New Delhi: For the second phase of the Lok Sabha Elections 2024, a total of 1206 candidates from 12 States/UTs, along with 4 candidates from the Outer Manipur Parliamentary Constituency, are set to contest for 88 Parliamentary Constituencies (PCs). The Election Commission announced that a total of 2633 nominations were filed across the aforementioned regions,…
Bhubaneswar: Shombi Sharp, the UN Resident Coordinator in India, recently visited Odisha where he met with Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik at Naveen Niwas to discuss the state’s development trajectory and its partnership with UN agencies. During the meeting, Sharp lauded Odisha’s progress in various sectors and commended the longstanding partnership between UN agencies and the…
New Delhi: Sangeet Natak Akademi, the esteemed national academy of performing arts under the Ministry of Culture, Government of India, embarks on a journey to rejuvenate the rich tapestry of temple traditions across the country with the festival titled ‘Shakti: A Festival of Music and Dance’. Commencing today, on the auspicious occasion of Navaratri, the…
New Delhi: The Delhi High Court delivered a setback to Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Tuesday by dismissing his plea against his arrest in the excise policy case. The court upheld the Enforcement Directorate’s (ED) contention that there was sufficient evidence to warrant Kejriwal’s arrest in the money laundering case. Rejecting Kejriwal’s objection to…
New Delhi: Hockey India, on Tuesday, introduced a groundbreaking initiative, the National Women’s Hockey League 2024 – 2025, signaling a significant leap forward in the nation’s sporting landscape. The league, designed to showcase talent and elevate the stature of women’s hockey, is structured into two phases, with the inaugural phase scheduled to kick off in…
New Delhi: In a bid to foster innovation and cooperation in the clean and green technologies sector, the European Union (EU) and India have launched an Expression of Interest (EoI) for startups specializing in Battery Recycling Technologies for Electric Vehicles (EVs). This initiative aims to enhance collaboration between European and Indian Small and Medium-sized Enterprises…
New Delhi: NTPC Limited, India’s leading integrated power company, is set to unveil the latest edition of its flagship Corporate Social Responsibility initiative, the Girl Empowerment Mission (GEM). This program, aligned with the Government of India’s Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao initiative, aims to combat gender inequality by nurturing the potential of young girls and providing…
New Delhi: President of India, Droupadi Murmu, will inaugurate a two-day Scientific Convention organized by the Central Council for Research in Homoeopathy (CCRH) on April 10 at Yashobhoomi Conventional Centre, Dwarka, New Delhi. The convention, themed “Empowering Research, Enhancing Proficiency: A Homoeopathic Symposium,” coincides with World Homoeopathy Day and aims to advance evidence-based scientific treatment…
Mumbai: Isha Ambani Piramal, Director of Reliance Industries Limited, graced the launch of a groundbreaking book titled “Being Breast-Aware: What Every Woman Must Know” curated by Dr. Vijay Haribhakti, Chair of Onco Sciences at Sir HN Reliance Foundation Hospital. The book launch took place as part of the India Breast Meeting 2024, a global convention on…
Maura: The Indian Coast Guard’s Pollution Control Vessel (PCV) Samudra Paheredar marked a significant milestone in its ongoing overseas deployment to ASEAN countries by making a port call at Muara, Brunei on 09 April 2024. This visit underscores India’s commitment to maritime cooperation and environmental stewardship in the ASEAN region. The port call of ICGS…
