Paris: Last-minute pair, Coco Gauff and Katerina Siniakova clinched the French Open doubles title here on Sunday, overcoming Sara Errani and Jasmine Paolini in a gripping final. The American-Czech registered a 7-6(5), 6-3 victory, marking Gauff’s first Grand Slam doubles title and Siniakova’s eighth. Seeded no. 5 in the draw, Gauff and Siniakova only paired…
New Delhi: The Department of Drinking Water and Sanitation (DDWS) launched the nationwide campaign “Hamara Shauchalay: Hamara Samman” (HSHS) today, coinciding with World Toilet Day. The campaign, running until Human Rights Day on December 10, 2024, emphasizes the critical connection between sanitation, human rights, and dignity. The initiative reaffirms India’s commitment to maintaining its Open…
Bhubaneswar: V Shrinivas, Secretary of the Department of Pension & Pensioners’ Welfare (P&PW), announced the integration of pension portals of all pension disbursing banks into the Integrated Pensioners’ Portal during the launch ceremony of the portal by Bank of India on April 26, 2024. This initiative aims to streamline services for pensioners and ensure ease…
New Delhi: The Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) has invited public comments on the Draft Guidelines for the Prevention of Misleading Advertisements in the Coaching Sector.
Jaisalmer: The 128 Infantry Battalion (Territorial Army) Ecological Task Force of Rajputana Rifles has set a world record by planting over 5.19 lakh saplings in just one hour. The “Special Plantation Drive” took place under Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s campaign “Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam” and the Territorial Army’s outreach initiative “Bhagidari & Zimmedari” in…
New Delhi: Air Chief Marshal AP Singh officially assumed the role of Chief of the Air Staff (CAS) during a ceremony held at Air Headquarters (Vayu Bhawan) today, marking a significant transition in the leadership of the Indian Air Force (IAF). Commissioned into the fighter stream of the IAF on December 21, 1984, Air Chief…
New Delhi: Acknowledging the strong multiplier effect of building and improving infrastructure on economy, the Union Minister for Finance & Corporate Affairs, Smt Nirmala Sitharaman while presenting the Budget 2024-25 in Parliament today announced the provisioning of ₹ 11,11,111 crore for capital expenditure.
New Delhi: In a groundbreaking announcement during a post-budget webinar held via video conferencing today, Prime Minister Narendra Modi revealed plans to establish a National Gene Bank in India. This new initiative aims to conserve the nation’s genetic resources, ensuring food security and agricultural sustainability for future generations. The webinar brought together stakeholders from the…
Bhubaneswar: The 125th birth anniversary of the esteemed statesman and nationalist leader, Utkal Keshari Dr. Harekrushna Mahatab, will be celebrated throughout the year, commencing with a three-day event in Bhubaneswar from November 21 to 23. The year-long observance aims to honor Dr. Mahatab’s contributions to Odisha’s identity and legacy, highlighting his pivotal role in shaping…
Jabalpur: In a significant move to enhance the development and connectivity of Jabalpur, Union Minister Shri Nitin Gadkari inaugurated and laid the foundation stone for nine National Highway projects with a cumulative cost of Rs 2,367 crore and a total length of 225 km.
