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.
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
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.
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.
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.
Liberian cargo ship with Indian crew aboard hijacked in Arabian Sea, Indian Navy rushes help
Mumbai, Jan 5 - A Liberian-flagged bulk carrier with around 15 Indian crew members, has been hijacked by around five-six armed hijackers in the Arabian Sea, as per a message received early on Friday, officials said here.
5L temples to be centres of mass mobilisation: Trust
Lucknow, Jan 5 - The Vishva Hindu Parishad (VHP) will now focus on how to convert five lakh temples across the country as centres of mass mobilisation.
Ram bhajans to be played on UPSRTC buses
Lucknow, Jan 5 - The Uttar Pradesh Transport Department has instructed that all buses travelling to and from Ayodhya should play a variety of Ram bhajans (devotional songs) to drum up excitement for the consecration ceremony of Ram Mandir slated for January 22.
Indian-American medical biller arrested for stealing over $1 mn
New York, Jan 5 - A 61-year-old Indian-origin medical biller has been arrested for allegedly stealing more than $1 million intended for surgeons who provided care to injured workers in New York.
With over 1 mn tourists Gulmarg Gondola earned Rs. 108 cr revenue in 2023
Srinagar, Jan 4 - The Gulmarg Gondola, considered the flagship attraction of Kashmir tourism, is soaring high, both in terms of the revenue generated and the number of tourists ferried.
PM Modi to meet Rajasthan BJP leaders in Jaipur Today
Jaipur, Jan 4 - Prime Minister Narendra Modi is expected to meet top Rajasthan unit BJP leaders on Friday here during his visit to the city to attend the DGPs-IGPs conference here scheduled to be held from January 5-7.
85 IIT-Bombay students get job offers of over Rs 1cr per annum
Mumbai, Jan 4 - At least 85 students of Indian Institute of Bombay (IIT-B) reaped a rich harvest of job offers with more than Rs 1 crore per annum CTC, an official said here on Thursday.
At 6.2% growth rate projection for 2024, Indian economy outperformed peers: UN economist
United Nations, Jan 5 - With a projected growth rate of 6.2 per cent for 2024, the "Indian economy outperformed its peers" in a global economy which is expected to expand by only 2.4 per cent, according to the UN official monitoring the
Chinese daily acknowledges India’s economic progress, improved international relations
New Delhi, Jan 5 - In a rare commendation, China's leading daily Global Times acknowledged India's significant strides in economic development, social governance, and foreign policy.