New Delhi: Union Minister for Minority Affairs and Women and Child Development, Smt. Smriti Zubin Irani, inaugurated a two-day Training of Trainers Programme for a seamless and comfortable Haj pilgrimage experience at Vigyan Bhavan today. The event was attended by more than 550 trainers from various States/UTs and marked a crucial step in preparing for Haj 2024.
Houston: In a groundbreaking revelation, NASA has identified a potential “super-Earth,” a celestial body situated at a distance of 137 light-years from our own planet. The announcement, made through an official press release, marks a significant milestone in the ongoing quest for habitable exoplanets. Termed TOI-715 b, this newfound planet is approximately 1.5 times the…
Bhubaneswar: In response to the escalating garbage crisis, the Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation (BMC) is set to implement biomethane gas plants on the outskirts of the state capital for effective waste management. Following approval from the Empowerment Committee of Infrastructure in January this year, the BMC has outlined plans to establish these plants at four locations,…
Goa: At the 55th International Film Festival of India (IFFI), a thought-provoking panel discussion titled “Will Artificial Intelligence Alter Filmmaking Forever?” was held at the Kala Academy, shedding light on the transformative potential of AI in the cinematic world. The session featured filmmaker and entrepreneur Anand Gandhi, Pragya Misra, Head of Public Policy and Partnerships…
New Delhi: The Indian Institute of Corporate Affairs (IICA), under the Ministry of Corporate Affairs, hosted a landmark MoU signing ceremony with six leading executive search firms at the National Financial Reporting Authority (NFRA) Headquarters in New Delhi. Presided over by Dr. Ajay Bhushan Pandey, Chairman of NFRA and DG & CEO of IICA, the…
Goa: The second edition of the Indian Ocean Rim Association (IORA) seminar on Illegal, Unreported, and Unregulated (IUU) fishing was successfully held at the Naval War College in Goa. This critical gathering brought together delegates from 17 IORA member countries to review the escalating challenges posed by IUU fishing in the Indian Ocean Region (IOR) and…
Davos, Switzerland: In a significant step towards leveraging technology for skill development, the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE) and Meta have strengthened their partnership. Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Skill Development and Entrepreneurship, Jayant Chaudhary, met with Nick Clegg, President of Global Affairs at Meta, on the sidelines of the World…
Bengaluru: Italy’s Stefano Napolitano staged a remarkable comeback, overcoming a set deficit to clinch the men’s singles title at the Bengaluru Open 2024 ATP Challenger Series. In a gripping final at the KSLTA Tennis Stadium on Sunday, the seventh-seeded Napolitano battled against South Korea’s Seongchan Hong, ultimately triumphing 4-6, 6-3, 6-3 in a thrilling contest…
New Delhi: Ashok Kumar Singh, a distinguished Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer from the 1999 Kerala cadre, has assumed the role of Director General of the Employees’ State Insurance Corporation (ESIC) under the Ministry of Labour & Employment. The announcement was made at the ESIC Headquarters in New Delhi earlier today. Singh brings a wealth…
Bhubaneswar: Bhitarkanika National Park, renowned for its thriving population of saltwater crocodiles, will be closed to visitors from May 1 to July 31 this year. The decision, announced by Assistant Chief Conservator of Forests (ACF) Manas Das, is aimed at providing a safe and undisturbed environment during the reptiles’ crucial nesting and breeding period. Highlighting…
