Hockey India Congratulates Savita Punia on Being Awarded Padma Shri

New Delhi, June 24: Hockey India has congratulated former India women’s hockey team captain Savita Punia on being conferred the Padma Shri, describing the recognition as a “richly deserved honour” for her outstanding contribution to Indian hockey. The national federation said Savita’s journey reflects dedication, discipline and consistent excellence...

India Emerging as Key Growth Engine for Amazon’s Expanding Global Business

June 24: India is positioned to play a central role in driving the fastest-growing segment of Amazon’s global operations, according to Amazon CEO Andy Jassy. Highlighting the country’s strategic importance, Jassy said India’s large customer base, expanding digital infrastructure and rapid adoption of e-commerce are contributing to strong business...

India Set to Emerge as Key Hub for Human Skills Economy Amid AI Expansion

June 24: A new report has highlighted that India is well positioned to emerge as a global leader in the “human skills economy” even as artificial intelligence (AI) adoption accelerates across industries. The report suggests that while AI is transforming workplaces and automating routine tasks, demand for human-centric skills...

AI, Sustainability Can Drive India’s Future Growth

June 24: Industry leaders have said that artificial intelligence (AI) and sustainable development together can play a transformative role in shaping India’s long-term economic and social progress. Speaking on emerging technology trends, experts noted that AI is increasingly being integrated across sectors such as manufacturing, healthcare, agriculture and financial...

Assam Pushes Infrastructure Push to Enable Six-Hour Statewide Connectivity

Guwahati, June 24: The Assam government is planning to significantly upgrade its road infrastructure with a network of expressways and high-speed corridors aimed at enabling travel across the state within a six-hour radius. The initiative is part of a broader strategy to strengthen connectivity, reduce travel time and improve...

Iridium’s Next‑Generation Hybrid IoT Module and Development Kit are Now Commercially Available

The Iridium 9604 Module and Development Kit streamline global IoT development with integrated satellite, cellular, and GNSS connectivity MCLEAN, Va., June 24:  Iridium Communications Inc. (Nasdaq: IRDM), a leading provider of global voice, data, and positioning, navigation, and timing (PNT) satellite services, today announced commercial availability of the Iridium® 9604 module and Development Kit,...

Odisha’s ‘Golden Egg’ Enters Europe as Balangir Firm Exports First Dried Egg Powder Consignment to Austria

Bhubaneswar/Balangir, June 24 (UDN): In a landmark achievement for India’s agricultural and processed food export sector, Odisha has successfully exported the country’s first-ever consignment of dried whole egg powder to Austria, marking a significant breakthrough in India’s efforts to expand value-added food exports to premium global markets.  Representational image...

From Pain to Mobility: Rupak’s Remarkable Journey to Recovery

For 23-year-old Rupak Biswas from Murshidabad, West Bengal, life was a cheerful mix of work, friends and simple joys, until one day, he started experiencing a mild pain in his right hip, which he quickly dismissed as the result of a wrong sleeping posture and continued with his daily...

ACS Reviews Progress of Proposed Haridaspur–Vizianagaram Fourth Railway Line Project

Bhubaneswar, June 24 (UDN): Revenue and Disaster Management Department Additional Chief Secretary Aravind Kumar Padhi on Tuesday reviewed the progress of the proposed fourth railway line project between Haridaspur in Odisha and Vizianagaram in Andhra Pradesh, underscoring the importance of timely implementation of the strategically significant rail corridor. During...

Burhanpur Banana Gets GI Tag, Set to Boost Farmers’ Income and Global Reach

Bhopal/New Delhi, June 24: The Burhanpur Kela (banana) has been granted the Geographical Indication (GI) tag, marking a significant milestone for the farmers of Burhanpur district in Madhya Pradesh and strengthening the identity of one of India’s key banana-producing regions. The application for the GI tag was filed in...