DG-IG conference: Shah, Doval in Jaipur; PM to reach by evening
Jaipur, Jan 5 - Union Home Minister Amit Shah and National Security Advisor Ajit Doval have reached Jaipur for three-day All India conference of Director Generals/Inspector Generals of Police in Rajasthan International centre in Jaipur, beginning on Friday.
Spirit Aeronautical, Garuda Aerospace ink collaborative agreement
Chennai, Jan 5 - Weaponized drone maker -- rotary and fixed wing drones -- Spirit Aeronautical Systems S.A., of Greece and India’s Garuda Aerospace S.A., makers of drones for civil use have inked an agreement for business collaboration.
Railways to use AI for crowd control in Magh Mela
Prayagraj (UP), Jan 5 - The railway will ensure crowd control management at stations in Prayagraj through AI (Artificial Intelligence) during the upcoming Magh Mela.
Cabinet clears Indian Railways pact with USAID
New Delhi, Jan 5 - The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday was apprised of signing of a memorandum of understanding (MoU) between India and the US for United States Agency for International Development in India (USAID/India) on June
Cabinet okays international status, new name for Ayodhya airport
New Delhi, Jan 5 - The Union Cabinet has approved the proposal to declare the Ayodhya airport as an international airport and naming it as “Maharishi Valmiki International Airport, Ayodhyadham”, according to an official statement issued on Friday.
Jaishankar returns to India after wrapping up Nepal visit
Kathmandu, Jan 5 - External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar on Friday returned to New Delhi following his two-day trip to Kathmandu during which he co-chaired the seventh meeting of the Nepal-India Joint Commission and also inaugurated several projects.
Germany’s greenhouse gas emissions fall to lowest level since 1950s
Berlin, Jan 5 - Germany's greenhouse gas emissions in 2023 fell to the lowest level in 70 years, according to a think tank.
IIT Kanpur’s research offers new hope in cancer & brain disorders
Kanpur (UP), Jan 5 - The Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur (IIT-K) has achieved a breakthrough in biomedical research, with their study of G protein-coupled receptors (GPCRs) and chemokine receptor D6, shedding new light on the potential treatment of cancer and brain disorders
US private sector added 164,000 jobs in Dec 2023 amid slow growth
Washington, Jan 5 - Private companies in the US added 164,000 jobs in December 2023 amid slowing job growth, payroll data company Automatic Data Processing (ADP) said.
PhonePe appoints Ritesh Pai as CEO of its global payments biz
New Delhi, Jan 5 - Digital payments major PhonePe on Friday announced the appointment of Ritesh Pai as CEO of its International Payments business.
Google begins blocking data tracking cookies in Chrome for select users
New Delhi, Jan 5 - Google has started testing a new feature that limits cross-site tracking by restricting website access to third-party cookies by default.
Christopher Nolan recalls his Peloton instructor’s diss of ‘Tenet’ while he was working out with her
Los Angeles, Jan 5 - Auteur Christopher Nolan, who is known for ‘The Dark Knight’ trilogy, ‘Interstellar’, ‘Dunkirk’ and others, narrated an incident when his instructor, Jenn Sherman dissed his film.
Services sector records robust growth in Dec 2023
Mumbai, Jan 5 - India’s services sector posted a robust growth in December 2023 on the back of strong demand and a positive outlook ahead, according to an HSBC survey.
Ayodhya to light up with solar trees
Ayodhya (UP), Jan 5 - About 42 parks in Ayodhya would be illuminated through solar power in the coming days.
Defending Champs Ethiopians Hayle Lemi Berhanu, Anchialem Haymanot to headline Mumbai Marathon
Mumbai, 5 Jan - Defending champions and event record holders Ethiopians Hayle Lemi Berhanu and Anchialem Haymanot will headline the 19th edition of the Mumbai Marathon, a World Athletics Gold Label Road Race, scheduled on January 7.
BBAU offers five different Ph.D programmes for the first time
Lucknow, Jan 5 - For the first time, the Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University (BBAU) in Lucknow is set to introduce five distinct types of Ph.D courses to cater to individuals from various walks of life.
GST authorities tell NTPC to cough up Rs 100 cr
Mumbai, Jan 5 - NTPC has received demand orders from GST authorities in seven states to pay up tax, interest, and penalty adding up to a total of Rs 100.80 crore.
One Week to Go: Excitement looms large as battle for Paris 2024 gains momentum
Ranchi, Jan 5 - With only a week left for the start of the FIH Hockey Olympic Qualifiers Ranchi, the excitement among hockey fans looms large as the Indian women’s team vie to make the top 3 positions to book a berth for
LG Chem signs deal to sell rights to anti-obesity drug to US’ Rhythm Pharma
Seoul, Jan 5 -South Korean chemical company LG Chem on Friday signed a deal to sell the global licensing rights for an anti-obesity drug candidate named LB54640 to a US' Rhythm Pharmaceuticals for up to US$305 million, the media reported.
ISRO tests its fuel cell successfully in space
Chennai, Jan 5 - Indian space agency on Friday said it had successfully tested its fuel cell in space.