ms. Mamata Banerjee, held a crucial meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi today.
Mumbai: Geeta Batra, a distinguished Indian economist, has made history by becoming the first woman from a developing country to be appointed as the Director at the Independent Evaluation Office of the Global Environment Facility (GEF), affiliated with the World Bank. At 57, Geeta Batra presently holds the position of Chief Evaluator & Deputy Director…
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday inaugurated the ‘Pradhanmantri Sangrahalaya’ (prime ministers’ museum) on the birth anniversary of B.R. Ambedkar. The museum is a tribute to all the prime ministers since Independence, irrespective of their ideology or tenure. Built at Teen Murti Estate, the residence of Jawaharlal Nehru that was converted into the…
Bhubaneswar: The academic session 2025–26 for undergraduate and postgraduate students in Odisha officially commenced on July 10, marking a timely start for the new batch of students in government colleges and universities across the state. The Higher Education Department, which had earlier advanced the admission process, confirmed that classes have begun as per the academic…
