DMF Exhibition Inaugurated at Sun Temple, Konark: Empowering Communities by Sustainable Development

Bhubaneswar/Konark, Odisha, 18.01.2025: The Ministry of Mines, in collaboration with the Government of Odisha, has set up the DMF (District Mineral Foundation) Exhibition at the iconic Sun Temple, Konark. The exhibition, which is running from 18th to 21st January 2025, is focused on empowering mining-affected communities through sustainable development. Ms. Farida M. Naik, Joint Secretary,…

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RP Act provisions constitutionally sound: Centre opposes plea in SC for life-time ban on convicted politicians

New Delhi, 26/2: The Union government has opposed before the Supreme Court a plea for life ban on convicted politicians as against the disqualification for six years under the Representation of People Act. Referring to the principles of proportionality and reasonability, it said the issue whether life time ban would be appropriate or not fell…

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Indian national allegedly stabs 2 teens mid-flight; charged with assault

New York, 28/10: A 28-year-old Indian national allegedly stabbed two teens with a metal fork and slapped a co-passenger on board a Chicago to Germany flight, according to American authorities The incident occurred on Saturday on a Lufthansa flight that had to be diverted to Boston Logan International Airport following the disturbance, the US Attorney’s…

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Girls should know how to draw line..JNU’s circular on sexual harassment triggers row

New Delhi, 28/12: Amid the rise in a number of sexual harassment complaints from the university, Delhi’s Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) took the initiative to organise sexual harassment counselling sessions. However, JNU’s internal complaints committee’s circular (ICC) on the matter was found to be ‘misogynistic’ by many.   The circular from ICC says that girls…

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Kohli reveals Dhoni was lone supporter after quitting captaincy

Dubai,4/9: Virat Kohli has revealed that only Mahendra Singh Dhoni sent him messages of support during a tough phase of mental struggle after quitting the Test captaincy.   Kohli, 33, has shrugged off his extended dry run with the bat at the Asia Cup, hitting two successive half-centuries, including 60 against Pakistan in a losing…

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Marriage median age rises to 29, remarriage seekers up 43% in last decade: Jeevansathi survey finds

New Delhi, 12/2: The median age for marriage among Indian singles has risen from 27 to 29 over the past decade, while the number of people seeking a second marriage has increased by “43 per cent”, reflecting shifting attitudes towards partner search and commitment, according to a report released on Thursday. The data-led report, “The…

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