Australian captain Steve Smith expressed quiet confidence ahead of his team’s high-stakes semifinal clash against India, acknowledging the challenge of facing an unbeaten opponent while emphasizing Australia’s readiness for the conditions at Dubai International Cricket Stadium. Despite an unusual tournament journey that included weather disruptions in Pakistan and a strategic early arrival in Dubai, Smith […]
India has taken a significant step toward clean energy adoption with the launch of five pilot projects for hydrogen-fueled buses and trucks under the National Green Hydrogen Mission. The initiative aims to assess the viability of hydrogen as a transport fuel and pave the way for large-scale adoption. The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy […]
India’s Gross Expenditure on Research and Development (GERD) has more than doubled over the past decade, rising from Rs. 60,196 crore in 2013-14 to Rs. 1.27 lakh crore, according to Union Minister Jitendra Singh. Speaking at the DISHA event at the India Habitat Centre on Monday, the Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science […]
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) expressed deep sorrow over the demise of former Ranji Trophy star and a stalwart of Mumbai cricket Padmakar Shivalkar, who passed away due to age-related issues on Monday. Shivalkar’s name is etched in the annals of the Ranji Trophy, where he enjoyed an illustrious career spanning […]
Prime Minister Narendra Modi recently inaugurated Vantara, an animal rescue, conservation, and rehabilitation centre in Jamnagar, Gujarat, where he spent time interacting with a variety of rescued animals. The visit underscored his deep commitment to wildlife protection and conservation efforts. The inauguration was attended by Reliance Industries Chairman Mukesh Ambani, along with Nita Ambani, Anant […]
Odisha’s Deputy Chief Minister and Minister of Women and Child Development, Pravati Parida, emphasized the impact of the Subhadra Scheme, noting that over 98 lakh women have already benefitted from it. She announced that additional support would be provided on Thursday, with a major financial disbursement set for International Women’s Day on March 8. “We […]
During India’s Champions Trophy Group A clash against New Zealand on Sunday, the Congress spokesperson took to X (formerly Twitter) to blatantly call the Indian captain “fat.” “Rohit Sharma is fat for a sportsman! Needs to lose weight! And, of course, the most unimpressive captain India has ever had,” Shama said in a post on […]
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday congratulated Christian Stocker on being sworn in as Austria’s new Federal Chancellor and expressed his eagerness to strengthen bilateral ties between the two nations. Stocker officially took office after being sworn in at Hofburg on Monday, marking the end of Austria’s prolonged political uncertainty. His appointment comes as part […]
European Commission Commissioners on Friday arrived at the Hyderabad House venue in the national capital onboard a bus powered by hydrogen fuel cell technology, which was developed and operated in collaboration with Tata Motors and Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL). Expressing gratitude for the warm welcome, von der Leyen emphasized that the EU highly values […]
The mines ministry will launch the first tranche of exploration license auctions in March 2025, Union Minister of Coal and Mines G. Kishan Reddy said on Friday. Addressing a press conference in New Delhi, the minister highlighted key policy reforms and initiatives aimed at bolstering India’s mining sector.He noted that the provision for granting Exploration […]
