Relax uniform norms, modify timings: Education Ministry’s guidelines to combat heatwave

New Delhi, 11/5: The Ministry of Education on Wednesday issued guidelines to schools for combating heatwave, asking them to relax the uniform norms and modify timings.     A torrid heatwave had sent the mercury soaring across large swathes of India with the temperature in Delhi rising to 46 degrees Celsius. The national capital also…

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24th All India Major Port Cultural Meet 2024-25 at PPA concluded with scintillating performances

Paradeep :24th All India Major Port Cultural Meet 2024-25 being held at Jayadev Sadan came to an end on December15th evening, but the memories will last a lifetime. Paradip Port Authority along with Major Ports Sports Control Board successfully organised the Cultural Extravaganza. Gracing the valedictory function as Chief Guest, Shri P.L. Haranadh, Chairman, PPA…

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NCP minister cracks ‘poor district’ joke; Ajit Pawar, BJP not amused

Mumbai, 26/1: Maharashtra Food and Drug Administration Minister Narhari Zirwal on Sunday drew flak from Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar and his BJP cabinet colleague Girish Mahajan for humorously describing Hingoli as a “poor” district. Zirwal, an NCP legislator from Nashik district and a close associate of party chief Pawar, made the remarks while addressing…

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Pakistan got ‘divine help’ during Operation Sindoor: Asim Munir

Islamabad, 21/12: Pakistan’s Chief of Defence Forces, Field Marshal Asim Munir has claimed that Islamabad got “divine help” during the Operation Sindoor in May. Munir made the remarks while addressing the National Ulema Conference in Islamabad recently, where he also drew parallels between Pakistan and the state established by the Prophet 1,400 years ago in…

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WFI to challenge its suspension next week, calls EC meeting on January 16

New Delhi, 4/1: A defiant Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) will challenge its suspension by the Sports Ministry in court next week and has also called for an Executive Committee meeting here on January 16 to discuss the way forward. Citing violation of the National Sports Code and the WFI constitution, the government had suspended…

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CSK announce Sanju Samson’s arrival as Jadeja and Curran move to Rajasthan Royals

Chennai, 15/11: Putting an end to days of anticipation, rumours and discussions, the Chennai Super Kings on Saturday, November 15, officially confirmed that Sanju Samson will wear their yellow jersey for upcoming season of the Indian Premiere League (IPL). The five-time champions have traded Sanju Samson from Rajasthan Royals for Ravindra Jadeja and Sam Curran…

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Jay Dholkia wins Nuapada by-election by a huge margin

Nuapada, 14/11: In a major development, Bharatiya Janata Party’s (BJP’s) Jay Dholakia won by defeating his nearest rival Congress’ Ghasiram Majhi by a whopping margin of 83748 votes . The Biju Janata Dal’s (BJD’s) Snehagini Chhuria secured the third position by securing 38408 votes.   While Jay Dholakia secured 123869 votes in Nuapada by-election, Ghasiram…

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Vedanta Aluminium’s Jharsuguda Unit Launches ‘Agni Jagrukta Abhiyaan’ to Strengthen Home Safety Awareness

Jharsuguda, Odisha 9 January, 2026: Vedanta Aluminium, India’s largest aluminium producer, has launched ‘Agni Jagrukta Abhiyaan’, a monthly safety awareness programthatextends the company’srigorous safety culture beyond the workplace and into the homes of employees and business partners. Through focused training sessions and safety demonstrations, the initiative reflects the company’s belief that safety excellence comes fromrobust…

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300 kg Narcotics worth Rs 1800 crore seized by Indian Coast Guard and Gujarat ATS

Gujarat: Acting on an intelligence input, the Indian Coast Guard (ICG) and Gujarat Anti-Terrorist Squad (ATS)  undertook an operation and seized 300 kg narcotics worth Rs 1800 crore. The operation took place off the International Maritime Boundary Line (IMBL) in the Arabian waters near Gujarat on April 12-13. Based on the intelligence input of ATS,…

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