Marais Erasmus to retire from international cricket umpiring after Aus-NZ Tests
Wellington, Feb 29 - Veteran South Africa umpire Marais Erasmus said he would be retiring from his international umpiring career after the ongoing Test series between New Zealand and Australia.
Central govt subsidy on loans to farmers jumps over 5-fold to Rs 1.3 lakh crore in 2014-2023
New Delhi, Feb 29 - There has been a more than 5-fold jump in the amount spent by the Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led government on extending loans at subsidised rates of interest to benefit farmers during the last 9 years compared to the
Dabolim airport will survive due to its potential: Director Rao
Panaji, Feb 28 - After the opposition parties in Goa alleged that the BJP government in the state is hatching a conspiracy to close down the Dabolim airport in South Goa, its director S.V.T. Dhanamjaya Rao clarified on Wednesday that the airport will
Tata Group will soon announce mega investment in semiconductor sector: Chandrasekaran
Chennai, Feb 28 - Multi-product conglomerate Tata Group will soon announce its next big investment in the semiconductor and mobile battery manufacturing businesses, a top official of Tata Sons said on Wednesday.
India wants WTO to prioritize development of Global South
Abu Dhabi, Feb 28 - India on Wednesday put forward a strong case for keeping development and the interests of the Global South at the core of the World Trade Organization (WTO) agenda.
Sunil Bharti Mittal conferred honorary knighthood by King Charles III
New Delhi, Feb 28 - Bharti Enterprises Chairman Sunil Bharti Mittal has become the first Indian citizen to be awarded a honorary knighthood by the United Kingdom.
Nifty logs its biggest point and per cent loss in 25 sessions
Mumbai, Feb 28 - Nifty logged its biggest point and per cent loss in 25 sessions on Wednesday, said Deepak Jasani, Head of Retail Research at HDFC Securities.
Hyundai Motor India commits to reach RE100 benchmark by 2025, targeting 100 pc use of renewable energy
Gurugram, Feb 28 - Hyundai Motor India Limited (HMIL) has reaffirmed its commitment towards sustainability by aiming to achieve the RE100 benchmark by 2025.
RBI beefs up Enabling Framework for Regulatory Sandbox
Mumbai, Feb 28 - The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has beefed up the 'Enabling Framework for Regulatory Sandbox' with more stringent timelines and compliance provisions.
Walmart Center for Tech Excellence comes up at IIT-Madras to develop solutions for MSMEs
Chennai, Feb 28 - The Walmart Center for Tech Excellence, set up at the Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IITM) to develop solutions for MSMEs, was inaugurated on Wednesday.
Coal India, BHEL join hands to set up ammonium nitrate plant based on coal gasification technology
New Delhi, Feb 28 - Public sector giants Coal India Limited (CIL) and Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL) on Wednesday signed a joint venture (JV) agreement for setting up an ammonium nitrate plant based on surface coal gasification technology, the Coal Ministry announced
‘Country has no locus standi to comment on our internal matters’: India on Pakistan raising Kashmir issue at UN council
New Delhi, Feb 29 - Responding to Pakistan's allegations about Jammu and Kashmir at the UN Human Rights Council, India, exercising its right to reply, said that Islamabad has no locus standi to comment on our internal matters.
Indian-origin Sridhar Ramaswamy named CEO of data cloud firm Snowflake
New York, Feb 29 - Indian-origin Sridhar Ramaswamy has been named as the Chief Executive Officer and member of the Board of Directors of US-based data cloud company Snowflake.
No one in the world can level corruption charges against NDA govt: Rajnath Singh
Patna, Feb 29 - Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said on Wednesday that no one in the world can level corruption charges against the NDA government at the Centre.
Defence Secretary highlights India as investment destination for German defence industry
New Delhi, Feb 28 - Defence Secretary Giridhar Aramane, who is visiting Germany, on Wednesday held an interaction with the defence industry and cited India as an attractive destination for investments.
Govt constructing 3,000 prefabricated houses for violence-hit people: Manipur Governor
Imphal, Feb 28 - Manipur Governor Anusuiya Uikey on Wednesday said that a total of 3,000 prefabricated houses are being constructed across various districts of Manipur for the violence-hit families who are currently living in relief camps.
Navy gets ammunition-cum-torpedo-cum-missile barge
New Delhi, 28 Feb - The Indian Navy received an Ammunition Cum Torpedo Cum Missile Barge, LSAM 18, on Wednesday.
India among top 5 countries in scientific research: Union Minister
New Delhi, Feb 28 - India is now among the top five countries in scientific research, Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science and Technology, Jitendra Singh, said on Wednesday. He said this while addressing the "National Science Day 2024" programme in
French Army chief visits South Western Command HQ in Jaipur
Jaipur, Feb 28 - French Army chief Gen Pierre Schill on Wednesday visited the Indian Army's South Western Command headquarters here.
At Viksit Bharat Ambassadors’ programme, MoS Rajeev Chandrasekhar says ‘India leading, world following’
Pune, Feb 28 - The Viksit Bharat Ambassadors-meet up programme, a one of its kind event for disseminating the government’s development programmes across the country, was organised in Pune on Wednesday, which saw the participation of the country’s leading entrepreneurs, institution builders, corporate,