Centre announces Rs 200 crore scheme for green hydrogen testing infra

Centre announces Rs 200 crore scheme for green hydrogen testing infra

New Delhi, July 4 - The government on Thursday announced a Rs 200 crore scheme for funding testing facilities, infrastructure, and institutional support for the development of standards and regulatory frameworks under the National Green Hydrogen Mission.

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Prayagraj set to transform ahead of Maha Kumbh 2025

Prayagraj set to transform ahead of Maha Kumbh 2025

Lucknow, July 4 - The Yogi Adityanath government in Uttar Pradesh is preparing to make the Prayagraj Maha Kumbh, scheduled to be held early next year, a grand and divine event.

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India to have 1st human in space, deep sea by 2025: Union Minister

India to have 1st human in space, deep sea by 2025: Union Minister

New Delhi, July 4 - India is set to witness the first human in space and deep sea by 2025, said Jitendra Singh, Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science and Technology, on Thursday at an event held in the national capital.

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Hathras stampede: 6 ‘Satsang’ organisers held; Rs 1 lakh bounty on main accused

Hathras stampede: 6 ‘Satsang’ organisers held; Rs 1 lakh bounty on main accused

Lucknow, July 4 - Six people have been arrested in connection with the stampede in UP's Hathras district during a religious discourse on Tuesday that left 121 people dead.

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Dept was with RJD for 18 months: Bihar minister shifts blame on Tejashwi for bridge collapse

Dept was with RJD for 18 months: Bihar minister shifts blame on Tejashwi for bridge collapse

New Delhi, July 4 - Under fire for a series of bridge collapses in Bihar, the tenth such incident in over a fortnight, the Rural Works Department (RWD) Minister, Ashok Choudhary, on Thursday sought to shift the blame on the RJD and its

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Global Capability Centres record 48 pc rise in transaction volumes in India in H1 2024

Global Capability Centres record 48 pc rise in transaction volumes in India in H1 2024

Mumbai, July 4 - With improving business sentiments in India, Global Capability Centres (GCCs) recorded an increase of 48 per cent in transaction volumes from 6.6 million square feet in the first half of last year to 9.8 million square feet in H1

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Sensex closes above 80,000 for first time, Nifty at 24,302

Sensex closes above 80,000 for first time, Nifty at 24,302

Mumbai, July 4 - Indian equity indices closed with marginal gains on Thursday following a volatile session. Sensex and Nifty made a new all-time high of 80,392 and 24,401 respectively, but the markets were unable to hold onto the higher levels as the

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India and Australia focus on closer collaboration in Indo-Pacific

India and Australia focus on closer collaboration in Indo-Pacific

New Delhi, July 4 - India and Australia on Thursday reviewed a range of issues pertaining to bilateral defence cooperation with a clear focus on closer collaboration between the two countries in the Indo-Pacific region.

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Ex-J&K Minister rejoins Mehbooba Mufti’s PDP

Ex-J&K Minister rejoins Mehbooba Mufti’s PDP

Srinagar, July 4 - Former J&K Minister Syed Basharat Bukhari on Thursday rejoined the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) which he had left in 2019.

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Bihar CM directs authorities to take measures for bridge safety

Bihar CM directs authorities to take measures for bridge safety

Patna July 4 - After frequent incidents of bridge collapse in Bihar, Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Thursday directed the Rural Works Department to develop a maintenance policy aligned with the Road Construction Department's standards to improve infrastructure safety and longevity.

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Optiemus to invest Rs 140 cr to create fleet of 5,000 drones by 2025 end

Optiemus to invest Rs 140 cr to create fleet of 5,000 drones by 2025 end

New Delhi, July 4 - Optiemus Unmanned Systems (OUS), a subsidiary of homegrown telecommunications and electronics manufacturing company Optiemus Infracom Limited, said on Thursday that it will invest Rs 140 crore and offer a pioneering model of 'Drone as a Service' for the

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Hyderabad Police foil BJYM’s protest march to Congress office

Hyderabad Police foil BJYM’s protest march to Congress office

Hyderabad, July 4 - Police in Hyderabad detained leaders and workers of BJYM during a protest on Thursday against Congress leader Rahul Gandhi for his alleged ‘anti-Hindu’ remarks.

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Jagan slams Naidu over ‘attacks’ on YSRCP supporters

Jagan slams Naidu over ‘attacks’ on YSRCP supporters

Nellore (Andhra Pradesh), July 4 - YSR Congress Party (YSRCP) President, YS Jagan Mohan Reddy on Thursday slammed Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu over alleged attacks targeting individuals who did not vote for Telugu Desam Party (TDP) in the recent elections.

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Cross-border terrorism requires decisive response: PM Modi’s strong message to SCO

Cross-border terrorism requires decisive response: PM Modi’s strong message to SCO

Astana, July 4 - Reminding the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) of one of its "original goals", Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday stated that cross-border terrorism requires a "decisive response" from the grouping which must "naturally" give priority to combating terrorism and respecting

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Finance Ministry declares 7.1 pc interest rate for Central govt staff PF schemes

Finance Ministry declares 7.1 pc interest rate for Central govt staff PF schemes

New Delhi, July 4 - The Finance Ministry has announced a 7.1 per cent interest rate for the Central government employees’ General Provident Fund (GPF) and other similar provident fund schemes for the July-September quarter.

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Stampede bodies identified, handed over to families: Hathras DM

Stampede bodies identified, handed over to families: Hathras DM

Hathras (UP), July 4 - Hathras District Magistrate Ashish Kumar has said that the bodies of all victims of the Hathras stampede have been identified and handed over to their families.

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Rohit Sharma, Yadav, Dube & Jaiswal to be felicitated at Maha Vidhan Bhavan on Friday

Rohit Sharma, Yadav, Dube & Jaiswal to be felicitated at Maha Vidhan Bhavan on Friday

Mumbai, July 4 - Indian cricket team captain Rohit Sharma and other team members including Suryakumar Yadav, Shivam Dube and Yashasvi Jaiswal will be felicitated on Friday at the Vidhan Bhavan.

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Andhra CM Naidu meets PM Modi, seeks financial assistance

Andhra CM Naidu meets PM Modi, seeks financial assistance

Amaravati, July 4 - Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu met Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi on Thursday, seeking financial assistance for rebuilding the state.

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MP govt to find new revenue resources for Tribals under PESA Act

MP govt to find new revenue resources for Tribals under PESA Act

Bhopal, July 4 - After the Central government notified the Panchayats Extension to Scheduled Areas (PESA) Act in Madhya Pradesh, the state government is giving an extra push for the execution of the wide range of plans for the transformation of the Tribals

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Delhi HC dismisses plea demanding SC Collegium disclose reasons for rejection

Delhi HC dismisses plea demanding SC Collegium disclose reasons for rejection

New Delhi, July 4 - The Delhi High Court has dismissed an appeal seeking directions to the Supreme Court Collegium to disclose reasons for rejecting recommendations forwarded by the HC Collegium for appointment of judges.

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