HAL achieves major milestone, first aircraft of Tejas Mk1A takes to skies in Bengaluru
Bengaluru, March 28 - The first Aircraft LA5033 of the Tejas Mk1A series took to the skies from the Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) facility in Bengaluru on Thursday. It was a successful sortie with a flying time of 18 minutes, the HAL said
Congress to launch its election manifesto from Jaipur on April 6: Sources
Jaipur, March 28 - The Congress will release its manifesto for the upcoming Lok Sabha polls from Jaipur on April 6, party sources said on Thursday.
NDTV Yuva Conclave: Union Minister Anurag Thakur slams Opposition, talks about ‘youth power’
New Delhi, March 28 - Union Minister for Information and Broadcasting (I&B) and Youth Affairs & Sports, Anurag Thakur, attending the NDTV Yuva Conclave on Thursday, slammed the Opposition for 'negative politics' and also spoke on a host of issues ranging from youth's
‘Sufficient reasons’: Delhi court extends CM Kejriwal’s ED custody till April 1
New Delhi, March 28 - A Delhi court on Thursday extended, till April 1, the ED custody of Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, holding that there were "sufficient reasons" while allowing him to meet his family members and lawyers.
L-G directs Delhi Police Commissioner to probe derogatory post on Kangana Ranaut
New Delhi, March 28 - Delhi Lt Governor V.K. Saxena on Thursday directed Commissioner of Police, Sanjay Arora, to carry out a thorough investigation into a derogatory post made on social media by Congress leader Supriya Shrinate against Bollywood actress Kangana Ranaut who
Arunachal was, is, and will remain an integral part of India: MEA
New Delhi, March 28 - The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said on Thursday that China's repetitive claims on Arunachal Pradesh will not change India's position, and the northeastern state will remain an integral and inalienable part of India.
Govinda joins Shiv Sena in CM Shinde’s presence; may be fielded from Mumbai North West
Mumbai, March 28 - Bollywood actor and former MP Govinda on Thursday joined the Shiv Sena headed by Chief Minister Eknath Shinde.
IIM Mumbai, Starburst partner to boost India’s aerospace, new space & defence start-ups
Mumbai, March 28 - The Indian Institute of Management Mumbai (IIM Mumbai) on Thursday announced a strategic collaboration with Europe's Starburst, in a bid to boost the aerospace, new space, and defence (ASD) industry in India.
RBI to shut Rs 2000 banknote exchange facility for a day on April 1
Mumbai, March 28 - The RBI announced on Thursday that the facility for exchange and deposit of Rs 2000 banknotes will not be available on April 1 at the central bank’s 19 offices due to operations associated with the annual closing of accounts.
Wipro, Indian Institute of Science to offer online Master’s programme in AI
Bengaluru, March 28 - Amid the government's call to bridge the skill gap in emerging technologies, IT major Wipro on Thursday announced a collaboration with the Indian Institute of Science (IISc) to offer eligible employees a higher education programme in artificial intelligence (AI).
1 in 4 YouTube creators are earning money via Shorts, says company
New Delhi, March 28 - More than one in four YouTube creators, who are part of its ad sharing programme, are now earning money with the short-form video service Shorts, the company said on Thursday.
India’s core sector industries clock 6.7 pc growth in Feb
New Delhi, March 28 - The eight core industries that include sectors such as coal, cement, steel and electricity posted a 6.7 per cent growth in February this year compared to the same month of the previous year, according to an official figures
Expert Committee submits report on regulatory regime for GIFT IFSC
New Delhi, March 28 - The Expert Committee on developing the Gujarat International Finance Tech-City International Financial Services Centre (GIFT IFSC) as a Global Finance and Accounting Hub has recommended a comprehensive regulatory regime for undertaking bookkeeping, accounting, taxation and financial crimes compliance
Guterres hopes ‘everyone’s rights protected’ in India’s elections: Spokesperson
United Nations, March 29 - Secretary-General Antonio Guterres hopes that in India’s elections, "everyone’s rights are protected", his spokesperson Stephane Dujarric has said.
UN court orders Israel to allow unhindered aid to Gaza
The Hague, March 29 - The International Court of Justice (ICJ) in The Hague has ordered Israel to do whatever is necessary to ensure that basic aid reaches the Palestinian population in the Gaza Strip.
Over 1.1 mn people in Gaza facing food insecurity: UN
Gaza, March 29 - The United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) has said that more than 1.1 million people in the Gaza Strip are facing "an extreme level of food insecurity," as Israel prevents aid from entering the enclave.=
UN urges Lebanon, Israel to stop border escalation
Beirut, March 29 - The United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) has urged Lebanon and Israel to stop escalation in southern Lebanon, calling for a diplomatic solution to the border conflict.
Bird flu outbreak reported at Bulgarian farm
Sofia, March 29 - The Bulgarian Food Safety Agency (BFSA) has reported an outbreak of the highly pathogenic bird flu at an industrial farm.
Poland, Ukraine ‘a step forward’ to solutions on agricultural imports: Polish PM
Warsaw, March 29 - Poland and Ukraine had moved a step forward in finding solutions on agricultural imports, the Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk said after meeting with his Ukrainian counterpart Denys Shmyhal.
Iran calls for int’l action against Israel’s ‘genocidal crime’ in Gaza
Tehran, March 29 - Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Nasser Kanaani has called on governments and international organisations to fulfill their "human, legal and historical responsibility" and take action to stop Israel's "genocidal crime" against Palestinians in Gaza.