Kharif crop sowing rises by 14.1 pc in 2024, pulses record 50 pc jump
New Delhi, July 8 - With a better monsoon this year, the area under kharif crop sowing has shot up by 14.1 per cent to 378.72 lakh hectares compared to 331.9 hectares during the same period last year, according to data released on
Two-wheeler industry to sustain steady volume growth rate of up to 9 pc in FY25: Report
New Delhi, July 8 - Two-wheeler industry is expected to sustain a steady volume growth rate of around 7 to 9 per cent in FY25, considering both domestic and export markets, a new report said on Monday.
Centre calls for Quantum Lab proposals to boost local R&D, benefit all citizens
New Delhi, July 7 - The Department of Telecommunications (DoT), which comes under the Ministry of Communications & Information Technology, on Sunday announced a call for Quantum Lab proposals to boost local R&D.
Delhi-NCR, Mumbai Metropolitan Region see housing prices surge 49 pc in 5 years
Mumbai, July 7 - Delhi-NCR and Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR), the country's two top realty hotspots, have seen average residential prices soar by about 49 per cent in the last five years, a report showed on Sunday.
Union Budget: Infra push, structural reforms for sustainable growth key industry wish-list
New Delhi, July 7 - With the government set to present the Union Budget 2024-25 on July 23, industry leaders and experts have reiterated the importance of structural reforms to drive sustainable and inclusive economic growth, especially the critical role of infrastructure development
Jharkhand Cabinet expansion: Champai Soren, 10 others take oath; CM’s brother dropped
Ranchi, July 8 - Eleven ministers, including Champai Soren, took oath in the Hemant Soren cabinet in Jharkhand on Monday.
NEET-UG paper leak: SC asks Centre, NTA to initiate action against wrong beneficiaries, next hearing on July 11
New Delhi, July 8 - Asking the Centre and National Testing Agency (NTA) about the action initiated against the wrong beneficiaries in the NEET-UG examination held on May 5, the Supreme Court on Monday remarked that denial to the allegations of paper leak
India sets eyes on competing in esports games at Olympics soon
New Delhi, July 8 - With growing viewership, investment, player base, and appearances at major international tournaments, esports in India is becoming a mainstream sport, with future ambitions to compete in the Olympics Esports Games, industry experts said on Monday.
Hit-and-run cases: No one will have immunity as long as I am CM, says Eknath Shinde
Mumbai, July 8 - Amid rising hit-and-run cases in Maharashtra, the latest being at Worli in which a BMW car rammed into a couple on a scooter killing a woman, Chief Minister Eknath Shinde said on Monday that he has zero tolerance for
Heavy rains hit operations at Mumbai Airport, 27 flights diverted
Mumbai, July 8 - As many as 27 flights were diverted from Mumbai airport on Monday, and several have been delayed due to heavy rains and low visibility, according to Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (CSIA).
Record 300 mm rain in Mumbai: CM Shinde asks emergency agencies to be on high alert
Mumbai, July 8 - After a record 300 mm rain was reported in Mumbai, Chief Minister Eknath Shinde, who is personally supervising the situation, on Monday said that he has directed the emergency agencies to be on high alert.
Hemant Soren govt wins trust vote in Jharkhand Assembly
Ranchi, July 8 - The Hemant Soren-led coalition government in Jharkhand won the trust vote on Monday, securing 45 votes out of 76 in the one-day special session of the Assembly.
Extreme devastation caused by flooding in Assam is heartbreaking: Rahul Gandhi
Silchar (Assam), July 8 - Leader of Opposition (LoP) in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi who was in Assam on Monday to take stock of the flood situation, said that the extreme devastation caused by flooding in the state was heartbreaking.
Rajasthan govt includes Ram Lala Pran Pratishtha Day in school calendar
Jaipur, July 8 - The government schools in Rajasthan are set to celebrate January 22 as the Ramlala Pran Pratishtha Day after the date was included in the list of annual festival days of the state's Education department.
SC sets aside bail condition requiring accused to drop pin on Google Maps with IO
New Delhi, July 8 - The Supreme Court on Monday set aside a bail condition requiring an accused to drop a pin on Google Maps with the investigation officer of the case.
Look forward to reviewing bilateral ties with my friend Putin: PM Modi
New Delhi, July 8 - Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday embarked on a three-day official visit to Russia and Austria. In the first leg of his visit, PM Modi will be in Moscow for the 22nd Annual Summit between India and Russia
Champai Soren rues short stint as Jharkhand CM, says ‘wanted to do more’
Seraikela (Jharkhand), July 6 - Days after resigning as the Jharkhand chief minister, JMM leader Champai Soren said on Saturday that he would have done more for the development of the state if he had got some more time.
Maharashtra to receive AI support through ‘MARVEL’ to expeditiously solve crimes
Mumbai, July 6 - Amid increase in the application of Artificial Intelligence (AI) across several fields, the Maharashtra Police have integrated AI to expeditiously solve various crimes, including burgeoning cyber and financial crimes, with the establishment of the Maharashtra Research and Vigilance for
‘Don’t fear failure, keep pushing boundaries, inspire future generations’
New Delhi, July 6 - India is a country of hope and possibility said Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar on Saturday, calling on students to keep pushing boundaries and inspire future generations.
Senior Kashmiri advocate Mian Qayoom sent to 14 days judicial custody
Jammu, July 6 - The special court on Saturday sent senior Kashmiri advocate Mian Qayoom to 14 days judicial custody.