Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman Launches Commemorative Coins on SPMCIL’s 19th Foundation Day

New Delhi: Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman inaugurated three special souvenir coins during the 19th Foundation Day celebrations of the Security Printing and Minting Corporation of India Limited (SPMCIL). The event, conducted in hybrid mode, showcased the launch of a colored coin featuring endangered animals of India, specifically the Greater One-Horned Rhino, a bi-metallic clad…

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Rajnath Singh and Netherlands Defence Minister Discuss Strengthening Bilateral Ties in Defence, Emphasize Maritime Security

New Delhi: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh engaged in a bilateral meeting with the Netherlands Defence Minister, Ms Kajsa Ollongren, in New Delhi. The discussions primarily focused on opportunities to expand bilateral defence cooperation, with special emphasis on the maritime and industrial sectors. Both ministers acknowledged the heightened collaboration between their navies and expressed a shared…

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Odisha Travel Bazaar Kicks Off in Bhubaneswar, Aims to Boost Tourism Sector

Bhubaneswar: The much-anticipated 6th Odisha Travel Bazaar began today in Bhubaneswar, marking a significant step towards promoting the state’s vibrant tourism offerings. Organized by the Department of Tourism, Government of Odisha, in collaboration with the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce & Industry (FICCI), the three-day event aims to bring together global stakeholders, industry leaders,…

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Deputy CM Pravati Parida Urges MLAs to Support Anganwadi Infrastructure Development in Odisha

Bhubaneswar: Odisha Deputy Chief Minister and Women & Child Development Minister Pravati Parida has appealed to MLAs across the state to actively support the construction, timely completion, and quality maintenance of Anganwadi centres in their respective constituencies. In a letter addressed to legislators, the Deputy Chief Minister called for collective efforts to further strengthen women…

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Rs 11 Crore Relief Package For OMFED Farmers in Odisha

Bhubaneswar: A COVID-19 relief package of Rs 11 crore for OMFED farmers of Odisha has been announced to support their livelihood amidst the pandemic. Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Thursday announced the package under which each milk farmer will receive a financial assistance up to Rs 6,000 to meet their expense towards purchasing of fodder. …

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Prime Minister Modi Lays Foundation Stone for Petrochemicals Complex and Inaugurates Jan Aushadhi Kendras

Ahmedabad: Prime Minister Narendra Modi marked a significant day by laying the foundation stone for the petrochemicals complex of Petronet LNG at Dahej and dedicating 50 Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Janaushadhi Kendras to the nation in Ahmedabad, Gujarat. Addressing the gathering, the Prime Minister expressed his gratitude to the lakhs of people connected to the event…

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India-Italy Military Cooperation Group Meeting Strengthens Bilateral Defence Ties

Rome: The 13th edition of the India-Italy Military Cooperation Group (MCG) meeting was successfully conducted from March 20-21, 2025, in Rome, Italy. The meeting was co-chaired by the Deputy Assistant Chief of Integrated Defence Staff IDC (A) from Headquarters Integrated Defence Staff (HQ IDS), representing India, and the Deputy Head of the Strategic Direction and…

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India beats Bangladesh in Penalty Shootout to Defend SAFF U19 Crown

Yupia: In a heart-pounding finale at the Golden Jubilee Stadium, India U19s showcased remarkable grit and composure to defeat Bangladesh 4-3 in a penalty shootout, clinching their second consecutive SAFF U19 Championship title. The game had ended 1-1 after regulation time, before the young Indian side held their nerve in the tie-breaker. The contest began…

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