India well-positioned to tackle infectious diseases, climate change, nutrition issues: Soumya Swaminathan
Mumbai, March 12 - Former WHO Chief Scientist and Deputy Director General for Programmes, Dr Soumya Swaminathan, who on Tuesday received the prestigious Yashwantrao Chavan National Award 2023, feels that India is well-equipped and has positioned itself to effectively tackle various challenges, including
Govt bans JKNF for 5 years under UAPA
Srinagar, March 12 - The Centre has banned the Jammu Kashmir National Front (JKNF) led by Nayeem Ahmad Khan under the Unlawful Activities Prevention Act (UAPA) for a duration of five years.
PMs Modi, Sunak agree to work for early conclusion of FTA
New Delhi, March 12 - Prime Minister Narendra Modi had a "good conversation" with his British counterpart Rishi Sunak on Tuesday and both leaders agreed to work for an early conclusion of a mutually beneficial Free Trade Agreement.
Left, Congress spreading lies about CAA in Kerala: Prakash Javadekar
Thiruvananthapuram, Mar 12 - Senior BJP leader and the party's Kerala in charge, Prakash Javadekar, claimed on Tuesday that the ruling Left and the Congress-led opposition are deliberately spreading lies and misinformation about the Citizenship (Amendment) Act (CAA) in the state.
Pokhran again witnessing ‘triveni of India’s aatmanirbharata, self-confidence, glory’, says PM at ‘Bharat Shakti’ exercise
Jaipur, March 12 - Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday witnessed a synergised demonstration of indigenous defence capabilities in the form of a tri-services live fire and manoeuvre exercise in Rajasthan's Pokhran.
Four new UP ministers allotted portfolios
Lucknow, March 12 - Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Tuesday allotted portfolios to the newly-inducted ministers in the UP Cabinet, a government spokesman said.
100 per cent Swadeshi: How Narendra Modi described Pokhan nuclear tests’ success in 1998
Jaipur, March 12 - Prime Minister Narendra Modi during his visit to Rajasthan’s Pokhran on Tuesday witnessed the 'Bharat Shakti' exercise, showcasing the power of homegrown defence equipment across the three services.
Civil Aviation Minister flags off Fly91’s maiden flight from Goa to Agatti
New Delhi, March 12 - Civil Aviation Minister Jyotiraditya M. Scindia on Tuesday flagged off regional airline Fly91's maiden flight from Goa's Manohar International Airport (MOPA) to Lakshwadeep's Agatti Islands.
Citizenship under CAA: From application to certificate, here’s a ready reckoner
New Delhi, March 12 - A day after the Central government notified the rules for Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) implementation, an online portal was launched on Tuesday to add pace to the process and also facilitate quick disbursal of applications by the citizenship
Shiv Bhakt Rahul Gandhi to pray at Nashik Trimbakeshwar Temple
Nandurbar (Maharashtra), March 12 - Senior Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, is scheduled to visit the famed 268-year-old Trimbakeshwar Shiva Temple in Nashik on March 14 to offer prayers, party leaders said on Tuesday.
Gaurav Gogoi, Nakul Nath, Vaibhav Gehlot in Congress 2nd Lok Sabha list
New Delhi, March 12 - Congress leaders Gaurav Gogoi, Nakul Nath, and Vaibhav Gehlot figure in the second list of Lok Sabha candidates released by the party on Tuesday.
AI will be smarter than any single human by next year: Musk
New Delhi, March 13 - Elon Musk who is currently locked in a battle with ChatGPT maker OpenAI said on Wednesday that artificial intelligence (AI) will probably be smarter than any single human by next year.
‘Common Fellowship Portal’ will save energy, time of students & startups: Union Minister
New Delhi, March 12 - Union Minister of State for Science and Technology, Jitendra Singh, on Tuesday launched the 'Common Fellowship Portal' and said that this will save "the energy and time of aspiring students and startups, besides bringing ease of applying will
PM Modi to launch new credit scheme to help poor start biz ventures
New Delhi, March 13 - Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday will launch the Pradhan Mantri Samajik Utthan evam Rozgar Adharit Jankalyan (PM-SURAJ) national portal and sanction credit support to one lakh entrepreneurs of disadvantaged sections of the country, the Prime Minister's office
Mumbai’s CSMIA adjudged best with over 40 mn passengers in Asia Pacific region for 7th time
Mumbai, March 13 - For the seventh consecutive year, the Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (CSMIA) in Mumbai has been ranked as the ‘Best Airport with over 40 million passengers’ in the Asia Pacific Region by the Airports Council International's (ACI) Airport Service
Look forward to expanding our collaboration with Adani Group: Qualcomm CEO
New Delhi, March 12 - The President and CEO of chip-maker Qualcomm, Cristiano Amon, said on Tuesday that he looks forward to expanding the company's collaboration with the Adani Group.
Civil Aviation Minister flags off Fly91’s maiden flight from Goa to Agatti
New Delhi/Panaji, March 12 - Civil Aviation Minister Jyotiraditya M. Scindia on Tuesday flagged off regional airline Fly91's maiden flight from Goa's Manohar International Airport (MOPA) to Lakshwadeep's Agatti Islands.
Industry hails abolition of wireless operating license for ease of doing biz
New Delhi, March 12 - The industry on Tuesday welcomed the government’s progressive approach towards technological advancement of the nation, including the abolition of the wireless operating license (WOL).
Discoms’ rating: Scoring 99.9 out of 100, Adani Electricity Mumbai retains top rank
Mumbai, March 12 - Adani Electricity Mumbai Ltd has retained the top position in the Union Power Ministry's 12th Annual Integrated Rating & Ranking for various parameters, an official spokesperson said here on Tuesday.
India’s retail inflation eases to 4-month low of 5.09 per cent in January
New Delhi, March 11 - India'’s retail inflation slowed to a four-month low of 5.09 per cent in February bringing some relief to household budgets, official figures released on Tuesday showed.