To ensure that every woman of reproductive age and child in Odisha is worm-free, the Department of Health and Family Welfare aims to deworm more than one crore children and women across the state on August 10, officials said on Thursday.
An expedition team from the Ministry of Defence, led by 'Divyang' Uday Kumar, made history on Thursday by hoisting the largest Indian flag atop Mount Kilimanjaro, the highest peak in Africa at 19,341 ft.
Indian-American Congressman Shri Thanedar on Thursday called for an end to the violence in Bangladesh, describing the current turmoil as a severe threat to the country's democracy. He expressed deep concern over the recent unrest and attacks on minority communities.
Following Neeraj Chopra's silver win at the Paris Olympics on Thursday, President Droupadi Murmu lauded the Indian javelin thrower, saying that his feat would inspire generations.
Nobel laureate and economist Muhammad Yunus took the oath on Thursday night, three days after Sheikh Hasina resigned from the post of Prime Minister and left the country amid widespread unrest.
As Neeraj Chopra secured the silver medal in the men's javelin throw at the Paris Olympics on Thursday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi praised the Indian athlete, calling him "excellence personified."
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath hosted Lindy Cameron, the British High Commissioner to India, at his residence in Lucknow on Thursday, where they discussed higher education prospects, business opportunities, electric vehicles (EVs), and more.
A massive fire broke out at the Keshavrao Bhosale Theatre in Kolhapur, Maharashtra, on Thursday night, destroying property worth several crores of rupees.
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi lauded the Indian men's hockey team on Thursday for winning the bronze medal at the Paris Olympics with a 2-1 win over Spain at the Yves du Manoir Stadium
Cricket icons Sunil Gavaskar, Kapil Dev and Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) secretary Jay Shah attended a prayer meet, which was organised in the memory of former cricketer Anshuman Gaekwad on Thursday.