New Delhi: Union Minister of State for Science and Technology, Dr. Jitendra Singh, emphasized the growing importance of AI-enabled collaboration between India and the United States while presenting the Indo-US Endowment Awards to 17 winning teams. The awards, part of the United States–India Science & Technology Endowment Fund (USISTEF), were presented at a ceremony that also…
New Delhi: In a major step toward deepening economic cooperation, India and New Zealand have officially launched negotiations for a Free Trade Agreement (FTA). The announcement comes on the eve of a bilateral meeting between Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his New Zealand counterpart, Christopher Luxon, marking a new chapter in the longstanding partnership…
Chennai: In a landmark achievement, Indian cricket stalwart Virat Kohli scripted history by becoming the first Indian batter to amass 12,000 career runs in T20 cricket. The milestone was achieved during his appearance for the Royal Challengers Bangalore against the Chennai Super Kings in the opening match of the Indian Premier League (IPL) at the…
Bhubaneswar: In a major victory for marine conservation, the Indian Coast Guard’s (ICG) annual flagship initiative, ‘Operation Olivia,’ has helped protect a record 6.98 lakh Olive Ridley turtles during their mass nesting at the Rushikulya river mouth in Odisha in February 2025. Conducted annually from November to May, Operation Olivia has become a cornerstone of…
Gwalior: In a landmark moment for air connectivity in India, the Minister of Civil Aviation and Steel, Shri Jyotiraditya M Scindia, alongside Chief Minister of Madhya Pradesh, Shri Mohan Yadav, inaugurated the first flights on three crucial routes from Gwalior.
Cuttack: SCB Medical College and Hospital in Cuttack has achieved a significant milestone by successfully conducting the first-ever liver transplant in the state. The historic operation took place on Wednesday, marking a groundbreaking moment for medical care in Odisha. Medical professionals at SCB Medical College and Hospital carried out the liver transplant, utilizing the liver…
New Delhi: President of India, Droupadi Murmu, will inaugurate a two-day Scientific Convention organized by the Central Council for Research in Homoeopathy (CCRH) on April 10 at Yashobhoomi Conventional Centre, Dwarka, New Delhi. The convention, themed “Empowering Research, Enhancing Proficiency: A Homoeopathic Symposium,” coincides with World Homoeopathy Day and aims to advance evidence-based scientific treatment…
New York: Michelle Trachtenberg, the actress known for her roles in Buffy the Vampire Slayer and Gossip Girl, has died at the age of 39. Law enforcement sources confirmed that Trachtenberg was found unconscious and unresponsive at her Manhattan residence on Wednesday morning. The actress was discovered by her mother around 8 a.m. at One…
Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government has directed KIIT and KISS founder Achyuta Samanta to appear before a high-level committee investigating the suicide of a Nepali student and the subsequent actions taken by the university against protesting students. The Higher Education Department issued a formal notice to Samanta, asking him to provide evidence before the committee as…
New Delhi: The Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA) is making significant strides in its efforts to amplify India’s agricultural exports by implementing a range of strategic initiatives. The organization’s forward-thinking approach involves a paradigm shift towards diversifying the export basket, focusing on priority products such as fresh fruits, vegetables, processed foods, and animal products. The ultimate goal is to reduce dependence on a few products and ascend the value chain in the global market.
