New Delhi: The Government of India has taken a significant step towards combating misinformation and fake news by officially designating the Fact Check Unit (FCU) under the Press Information Bureau (PIB) of the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting (MIB) as the fact check unit of the Central Government. In a Gazette notification issued today, the…
New Delhi: In a dramatic turn of events, Union Minister Pashupati Kumar Paras has tendered his resignation, accepted by the President of India, Droupadi Murmu upon the advice of the Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The resignation, effective immediately, comes under clause (2) of Article 75 of the Constitution.
Bhubaneswar: Bhubaneswar, the capital city of Odisha, made history on Wednesday as it recorded its lowest maximum temperature for the month of March, according to data released by the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD). The city witnessed a maximum temperature of 19.2 degrees Celsius, breaking a 54-year-old record. Previously, Bhubaneswar had reported its lowest maximum day…
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi engaged in a telephone conversation today with the President of Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, discussing avenues to bolster the bilateral partnership between India and Ukraine across various domains. During the conversation, the two leaders deliberated on strategies to enhance cooperation and collaboration between the two nations. They emphasized the importance…
New Delhi: The Naval Headquarters in New Delhi recently concluded the highly anticipated 3rd edition of the Station Commanders’ Workshop (SCW 24/1), held from March 18th to 20th, 2024. The workshop, a significant assembly of Station Commanders from across the Navy, aimed to provide administrative and functional support to operational units. More than 100 delegates,…
Bhubaneswar: The Meteorological Centre Bhubaneswar, under the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD), has predicted relatively stable maximum day temperatures in the next 24 hours across the region. According to the forecast, there will be no significant change in the maximum day temperature, with a slight rise expected by 8 to 10 degrees Celsius in most places…
New Delhi: In a landmark initiative aimed at driving healthcare innovation, the Technology Development Board (TDB) has forged a partnership with M/s Peptris Technologies Pvt. Ltd. and the Foundation for Neglected Disease Research (FNDR), Bengaluru. The agreement, inked on March 18th, heralds a new era of collaborative research in the healthcare sector. Under this agreement,…
New Delhi: The workshop on “Cultivating tomorrow: Advancing digital agriculture through IoT and AI” concluded with fervor, marking a significant step forward in harnessing technology for agricultural development. Organized by the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) in collaboration with the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations, the event was hosted by TEC (DoT)…
Mysuru: In a historic moment for India’s defence sector, Defence Secretary Giridhar Aramane presided over the maiden test-firing of India’s first indigenously-made 1500 Horsepower (HP) engine for Main Battle Tanks at BEML’s Engine division in Mysuru complex. The achievement marks a significant leap forward in the country’s defence capabilities, showcasing its technological prowess and commitment…
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi engaged in a telephone conversation today with His Excellency Vladimir Putin, President of the Russian Federation, extending warm congratulations on his re-election and conveying heartfelt wishes for the continued peace, progress, and prosperity of the Russian people. During the conversation, both leaders reaffirmed their commitment to further enhancing the…
