New Delhi: Government e Marketplace (GeM) has closed the financial year with a record-breaking Gross Merchandise Value (GMV) of ₹ 4 lakh crore, doubling its GMV from the previous fiscal year. This remarkable achievement underscores the portal’s exceptional digital capabilities and functionalities, which have revolutionized public procurement by enhancing efficiency, transparency, and seamlessness. The procurement…
Kochi: As part of the commemoration of World Meteorological Day on March 23, the School of Naval Oceanology & Meteorology (SNOM) and the Indian Naval Meteorological Analysis Centre (INMAC) organized a METOC (Meteorological and Oceanographic) seminar titled ‘Meghayan-24’ at the Southern Naval Command on March 28, 2024. The seminar, based on the theme ‘At the…
Nacala, Mozambique: The second edition of the India-Mozambique-Tanzania Trilateral Exercise, IMT TRILAT 24, concluded on March 28, 2024, at Nacala, Mozambique, after a week-long engagement aimed at bolstering maritime cooperation and interoperability among the Navies of India, Mozambique, and Tanzania. Participating in the exercise were Indian naval ships INS Tir and INS Sujata, which engaged…
Mumbai: The Indian Navy marked a significant milestone on March 28, 2024, with the delivery of the ‘Ammunition Cum Torpedo Cum Missile Barge, LSAM 18’, as part of the 11x ACTCM Barge Project. The barge, built by MSME Shipyard, M/s Suryadipta Projects Pvt Ltd, Thane, was handed over to the Indian Navy at a ceremony…
Wellington: Chief of the Naval Staff, Admiral R Hari Kumar, paid a visit to the Defence Services Staff College (DSSC) in Wellington on March 28, 2024, where he addressed the future leadership of the Indian Armed Forces attending the 79 Staff Course. During his insightful address, Admiral Kumar emphasized the rich maritime legacy of India…
Bengaluru: The first aircraft LA5033 of the Tejas Mk1A series soared into the sky successfully after taking off from the Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) facility in Bengaluru on March 28, marking a significant milestone in India’s aerospace and defense sector. According to HAL, the Tejas Mk1A aircraft completed a successful sortie with a flying time…
Jaipur: In a thrilling encounter at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium in Jaipur, the Rajasthan Royals emerged victorious over the Delhi Capitals by a margin of 12 runs during the 9th match of the Indian Premier League (IPL) season. Delhi Capitals won the toss and elected to bowl first. Bating first the Rajasthan Royals faced a…
Manhattan: In a landmark verdict that reverberated through the financial world, former billionaire and cryptocurrency trailblazer Sam Bankman-Fried was sentenced to 25 years in prison by US District Judge Lewis Kaplan on Thursday. The sentencing marked the culmination of a sensational downfall for the erstwhile wunderkind, who faced charges of orchestrating a staggering $8 billion…
Leh: The agitation in Ladakh Union Territory (UT) gained momentum, with the Leh Apex Body and climate activist Sonam Wangchuk declaring plans for a protest march to the border on April 7. Wangchuk, renowned for his environmental advocacy, described the decision to march to the border as a “Gandhian way of protest” aimed at safeguarding…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha’s celebrated javelin thrower, Kishore Jena, gears up for his much-anticipated debut in the prestigious Diamond League. The 28-year-old athlete, fresh from a remarkable season in 2023, is poised to continue his stellar performance on the international stage. According to reports from PTI, Jena is set to mark his entry into the elite realm…
