Hiring for power & energy sector in India surge 9 pc in H1 FY25: Report
Bengaluru, July 29 - Hiring for the power and energy sector in India is surging 9.01 per cent in H1 FY25, indicating a move towards a low-carbon future, driven by significant government initiatives, according to a report on Monday.
India on way to become global manufacturing hub
New Delhi, July 29 - India is on track to become a global manufacturing centre, driven by its rapid economic growth and strategic initiatives, according to a report by the global financial services firm Lazard.
Adani Wilmar clocks highest-ever net profit at Rs 313 crore in Q1 as edible oil prices stabilise
Ahmedabad, July 29 - Adani Wilmar Limited on Monday posted strong profits with the highest-ever PAT of Rs 313 crore in the April-June quarter (Q1 FY25), as revenue reached Rs 14,169 crore, a 12 per cent volume growth (year-on-year).
There is not a single penny for pension of Agniveers in Budget: LoP Rahul Gandhi
New Delhi, July 29 - Leader of the Opposition (LoP) Rahul Gandhi on Monday while discussing the Union Budget 2024 in the Lok Sabha, criticised the government on the issue concerning pension for Agniveers.
Defamation Case: Delhi court suspends Medha Patkar’s sentence, seeks L-G VK Saxena’s reply
New Delhi, July 29 - Delhi's Saket Court on Monday issued a notice to Lieutenant Governor (L-G) V.K. Saxena in response to an appeal filed by activist Medha Patkar concerning a defamation case.
Commitment for global good extends beyond Quad: EAM Jaishankar
New Delhi, July 29 - External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar, in his opening statement at the Quad Foreign Ministers' Meeting in Tokyo on Monday, stressed the need for trusted partnerships between countries to ensure stability.
External Affairs Minister Jaishankar opens Quad meet; focus on economy, security in Indo-Pacific
New Delhi, July 29 - Union Minister of External Affairs S. Jaishankar addressed the Quad Foreign Ministers' meeting in Tokyo as he opened it in the presence of his counterparts and dignitaries from Australia, Japan and the US on Monday.
EAM Jaishankar discusses bilateral ties with Australian counterpart ahead of Quad meet
New Delhi, July 29 - External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar met his Australian counterpart Penny Wong in Tokyo, Japan, on Monday, ahead of the Quad Foreign Ministers' Meeting to discuss the bilateral relations between India and Australia.
Kurukshetra’s ‘Chakravyuha’ has come back to India: LoP Rahul Gandhi
New Delhi, July 29 - Leader of the Opposition (LoP) Rahul Gandhi on Monday while discussing the Union Budget 2024 in the Lok Sabha criticised the Central government and said that Kurukshetra’s ‘Chakravyuha’ has come back to the country as the government has
LS face-off: Agnipath scheme sparks heated debate between Rahul Gandhi and Rajnath Singh
New Delhi, July 29 - A heated debate unfolded in the Lok Sabha on Monday when Defence Minister Rajnath Singh charged Leader of the Opposition (LoP) Rahul Gandhi with disseminating misinformation and misleading the public on the Apnipath scheme for recruitment of Agniveers
Four killed in mysterious blast in J&K’s Sopore
Srinagar, July 29 - Four persons were killed in a mysterious blast in J&K's Sopore town on Monday, officials said.
K’taka CM: How many plots did ex-PM Gowda’s family get from MUDA?
Mysuru, (Karnataka) July 29 - Reacting to the charges in connection with the Mysuru Urban Development Authority (MUDA), Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Monday questioned how many plots had former PM HD Deve Gowda’s family got from MUDA?
Implement UCC as early as possible, says Rajasthan BJP MLA
Jaipur, July 29 - Rajasthan BJP MLA Balmukund Acharya has said that the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) should be taken up and implemented as early as possible.
Bulldozer action in Old Rajinder Nagar after 3 drown in flooded basement; JE, AE sacked
New Delhi, July 29 - Civic authorities, on Monday, resorted to bulldozer action in Old Rajinder Nagar against encroachment that blocks drains and creates waterlogging. This is prompted by the death of three students who drowned in the basement of a popular UPSC
AAP govt’s criminal negligence led to Old Rajinder Nagar incident: Bansuri Swaraj
New Delhi, July 29 - BJP MP from Delhi, Bansuri Swaraj, on Monday, raised the Old Rajinder Nagar incident, where three UPSC aspirants lost their lives due to flooding in the coaching centre's basement and labelled it as the Delhi government's "criminal negligence."
SC dismisses ED’s plea challenging bail to Jharkhand CM Hemant Soren
New Delhi, July 29 - The Supreme Court on Monday dismissed a plea filed by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) challenging the Jharkhand High Court's decision to grant bail to Chief Minister Hemant Soren in a money laundering case linked to an alleged land
All states have got funds in Union Budget as in the past: FM Sitharaman
New Delhi, July 26 - Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharman said on Friday that just like in the past, all states have been allocated funds in the Union Budget 2024-25, and no state has been denied anything.
India now home to more than 1.4 lakh startups: Union Minister
New Delhi, July 26 - India now has more than 1.4 lakh startups, as the government continues to nurture innovation and encourage investments in the ecosystem, Union Minister of State for Commerce and Industry, Jitin Prasada, informed on Friday.
Mamata Banerjee walks out of Niti Aayog meeting alleging ‘insult’
New Delhi/Kolkata, July 27 - West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, on Saturday, walked out of the Niti Aayog meeting and claimed that she did so in protest as her microphone was switched off in the middle of her speech.
IIT Kanpur, NPTI to boost cyber security for critical power infra
New Delhi, July 27 - In a bid to boost cyber security for the critical power infrastructure, Indian Institute of Technology, Kanpur (IIT-K) and National Power Training Institute (NPTI), on Saturday, announced a collaboration towards enhancing the research and training capabilities.