Lalu won’t attend Pran Pratishtha ceremony in Ayodhya
Patna, Jan 17 - RJD chief Lalu Prasad Yadav on Wednesday announced his decision to attend the Pran Pratishtha ceremony at the Ram Temple in Ayodhya on January 22.
Foreign visitors to Japan exceeded 25 mn in 2023
Tokyo, Jan 17 - The estimated number of foreign visitors to Japan totaled 25.06 million in 2023, official data revealed on Wednesday.
UP to host ‘Pharma Conclave’ in Hyderabad on Jan 18
Lucknow, Jan 17 - The Uttar Pradesh Government will be organising a ‘Pharma Conclave’ in Hyderabad on Thursday.
Centre to notify strict IT rules soon to tackle deepfake issue: Rajeev Chandrasekhar
New Delhi, Jan 17 - As compliance with the advisory on deepfakes has been mixed from social media and online platforms, Union Minister of State for Electronics and Information Technology Rajeev Chandrasekhar has said that strict IT rules are likely to be notified
RBI not thinking of moving towards de-dollarization: Governor Das
Davos, Jan 17 - Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Governor Shaktikanta Das said that it is incorrect to say that there was a move towards de-dollarisation as the efforts of the central bank towards internationalisation of the rupee are not aimed at replacing
88% Indian professionals considering new jobs in 2024: Report
New Delhi, Jan 17 - Nearly nine in 10 (88 per cent) professionals in India are considering a new job in 2024 despite economic uncertainty, a new report revealed on Wednesday.
Adani Group to invest Rs 12,400 crore in Telangana
Hyderabad, Jan 17 - Adani Group has announced an investment worth Rs 12,400 crore in Telangana across multiple businesses, the Telangana government said on Wednesday.
Apple opens new office in India, to house up to 1,200 employees
Bengaluru, Jan 17 - Apple on Wednesday announced to expand its footprint in India with opening a new office in the heart of Bengaluru, as the iPhone maker cements its position in the country with ramping up local manufacturing.
Maha inks MoU in Davos for $3 bn green ammonia plant
Mumbai, Jan 17 - The Maharashtra government has signed a MoU with INOX Air Products group in Davos to set up a mega-plant to produce green ammonia in the state, an official said here on Tuesday.
Chip design firm Synopsys to acquire graphics software maker Ansys for $35 bn
San Francisco, Jan 16 - Chip design and software company Synopsys on Tuesday announced to acquire product design software firm Ansys for $35 billion in a cash-and-stock deal.
India taking tough stand against countries imposing non-tariff barriers on exports: Goyal
New Delhi, Jan 16 - India is taking a tough stand on unfair non-tariff barriers being imposed on its exports by other countries and will take similar steps to counter these anti-trade measures on a reciprocal basis, Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal
Japan Airlines appoints first female president
Tokyo, Jan 17 - Japan Airlines (JAL) on Wednesday announced its decision to promote senior executive Mitsuko Tottori to the position of president, making the first time that a woman will hold the top post in the flag carrier's history.
232 confirmed dead in Jan 1 Japan earthquake
Tokyo, Jan 17 - At least 232 people have been confirmed dead in the devastating 7.6-magnitude earthquake that struck Japan's Ishikawa prefecture on January 1, local officials said on Wednesday.
Jet stream winds enhancing cold wave conditions in north India: IMD
New Delhi, Jan 17 - The India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Wednesday said that “jet stream winds” of 140-160 knots at 12.6 km above mean sea level are prevailing over the plains of north India, leading to subsidence of cold air and enhancing
PM Modi inaugurates Rs 4,000 cr-worth projects in Kerala, dispels CM Vijayan’s concerns
Kochi, Jan 17 - A day after Pinarayi Vijayan-led Left Front government announced its decision to stage a protest at Jantar Mantar in Delhi on February 8, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday dispelled concerns about the Centre not doing enough for Kerala
Ram Temple inauguration: Anurag Thakur slams Rahul for calling it ‘political event’
New Delhi, Jan 17 - Countering Congress leader Rahul Gandhi's statement that the Ram Temple Pran Pratishtha ceremony scheduled to be held on January 22 is a "political event", Union Minister Anurag Thakur on Wednesday said that Congress and the other constituents of
Variety of gifts pour in for Lord Ram, ahead of ‘Pran Pratishtha’
Ayodhya (UP), Jan 17 - As the wave of devotion climbs up to a crescendo in Ayodhya, gifts and contributions are pouring in from various parts, ahead of the 'Pran Pratishtha’ ceremony.
Scindia inaugurates Air India Express flights connecting Ayodhya to Bengaluru & Kolkata
New Delhi, Jan 17 - Union Civil Aviation Minister, Jyotiraditya Scindia on Wednesday inaugurated the first-ever Air India Express flights connecting Ayodhya to Bengaluru and Kolkata ahead of the Pran Pratishtha ceremony at the Ram Temple on January 22.
Lord Ram’s squirrel to adorn Ayodhya Dham junction
Lucknow, Jan 17 - The Lucknow division of Northern Railway will soon unveil a 15-ft tall corten steel sculpture of a squirrel at the atrium centre space of Ayodhya Dham junction.
PM Modi prays at Thriprayar Sree Rama temple in Kerala
Kochi, Jan 17 - Prime Minister Narendra Modi, during his visit to Kerala, on Wednesday prayed at the famed Thriprayar Sree Ramaswami Temple, located in Thrissur.