New Delhi: Former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, an iconic figure in Indian politics and a veteran Congress leader, passed away on Thursday at the age of 92. According to sources at the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) in New Delhi, his condition had been critical, and he was under the care of a…
New Delhi: Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar announced the commencement of the Lok Sabha elections, revealing that over 97 crore voters are eligible to exercise their franchise across the nation. Addressing a press conference, Kumar emphasized the significance of the electoral process, urging every eligible citizen to “get inked” and participate in this historic opportunity….
Paris: In one of the most thrilling Grand Slam finals in recent memory, Spain’s Carlos Alcaraz staged a stunning comeback to defeat world number one Jannik Sinner and capture his second French Open title at Roland Garros on Sunday. The 22-year-old defending champion, showing incredible grit and resilience, clawed back from two sets down to…
Bhubaneswar: In May 2023, Karama Muduli, a girl of primitive Bonda tribe of Bondaghat in Malkangiri district was in news for spending her summer vacation working as a daily wage labourer in the scorching sun to meet her education cost as her parents, who also work as daily wagers, were unable to afford her education….
Jaipur: Today marked a significant milestone in Odisha’s sports infrastructure development as Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik inaugurated a sports complex in Jaipur, Koraput district. The event also witnessed the launch of 26 multipurpose indoor stadiums across 12 districts, promoting a robust sports culture in the state. The sprawling sports complex in Jaipur, spread over 11…
Paris: India’s Sumit Antil, the defending champion from the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games, once again etched his name in the history books by securing gold in the Men’s Javelin Throw F64 Final at the Paris Paralympics 2024.
London: Italian tennis star Jasmine Paolini has made history by reaching her first Wimbledon semi-final, defeating Emma Navarro in a commanding 6-2, 6-1 victory in the women’s singles quarter-final. Paolini’s triumph, achieved in just 58 minutes, marks a significant milestone in her career and in Italian tennis history. Prior to the ongoing tournament, Paolini had…
Chennai: In a significant step towards bolstering India’s maritime capabilities and promoting indigenous shipbuilding, the first ship of the Multi-Purpose Vessel (MPV) project, named Samarthak, was launched today at the L&T Shipyard in Kattupalli. The vessel, built by Larsen & Toubro (L&T) for the Indian Navy, marks another milestone in the country’s vision of self-reliance in…
New Delhi: With the FIH Hockey Pro League 2023/24 matches just around the corner, Hockey India has announced the commencement of online ticket sales for all Women’s and Men’s matches in Bhubaneswar and Rourkela, Odisha.
Rajkot: In a spectacular turn of events on the second day of the Test match between India and England, Ben Duckett’s scintillating century propelled England to a commanding position after India posted a total of 445 runs in their first innings.
