Goa: In a moment of pride for the nation and a milestone in maritime history, the Indian Navy is preparing to welcome the crew of Navika Sagar Parikrama II as they complete their epic circumnavigation of the globe aboard Indian Naval Sailing Vessel (INSV) Tarini. The extraordinary eight-month voyage, undertaken in double-handed mode by Lieutenant Commanders…
New Delhi: The International Telecommunications Union – World Telecommunication Standardization Assembly (ITU-WTSA 2024) concluded today with India emerging as a key player in influencing the future of global telecommunications. Through its proactive engagement, India successfully proposed groundbreaking resolutions and contributed to the modification of existing ones, receiving widespread support from member nations. The closing ceremony…
Bengaluru: Indian skipper Rohit Sharma hit record fifth century in T20 internationals in the third match against Afghanistan at M.Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru today.
Bhubaneswar: In a significant step towards ensuring inclusive and portable social welfare, the Government of Odisha and the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) have signed a Technical Assistance Agreement aimed at strengthening access to social protection for vulnerable migrant workers and their families. The partnership seeks to ensure uninterrupted access to essential services as…
Rajgir: The Indian Women’s Hockey Team has officially arrived in Gaya, marking the commencement of the first international hockey tournament ever hosted in the state. The Bihar Women’s Asian Champions Trophy Rajgir 2024 is set to unfold from 11 to 20 November, featuring a competitive lineup that includes defending champions India and the silver medallists…
New Delhi: The Indian government has introduced a specialized Ayush Visa category to facilitate foreigners seeking treatment under traditional Indian systems of medicine. Launched on July 27, 2023, the Ayush Visa caters to therapeutic care and wellness treatments provided by accredited hospitals and wellness centers. The Ayush Visa is available in four sub-categories: Ayush Visa…
New Delhi: The Indian government, aiming to foster innovation, startup growth, and encourage investments, initiated the Startup India program on January 16, 2016. Various programs under this initiative have been implemented to achieve specific objectives, leading to a significant impact on the startup ecosystem. As of December 31, 2023, the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) recognized a remarkable 1,17,254 startups, collectively generating over 12.42 lakh direct jobs.
Ranchi: The second Two-Day Regional Conference on the Strengthening of Panchayats (Extension to Scheduled Areas) Act (PESA) concluded today in Ranchi, Jharkhand, with Secretary of the Ministry of Panchayati Raj, Vivek Bharadwaj, addressing the valedictory session. The conference aimed to enhance the implementation of PESA, focusing on the empowerment of tribal communities in Scheduled Areas….
Bhubaneswar: In a swift and compassionate move, Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi ensured immediate medical assistance for a 12-year-old boy suffering from a rare disease during the public grievance hearing at his official residence today. The patient, Alok Kalse from Saintala in Balangir district, was accompanied by his parents, who sought the CM’s intervention for…
New Delhi: Union Home Minister Amit Shah chaired a Parliamentary Consultative Committee meeting on Cyber Security and Cyber Crime in New Delhi, highlighting the growing digital infrastructure in India and the increasing need for robust cyber protections. The meeting, attended by Union Minister of State for Home Nityanand Rai, members of the committee, Union Home…
