Paris, France: Telegram CEO Pavel Durov was arrested by French police at Le Bourget airport near Paris on Saturday for failing to take adequate measures to prevent the criminal use of the messaging platform. Durov, who arrived from Baku, Azerbaijan, is expected to appear in court on Sunday, according to AFP. An arrest warrant was…
Memphis, Tennessee: Raksha Mantri Rajnath Singh, during his official tour of the United States, visited the William B. Morgan Large Cavitation Channel (LCC) at the Naval Surface Warfare Centre (NSWC) in Memphis. The LCC is recognized as one of the most advanced water tunnel facilities globally, used for testing submarines, torpedoes, naval surface ships, and…
Jalgaon, Maharashtra: Prime Minister Narendra Modi today participated in the Lakhpati Didi Sammelan, where he awarded certificates and felicitated 11 lakh women who have recently achieved the status of ‘Lakhpati Didis’. The event, held in Jalgaon, celebrated the success of the initiative that has helped over one crore women become financially independent since its inception….
Thulusdhoo, Maldives: In a groundbreaking achievement for Indian surfing, the national team has secured its first-ever quotas for the upcoming Asian Games 2026, with one spot each in the men’s and women’s categories. This historic feat was accomplished at the Asian Surfing Championships 2024, where Indian surfers earned their spots based on cumulative ranking points. Kishore…
New Delhi: The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, today approved the BioE3 (Biotechnology for Economy, Environment, and Employment) Policy, aimed at fostering high-performance biomanufacturing in India. The policy, proposed by the Department of Biotechnology, seeks to accelerate technological innovation, commercialization, and job creation across key biotechnological sectors. The BioE3 Policy focuses on supporting…
New Delhi: In a landmark decision aimed at ensuring a secure post-retirement future for government employees, the Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has given the green light to the Unified Pension Scheme (UPS). This new scheme brings comprehensive pension benefits with a focus on long-term financial security for employees and their families….
New Delhi: The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has approved the continuation and merger of three key science and technology umbrella schemes into a unified central sector program, now named ‘Vigyan Dhara’. This significant move is aimed at enhancing India’s Science, Technology, and Innovation (STI) landscape with a proposed budget of ₹10,579.84…
Bhubaneswar: The Odisha University of Agriculture and Technology (OUAT) celebrated its 63rd Foundation Day with a special event where Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi praised the institution’s remarkable contribution to the state’s agricultural development. Speaking at the ceremony, Majhi emphasized the vital role OUAT has played in Odisha’s transformation into a surplus rice-producing state through the…
New Delhi: In a decisive move to protect public health, the Indian government has banned 156 fixed-dose combination (FDC) drugs commonly prescribed for ailments such as fever, pain, colds, and allergies. These drugs, which combine two or more active ingredients in a fixed ratio, were found to pose potential risks to human health and lacked…
Bhubaneswar: In a major relief for students, Odisha’s Higher Education Minister, Suryabanshi Suraj, has announced that students who enrolled in the first phase of the +3 admission process can now reapply during the ongoing second phase. This change in policy comes after numerous appeals from students and parents, providing them with another opportunity to secure seats…
