Global credit rating agencies must be transparent, fair to developing nations: CEA
New Delhi, Dec 22 - Credit rating agencies such as Fitch, Moody’s and S&P, need to reform their sovereign rating process which is heavily loaded against developing countries like India resulting in additional funding costs running into billions of dollars, the government’s Chief
Essar selects technology partner for Essar Oil UK’s Industrial Carbon Capture facility paving way to reduce CO2 emissions by 1 million tons
New Delhi, Dec 22 - Essar Oil UK announces the selection of a second key licensor technology provider, Topsoe, for the planned EET Industrial Carbon Capture (“ICC”) facility based at Stanlow, UK. Topsoe will provide its sustainable flue-gas treatment technology SNOXTM.
INDIA bloc stages protest at Jantar Mantar against suspension of 146 MPs
New Delhi, Dec 22 - Leaders of the INDIA bloc on Friday staged a protest at the Jantar Mantar here against the suspension of 146 opposition MPs during the Parliament's Winter Session and demanded a detailed statement by Union Home Minister Amit Shah
93% Indian workers in pharma, healthcare sector see their workplace as physically safe: Report
New Delhi, Dec 22 - About 93 per cent of Indian employees in pharmaceuticals, healthcare and biotech sectors perceive their workplace as physically safe, while a notable 12 per cent feel a deficit in psychological and emotional safety, a new report said on
Parl security breach: Delhi Police move HC against trial court order on FIR copy to Neelam Azad
New Delhi, Dec 22 - Delhi Police on Friday moved the Delhi High Court challenging a trial court's order directing it to supply a copy of the FIR to one accused, Neelam Azad, in the December 13 Parliament security breach case.
‘End To Tareekh Pe Tareekh Era’: Amit Shah on Criminal law Bills passed in Rajya Sabha
New Delhi, Dec 22 - Union Home Minister Amit Shah while discussing the new Criminal law Bills in the Rajya Sabha said that the implementation of these three new Criminal laws will ensure an end to the "Tareekh Pe Tareekh Era" and justice
Assam to build 1.3L houses for landless families
Guwahati, Dec 22 - At least 1.3 lakh houses will be built by the Assam government under the Mukhymantri Awas Yojana scheme, officials said.
Digital payments see huge surge in Ayodhya as city prepares for Ram Temple
Ayodhya, Dec 22 - As the city prepares to welcome thousands of guests for the consecration ceremony of Ram Temple next month, real-time unified payments interface (UPI)-based digital payments have made life super easy for local vendors from all walks of lives here.
Combating terrorism in Afghanistan ‘immediate priority’: India
United Nations, Dec 21 - India considers combating terrorism in Afghanistan an immediate priority, according to New Delhi's Permanent Representative to the UN Ruchira Kamboj.
Jaishankar to visit Nepal in Jan 2024
Kathmandu, Dec 20 External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar will embark on a visit to Kathmandu on January 4-5, 2024 to attend the seventh meeting of the India-Nepal Joint Commission.
Cong takes swipe at Centre against BJP MP who helped two intruders gain entry in Parl
New Delhi, Dec 19 - Even as 93 MPs have been suspended for the remainder of Parliament's Winter Session, the Congress on Monday took a swipe at the Centre, saying it was "truely ironical" that the BJP MP who helped the two intruders
Stalin meets Kejriwal ahead of INDIA bloc meeting in New Delhi
New Delhi, Dec 19 - Tamil Nadu Chief Ministern and DMK leader M.K. Stalin on Tuesday met his Delhi counterpart, AAP leader Arvind Kejriwal, ahead of the crucial INDIA bloc meeting.
Parliament security breach case: Delhi Police opposes accused Neelam Azad’s plea for FIR copy
New Delhi, Dec 18 - The Delhi Police on Monday strongly opposed the December 13 Parliament security breach case accused Neelam Azad's application seeking permission to provide a copy of the FIR.
New Covid strain JN.1 likely to be around in US through X-Mas holiday season
Washington, Dec 18 - A new Covid-19 virus, known in the medical community as, JN.1, close relative to BA.2.86, is the fastest growing variant in the US, according to estimates from the Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
Eat Jhatka meat to make Sanatan Dharma more strong: Giriraj Singh
Patna, Dec 18 - Union minister Giriraj Singh on Monday asked the people to eat Jhatka meat to make Sanatan Dharma more strong.
45 RS MPs suspended for remainder of Winter Session, House adjourned
New Delhi, Dec 18 - The Rajya Sabha was on Monday adjourned till Tuesday morning and a total of 45 MPs have been suspended from the Rajya Sabha through a voice vote for the rest of the Winter Session.
Haryana giving highest compensation to farmers under PM Fasal Bima Yojana: Minister
Chandigarh, Dec 18 - Haryana Agriculture Minister J.P. Dalal on Monday informed the legislative assembly that the state is giving the highest compensation to farmers under the Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana.
3 back to back earthquakes rock Ladakh & J&K
Srinagar, Dec 18 - Three back to back earthquakes rocked the Union Territories of Ladakh and J&K on Monday, while no report of casualty or damage to property has been received so far.
Parl security breach: Delhi Police writes to Meta, seeks details of social media accounts of accused
New Delhi, Dec 18 - Delhi Police's Special Cell has written to Meta seeking details of social media accounts of the six accused, arrested in connection with the Parliament security breach on December 13, a source said on Monday.
NHAI awards projects worth Rs 9,384cr to successful bidders
New Delhi, Dec 18 - NHAI has awarded Toll, Operate and Transfer (TOT) projects of a combined length of 273 km for Rs 9,384 crores to successful bidders, Ministry of Road Transport and Highways said on Monday.