Melbourne: Italy’s Jannik Sinner delivered a stunning comeback, reminiscent of Rafael Nadal’s 2022 heroics in Melbourne, as he triumphed over Daniil Medvedev to secure his maiden Grand Slam trophy at the 2024 Australian Open on Sunday. In an epic battle, the 22-year-old fought back from a two-sets-to-love deficit, claiming a remarkable 3-6, 3-6, 6-4, 6-4,…
Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government has suspended the headmaster of Malaviharapur High School in Banki following a tragic school van accident that claimed the life of a student and left several others injured. The action against Kanhu Charan Sahoo was taken by the School and Mass Education Department for dereliction of duty. In a statement, the department…
Dakar: In a significant step towards bolstering maritime cooperation and strengthening bilateral ties, the Indian Navy’s latest stealth frigate, INS Tushil, arrived at the Port of Dakar, Senegal, on January 3, 2025, as part of its operational deployment. Under the command of Captain Peter Varghese, the state-of-the-art frigate will engage in an array of military…
Bhubaneswar: In a unique initiative to address the escalating issue of human-wildlife conflict, the Odisha forest department is set to reintroduce trained elephants, known as Kumkis, to drive away wild elephants causing havoc in human habitations. The trained elephants will also support forest guards and officials in various activities within the jungles, contributing to overall…
Dallas: The USA cricket team pulled off a historic upset by defeating Pakistan in a thrilling Super Over contest at the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024. This nail-biting encounter, held at the Grand Prairie Stadium in Dallas, marks one of the most significant shocks in cricket history.
Bhubaneswar: Odisha’s GI-tagged organic date palm jaggery, known locally as ‘Odisha Khajuri Guda’, has emerged as a major draw at the ongoing India International Trade Fair (IITF) 2024 in New Delhi. The natural sweetener, celebrated for its unique taste and health benefits, has become a bestseller at the Odisha Mandap in Hall No. 2 of Bharat…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik expressed profound sorrow over the passing of renowned Odia bhajan singer Shantilata Barik Chhotray, who breathed her last at the age of 63 while undergoing treatment for cancer at a private hospital in Bhubaneswar. In a heartfelt statement, Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik extended his condolences to the bereaved family…
New Delhi: The Mera Yuva Bharat (MY Bharat) portal, a groundbreaking initiative aimed at empowering the youth of India, has achieved a momentous milestone with over 1.45 crore registrations as of January 31, 2024.
Gandhinagar: Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated and visited Vantara, a state-of-the-art wildlife rescue, rehabilitation, and conservation centre in Gujarat, housing over 1.5 lakh rescued animals from more than 2,000 species. During his visit, the Prime Minister explored various facilities, interacting closely with rehabilitated animals and witnessing the advanced veterinary care provided at the wildlife hospital….
New Delhi: Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation, Amit Shah, graced the first Foundation Day program of the Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre (I4C) today at Vigyan Bhavan. As the Chief Guest, Shah unveiled a series of initiatives aimed at preventing cyber crimes, emphasizing the growing importance of cybersecurity in the digital age. Among…
