United Kingdom: A former casino cashier has been awarded over £74,000 (Rs 72 lakh approximately) as compensation after her work colleagues did not invite her for drinks. Rita Leher (51), claimed that she felt ‘shunned’ when staff members from Aspers casino in Stratford, east London went out together and she was the only person not…
Bhubaneswar: The first phase of polling in Odisha’s four Parliamentary constituencies saw an enthusiastic voter turnout, with approximately 53% of voters casting their ballots by 3 pm on Monday. In a press briefing, Chief Electoral Officer Nikunja Bihari Dhal revealed the turnout figures, indicating that Kalahandi constituency recorded the highest voter participation at 58%, followed…
New Delhi: Defence Research and Development Organisation has achieved a significant milestone in hypersonic missile technology with the successful long-duration ground test of an actively cooled full-scale scramjet combustor developed by the Defence Research and Development Laboratory. The test, conducted on May 9 at the advanced Scramjet Connect Pipe Test (SCPT) Facility in Hyderabad, recorded…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha’s industrial landscape received a major boost today as Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi laid the foundation for 27 new projects across 12 districts, signalling the state’s growing appeal as an investment destination. Together, these ventures represent over ₹25,000 crore in capital investment and promise more than 52,000 new jobs for the state’s youth….
Dubai: India sealed a spot in the ICC Champions Trophy final with an emphatic 4-wicket win over Australia in the semi-final at the Dubai International Stadium on Tuesday. Australia posted a target of 265, but India chased it down with clinical precision. Virat Kohli was the standout performer, top-scoring with 84 runs off 98 balls….
Bhubaneswar: The nomination process for the second phase of elections in Odisha is set to begin on Friday, marking another crucial phase in the state’s electoral journey. Scheduled for May 20, this phase will witness polling across five Lok Sabha constituencies and 35 Assembly seats in the state. The Lok Sabha constituencies where polling will…
Mumbai: The 18th Mumbai International Film Festival (MIFF) for Documentary, Short Fiction, and Animation Films hosted a compelling panel discussion today titled “Beyond The Lens: Funding and Monetization in Documentary Filmmaking.” This engaging session explored innovative methods for financing and profiting from documentary productions, offering invaluable insights for filmmakers striving to bring their stories to…
New Delhi: The Rajya Sabha, today, successfully passed ‘The Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Bill, 2024,’ focusing on combating leaks, malpractices, and organized malpractices in crucial recruitment examinations like UPSC, SSC, as well as entrance tests such as NEET, JEE, and CUET.
New Delhi: In a landmark move set to revolutionize agricultural broadcasting in India, Doordarshan Kisan is all set to unveil a new look and innovative programming style on May 26. After nine years of remarkable success, the channel is gearing up to captivate farmers nationwide with its fresh avatar. Embracing the advancements of the digital…
New Delhi: In a significant diplomatic engagement, Vice Admiral Fahad Abdullah S Al-Ghofaily, Chief of Staff of the Royal Saudi Naval Force, engaged in a crucial dialogue with Vice Admiral V Srinivas, Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief (FOCINC) of the Southern Naval Command (SNC) in India.
