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Kolkata, Sep 13 (IANS) Rugby India on Wednesday announced the final team that will be competing at the 19th Asian Games to be held at Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province, China from the September 23 to October 8.Placed 7th on the final list of teams that are going to be participating in the event held every four years, the Indian team is looking to showcase their ability on the biggest sporting stage in Asia.“At the end of this 50 day camp, Rugby India can confidently say this is the best prepared squad of athletes we have. We owe it all to our…

The 3.8 km-long twin-tube tunnel will create seamless traffic flow between Orange Gate and Marine Drive, enhancing connectivity and slashing travel time, said MMRDA Commissioner Sanjay Mukherjee.Estimated to cost over Rs 7,750-crore, the twin-tube tunnel project, with four lanes for traffic two for emergencies and pedestrian walkways will include a viaduct for vehicle access at the Eastern Freeway Orange Gate, open cuts and access roads on both sides of the total 9.23 km-long corridor.The left tunnel will pass under the sea and resurface after the BD Somani Chowk and given the underground Mumbai Metro-3 running above plus the skyscrapers, the…

TDP MLA Payyavula Kesav told media persons at the party headquarters here that when those who are to implement the law are working in coordination with the ruling party leaders, they can apply these laws to anyone in any manner. “Whether it is the issue of assigned lands or Inner Ring Road or the Fibre Grid Project, the policy of the government is the same,” Kesav, who is also the Chairman of the Public Accounts Committee (PAC), said. He was is of the opinion that the arrests will not end with Chandrababu Naidu. “More TDP leaders will have to face…

The 28-year-old Maliszewska, the most decorated short track speed skater of Poland, has won five medals at the European championships, and collected a silver at the world championship in Montreal, Canada, reports Xinhua.”We confirm that the short track speed skating athlete has been temporarily suspended pending the investigation of her anti-doping rule violation case. This concerns three errors in the provision of residence data (ADAMS) and absences from the inspection window within 12 months. The decision is the result of the judgment of the Court of Arbitration for Sport,” POLADA said in an official statement on Wednesday.Maliszewska also made a…

In its letter addressed to the Minister, the IMA while recalling the contribution of doctors in Covid pandemic wrote: “We should not forget that during previous Covid waves, when the country was in the state of emergency and people were dying, the doctors left their homes and served the nation fervently. The time has come for the administration to recognize them for their selfless service by reducing the cut off marks for NEET-PG 2023.“This will ensure that a significant number of aspiring doctors can enroll for postgraduate programs in various medical colleges across the country and not a single postgraduate…

A Mizoram government official said that the IAF’s Eastern Air Command chief, Air Marshal S. P. Dharkar held a meeting with Chief Minister Zoramthanga and discussed some security matters in Mizoram and in other states of the northeast region. The Chief Minister and the Air Marshal discussed the setting up of a new airport with heliport facilities that can be utilised for civil aviation as well as Indian Air Force purposes. Zoramthanga said that the government has already identified two locations for the proposed airport in the southern part of Mizoram, which shares borders with Myanmar and Bangladesh. Surrounded by…

Addressing the Skill India Digital event, where the government launched the Skill India Digital portal to benefit every citizen of the country, especially the students and youth above 15 years of age, the minister said that after the global recognition of DPIs during the G20 Summit, the government is now building DPIs in digital skilling for young Indians.“This DPI is at the intersection of two of the most important components of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision — Skill India and Digital India,” he said.“In this post-Covid world, there is tremendous awareness about the importance of digital skilling. This DPI is…

The cabinet lauded the government’s endeavour in setting out various aspects of the theme ‘One Earth, One Family, One Future’.The cabinet felt that the outcomes of the summit were transformational and would contribute to the reshaping of the global order in the decades ahead.In particular, the focus on realising Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), in reforming international financial institutions, in establishing digital public infrastructure, in promoting a green development pact and encouraging women-led development were noteworthy.The cabinet also noted that at a time when East-West polarisation was strong and the North-South divide deep, Prime Minister Modi’s endeavours created a crucial consensus…

The certification enables Adani Wind to start series production for global markets. The certification under IEC System for Certification to Standards Relating to Equipment for Use in Renewable Energy Applications (IECRE) affirms that the Adani Wind’s 5.2 MW WTG meets highest quality and safety standards and provides international recognition to this turbine.The type certification acknowledges Adani WTG’s conformity with the globally recognised IEC 61400 series standards and regulations for design, testing and manufacturing. WindGuard carried out the testing of the WTG prototype, installed at Mundra, Gujarat.Speaking on the occasion, Vneet Jaain, Director, Adani New Industries Limited, said: “The type certificate…

The MRO facility commenced its operations in 2015 in Nagpur, and now, a Boeing 777 originating from Kuwait is scheduled to touch down there within the next four to five days for a vital C check procedure. Originally planned to be operated by the US aircraft manufacturer Boeing, this MRO facility marked one of the early significant investments in the Special Economic Zone (SEZ) located in Nagpur. This MRO facility was established as part of an offset agreement stemming from the purchase of 111 aircraft for Air India and other Indian airlines. The Boeing 777 aircraft from Kuwait is scheduled…