Wheelchair That Moves with a Gesture: IIT Mandi’s Unique Initiative
NewzVille Desk IIT Mandi is developing a wheelchair that requires neither manual pushing nor any form of voice command or remote control. This wheelchair will begin to move the moment the user simply thinks about it. Work on this wheelchair is being carried out by a team led by Amit Shukla and his trainees, under the guidance of IIT Director Professor Laxmidhar Behera. Dubbed the "Autonomous Wheelchair," a prototype of the device has already been completed, although further work remains to be done on it. Providing details, IIT student Siddharth Tiwari explained that existing wheelchairs typically require either the assistance…
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Odisha: Dharmendra Pradhan Thanks PM Modi and CM Majhi for increasing SC, ST and SEBC Reservations
NewzVille Desk Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan has thanked Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the Chief Minister of the Odisha, Mohan Charan Majhi, for increasing the reservation for Scheduled Tribes from…
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India, New Zealand to improve market access for Indian goods: Piyush Goyal
NewzVille Desk Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal has said that India and New Zealand…
Foreign Exchange Reserves Rise by $2.3 Billion to Cross $703 Billion: RBI
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RBI cancels Paytm Payments Bank licence
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Indian Railways Facilitates Entry of Amazon E-commerce into Kashmir Valley through Dedicated Freight Services
NewzVille Desk Global e-commerce giant, Amazon, extended its operational footprint into the Kashmir Valley through…
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Wheelchair That Moves with a Gesture: IIT Mandi’s Unique Initiative
NewzVille Desk IIT Mandi is developing a wheelchair that requires neither manual pushing nor any form of voice command or…
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ISSF Junior World Cup: India Wins Gold, Bronze in Mixed Team Event
NewzVille Desk India continued its strong performance at the International Shooting Sport Federation Junior World Cup in Cairo, Egypt, as…
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Konark Folk Dance Festival Showcases Odisha’s Artistic Pride
NewzVille Desk With a spectacular display of grandeur, The Konark Folk Dance Festival was held on April 12, 2026, at…
Dangal: Wrestling Arrives at Dharamshala Dhummu Shah Fair
NewzVille Desk On the second day of the historic Dhummu Shah Fair, held at Dari in Dharamshala, a wrestling competition…
Doordarshan signs MoU with ICCR in New Delhi
NewzVille Desk Doordarshan has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Indian Council for Cultural Relations (ICCR) in New…
Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board hosts a vibrant painting competition
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Culture Ministry invites filmmakers & creators for Vande Mataram Frames National Filmmaking Contest
NewzVille Desk The Ministry of Culture, Government of India has invited filmmakers and creative enthusiasts from across the country for…
India–US textile trade in focus at New York roundtable
NewzVille Desk A roundtable on India–U.S. trade opportunities in the fashion and textile industry was organised at the Consulate General…
CM Neiphiu Rio Applauds Living Morung Initiative for cultural preservation
NewzVille Desk Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio has highlighted the Living Morung Initiative under the state Department of Art and Culture…
Hanuman Jayanti: Devotees performing ritualistic worship of Lord Hanuman to seek divine blessings
NewzVille Desk On the auspicious occasion of Hanuman Jayanti today, temples have been thronged with devotees since early morning. Devotees…
Mizoram: Palm Sunday celebrated with religious fervour
NewzVille Desk Palm Sunday is celebrated in all parts of Mizoram today with religious fervour to commemorate the triumphal entry…
Siddhakali Temple: Navratri Concludes with Maha Aarti of 2,100 Lamps in Himachal
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Gulmarg: Heavy Tourist Rush Amid Fresh Snowfall
NewzVille Desk Heavy tourists rush is being witnessed at the tourist destination Gulmarg following fresh snowfall in the upper reaches. The scenic beauty of Apharwat and Kongdori, combined with the…
Indian Army, BRO evacuate tourists from Lachen; Clear route along Dongkya La
NewzVille Desk The Indian Army and the Border Roads Organisation, in close coordination with the District Administration and the District Disaster Management Authority, are ensuring the safe evacuation of stranded…
J&K: Crowds Surge in Gulmarg Following Fresh Snowfall
NewzVille Desk Tourists gathered in large numbers at the popular destination of Gulmarg following fresh snowfall, flocking to Apharwat and Kongdoori via the gondola. From early morning, long queues were…
Lahaul Valley: Tourist activity surges as weather clears up
NewzVille Desk Lahaul Valley of Himachal Pradesh is witnessing Tourist activities as the weather clears up. For the past few days, adverse weather conditions prevailed in the Lahaul Valley due to…
Ramayana Circuit Train Journey to commence on 30 March, 2026 from Delhi
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Gujarat: Govt. Approves ₹28.68 Cr. Projects to Boost Spiritual and Heritage Tourism
NewzVille Desk In a major boost to spiritual and heritage tourism, the state government of Gijarat, has approved development projects worth over 28.68 crore rupees in a single day. The…
Himachal Pradesh: Kullu to Develop New Destinations Under Eco-Tourism Initiative
NewzVille Desk In Himachal Pradesh, the state government is developing unexplored tourist destinations in the Kullu district under its Eco-Tourism initiative. The Forest Department, Kullu Circle, has identified more than…
South Asia’s Biggest Tourism Stage: SATTE 2026 Convenes at Yashobhoomi, New Delhi
SATTE 2026 from 25-27 February
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