Marut Drones delivers India’s first mineral exploration drones to NMDC
Hyderabad, Jan 30 - Marut Drones, India's leading drone manufacturer, on Tuesday provided drones to National Mineral Development Corporation (NMDC) to pioneer drone-based mineral exploration in the country.
Telangana CM congratulates Foxconn Chairman for Padma award
Hyderabad, Jan 30 - Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy has congratulated Young Liu, Chief Executive Officer and Chairman, Hon Hai Technology Group (Foxconn) on being bestowed with the Padma Bhushan.
Global politics competitive, no need to be afraid of China: Jaishankar
Mumbai, Jan. 30 - Global politics is a competitive arena in which all countries strive to advance their respective interests and hence there is no need to be afraid of China, External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar said here on Tuesday.
Investments here can give US companies high returns: Rajnath Singh
New Delhi, Jan 30 - Capital and technological know-how from the US can help India achieve its goal of becoming a developed country by 2047, while investments here can give the American companies high returns and an avenue of de-risking, Defence Minister Rajnath
Indian Oil posts big jump in net profit at Rs 8,063 cr for Q3
New Delhi, Jan 30 - Indian Oil Corporation (IOC) on Wednesday announced a massive jump in net profit for the third quarter of FY 2023-24 to Rs 8,063 crore from the corresponding figures of Rs 448 crore in the same quarter of FY
Ulfat Khan: First girl Parade Commander for PM Rally from URI
Jammu, Jan 30 - Senior Cadet Captain Ulfat Khan of Uri has become the first-ever girl cadet to be selected as Parade Commander at the Prime Minister's Rally during the Republic Day Camp 2024 held in New Delhi.
Rs 1500cr sanctioned for infrastructure development in Gurugram
Gurugram, Jan 30 - Haryana Cabinet on Tuesday approved the Enhancement of Working Limits of Rs 1500 crore of Haryana State Industrial & Infrastructure Development Corporation Ltd. (HSIIDC) for infrastructure development mainly at Global City at Gurugram and IMT, Sohna besides land development
No relief from bad air quality, AQI at ‘severe’ levels at several stations in Delhi
New Delhi, Jan 30 - There seems no relief from bad air quality in Delhi as the Air Quality Index (AQI), on Tuesday evening, plummeted to severe levels at several monitoring stations across the city.
H-1B visa process begins March 6 amid overhaul of lottery system
New York, Jan 31 - The initial registration for the H-1B visa application for fiscal year 2025 will open from March 6 and run through March 22, the US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) said on Tuesday.
Israel-Hamas ceasefire deal likely by next week
Tel Aviv, Jan 31 - A ceasefire to the ongoing war between Israel and Hamas for release of hostages is likely by the coming week.
Hezbollah could attack Israeli city of Haifa: Israel Defence Minister
Tel Aviv, Jan 31 - Israel Defence Minister Yoav Gallant, widely considered a hawk in the Israeli war cabinet, has said that terror group Hezbollah could attack the northern Israel city of Haifa.
UN launches $1.6 bn humanitarian plan for Somalia amid multiple crises
United Nations, Jan 31 - The UN has launched the 2024 Humanitarian Needs and Response Plan, seeking $1.6 billion to aid 5.2 million Somalians in need, a spokesman said.
US fighter jet crashes off S.Korea’s western coast; pilot rescued
Seoul, Jan 31 - A US F-16 fighter jet crashed in waters off South Korea's west coast on Wednesday and a pilot was rescued after ejecting from the aircraft, multiple sources said.
UN envoy embarks on effort to resume Cyprus peace talks
Nicosia, Jan 31 - An envoy for UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres embarked on efforts in Nicosia to resume the Cyprus peace negotiations.
US Congressman welcomes protest convoy to border amid Texas stand-off with federal govt
Houston, Jan 31 - US House lawmaker Roger Williams, a Republican from Texas, has said that he welcomes a convoy of protesters to travel to the US-Mexico border and hold rallies as the border state has been in a standoff with the federal
Israeli forces storm Al-Amal Hospital in Gaza’s Khan Younis
Gaza, Jan 31 - Israeli forces have stormed the Al-Amal Hospital in Khan Younis area in the southern Gaza Strip, the media reported.
Indian Navy in joint op thwarts hijacking of Sri Lankan fishing vessel
New Delhi, 30 Jan - The Indian Navy has thwarted the hijacking of a Sri Lankan fishing vessel. The operation was carried out successfully in collaboration with Seychelles Defence Forces and Sri Lanka Navy, as the joint team rescued the hijacked vessel.
IMF forecasts ‘soft landing’ for global economy, upgrades India
Washington, Jan 30 - The International Monetary Fund (IMF) on Tuesday forecast a "soft landing" for the global economy hammered in recent years by a deadly pandemic, skyrocketing inflation and high interest rates, and protracted wars.
RBI releasing Rs 5,000 crore to ease liquidity for primary dealers
Mumbai, Jan 30 - The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) announced on Tuesday that it has decided to make an additional amount of Rs 5,000 crore available to the Standalone Primary Dealers (SPDs) under the Standing Liquidity Facility.
Aviation minister inaugurates Dehradun and Pithoragarh UDAN flight
New Delhi, Jan 30 - Union Minister of Civil Aviation, Jyotiraditya Scindia, on Tuesday virtually inaugurated an UDAN flight connecting Dehradun and Pithoragarh.