President Droupadi Murmu inaugurates visitor facilitation centre at Rashtrapati Nilayam
New Delhi, March 6 - President Droupadi Murmu on Wednesday virtually inaugurated the Visitor Facilitation Centre (VFC) at Rashtrapati Nilayam in Hyderabad, aimed to connect people with the rich heritage of the country.
Crisis-hit SL seeks debt moratorium till 2027 to ease debt burden on economy
Colombo, March 6 - Financially-broke Sri Lanka seeks a debt default till 2027 from both local and international lenders to ease the debt burden on the country's GDP.
Rajasthan CM Bhajanlal Sharma tests positive for Covid
Jaipur, March 6 - Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma on Wednesday said he has tested positive for Covid-19 and was under isolation.
Wave of protests by Sandeshkhali women will now spread to entire Bengal: PM Modi
Kolkata, March 6 - The wave of the recent awakening of the women of Sandeshkhali, who have been protesting against sexual harassment and violence against them, will spread to the entire state, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Wednesday in Barasat, in North
Aviation industry to see 8 to 13 pc surge in domestic passengers: ICRA report
New Delhi, March 6 - Despite facing supply chain challenges and engine failures, Indian aviation industry is set to scale new heights in the coming years, according to a recent report by ICRA, a leading credit rating agency.
IT Minister to launch NITI Aayog’s platform to boost digital transformation of governance
New Delhi, March 6 - In order to further empower the digital transformation of governance, Union IT and Telecom Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw will launch NITI Aayog’s ‘NITI For States’ platform in the Capital on Thursday.
Rahul’s Yatra to enter Rajasthan’s Banswara on Thursday
Jaipur, March 6 - Congress leader Rahul Gandhi’s Bharat Jodo Nyaya Yatra, currently in Madhya Pradesh, will enter Rajasthan from Danpur in Banswara district on Thursday.
Mohammad Nazim: SSR, Siddharth Shukla, Shehnaaz Gill, Vikrant Massey rose to stardom through their talent
Mumbai, March 6 - Actor Mohammad Nazim, who became a household name with his portrayal of Ahem in ‘Saath Nibhana Saathiya’, has talked about the significant differences in the path to success between regional cinema and Bollywood.
Gadkari approves Rs 553 cr project for 4-laning highway in Bengal
New Delhi, March 6 - Union Road Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari on Wednesday said that an allocation of 553.12 crore has been approved for the development and four-laning of the Krishnagar-Behrampore and Barasat–Barajaguli sections on National Highway–34, spanning across Nadia, Murshidabad
Louisa AI secures $5 mn funding to enhance its tech
New Delhi, March 6 - Artificial intelligence (AI) powered platform Louisa AI on Wednesday announced that it has secured $5 million in seed funding to enhance its technology designed to systematise “serendipity” in professional settings.
Centre sanctions Rs 2,675 crore for highway project in Karnataka
New Delhi, March 6 - Union Minister for Road Transport & Highways Nitin Gadkari on Wednesday said a sum of Rs 2,675.31 crore has been sanctioned for the 4-Laning of the Belgaum-Hungund-Raichur Section of National Highway-748A in Bagalkot & Belgavi districts in Karnataka.
INDvENG: Wood replaces Robinson in England’s XI for Dharamshala Test
Dharamshala, March 7 - Fast bowler Mark Wood replaces Ollie Robinson in England's playing XI for the fifth and final test of the five-match series against India, starting from March 7 here at Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium.
Indian healthcare innovation market to reach $60 bn by 2028: Report
New Delhi, March 6 - Driven by pharma services and technology, the healthcare innovation market in India is expected to reach $60 billion by 2028, according to a report on Wednesday.
Khelo India athletes will now be eligible for govt jobs: Sports minister Anurag Thakur
New Delhi, March 6 - In what will be a major move in turning sports into to viable career option, Khelo India athletes will now be eligible for government jobs, Union Sports minister Anurag Thakur said on Wednesday.
NPCI, IISc join hands to conduct joint research on blockchain, AI
New Delhi, March 6 - National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) on Wednesday announced the signing of a multi-year Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bengaluru, for conducting joint research on blockchain and artificial intelligence (AI) technology.
Gold scales record high on growing bets for US interest rate cut in June
New Delhi, March 6 - Gold scaled a record high moving further above $2,100 in a rally sparked by growing bets for a US interest rate cut in June and on safe-haven demand due to the conflict in the Middle East, says Manav
RBI issues new order on credit cards to give customers more choice
Mumbai, March 6 - The RBI on Wednesday issued a directive barring credit card issuers (banks and non-banks) from entering into any arrangement or agreement with card networks such as American Express, MasterCard Asia, Diners Club and Rupay that restrain them from availing
Tata Power installs 1,000 green energy-powered EV charging points in Mumbai
Mumbai, March 6 - Tata Power on Wednesday said it has achieved over 1,000 of its EV charging points in Mumbai which are powered by green energy.
EAM Jaishankar meets Mayor of Korean city with Ayodhya connect
Seoul, March 6 - External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar spoke of shared cultural heritage and longstanding people-to-people relations as he met Hong Tae-yong, Mayor of Gimhae City in South Korea on Wednesday.
56 pc Indian employees trust their bosses to teach AI skills: Report
New Delhi, March 6 - More than half of Indian employees (56 per cent) believe their organisations will teach them skills they need to adapt to Artificial Intelligence (AI) and automation, compared to the global average of 45 per cent, according to a