Indian-American Meera Joshi named to serve on NYC’s MTA Board
New York, Feb 13 - Indian-American Meera Joshi has been nominated by New York City Mayor Eric Adams to serve on the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) Board.
RBI supports fintech sector, but customer interest is of prime importance: Guv Das
New Delhi, Feb 12 - The Governor of Reserve Bank of India (RBI), Shaktikanta Das, said on Monday that while the central bank is supportive of the fintech sector, it is also committed to protect the interests of the customers as well as
Adani Electricity unveils India’s First Advanced Distribution Management System (ADMS) in Mumbai
Mumbai, Feb 13 - The Adani Electricity Mumbai Ltd has launched the country’s first state-of-the-art Advanced Distribution Management System to fix power supply glitches within a short time for its 31.50 lakh consumers, officials said here.
US regulator seeks to probe Apple over Beeper Mini app shutdown
Washington, Feb 13 - US Federal Communications Commission (FCC) commissioner Brendan Carr on Tuesday sought a probe into Apple over the Beeper Mini app that briefly enabled message interoperability between iOS and Android.
Israel-Hamas war: Mossad Chief to reach Cairo for ceasefire talks
Tel Aviv, Feb 13 - Israel's spy agency Mossad chief David Barnea will reach Cairo this week for a peace talk with third party negotiators including the US, Qatar and Egypt for ceasefire between Israel and Hamas for release of hostages.
Farmers protest: Some gates at metro stations closed as per security instructions
New Delhi, Feb 13 - In view of farmers' call for the Delhi Chalo march, some gates at metro stations are closed due to security reasons, however, the stations are operational.
UPI’s arrival in Sri Lanka, Mauritius to boost cross-border commerce, tourism: Industry
New Delhi, Feb 12 - The launch of Unified Payment Interface (UPI) services in Sri Lanka and Mauritius by Prime Minister Narendra Modi is a significant step in establishing India’s global leadership in fintech and payments innovation, the industry said on Monday.
Nawaz continues to be in PM’s race
Islamabad, Feb 13 - PML(N) supremo Nawaz Sharif, who had expressed his wish to become the Prime Minister for the fourth time prior to the February 8 polls, is still not out of the Prime Minsiter's race, local media reported.
Urging Modi to clarify why govt not ready for talks, say farmer leaders
Chandigarh, Feb 13 - Urging Prime Minister Narendra Modi to clarify why the government is not ready for a discussion with protesting farmers, Punjab Kisan Mazdoor Sangharsh Committee General Secretary Sarwan Singh Pandher said on Tuesday that “it seems Punjab and Haryana are
‘Thanks to PM Modi’, says Navy veteran after reaching home in Kerala from Qatar jail
Thiruvananthapuram, Feb 13 - Ragesh Gopakumar, one of the eight Indians who were recently released from a jail in Qatar, cannot stop thanking Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
Farmers protest: Massive traffic jams at Delhi’s exit & entry points
New Delhi, Feb 13 - Traffic jams were witnessed at the entry and exit points of Haryana and Uttar Pradesh as police and paramilitary personnel equipped with anti-riot gear placed multiple layers of barricades, concrete blocks, iron nails and walls of containers in
‘Story of Ayodhya’ for guests at Feb 19 groundbreaking ceremony in Lucknow
Lucknow, Feb 13 - Guests at the groundbreaking ceremony (GBC) in Lucknow next week, will be treated to events that will showcase the story of Ayodhya and also the rich culture and heritage of Uttar Pradesh.
Amid massive security build-up, thousands of farmers head to Delhi
Chandigarh, Feb 13 - Not deterred by the massive security build-up and barricading on borders linking Punjab with Haryana, thousands of farmers are not giving up after their over five-hour-long talks with the Centre remained inconclusive and they, riding tractor-trailers and earthmovers, on
Chopper services to Ayodhya delayed due to bad weather
Lucknow, Feb 13 - The launch of helicopter services from Lucknow to Ayodhya, initially scheduled for January 19 and later postponed to January 26, has been continuously delayed due to persistent bad weather conditions.
Still open to discuss demands of farmers: Union Minister Munda
Chandigarh, Feb 13 - After the second round of talks with farmer union leaders remained "inconclusive" on late Monday, Union Agriculture Minister Arjun Munda said the government is still open to discuss their demands.
Farmers say meeting inconclusive, stick to ‘Chalo Delhi’ call on Feb 13
Chandigarh, Feb 13 - A meeting between farmer leaders, representing various unions from across the country, and the Central government on late Monday failed to resolve matters and the farmers announced they would stick to their plan of marching towards the national capital
Farmers’ Protest 2.0: Politically motivated or genuine grievance?
New Delhi, Feb 12 - In view of the 'Chalo Dilli' call given by farmers' associations to stage a protest in the national capital on Tuesday, Delhi Police have invoked Section 144 (prohibitory orders) for a period of 30 days till March 12.
How India-UAE relations touched new highs in the last one year
New Delhi, Feb 12 - As many as five high-level visits by top leaders took place between India and the UAE since July 2023, as the relations between the two nations touched new highs in the past one year.
Rs 3K cr spent on free meds, tests to 25 lakh TB patients annually: Mandaviya
New Delhi, Feb 12 - The government spends approximately Rs 3,000 crore annually on free medicines, testing, and nutrition for 25 lakh tuberculosis (TB) patients in India, Union Health Minister Dr Mansukh Mandaviya said on Monday.
IAF choppers to display aerial manoeuvres at Singapore Airshow
New Delhi, Feb 12 - The Sarang Helicopter Display Team of the Indian Air Force (IAF) will showcase its manoeuvres in the Singapore Airshow, in which five Advanced Light Helicopters (ALH) will also participate.