New Delhi: Dr. Jitendra Singh, Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science & Technology, Earth Sciences, and other key portfolios, announced a remarkable 200-fold increase in space startups over the past two years. Speaking at a high-level meeting to review the 100-day Action Plan of the Department of Space, Dr. Singh attributed this significant growth…
Bhubaneswar: Addressing the concerns of the employees in aided educational institutions, Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik has announced enhanced leave benefits for the workforce. The decision comes in the wake of proposals received during the visit of 5T and Nabin Odisha Chairman, Karthik Pandian, to various districts, where concerns related to leaves were brought to the…
New Delhi: Sam Pitroda, the Chairman of Indian Overseas Congress, tendered his resignation from his post on Wednesday evening amidst a political storm triggered by his controversial remarks. His resignation came after facing severe backlash for making an analogy regarding India’s diversity, which drew widespread criticism. Congress President, Mallikarjun Kharge, accepted Pitroda’s resignation, confirming the…
Dubai: India sealed a spot in the ICC Champions Trophy final with an emphatic 4-wicket win over Australia in the semi-final at the Dubai International Stadium on Tuesday. Australia posted a target of 265, but India chased it down with clinical precision. Virat Kohli was the standout performer, top-scoring with 84 runs off 98 balls….
Bhubaneswar: To eradicate Filaria (Lymphatic Filariasis) disease from the state, a mass drug administration programme will be carried out from February 10. Initiated by the Health and Family Welfare department, 15 districts will be covered in the state under the programme in two phases. Informing about the initiative, Public Health Director Niranjan Mishra said, “There…
Chateauroux (France): India’s top medal hopeful in shooting, Manu Bhaker got off to a strong start at the Paris Olympics as she scored 580-27x in the qualification round to finish third, securing a place in the final of the women’s 10m Air Pistol event. Bhaker’s qualification attempt saw her register scores of 97, 97, 98,…
Lucknow: Double Olympic medallist PV Sindhu clinched her first title in over two years, defeating China’s Wu Luo Yu in the women’s singles final of the Syed Modi International on Sunday. Sindhu triumphed 21-14, 21-16 in a 47-minute match, marking her third win at the tournament following victories in 2017 and 2022. This victory is…
New Delhi: At the inaugural session of the India Bio-Energy & Tech Expo 2024 (IBETE), Union Petroleum and Natural Gas Minister Hardeep Singh Puri highlighted India’s remarkable strides in the bioenergy sector. Addressing a distinguished audience, Minister Puri underscored bioenergy’s growing role in reducing dependence on fossil fuels, promoting rural economic opportunities, and advancing the…
New Delhi: Grid Controller of India Limited (GRID-INDIA) has achieved a significant milestone by being conferred with the prestigious status of Miniratna Category-I Central Public Sector Enterprise (CPSE). This recognition, bestowed upon by the Ministry of Power, Government of India, underscores GRID-INDIA’s pivotal role in shaping the nation’s power landscape. Established in 2009, GRID-INDIA holds…
Itanagar: Arunachal girl Chum Darang shares screen with Rajkummar Rao and Bhumi Pednekar in the upcoming quirky comedy ‘Badhaai Do’. The trailer for Rajkummar and Bhumi starrer comedy film was released on Tuesday which also features Seema Pahwa, Sheeba Chadha, Chum Darang, Lovleen Mishra, Nitish Pandey and Shashi Bhushan in pivotal roles. The film explores…
