Apart from World No. 1 and ten-time Australian Open champion Novak Djokovic, the following players are strong contenders for the men’s singles title at the Australian Open, which begins on Sunday: ALEXANDER ZVEREV (GERMANY) Ranking: 2 After two seasons that were partially hampered by a serious injury, Zverev looked back to his best in 2024, […]
The school building of Shree Bhimgithe Secondary School in Baglung, Gandaki Province, was constructed with the financial assistance of the Government of India under the ‘Nepal-India Development Cooperation’ initiative. It was formally handed over to the School Management Committee on Tuesday in a ceremony jointly organized by the District Administration and the Embassy of India […]
V. Narayanan has been named as the next Chairman of the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) and Secretary of the Department of Space, according to an official announcement made on Tuesday. He will assume the role on January 14, succeeding the current ISRO chief, S. Somnath. Narayanan, a distinguished scientist with nearly four decades of […]
European Council President Antonio Costa held a telephonic discussion with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, describing India as one of the European Union’s (EU) primary global partners. The conversation, held on Tuesday, emphasized strengthening ties and formulating a new strategic agenda to bolster cooperation between the two sides. Recalling his earlier interaction with PM Modi […]
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to visit Jammu and Kashmir on January 13 to inaugurate the Z-Morh tunnel on the Srinagar-Sonamarg road to make Sonamarg an all-weather tourist destination. Official sources said that the PM will arrive on January 13 to physically inaugurate the Z-Morh tunnel that will bypass the road from Gagangir to […]
Union Minister Nitin Gadkari has announced the launch of the “Cashless Treatment” scheme to provide financial aid to road accident victims. Under the scheme, the government will cover treatment costs of up to ₹1.5 lakh for seven days, provided the police are informed about the accident within 24 hours. Speaking at a meeting with state […]
The 18th Pravasi Bharatiya Divas (PBD) Convention is being held in Bhubaneswar from January 8 to 10, 2025, celebrating the significant contributions of Non-Resident Indians (NRIs) and the global Indian diaspora to India’s development. This year’s theme, ‘Diaspora’s Contribution to a Viksit Bharat,’ highlights the vital role the diaspora plays in shaping a prosperous and […]
Despite a slowdown in real GDP growth, India’s per capita nominal GDP is projected to rise significantly in FY25, increasing by at least ₹35,000 compared to FY23, according to economists. The first advance estimate (AE) of GDP for FY25, released by the National Statistical Office (NSO), forecasts GDP growth at 6.4 per cent. The gross […]
New Delhi, January 6, 2025 : Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday celebrated Guru Gobind Singh Jayanti on Monday. Taking to social media X, the PM wrote in a post “I bow to Sri Guru Gobind Singh Ji on his birth anniversary. His thoughts inspire us to create a progressive, prosperous and compassionate society.” Vice […]
Kathmandu [Nepal], January 6, 2025 (ANI): Buddha Air, a domestic passenger aircraft operating in Nepal on Monday morning made an emergency landing at Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu after reporting “flame out” in the left engine. Issuing a press release, the Tribhuvan International Airport (TIA) announced that Buddha Air’s (BHA953) made a landing after reporting […]
