IMF tepid to Pak interim govt proposals
Islamabad, Feb 6 - The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has not immediately endorsed Pakistan interim government’s proposals to reduce industrial electricity prices, settle over one-fifth of the circular debt and make the Rs 268 billion debt of the Pakistan International Airline (PIA) part
PM inaugurates integrated Sea Survival Training Centre in Goa
Panaji, Feb 6 - Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday inaugurated the integrated Sea Survival Training Centre at ONGC Institute in Goa.
Prosperous, flourishing K’taka has been PM Modi’s priority: Vijayendra
Bengaluru, Feb 6 - BJP Karnataka unit President B.Y. Vijayendra on Tuesday said that a prosperous and flourishing Karnataka has been Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s priority.
Centre okays Rs 2,249 cr fund for 106 km Lada-Sarli section of NH-13 in Arunachal
New Delhi, Feb 6 - Union Minister for Road Transport & Highways, Nitin Gadkari, on Tuesday approved a fund of Rs 2,248.94 crore for the construction of the Lada-Sarli section of NH-913 Frontier Highway in Arunachal Pradesh on EPC mode, spanning 105.59 km
Pak govt hints at suspending internet services on Feb 8 polling day
Islamabad, Feb 6 - Pakistan Caretaker Interior Minister Gohar Ejaz on Tuesday said that the government is considering to suspend the internet services on February 8 only if it gets a request from a district or province in view of the security situation,
Yogi govt to equip ‘EV Upyog’ portal with multiple features
Lucknow, Feb 6 - The Yogi Adityanath government is focusing on the enhancement of the 'EV Upyog' portal.
RBI-MPC to continue with repo rate
Chennai, Feb 6 - Considering the elevated inflation rate the Reserve Bank of India’s (RBI) Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) will continue with the 6.5 per cent repo rate, said senior economists.
PM Modi inaugurates permanent campus of NIT Goa
Panaji, Feb 6 - Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday, during his Goa visit, virtually inaugurated the permanent campus of National Institute of Technology (NIT).
‘Kar Sevak’ gifts Raj Thackeray brick from demolished Babri Masjid
Mumbai, Feb 6 (IANS) The usually stern-looking Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) President Raj Thackeray was seen beaming here on Tuesday, when he got an unusual gift from a senior party leader -- a brick from the ruins of the Babri Mosque, felled on
Samsung’s unionised workers call for 5.4% wage hike
Seoul, Feb 6 - Unionised workers representing 11 labour unions affiliated with Samsung Group on Tuesday called for an average 5.4 per cent wage increase for this year.
India sees rise in hiring for AI roles, healthcare in January: Report
New Delhi, Feb 6 -Hiring for AI-related roles along with sectors like healthcare, hospitality, and FMCG has witnessed significant growth in January in India, a new report revealed on Tuesday.
India setting direction for the world’s development: PM Modi
Panaji, Feb 6 - Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday said that India was among the few nations where 100 per cent electricity coverage was achieved by electrifying crores of houses thus deciding the direction of the world’s development.
‘Russia’s Google’ pulls out of home country, sells biz for $5.2 bn
London, Feb 6 - The Dutch owner of Yandex which is touted as “Russia's Google” has announced to divest its Russia-based businesses for $5.2 billion.
Apple opens applications for ‘Swift Student Challenge’ for 2024
New Delhi, Feb 6 - Apple on Tuesday announced to open applications for its ‘Swift Student Challenge’ initiative for 2024, where it will recognise 50 distinguished winners for their outstanding submissions and invite them to its headquarters in Cupertino, California.
Heavy downpour, floods batter California
Washington, Feb 6 - The heavy downpour, flooding and power outages caused by the tail end of a powerful atmospheric river storm has disrupted life for hundreds of thousands of Southern California homes and businesses.
TCS market capitalisation crosses Rs 15 lakh crore
New Delhi, Feb 6 - The market capitalisation of India’s second most valuable company, Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) crossed the Rs 15 lakh crore mark on Tuesday.
Global 6G connections to reach 290 mn but operators must solve network interference: Report
New Delhi, Feb 6 - Global 6G connections are likely to reach 290 million in the first two years of service but operators must solve network interference problems arising from the use of high-frequency spectrum, a report said on Tuesday.
S.Korea’s NSA meets Russian Deputy FM during Seoul visit: Sources
Seoul, Feb 6 - South Korea's National Security Adviser Chang Ho-jin met with Russia Deputy Foreign Minister Andrey Rudenko when he visited Seoul last week, sources said on Tuesday, amid heightened tensions between Seoul and Moscow over North Korea.
Indian-American presidential candidate Haley seeks Secret Service protection: Report
Washington, Feb 6 - Indian-American Republican Presidential candidate Nikki Haley, the lone challenger left against former US President Donald Trump, has formally requested Secret Service protection citing "multiple issues," the BBC reported.
Youth from J&K’s Tral inspires local boys & girls to look for challenging careers
Srinagar, Feb 6 - Known once for its young boys joining terrorist groups in large numbers, J&K’s Tral town in Pulwama district is now hitting news headlines for the right reasons.