Dubai is set to make history as it prepares to host the L’Etape Dubai cycling race, presented by the Tour de France, on February 2, 2025. This marks the first time the prestigious amateur cycling event will take place in the Middle East. Organized by Belton and Be Cool Events in cooperation with the Dubai […]
Union Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya on Thursday paid floral tributes to hockey legend Major Dhyan Chand. His birth anniversary, observed on August 29, is celebrated each year as National Sports Day. Known as ‘The Wizard’ of hockey, Major Dhyan Chand represented the Indian national team from 1925 to 1949, scoring over 1,500 goals in 185 […]
The Paris Paralympic Games were officially inaugurated with a grand opening ceremony at the iconic Avenue des Champs-Elysees and then on the Place de la Concorde, marking the beginning of an exciting chapter in Paralympic sports history. In a moment of pride for India, para-athletes Sumit Antil and Bhagyashri Jadhav led the Indian contingent, which […]
Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan will participate in a plantation drive in New Delhi on Thursday as part of the #Plant4Mother campaign, also known as #एक_पेड़_मां_के_नाम. The campaign, launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on June 5, symbolizes the deep connection between nurturing life and respecting mother earth. Spearheaded by the Ministry of Environment, […]
Indian stock markets opened with mixed signals on Thursday, reflecting the broader decline in global indices. The benchmark Nifty 50 index began trading down 17 points, or 0.07%, at 25,035.30, while the Sensex showed a marginal increase of 35 points, or 0.05%, opening at 81,822.56. The flat opening comes in the wake of pressure on […]
The Indian Army has mobilized six columns to conduct rescue operations in Gujarat’s worst-affected areas as flood-like conditions persist due to continuous heavy rainfall. This deployment comes in response to an urgent request from the Gujarat state government for assistance in managing the crisis. “Following the state government’s appeal, the Army has swiftly dispatched six […]
The Election Commission on Thursday issued a notification for the filing of nomination papers by candidates for the second phase of elections in the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir, scheduled to start in the third week of September. The last date for filing nominations is September 5, with scrutiny scheduled for September 6.. The […]
Heavy rainfall in Gujarat has caused severe flooding, leading to widespread disruptions and road closures across the state. In Jamnagar, the road connecting Padana Patiya to Changa Patiya has been closed due to flooding, and a section of a small bridge on Sir PN Road has been washed away, further complicating the movement of commuters. […]
The Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi marked the 10 years of Jan Dhan Yojana today. Shri Modi also announced a quiz on the financial inclusion program on the Namo App. The Prime Minister posted on X: “NaMo App has an interesting quiz on the Jan Dhan Yojana. Do take part in it! #10YearsOfJanDhan”
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA), chaired by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, has approved 3 (Three) projects of Ministry of Railways with total estimated cost of Rs. 6,456 Crore (approx.). The approved projects will improve logistical efficiency by connecting the unconnected areas, increase the existing line capacity and enhancing transportation networks, resulting […]
