Norden Communication partners C-DAC to make thermal cameras used by security agencies
New Delhi, Feb 13 - Norden Communication on Tuesday announced it has tied up with the Centre for Development and Advanced Computing (C-DAC) to develop AI-based general purpose thermal cameras, which are for security purposes and other industrial applications.
Haryana Police use tear gas to disperse protesting farmers at inter-state border
Chandigarh, Feb 13 - As hundreds of protesting farmers, mainly from Punjab, were stopped on Tuesday at the Punjab-Haryana Shambhu border to prevent them from reaching Delhi, Haryana Police fired tear gas to disperse them.
MMRDA gets nod for MTHL connector joining Chirle-Pune expressway
Mumbai, Feb 13 - The Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) has got the green signal for its proposed connector for the Mumbai Trans Harbour Link (MTHL) at Chirle which will be linked with the Mumbai-Pune Expressway, officials said in Mumbai on Tuesday.
Scientists identify water molecules on asteroids for 1st time
New York, Feb 13 - Scientists have discovered, for the first time, water molecules on the surface of an asteroid.
Ex-Maha CM Ashok Chavan joins BJP
Mumbai, Feb 13 - Former Maharashtra Chief Minister Ashok Chavan formally joined the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) with which he will start his new political inning, here on Tuesday.
Freshers’ hiring intent up 6 per cent in India, E-com & tech startups lead
New Delhi, Feb 13 - The intent for hiring freshers in India has increased to 68 per cent in the first half (HY1) of 2024 (January-June 2024), up six per cent from HY1 2023, with e-commerce and tech startups leading, a new report
Hindalco shares slump 13 per cent after Novelis results
New Delhi, Feb 13 - Hindalco Industries shares slumped 13 per cent on Tuesday after its subsidiary, Novelis reported a project escalation cost for its Bay Minette plant.
Proud of diaspora, will deepen India’s bilateral ties with UAE, Qatar: Modi
New Delhi, Feb 13 - Hailing the Indian diaspora ahead of his two-day visit to the UAE and Qatar beginning on Tuesday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke of close, friendly ties and said he will deepen bilateral relations with the two nations.
Roger Waters demands former Pak PM Imran Khan’s release from ‘false imprisonment’
Mumbai, Feb 13 - Pink Floyd legend Roger Waters, who is known to be vocal about his political opinions, has demanded the release of former Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan from "false imprisonment”.
Shruti Gupta to head Visa’s commercial & money movement solutions in India, S. Asia
Mumbai, Feb 13 - Digital payments giant Visa on Tuesday announced the appointment of Shruti Gupta as Vice President and Head, commercial and money movement solutions (CMS), for India and South Asia.
Pilgrims can get Kashi Darshan for Rs 500 in AC buses
Varanasi, Feb 13 - The Uttar Pradesh government has decided to launch a scheme for pilgrims in which they will be able to visit five spots in Varanasi at a nominal cost of Rs 500, an official spokesperson said.
Qatar court releases 8 ex-Indian Navy personnel; 7 back in India: MEA
New Delhi, Feb 12 - India on Monday has welcomed the decision of the Qatar court to release the eight former Indian Army personnel, who were previously sentenced to death, said the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) in a statement.
India is Bangladesh’s largest export destination in Asia: Indian High Commissioner
Dhaka, Feb 13 - Indian High Commissioner to Bangladesh Pranay Verma said New Delhi was today Dhaka's largest export destination in Asia, and hoped that better connectivity links and new measures like trade in Indian Rupee will further enhance exports to India.
India leads the world in optimism around AI amid govt push: Report
New Delhi, Feb 13 - India is leading the world in optimism around artificial intelligence (AI), with 82 per cent of those surveyed in the country expect to benefit personally from AI in the next five years, significantly higher than the global average
Tata Motors cuts prices of electric cars by up to Rs 1.2 lakh
New Delhi, Feb 13 - Tata Motors on Tuesday cut the prices of its electric cars by up to Rs 1.20 lakh as the company passed on to consumers the decline in the cost of battery cells of electric vehicles.
Cautious optimism for auto retail sector in Feb
Chennai, Feb 13 - The February outlook for the automobile industry leans toward cautious optimism with growth potential, said the Federation of Automobile Dealers Associations (FADA).
Prez Murmu on 2-day visit to Rajasthan today
Jaipur, Feb 13 - President Droupadi Murmu will be on a two-day visit to Rajasthan from Tuesday.
Farmers protest: Delhi govt rejects Centre’s request to convert Bawana stadium into temporary jail
New Delhi, Feb 13 - The Delhi Government has denied Centre's request to convert Bawana stadium into temporary prison in the national capital, saying the farmers demands are genuine.
Guterres calls for resolving Pakistan poll disputes through legal means
United Nations, Feb 13 - UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has called for resolving the Pakistan election disputes through legal means.
‘Delhi Chalo’ protest: Bone of contention MSP on crops
Chandigarh, Feb 13 - The ‘Delhi Chalo’ protest march, named farmers’ protest 2.0, comes after the initial protests in November 2020 that resulted in the repeal of three controversial farm laws in 2021.