Paris: In a remarkable turn of events, Lakshya Sen triumphed over third seed Indonesian Jonatan Christie in his final Group L men’s singles match at the Paris Olympics. The young Indian shuttler secured his victory with scores of 21-18, 21-12, ensuring his place in the pre-quarterfinals. Sen faced a challenging start, trailing 8-2 in the…
Tehran: Nitin Jairam Gadkari, India’s Minister of Road Transport and Highways, attended the swearing-in ceremony of H.E. Dr. Masoud Pezeshkian, the newly elected President of the Islamic Republic of Iran, in Tehran on July 30, 2024.
New Delhi: At the invitation of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the Prime Minister of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam, H.E. Pham Minh Chinh, has embarked on a significant State Visit to India from 30 July to 01 August 2024. Accompanied by a high-level delegation, including several Ministers, Deputy Ministers, and business leaders, this visit marks a milestone in the robust relationship between the two nations.
Pallekele: India’s new leadership duo, Suryakumar Yadav and Gautam Gambhir, celebrated a successful start with a dramatic 3-0 series triumph over Sri Lanka. The final match of the series concluded in thrilling fashion, with India clinching a nail-biting Super Over victory in Pallekele on Tuesday. Sri Lanka, tasked with chasing a total of 137 runs…
Kozhikode: Kerala experienced its “worst-ever” natural disaster in the hilly Wayanad district early on Tuesday as a series of devastating landslides, amid heavy rain, left at least 120 people dead, 98 others reported missing while around 160 people were being treated in a few hospitals in the affected district even as rescue operations continue to locate…
Paris: The Indian badminton duo Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty showcased their dominance in the men’s doubles, triumphing in their final group-stage match at the Paris 2024 Olympics on Tuesday. In a decisive victory, Satwik and Chirag defeated Indonesia’s Muhammad Rian Ardianto and Fajar Alfian in straight sets, with a score of 21-13, 21-13, on…
Bhubaneswar: In a crucial meeting this afternoon, Chief Secretary Manoj Ahuja reviewed the status of water levels in various river basins and reservoirs, including the Hirakud reservoir, and discussed the preparedness and precautionary measures of various departments and districts due to low pressure-induced rainfall across the state. The review meeting saw the participation of Development…
New Delhi: Union Minister for Education Dharmendra Pradhan today launched the National Apprenticeship and Training Scheme (NATS) 2.0 Portal and disbursed ₹100 crore stipends to apprentices through the Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) mode in New Delhi. These apprentices are undergoing training in various sectors such as IT/ITes, manufacturing, and automobile industries. This initiative aligns with…
Kalpakkam, Tamil Nadu: The Atomic Energy Regulatory Board (AERB) has officially granted permission for the “First Approach to Criticality” of the 500 MWe Prototype Fast Breeder Reactor (PFBR) at Kalpakkam, marking a pivotal milestone in India’s nuclear energy program. This authorization, which includes the loading of fuel into the reactor core and the initiation of…
Bhubaneswar: The Skill Development & Technical Education Department of Odisha has announced three major initiatives aimed at enhancing the quality of diploma-level education in the state. The announcements, made during an event graced by the Minister Sampad Chandra Swain, include the publication of the 2024 Polytechnic Rankings, the inauguration of integrated websites for key educational…
