Bangkok: The Indian badminton duo of Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty secured the Thailand Open 2024 men’s doubles title with a decisive victory over China’s Chen Bo Yang and Liu Yi in the final held at the Nimibutr Stadium in Bangkok on Sunday. Ranked third in the world, Satwik and Chirag outplayed their 29th-ranked Chinese…
Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government has granted habitat rights over forests to the Mankidia community, a Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Group (PVTG) known for their traditional skills in rope making and monkey trapping. This decision aims to safeguard the cultural heritage and livelihoods of one of the state’s most marginalized tribal groups. The Mankidia, a semi-nomadic Austro-Asiatic…
Bhubaneswar: The All India Senior National Ranking Badminton Tournament wrapped up on a high note today at Kalinga Stadium in Bhubaneswar, drawing the curtains on an intense week of rallies, smashes, and remarkable athleticism that brought together the country’s finest shuttlers. The week-long tournament, held from July 8 to 15, saw the participation of over…
Chennai: As the Indian Air Force (IAF) marks its 92nd anniversary, a breathtaking air show captivated an audience of over 15 lakh spectators at Marina Beach, one of the longest beaches in the world. The Chief Guest for the event was Tamil Nadu’s Hon’ble Chief Minister MK Stalin, who was joined by Air Chief Marshal…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha is moving closer to introducing hydrogen-powered public transport, with the State Government reviewing plans for a pioneering Green Hydrogen Mobility Project that aims to establish a clean-energy ecosystem and reduce carbon emissions from urban transportation. The project was reviewed at a high-level meeting chaired by Additional Chief Secretary of the Housing and Urban…
New Delhi: The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA), chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has given the green light to a major railway infrastructure project with the approval of a new railway line between Indore and Manmad. The project, to be undertaken by the Ministry of Railways at an estimated cost of Rs 18,036…
Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi will hold a Virtual Summit with the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom The Rt. Hon. Boris Johnson on 4 May 2021. India and UK enjoy a Strategic Partnership since 2004. It has been marked by regular high level exchanges and growing convergences in diverse areas. The Summit will be…
New Delhi: The Indian government has given its nod for the 30th tranche of electoral bonds, marking the commencement of its sale starting January 2. This decision aligns with the provisions outlined in the Electoral Bond Scheme 2018, initially notified by the Government of India through Gazette Notification No. 20 on 2nd January 2018, with…
Nainital: In a significant stride toward enhancing India’s space capabilities, the Aryabhatta Research Institute of Observational Sciences (ARIES), Nainital, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) to develop advanced technologies for tracking near-Earth objects and artificial satellites. This collaboration aims to strengthen Space Situational Awareness (SSA) and ensure the safety of…
Vadnagar: A recent study conducted by researchers from the Birbal Sahni Institute of Palaeosciences (BSIP) sheds light on the adaptive strategies employed by inhabitants of Vadnagar, located in the semi-arid Gujarat region, in response to varying monsoon patterns during different historical periods.
