New Delhi: Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya, Union Minister for Youth Affairs & Sports and Labour & Employment, launched the second phase of the KIRTI (Khelo India Rising Talent Identification) programme at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in New Delhi today. The event was graced by Member of Parliament Manoj Tiwari, Kamaljeet Sehrawat, eminent athletes, senior officials from…
New Delhi: Marking a significant stride in India’s journey towards becoming a global space power, the country’s first human space mission, Gaganyaan, has entered its final phase, with the maiden crewed flight now scheduled for the first quarter of 2027. The announcement was made by Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh at a media interaction held…
Patna: A relentless spell of heavy rains has plunged large parts of Bihar into a severe flood crisis, with the Ganga River and its tributaries spilling over and inundating dozens of towns and villages. As rising water levels threaten lives and livelihoods, the state government has launched large-scale evacuation efforts amid a worsening humanitarian emergency….
Port Louis, Mauritius: INS Sunayna, an offshore patrol vessel of the Indian Navy, entered Port Louis, Mauritius, on June 20, 2024, as part of its long-range deployment to the South West Indian Ocean Region (IOR). Prior to its arrival, the ship participated in maritime surveillance of the Mauritian Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) alongside the Mauritius Coast…
New Delhi: In a major step towards enhancing cultural and creative collaboration, India and Colombia have signed the Audio-Visual Co-Production Agreement, providing a new platform for filmmakers from both nations to collaborate on various aspects of film production. The agreement was signed by Dr. L. Murugan, Union Minister of State for Information & Broadcasting, and…
Mumbai: The third day of WAVES 2025 witnessed a high-energy and deeply insightful session titled “Taking Indian Music to New Heights”, where global music executives, policy experts, and celebrated artists came together to chart the future of Indian music in the global landscape. Bringing together stalwarts from Bollywood, international labels, tech-driven rights management, and music…
Bhubaneswar: While Diwali is celebrated across India with the joy of lighting lamps, bursting crackers, and sharing sweets, in Odisha, the festival carries an added layer of spiritual significance through the ancient ritual of Badabadua Daka, a tribute to ancestors observed by every Odia household. Badabadua Daka is a heartfelt reminder of the enduring connection…
Mumbai: Union Railways and IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Monday lauded Chennai-based startup Mindgrove Technologies for designing secure Internet of Things (IoT) chips, describing the achievement as a significant step in India’s march towards self-reliance in semiconductors. Speaking about the development, the minister said chipsets built on indigenous intellectual property (IP) are central to India’s…
Malkangiri: The Border Security Force (BSF) conducted a joint operation in the Bejangiwada Reserve Forest area of Malkangiri, uncovering two Maoist dumps laden with explosives on Thursday. The operation, carried out by BSF troops from COB-Bodigetta, COB-MPV 21, Tactical Headquarters of 142 Battalion, and the Intelligence Team of Sector HQ BSF Malkangiri, led to the…
Bhubaneswar: Residents of Odisha are bracing themselves for a scorching heat wave as the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) predicts severe heat-wave conditions to prevail over parts of the state for the next four days. Speaking at a press conference in Bhubaneswar, IMD scientist Umashankar Dash warned that dry winds in the atmosphere are likely to…
