New Delhi: The Supreme Court of India has dismissed all pleas advocating for paper ballot voting, 100% Electronic Voting Machine (EVM)-Voter Verifiable Paper Audit Trail (VVPAT) verification, and physical deposit of VVPAT slips. A two-judge bench comprising Justices Sanjiv Khanna and Dipankar Datta delivered the verdict at 10:30 AM today, addressing several critical aspects related…
Astana: Defence Secretary Giridhar Aramane represented India at the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Defence Ministers’ meeting held in Astana, Kazakhstan. The meeting convened on April 26, 2024, and witnessed the participation of Defence Ministers from all SCO Member States, marking a crucial moment for regional cooperation and dialogue. During the meeting, a significant protocol was…
Brighton: Phil Foden scored twice as Manchester City leapfrogged Liverpool and kept pressure on leaders Arsenal with a superb 4-0 win away to Brighton & Hove Albion. By City out of Premier League action for 12 days, both the Gunners and Liverpool had moved above Pep Guardiola‘s side during the interim. But, knowing six victories…
Hyeres: India’s Nethra Kumanan qualified for the Paris Olympics 2024 in sailing after finishing fifth on Day 5 of the Last Chance Regatta in the ILCA 6 Category in France. Nethra scored 69 points and finished fifth on the leaderboard. Nethra won the ENP (Emerging Nation Program Quota) which will be given to the best…
Bhubaneswar: The Bhubaneswar Metro Rail Corporation (BMRC) embarked on the survey work for the ambitious Metro Railway project in Bhubaneswar, marking a pivotal moment in the city’s infrastructural development. The survey work kicked off from Vani Vihar to Sishu Bhawan Square, covering crucial stretches earmarked for the metro project. Led by a specialized team from…
Bhubaneswar: The nomination process for the second phase of elections in Odisha is set to begin on Friday, marking another crucial phase in the state’s electoral journey. Scheduled for May 20, this phase will witness polling across five Lok Sabha constituencies and 35 Assembly seats in the state. The Lok Sabha constituencies where polling will…
Bhubaneswar: The nomination process for the first phase of Lok Sabha and Assembly elections in Odisha concluded yesterday, marking a significant step in the electoral process. A total of 75 nominations have been filed for the four Lok Sabha constituencies in the state. Among the Lok Sabha constituencies, Kalahandi witnessed the highest number of nominations…
Rotterdam, Netherlands: Pradip Kumar Das, Chairperson & Managing Director of the Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency Ltd. (IREDA), participated in a panel discussion on “The New Interdependencies: Trust, Security and Climate Resilience” at the 26th edition of the World Energy Congress in Rotterdam, Netherlands. During the discussion, Das shared valuable insights into India’s remarkable journey…
Kochi: The Ministry of Ports, Shipping, and Waterways (MoPSW), in collaboration with Cochin Shipyard Limited (CSL) and the Inland Waterways Authority of India (IWAI), recently concluded a two-day conference in Kochi, Kerala, focusing on “Challenges and Prospective Solutions in Inland Waterways and Shipbuilding.” The conference, held on April 23rd and 24th, brought together key stakeholders,…
Bhubaneswar: Two rugby players from Odisha, Ashish Shabar and Ajit Kumar Hasada, have secured their spots in the Indian squad for the upcoming Asia Rugby Men’s Division 1 Championship. The tournament is scheduled to take place in Colombo from April 30 to May 4, 2024. India, led by a talented contingent that includes Shabar and…
