New Delhi: Union Minister of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution, and New & Renewable Energy, Pralhad Joshi, launched Phase-II of the retail sale of Bharat Atta and Bharat Rice today by flagging off mobile vans of NCCF, NAFED, and Kendriya Bhandar. Minister of State B.L. Verma was also present at the launch event, marking…
Bhubaneswar: Alarmed by a spate of accidents triggered by loose sand, soil and construction debris on roads, the Odisha government has issued fresh directions to ensure regular sweeping and cleaning of road surfaces across the state, placing clear accountability on road-owning agencies and urban local bodies. The move comes in the wake of several recent…
Guyana: India entered the final of ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024 after 10 years by defeating reigning champion England in the second semifinal on Thursday. They are all set to face first time finalist South Africa at Kensington Oval, Bridgetown, Barbados on Saturday.
New Delhi: Marking a historic milestone, President Droupadi Murmu graced the commemoration of 75 years since the adoption of the Indian Constitution in the Central Hall of Parliament House. Addressing the gathering, she reflected on the monumental task accomplished by the Constituent Assembly on this day in 1949, when India adopted, enacted, and gave itself…
Bhubaneswar: The Government of Odisha has ordered a high-level enquiry into the tragic stampede incident that occurred near the Gundicha Temple in Puri on June 29, 2025, which resulted in the deaths of three devotees. The decision was announced through a notification (No-1389/C) issued by the Home (Special Section) Department on the same day. The…
Bhubaneswar: Social activist and prominent Biju Janata Dal (BJD) leader, Linkan Subudhi, announced her resignation from the party today, citing concerns over the treatment of women within the organization, just ahead of the forthcoming elections in 2024. In a significant move, Subudhi tendered her resignation from the post of state general secretary of Biju Mahila…
Mumbai: Actor Vikrant Massey, known for his versatile performances and critically acclaimed roles, has announced his decision to retire from acting at the age of 37. The actor, currently enjoying the success of his latest film The Sabarmati Report, shared the unexpected news on Instagram, leaving fans and industry peers surprised. In his heartfelt note,…
Guwahati: Train services were severely affected in lower Assam’s Kokrajhar district after a powerful explosion tore through a section of railway track between Kokrajhar and Salakati stations in the early hours of Thursday. The blast, suspected to have been triggered by an improvised explosive device (IED), caused significant damage and brought traffic on the busy…
New Delhi: NHPC Limited, India’s premier hydropower company, has been awarded Navratna status by the Government of India, marking a significant milestone in its growth trajectory. The Department of Public Enterprise, under the Ministry of Finance, conferred this prestigious status, providing NHPC with greater operational and financial autonomy. R.K. Chaudhary, Chairman and Managing Director (CMD)…
New Delhi: In a significant move towards realizing the vision of “Making AI in India” and “Making AI Work for India,” the Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi has given its approval for the comprehensive national-level IndiaAI mission. This ambitious initiative comes with a substantial budget outlay of Rs. 10,371.92 crore. The IndiaAI mission…
