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IIT Delhi, DRDO & industry inks 10 agreements for bullet proof jackets, indigenous ballistic material

Tripartite agreements were signed between DRDO, IIT Delhi and industry. MoA for development of indigenous ballistic material was signed with Reliance Industries Ltd

20 Dec 2024 11:00 am
5 militants shot dead in Kashmir

The fire fight took place hours before Union Home Minister Amit Shah chaired a high-level meeting in New Delhi to review the security situation of Jammu and Kashmir

20 Dec 2024 9:47 am
Parliamentary panel asks Govt to reach out to 2 cr unregistered fish farmers

The Committee said out of 2.8 crore fishers, fish farmers and other fish value chain stakeholders engaged in fisheries sector, only 8.60 lakh stakeholders have been are registered under National Fisheries Digital Platform (NFDP).

18 Dec 2024 7:59 pm
Survey ship INS Nirdeshak inducted into Navy

Its built with over 80 percent indigenous content

18 Dec 2024 7:54 pm
Musk denies Starlink use by militants in Manipur, says beams turned off over India

Musks response came after the Indian Armys Spear Corps shared images of weapons, which included a device featuring the Starlink logo

18 Dec 2024 3:56 pm
Cyclonic system over Bay of Bengal to bring heavy rain to Andhra Pradesh: IMD

Heavy rain predicted on Wednesday at isolated places in North Coastal Andhra Pradesh (NCAP), Yanam, South Coastal Andhra Pradesh (SCAP), and Rayalaseema

18 Dec 2024 2:56 pm
Gujarat trails lesser developed states like Bihar & Chhattisgarh in smart-meter installation

Assam leads all the states with the highest number of smart meter installations in the country. The state has installed 22.89 lakh smart meters which is 36 percent of the total sanctioned installations

18 Dec 2024 12:46 pm
Bills to hold simultaneous polls introduced in Lok Sabha

The Opposition dubbed the result of division for adoption of the motion for the introduction -- 269 members in favour and 198 against as evidence of the government not being able to secure a two-third majority in the House which is essential to pass any bill to amend the Constitution

17 Dec 2024 8:04 pm
Make-in-India: Pawan Hans to deploy Dhruv NG under 2,000 crore contract

Sources confirmed to businessline that the contract worth 2,141 crore has been awarded to PHL for a period of ten years after a global bidding process.

17 Dec 2024 6:56 pm
Tamil Nadu powers ahead as Indias tech talent hub, producing 20% of national workforce

Initiatives like the Naan Mudhalvan program and ICT Academy aim to upskill graduates and integrate them into cutting-edge industries

17 Dec 2024 3:58 pm
Bills to implement one nation, one election to be introduced today

The two Bills are based on the recommendations of a high-level committee chaired by former President Ram Nath Kovind

17 Dec 2024 9:48 am
PM Modi proposes 11 pledges including development for all, social boycott of the corrupt

These pledges include development for all and zero tolerance for corruption

14 Dec 2024 8:37 pm
Our words, actions shouldn't diminish India's image in world fora: Kiren Rijiju during Constitution debate

Kiren Rijiju says: our words and actions should not diminish the image of the country in the world fora

14 Dec 2024 1:00 pm
Switzerland suspends MFN clause with India under tax treaty, cites SC ruling in Nestle

This means increased taxliabilities for Indian entities operating in Switzerland

13 Dec 2024 7:03 pm
Indias $6 billion submarine building plan stalls after sea tests

The bid to build six conventional diesel-electric subs is now delayed by a year and further delays are expected

13 Dec 2024 2:08 pm
RBI New Governor Live News: Sanjay Malhotra to be new RBI Governor, will replace Shaktikanta Das

RBI New Governor News Updates: The Government has appointed Sanjay Malhotra, Revenue Secretary and a 1990-batch IAS officer, as the new Governor of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI). Succeeding Shaktikanta Das, whose six-year term ends Tuesday, Malhotra faces challenges like balancing inflation control with economic growth and managing the rupees depreciation amid global dollar strength. His tenure starts on December 11, 2024, for three years. A former Secretary in the Department of Financial Serv

10 Dec 2024 7:00 am
Adani Group plans 7.5 lakh crore investment in Rajasthan, targeting renewable energy and green jobs

The initiative will focus on 100 gigawatts of renewable energy, 2 million tonnes of hydrogen production, and 1.8 gigawatts of hydro energy projects, aiming to turn Rajasthan into a hub of green jobs.

9 Dec 2024 12:55 pm
Andhra Pradesh government and EESL collaborate to launch three programmes to boost energy efficiency

The programmes include skill training on energy efficiency, distribution of energy-efficient appliances and advancing electric cooking solutions throughout Andhra Pradesh

8 Dec 2024 4:57 pm
Centre launches 100-day campaign to eliminate TB by 2025

Union Health Minister JP Nadda highlighted significant advancements, including expanded diagnostic facilities, shorter treatment regimens, and financial support through direct transfers under the Ni-kshay scheme.

7 Dec 2024 6:56 pm
92 crore allocated to 250 colleges for Post Matric scholarship scheme: Punjab Minister Baljit Kaur

Kaur announced the difficulties being faced by the scheme and said that with the AAP government's rule in the state, a total of 92 crore were released to 250 colleges & 1.563 crore were pending since 2023

7 Dec 2024 2:06 pm
Army picks 22 in-house innovations for production

General Upendra Dwivedi, Chief of the Army Staff, also felicitating the men in uniform for converting the out of boxidea into workable solutions

5 Dec 2024 7:04 pm
Navys focus to be an Atmanirbhar force by 2047 is an inspiration to pursue innovation in mission mode: President Murmu

Addressing gathering on Navy Day at Puri, Navy Chief Admiral Dinesh Kumar Tripathi says several achievements over the past year have elevated Indian Navys stature

5 Dec 2024 9:54 am
Devendra Fadnavis set to become Maharashtra CM, take oath on Thursday

The newly elected BJP MLAs in the State unanimously selected Fadnavis as the leader of the Legislative Party

4 Dec 2024 4:48 pm
Ballooning unemployment, reservation policy ignites frustration among J&K job seekers

The staggering number of candidates competing fora limited number of vacancies, announced after an 8-year hiatus, lays bare the grim unemployment scenario in the region

4 Dec 2024 4:47 pm
AP Govt in talks with Centre for a new mega shipyard

To give a boost to the maritimesector, AP Government has formulateda new maritime policyas the state has largest coastline of 975 km

4 Dec 2024 9:55 am
No conclusive data available to link air pollution directly to deaths or diseases: Minister

Jadhav said, health effects of air pollution are synergistic manifestation of factors which include food habits, occupational habits, socio-economic status, medical history, immunity and heredity etc. of the individuals

3 Dec 2024 7:54 pm
CRDA clears Amaravati development projects worth 11,467 cr

The tenders will be called immediately, with project launches slated for January.

2 Dec 2024 9:54 pm
Shinde holds firm on CM demand, offers external support

Political analysts suggest the BJP can form a stable government with Ajit Pawars NCP faction if necessary, but this could impact central-level alliances

2 Dec 2024 7:55 pm
Farmers protest in Noida not related to MSP issue, curbs affect traffic in NCR

The issue is not related to legal guarantee of MSP but supporting farmers demand for adequate compensation for their land acquisition: Rakesh Tikait, Bharatiya Kisan Union (BKU)

2 Dec 2024 12:51 pm
Metro-loop proposed inside GIFT City campus; to cost 2000 crore

A proposal has been sent to the Union Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs to build a six or seven kilometer long circularloop of theAhmedabad metro within the GIFT City campus

30 Nov 2024 5:03 pm
GDP Shocker: Economic growth hits 7-quarter low of 5.4% in July-Sept period

Weak demand and inflationary pressures drive down growth outlook for FY25

29 Nov 2024 8:50 pm
Delhis AQI at 316 amid protests over construction ban, Supreme Court to hear air pollution plea

Despite this, experts predict potential improvement in pollution levels due to a decrease in stubble burning

28 Nov 2024 10:55 am
Heavy rains lash Puducherry: Chief Minister reviews ground situation, preparedness for cyclone Fengal

With more rain expected in the next two days, authorities told to move people living in low-lying areas to relief camps

27 Nov 2024 8:58 pm
South TN coast under a rain spell

IMD yet to declare cyclone Fengal

27 Nov 2024 8:00 am
Andhra Pradesh likely to suspend Adani power deal, sources say

Suspension of deal likely to be announced soon; US prosecutors have charged Gautam Adani and seven others with agreeing to pay bribes of $265 million to government officials to obtain solar power-supply contracts

26 Nov 2024 6:08 pm
Adani bribery allegations: Ex-YSRCP Minister distances himself from SECI deal

Srinivasa Reddy clarified that his signature was only used to forward the document to the cabinet and challenged former CM YS Jagan Mohan Reddy to reveal details about the deal.

26 Nov 2024 1:46 pm
Bihars Solar Didis begin to light up lives of smallholder farmers

They provide water to farmers at competitive cost and on time, helping to improve crop yield, quality

26 Nov 2024 9:00 am
After 26 days, Delhis air quality improves to below 300 AQI

At 9 am Monday the AQI in Delhi recorded 285, but deteriorated to 292 by 10 am and 294 by 11 am, according to data of Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB)

25 Nov 2024 11:55 am
Adani bribery, Manipur issues to dominate Parliament winter session

Congress insisting on a discussion Adani bribery scandal; government to press forward on Waqf Amendment Bill, One Nation One Election

24 Nov 2024 5:06 pm
Residents complain of breathing difficulties as Delhi's air remains 'very poor'

According to CPCB data, the overall AQI in Delhi was recorded at 362 as of 8 am on Sunday with the national capital engulfed by a thick layer of smog

24 Nov 2024 10:50 am
As Yuti alliance takes early lead in Maharashtra, BJP predicts victory in both states

Taking a swipe at the opposition alliance, Poonawalla remarked that their pre-emptive questioning of EVMs ahead of the election results reveals their growing anxiety over an impending defeat

23 Nov 2024 9:57 am
Air pollution: SC questions Delhi govt over trucks entering national capital

Proposes to direct the Centre to depute police personnel at all 113 points to check the entry of trucks

22 Nov 2024 2:57 pm
Tamil Nadu to establish One Health and Climate Hub to address region-specific challenges

The challenges include rising temperatures, increased vector-borne diseases, biodiversity loss, antimicrobial resistance and coastal vulnerabilities

22 Nov 2024 1:55 pm
Delhi's air quality 'very poor', minimum temperature 11.3 deg C

Out of 38 monitoring stations in the city, nine reported Air Quality Index readings in the severe range

22 Nov 2024 9:59 am
Covid-19 vaccine-affected families seek greater disclosure and informed consent

Aggrieved families who lost young members, allegedly after they took the vaccines, call for fast-track courts and vaccine courts to provide swift justice to the vaccine injured and their families

22 Nov 2024 9:08 am
CAQM reviews sector-specific enforcement actions taken in Delhi-NCR, Punjab to abate air pollution

Strict measures to control air pollution by Delhi, Punjab ordered.

22 Nov 2024 7:58 am
Adani bribery case: AP Govt officials `received $200 million bribes for power supply deal in 2021, says indictment

Gautam Adani personally met with the then Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh, Jagan Reddy, in August 2021, says the indictment

21 Nov 2024 12:00 pm
Maharashtra votes, but apathetically: tribal district shines, Mumbai disappoints

Voter turnout was a lackluster 58.2 per cent in the state overall

20 Nov 2024 8:03 pm
CSS Forum raises pollution concern with Gov, seeks WFH option for officers

CSS Forum urged the Secretary Department of Personnel and Training to implement flexible working arrangements such as work-from-home or staggered office timings during periods of severe pollution.

20 Nov 2024 9:58 am