Antarctica: The Antarctic region has recorded its first deaths in the penguin population due to bird flu. The highly contagious H5N1 virus is suspected to have caused the demise of a king penguin on South Georgia island, with a second case linked to the death of a gentoo penguin. Additionally, one confirmed case of a…
Kolkata: Trinamool Congress MP Mahua Moitra has officially confirmed her marriage to senior Supreme Court lawyer and Biju Janata Dal (BJD) parliamentarian Pinaki Misra, bringing an end to a day of online speculation and media curiosity. The wedding reportedly took place in Berlin on May 30. Speculation had begun earlier in the day after a…
Gujarat: Indian Coast Guard (ICG) Station Pipavav undertook a daring rescue operation to evacuate a critically injured fisherman from the Indian Fishing Boat named Pushkar Raj, located 50 kilometers from the coast in the Gulf of Khambat on April 3, 2024. Upon receiving distress signals, the Maritime Rescue Sub Centre, Pipavav, swiftly diverted the ICG…
New Delhi: The Ministry of Defence today signed a contract with Cochin Shipyard Limited (CSL) for the Short Refit and Dry Docking (SRDD) of INS Vikramaditya, India’s premier aircraft carrier. The project, valued at ₹1207.5 crore, marks a significant step in enhancing the operational capabilities of the Indian Navy. INS Vikramaditya, commissioned into the Indian…
New Delhi: The Department of Animal Husbandry & Dairying convened a high-level brainstorming session on Avian Influenza at Krishi Bhawan, focusing on surveillance and vaccination under the One Health approach. The session, held yesterday, was chaired by Secretary of the Department of Animal Husbandry & Dairying, Alka Upadhyaya, and attended by a diverse group of…
New Delhi: Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science and Technology, Earth Sciences, and several other key portfolios, Dr. Jitendra Singh, today conferred the prestigious “Hospital Administration Excellence Awards” on distinguished hospital administrators. Speaking at the event, Dr. Jitendra Singh highlighted their critical role in integrating medical care and underscored the pivotal role of…
Bhubaneswar: In a bid to promote and preserve the rich folk arts of Odisha, Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik has announced an enhancement in the remuneration for performing artists who participate in awareness programs organized by the Information and Public Relations Department. Under the new directive, the remuneration for various folk arts, including Daskathia, Pala, Ghoda…
New Delhi: In a nail-biting encounter at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in New Delhi, the Royal Challengers Bangalore staged a remarkable turnaround to secure a thrilling five-run victory over the Mumbai Indians in the Women’s Premier League 2024 eliminator clash. With this win, RCB not only clinched a spot in the first-ever final of the tournament but also shattered the dreams of the defending champions MI Women.
loemfontein: In a Super Six Group 1 clash at Mangaung Oval in Bloemfontein, India secured their place in the U19 Cricket World Cup semifinals with a commanding victory over Nepal.
Goa: In a groundbreaking report unveiled at the second edition of India Energy Week 2024 in Goa, the International Energy Agency (IEA) has projected that India will emerge as the largest source of global oil demand growth from now until 2030. The report, titled ‘Indian Oil Market Outlook to 2030,’ forecasts that India’s pivotal role…
