P.V. Sindhu is gearing up for her third Olympic journey, aiming for another medal at the Paris Games. She acknowledges how much badminton has evolved since she clinched a silver at the Rio Games eight years ago. Speaking at a Zoom press conference organized by the Sports Authority of India on Sunday, the 28-year-old noted…
Starliner Mission Faces Uncertain Timeline Initially projected to last only a few days, the first crewed test flight of Boeing’s Starliner spacecraft, with astronauts including Indian-origin Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore on board, now faces significant uncertainty regarding its return to Earth. The mission could extend far beyond its original plan, with NASA currently exploring…
A Delhi court on Monday sentenced social activist Medha Patkar to five months of simple imprisonment. This sentence is the culmination of a 24-year-old defamation case brought against her by VK Saxena, now the Lieutenant Governor of Delhi. The court also ordered Patkar to pay Rs 10 lakh in damages to Saxena. The Long-Standing Legal…
On Monday, Rahul Gandhi, the Leader of the Opposition, launched a scathing attack on the ruling BJP in the Lok Sabha. He accused those identifying as Hindus of perpetuating “violence and hate” round the clock. This remark triggered significant protests from the treasury benches, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi emphasizing that labeling the entire Hindu…
India is preparing to host the Global IndiaAI Summit 2024 in New Delhi on July 3-4. This prestigious event, organized by the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology, aims to bring together international experts in artificial intelligence to foster collaboration and knowledge exchange. The summit underscores India’s commitment to ethical and inclusive AI development. A…
Throughout the T20 World Cup campaign, captain Rohit Sharma demonstrated unwavering focus and composure. From New York to Barbados, he kept his team motivated and united. The culmination of this journey was an emotional moment on the hallowed turf of Kensington Oval, Barbados, where India clinched the World Cup title. After the final ball was…
Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw announced on Sunday that the Central Government has allocated ₹10,536 crore for the development of railway infrastructure in Odisha for the fiscal year 2024-25. This announcement was made during a special event in Bhubaneswar, organized to felicitate newly elected BJP MPs and MLAs. Commitment to Odisha’s Railway Growth Addressing the…
After a hiatus of 16 years, the public grievance hearing by the Chief Minister of Odisha has been revived under the new BJP government. On July 1st, CM Mohan Majhi personally listened to the grievances of citizens from various parts of the state at the CM’s Grievance Cell in Bhubaneswar. This initiative is seen as…
General Upendra Dwivedi has officially taken over as the new Chief of the Indian Army. This transition follows the retirement of General Manoj C Pande on June 30th. Dwivedi, who previously served as the Vice Chief of the Army Staff, has now stepped into the top position, leading the Indian Army. Background and Previous Roles…
Starting today, India ushers in a significant transformation of its criminal justice system with the implementation of three new laws: the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, and the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam. These laws replace the long-standing British-era Indian Penal Code, Code of Criminal Procedure, and Indian Evidence Act, respectively. This shift marks a…
