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ALH grounded, wont participate in RD flypast

The ALH will not be participating in the parade but a variety of other 39 aircraft will be taking part, says Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh

20 Jan 2025 8:28 pm
RG Kar Hospital case: Kolkata court sentences Sanjay Roy to life imprisonment until death

Court rules crime not rarest of the rare, denies death penalty

20 Jan 2025 8:21 pm
DK Shivakumar defends position as call for full-time KPCC president intensifies

The Deputy Chief Minister shot back saying one cannot ask for roles in the party through the media

20 Jan 2025 7:53 pm
Mandaviya seeks investment budget pushed to 15 lakh cr/yr to realise Viksit Bharat & social security for all

The new labour code has defined gig workers, and efforts are being made to bring them under the umbrella of social security, S says Mansukh mandaviya

20 Jan 2025 7:40 pm
Data centre investment to surge in 2025 as demand for AI services grows

GlobalData predicts on-premises workload deployments will endure, and a massive cloud exodus remains elusive

20 Jan 2025 7:24 pm
Mystery illness claims 17 lives, including 13 children, in remote Kashmir village

Home Minister Amit Shah ordered the formation of an inter-ministerial team to investigate and determine the circumstances surrounding the unusual deaths.

20 Jan 2025 7:21 pm
Budget wishes: Telcos ask for exemption from service tax on additional AGR dues, custom duty

COAI noted that over the past five-six years, the government has gradually increased the customs duty on telecom equipment to 20 per cent

20 Jan 2025 7:02 pm
UBL resumes operations with Telangana Beverages Corporation

Earlier this month, the beer manufacturer announced it would be suspending supplies to TGBCL due to ongoing operating losses in the State

20 Jan 2025 6:26 pm
Work smarter, live better: An open letter to Gen Z

Spend your evenings and weekends on things that rejuvenate you read a book, pursue a hobby, listen to music, walk, hit the gym, or spend time with people

20 Jan 2025 5:40 pm
More Indian students may prefer Ireland, Germany and France next year: Auxilo Finserve

Forecast comes amid the US, UK, Canada and Australia imposing curbs on visas and work permits of overseas students

20 Jan 2025 4:45 pm
Sanjoy Roy sentenced to life imprisonment till death in rape, murder of RG Kar hospital doctor

The sentence was passed after the judge heard the final statements of the convict and his counsels placed in self-defence as well as those of the victims family, and the CBI

20 Jan 2025 3:15 pm
Donald Trump Inauguration Live Updates: President Trumps Inauguration to begin later today, vows to reshape American institutions

Trump Inauguration LIVE: As Donald Trump readies to take over as the US President for the second time in a star-studded inaugural ceremony on Monday, India continues to prepare for possible actions that it could take, including tariff cuts, market access demands and retaliatory moves, in response to how his tariff threats play out. Discussions with the industry and within the government on possible duty cuts to make the US happy and also identification of offensive interests are on. But concrete

20 Jan 2025 11:32 am
Indias GDP contribution from the EdTech sector is expected to quadruple by 2029: Report

The EdTech sector in India is rapidly growing, with its contribution to GDP expected to increase from 0.1 per cent in 2020 to 0.4 per cent by 2029

20 Jan 2025 9:41 am
Discount for gold in India rises to $15/ounce on subdued demand

Consumers hesitant to buy precious metal on fluctuating prices, inauspicious period in Hindu calendar, says WGC

20 Jan 2025 9:01 am
Billionaire wealth hits $15 trillion as inequality reaches alarming levels: Oxfam report

Despite this significant increase in the ultra-rich, the number of people living in poverty remains largely unchanged since 1990.

20 Jan 2025 8:55 am
Oxfam: UK extracted $64.82 trillion from India during colonial era, $33.8 trillion benefited top 10%

The report emphasises the enduring impact of colonialism on contemporary society and economics, illustrating how historical injustices continue to shape modern labour markets and socio-economic structures.

20 Jan 2025 7:29 am
Stock Market Live Updates 20 January 2025: Sensex, Nifty set to open positive; Trumps policies and FPI trends in focus

Sensex, Nifty, Share Prices LIVE: Indian benchmark indices, Sensex and Nifty, are anticipated to open positively as market participants await Donald Trumps inauguration as the 47th U.S. president. With attractive U.S. bond yields drawing foreign investors away, the behaviour of foreign portfolio investors remains a focal point, particularly amid concerns regarding corporate earnings and broader economic outlooks. Although Japan and Korean markets showed gains, Indian equities are likely to stay

20 Jan 2025 6:40 am
20 Jan 2025 5:00 am
FSSAI says robust mechanisms are in place to ensure food safety at Mahakumbh

10 Mobile Food Testing Labs and 56 Food Safety Officers deployed across the five zones and 25 sectors of the Maha Kumbh in Prayagraj, says FSSAI

19 Jan 2025 8:53 pm
PM Modi says Mahakumbh a symbol of unity, India taking big steps for self-reliance in space sector

Prime Minister Narendra Modi touches upon a slew of topics including Maha Kumbh, Election Commission and Indias space sector in his first Mann Ki Baat address of 2025

19 Jan 2025 7:42 pm
Early signs of revival: Indian IT firms signal cautious optimism about discretionary spending

For the first time in months, management of the countrys tier-I IT firms has offered a positive outlook on the return of discretionary spending

19 Jan 2025 7:41 pm
Delhi NCR saw the most land deals in 2024 despite prices skyrocketing: Anarock report

NCR saw at least 38 land deals for 417+ acres closed in 2024, Anarock data shows

19 Jan 2025 6:25 pm
Solar power developers seek relief from MNRE to overcome anti-dumping duty impact

Seeking level playing field SAMA had sought Duty imposition

19 Jan 2025 5:18 pm
India poised to develop worlds shortest-duration mustard variety without losing yield: PK Rai

In this episode, P K Rai, Director of the Indian Institute of Rapeseed-Mustard Research in Bharatpur, shares insights on ICARs efforts to develop short-duration rapeseed-mustard varieties that can withstand climate change without sacrificing yield.

19 Jan 2025 4:40 pm
Kerala seeks to tap first ranking in ease of doing business: Minister Rajeeve

The Minister opens KINFRA International Convention Centre

19 Jan 2025 4:33 pm
Kerala seek to tap first ranking in ease of doing business: Minister Rajeeve

The Minister opens KINFRA International Convention Centre

19 Jan 2025 4:33 pm
PM Modi lauds startup ecosystem, highlights 200% surge in Nagaland startup registrations

Addressing the 118th episode of Mann Ki Baat and the first of this year, the Prime Minister mentioned the completion of 9 years of Startup India initiative.

19 Jan 2025 3:43 pm
MEPZ Tambaram to get infrastructure boost with 500 crore investment

This is part of a vision to make MEPZ Tambaram zero-carbon campus by 2030

19 Jan 2025 3:17 pm
Mukesh Ambani, wife Nita to attend Donald Trump's inauguration

Elon Musk, Jeff Bezos, Tim Cook, and Mark Zuckerberg, among many others, will attend the ceremony.

19 Jan 2025 2:26 pm
Election Commission used power of technology to strengthen people's power: PM Modi

The EC has modernised and strengthened the election process from time to time

19 Jan 2025 12:21 pm
Budget FY26: Govt could cut customs duty on raw materials to boost manufacturing

Tax experts said that key demands from the Customs side from the 2025-26 Budget would be rate rationalisation, simplification of the regime, and litigation and dispute management.

19 Jan 2025 12:02 pm
Mahakumbh 2025: MSME Ministry encourages visitors to join Khadi India Pavilion

The exhibition will be held in Prayagraj till February 26 and will showcase a total of 152 stalls, with 98 displaying Khadi products and 54 products from village industries.

19 Jan 2025 10:36 am
Dense fog engulfs Delhi-NCR, disrupts train services and daily life

IMD predicted a minimum temperature of 10 degrees Celsius in Delhi, with air quality recorded as 'very poor'

19 Jan 2025 10:15 am
Centre agrees for talks with protesting farmers, next round likely on Feb 14

Farmer leader Dallewal agrees to receive medical aid, but to continue fast

19 Jan 2025 1:06 am
Singapore President Tharman Shanmugaratnam visits Sapigen Biologix facility at Bhubhaneshwar

The maiden facility will produce the worlds second oral cholera vaccine, Hillchol (BBV131)

18 Jan 2025 10:16 pm
Glenmark Pharma retrenches over 100 personnel from its consumer care division

Cites business review for efficiency and competitiveness in evolving market

18 Jan 2025 9:38 pm
India emerging as a major pole in global economy with which Singapore intends to collaborate, says President Tharman Shanmugaratnam

The two governments are working together to develop the semiconductor ecosystem in India, he said

18 Jan 2025 8:09 pm
India, US sign MoU for cooperation in cyber crime investigations

The MoU, signed in Washington DC on January 17, will enable further strengthening of India-US security cooperation

18 Jan 2025 6:33 pm
Members empowered to rectify personal details without employer or EPFO intervention

Members can file their EPF transfer claims online with Aadhaar OTP (one time password) verification directly without any consent of the employer, says Union Labour and Employment Minister Dr Mansukh Mandaviya

18 Jan 2025 6:26 pm
Bharat Mobility Global Expo 2025: Day 2 unveils exciting future mobility innovations from Hyundai, VinFast, BYD

Key launches included VinFasts VF 7 and VF 6 SUVs in right-hand drive, BYD Indias Sealion 7 eSUV, and Hyundai and TVS Motors electric three-wheelers and micro four-wheelers.

18 Jan 2025 5:46 pm
Actor-turned-politician Vijay to visit Parandur airport protestors on Monday

Visit of Vijay will be a morale booster for the protestors, who are protesting against the project for over 900 days

18 Jan 2025 4:17 pm
Svamitva scheme covers 3.17 lakh villages using advanced technology: Nadda

Nearly 1.53 lakh farmers were granted property rights in a ceremony attended virtually by PM Modi, who distributed around 65 lakh cards across 10 states and Union Territories

18 Jan 2025 4:09 pm
RE generation-pie in Bihar, Jharkhand, Chhattisgarh, WB & Delhi less than 20%

As of November 2024, Indias renewable energy based electricity generation capacity was 205 GW which is 46 per cent of the countrys total installed capacity

18 Jan 2025 4:06 pm
President of India invites representatives of Gujarats women cooperative

Hemaben and Jagrutiben, who transformed dung into wealth, marks a significant milestone highlighting the empowerment of rural women

18 Jan 2025 3:56 pm
RG Kar case: Court finds accused Sanjay Roy guilty of raping trainee doctor, punishment to be announced on Jan 20

Justice Das said the accused will be heard on Monday, with charges framed under Sections 64, 66, and 103/1 of the BNS

18 Jan 2025 3:05 pm
Madhya Pradesh to provide 170 MW solar energy to Indian Railways

The Madhya Pradesh government is continuously working to promote solar energy,in this regard, the utilisation of solar energy generated in Madhya Pradesh to meet the energy needs of Indian Railways will be a significant achievement for the state

18 Jan 2025 12:32 pm
Fog disrupts flight, train services in Delhi; AQI improves

According to the India Meteorological Department, Delhi recorded a temperature of 11.2 degree Celsius at 5.30 am this morning

18 Jan 2025 9:40 am
Belgium develops scent to help sniffer dogs detect long-lost human bones

While cadaver dogs in Belgium already use a scent derived from decomposing human flesh, finding skeletal remains has been challenging due to reduced scent molecules over time and environmental absorption

18 Jan 2025 6:26 am
Early ancestor diet revealed: Australopithecus relied on plants, not meat

The findings challenge previous assumptions about early hominins and suggest that significant meat-eating may have emerged with later species

18 Jan 2025 6:13 am