New Delhi: The Indian Navy has taken delivery of its third 25T Bollard Pull (BP) Tug, named Bajrang, in the presence of Rear Admiral DK Goswami, ASD (Mbi). This addition is a significant achievement under the “Make in India” initiative. Constructed by M/s Shoft Shipyard Pvt Ltd (SSPL), an MSME, the contract for the delivery…
In a surprising move, India all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja announced his retirement from T20 internationals on Sunday, just a day after India’s T20 World Cup triumph in Barbados. This decision follows similar announcements from star batter Virat Kohli and captain Rohit Sharma, who also announced their retirement from the format after the World Cup win. Jadeja,…
Bhubaneswar: Senior IAS officer Manoj Ahuja took charge today as the new Chief Secretary of Odisha, succeeding Pradeep Jena at a ceremony held at Lok Seva Bhavan. A 1990-batch IAS officer of the Odisha cadre, Ahuja steps into his new role following a distinguished career, including his recent position as Secretary at the Ministry of…
Chennai: In a major step forward for Indian Medicine and Homoeopathy, a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed today between the Central Council for Research in Ayurvedic Sciences (CCRAS) – Captain Srinivasa Murthy Central Ayurveda Research Institute (CSMCARI), under the Ministry of AYUSH, and the Commissionerate of Indian Medicine and Homoeopathy (CIM&H), Arumbakkam, Chennai. The…
Bhubaneswar: General Upendra Dwivedi, PVSM, AVSM, assumed the role of the 30th Chief of the Army Staff (COAS) today, succeeding General Manoj Pande, PVSM, AVSM, VSM, ADC, who retired after over four decades of distinguished service. With 40 years in the Armed Forces, General Dwivedi is an accomplished leader. An alumnus of Sainik School, Rewa…
Bhubaneswar: General Manoj Pande, the Chief of the Army Staff (COAS), superannuated today, marking the end of an illustrious career spanning over four decades. His tenure is noted for significant achievements in combat readiness, transformative initiatives, and promoting the Atmanirbharta (self-reliance) campaign. During his time as COAS, General Pande prioritized operational preparedness along the Northern…
New Delhi: The Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI) has launched the eSankhyiki portal, a significant step towards enhancing data accessibility and user experience in line with global best practices. This new initiative, unveiled by Dr. Arvind Panagariya, Chairman of the 16th Finance Commission of India, on Statistics Day, aims to provide real-time data…
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended his best wishes to the Indian contingent for the upcoming Paris Olympics during his Mann Ki Baat address today. Acknowledging the athletes’ dedication and preparation since their impressive performance in Tokyo, he expressed confidence in their potential to excel on the global stage once again. Highlighting the athletes’…
Barbados: India’s captain, Rohit Sharma, announced his retirement from T20 international cricket following India’s triumphant win over South Africa in the World Cup final on Saturday. While Rohit will continue to represent India in Test and ODI formats, he is stepping back from the shortest format. This announcement came shortly after teammate Virat Kohli also…
Bridgetown, Barbados: In a stunning announcement, Virat Kohli declared his retirement from T20 cricket following his outstanding performance that led India to a 7-run victory over South Africa in the final of the T20 World Cup 2024 at Kensington Oval, Bridgetown, Barbados. Kohli’s remarkable innings of 76 off 59 balls earned him the Player of…
