New Delhi: The Union Minister of State for Commerce and Industry and Electronics & Information Technology, Jitin Prasada, has urged the toy industry to support Indian artisans and nurture creativity and imagination through toys that inspire and educate children worldwide. Delivering the keynote address at the ‘2nd Edition of Toy CEO Meet’ on July 8,…
Bhubaneswar: As the summer vacation approaches, the Directorate of Higher Secondary Education (DHSE) in Odisha has issued a directive urging higher secondary schools to maintain their online academic support programme for Class 12 students. In a series of instructions, DHSE outlined guidelines for holiday homework and the continuation of online support programmes during the summer…
Florida: In a thrilling showdown at the Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida, Argentina clinched the Copa America 2024 title by defeating Colombia 1-0, ending Los Cafeteros’ impressive 28-match unbeaten streak. The hard-fought victory underscores Argentina’s dominance in South American football and marks a significant milestone in their illustrious history. In what could be…
Bhubaneswar: Sarat Patnaik, President of the Odisha Pradesh Congress Committee (OPCC), revealed that Congress leader Rahul Gandhi’s upcoming ‘Bharat Nyay Yatra’ is slated to traverse through as many as 10 districts in Odisha. The proposed districts include Mayurbhanj, Balasore, Bhadrak, Cuttack, Khordha (Bhubaneswar), Ganjam, Koraput, Kalahandi, Nuapada, and Balangir, as stated by Patnaik. Gandhi is…
New Delhi: The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Friday approved the conduct of the Census of India 2027 with an estimated outlay of ₹11,718.24 crore, setting the stage for the country’s first fully digital census and one of the largest administrative exercises undertaken globally. The decennial exercise will be carried out…
New Delhi: India has officially entered the race to host the 2030 Commonwealth Games, proposing Ahmedabad as the venue in its final bid submitted to Commonwealth Sport. The Indian Olympic Association (IOA) has cleared the proposal, with the government committed to fully funding the event. The move follows an earlier Expression of Interest naming Ahmedabad…
New Delhi: In a significant stride towards realizing the Prime Minister’s vision of creating 3 Crore ‘Lakhpati Didis,’ the Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana-National Rural Livelihoods Mission (DAY-NRLM) under the Ministry of Rural Development organized a National Stakeholders Consultative Workshop today. The focus was on integrating Women Self-Help Groups (SHGs) into Service Sector Enterprises. Inaugurating the workshop,…
New Delhi: Marking a major advancement in India’s digital healthcare journey, Union Health and Family Welfare Minister Jagat Prakash Nadda on Monday unveiled a set of new digital health platforms aimed at creating a connected, technology-driven and patient-centric healthcare ecosystem across the country. The newly launched initiatives are intended to strengthen India’s Digital Public Infrastructure…
Mumbai: The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has announced a cash reward of Rs 58 crore to honour Team India following their remarkable victory in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. The reward acknowledges the efforts of the players, coaching staff, support staff, and selection committee members who contributed to the team’s success….
The fourth edition of the Pan-India Coastal Defence Exercise, Sea Vigil 24, concluded on November 21, 2024, with a resounding success, reinforcing India’s commitment to maritime security and coastal defence. Spanning 36 hours, the exercise covered the entire 11,098 km coastline and India’s Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) of 2.4 million square kilometers, with participation from…
