Reliance Industries to invest in renewable energy, green hydrogen in TN

Reliance Industries to invest in renewable energy, green hydrogen in TN

Chennai, Jan 7 - Reliance Industries Ltd has decided to make new investments in renewable energy and green hydrogen in Tamil Nadu, said its Chairman and Managing Director Mukesh D. Ambani.

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‘Mounting national debt at $34 trillion a boiling frog situation for US economy’

‘Mounting national debt at $34 trillion a boiling frog situation for US economy’

New York, Jan 7 - The US government's growing national debt at $34 trillion debt is a "boiling frog" for the US economy, as government expenditure bills will exceed its revenues by the early 2030s, according to a Congressional Budget Office estimate.

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Amid Maldives row, Tendulkar’s call to explore Indian islands

Amid Maldives row, Tendulkar’s call to explore Indian islands

New Delhi, Jan 7 - Amid calls for 'Boycott Maldives’ trend on social media, cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar shared a post where he highlighted the Indian islands' -- Sindhudurg -- beauty.

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United Airlines temporarily suspends Boeing 737 MAX 9 aircraft

United Airlines temporarily suspends Boeing 737 MAX 9 aircraft

Chicago, Jan 7 - Chicago-based United Airlines (UA) has announced that it has temporarily grounded all of its Boeing 737 MAX 9 aircraft as required by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).

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European Council President Charles Michel announces early departure from post

European Council President Charles Michel announces early departure from post

Brussels, Jan 8 - European Council President Charles Michel has informed Belgian media of his decision to run for the election of the Member of European Parliament (MEP) in June, leading to his early departure from the Council presidency in July.

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Tokyo airport runway reopens after last week’s plane collision

Tokyo airport runway reopens after last week’s plane collision

Tokyo, Jan 8 - A runway at the Tokyo Haneda International Airport reopened on Monday after it was shut following last week's collision between a Coast Guard aircraft and a Japan Airlines (JAL) passenger plane.

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40 requests for chartered flights in Ayodhya on Jan 22 received

40 requests for chartered flights in Ayodhya on Jan 22 received

Ayodhya, Jan 8 - The newly inaugurated Maharishi Valmiki International Airport, Ayodhyadham (MVIAA) has already received more than 40 requests for landing of chartered flights for the ‘Pran Pratishtha’ event on January 22.

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Padma Awardees being invited to perform in Ayodhya

Padma Awardees being invited to perform in Ayodhya

Lucknow, Jan 8 - Padma awardees from the field of performing arts will be invited to perform in Ayodhya between January 14 and March 24 by the Uttar Pradesh government.

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Speculation rife over Ashwini Vaishnaw contesting from Cuttack LS seat

Speculation rife over Ashwini Vaishnaw contesting from Cuttack LS seat

Bhubaneswar, Jan 7 - Amid speculation suggesting Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw might be fielded from Cuttack Lok Sabha constituency, the senior BJP leader on Sunday said he is a disciplined worker of the party who always follows the party's instructions.

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Centre sanctions Rs 1,313.28 cr for vital Aizawl Bypass Tunnel in Mizoram

Centre sanctions Rs 1,313.28 cr for vital Aizawl Bypass Tunnel in Mizoram

Aizawl, Jan 7 - The Union Road Transport and Highways Ministry has sanctioned Rs 1,313.28 crore for the development of a 2.5 km twin tube uni-directional Aizawl Bypass Tunnel, along with a 2.1 km approach road on the Sairang-Phaibawk section of National Highway-6,

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When Narayana Murthy was made to sleep in a window-less storeroom in US

When Narayana Murthy was made to sleep in a window-less storeroom in US

Bengaluru, Jan 7 - Infosys founder N.R. Narayana Murthy was asked to sleep on a large box in a window-less storeroom surrounded by cartons by a temperamental American businessman in the formative years of Infosys.

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Aiming for 29/29, MP BJP focuses on 7 LS seats vacated for Assembly polls

Aiming for 29/29, MP BJP focuses on 7 LS seats vacated for Assembly polls

Bhopal, Jan 7 - After registering a landslide victory in the Madhya Pradesh assembly elections, Bharatiya Janata Party has now started preparations for the Lok Sabha elections.

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Nepal sends five hundred kinds of souvenirs to Ayodhya (Lead)

Nepal sends five hundred kinds of souvenirs to Ayodhya (Lead)

Kathmandu, Jan 7 - Over 500 exquisitely gift baskets were sent to Ayodhya from Nepal’s Janakpur city -- believed to be the birthplace of Sita -- ahead of the inauguration of the Ram Mandir on January 22.

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UP prosecution dept to get offices in nine districts

UP prosecution dept to get offices in nine districts

Lucknow, Jan 7 - In an effort to strengthen government’s role in ensuring punishment for culprits and criminals, the Uttar Pradesh government has decided to set up offices of the prosecution department in nine districts.

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Rajnath to visit UK to discuss defence, security issues

Rajnath to visit UK to discuss defence, security issues

New Delhi, Jan 7 - Defence Minister Rajnath Singh will leave on a two-day visit to UK on January 8 to discuss security and defence related issues.

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Union Home Minister’s Internal Security strategy paying rich dividends

Union Home Minister’s Internal Security strategy paying rich dividends

New Delhi: It is a mark of the present Union Home Minister's farsightedness and dedicated leadership that in his direct guidance a three-fold strategy of strengthening the internal security of the country has already produced good results.

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VIP ‘darshan’ norms get stricter at Kashi Vishwanath Dham

VIP ‘darshan’ norms get stricter at Kashi Vishwanath Dham

Varanasi, Jan 7 - The Shri Kashi Vishwanath Temple Trust has started enforcing ‘Sugam Darshan’ strictly in order to stop misuse of the protocol system.

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3,000 gifts arrive for Lord Ram from Sita’s home in Nepal

3,000 gifts arrive for Lord Ram from Sita’s home in Nepal

Ayodhya, Jan 7 - Nearly 500 devotees of Lord Ram have arrived in Ayodhya from Janakpur Dham Ram Janaki Temple in Nepal.

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Yogi urges residents to light ‘Ram Jyoti’ in every house on Jan 22

Yogi urges residents to light ‘Ram Jyoti’ in every house on Jan 22

Lucknow, Jan 7 - In line with the preparations for the consecration ceremony of Lord Shri Ram in Ayodhya, the Uttar Pradesh government is gearing up to celebrate Deepotsav across Uttar Pradesh on January 22.

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Yamuna Expressway film city draws Murdoch co, T-Series, KC Bokadia, Boney Kapoor

Yamuna Expressway film city draws Murdoch co, T-Series, KC Bokadia, Boney Kapoor

Greater Noida, Jan 7 - Another film city is expected to open in India soon on a 1,000-acre plot of land in Uttar Pradesh’s Gautam Buddha Nagar.

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