Babasaheb Ambedkar’s life, message inspires me everyday to strive for justice for all: Rahul

Babasaheb Ambedkar’s life, message inspires me everyday to strive for justice for all: Rahul

New Delhi, Dec 6 - Former Congress president Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday paid tributes to BR Ambedkar on his 67th death anniversary, saying he inspire him everyday to strive for justice for all citizens.

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Prez, PM Modi, Kharge pay tributes to Ambedkar on his death anniversary

Prez, PM Modi, Kharge pay tributes to Ambedkar on his death anniversary

New Delhi, Dec 6 - President Droupadi Murmu, Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge on Wednesday paid tributes to Dr BR Ambedkar on his death anniversary.

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IIT-K bags Best Assisted Technology Initiatives at ATF Awards 2023

IIT-K bags Best Assisted Technology Initiatives at ATF Awards 2023

Kanpur (UP), Dec 5 - The Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur (IIT-K), a pioneer in technological innovation, has been honoured with the prestigious AssisTech Foundation (ATF) Awards 2023 for engaging in assistive technology activities.

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PM enjoys Navy Day-2023 fest in Sindhudurg – first time in a remote location

PM enjoys Navy Day-2023 fest in Sindhudurg – first time in a remote location

Sindhudurg (Maharashtra), Dec 4 Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday witnessed a thrilling display of Indian Navy’s strength and prowess at Tarkarli Beach in Sindhudurg – the first time the celebrations being held in a remote beach, away from any major naval base.

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India walks the climate talk as leader of International Solar Alliance

India walks the climate talk as leader of International Solar Alliance

New Delhi, Dec 2 - The International Solar Alliance (ISA) spearheaded by India has emerged as one of the most critical organizations as the world takes on the challenge of global warming.

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US Indian lawmakers call for ceasefire, ‘legitimate’ alternative in Gaza

US Indian lawmakers call for ceasefire, ‘legitimate’ alternative in Gaza

New Delhi, Dec 2 - Indian American lawmakers have been consistently calling cessation of hostilities, extended truce for smooth flow of aid, swift release of hostages, removal of Hamas and a lasting solution to the Israel-Hamas war, which entered its 56th day on

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India achieved emission intensity-related target 11 years ago: PM Modi at COP28

India achieved emission intensity-related target 11 years ago: PM Modi at COP28

Dubai, Dec 1 - Firmly stating that climate action must be based on equality, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Friday that India achieved emission intensity-related targets 11 years ago.

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No disastrous calamity like 1979 in Lahaul after protecting forests: Locals

No disastrous calamity like 1979 in Lahaul after protecting forests: Locals

Shimla, Nov 27 - Lahaul-Spiti district, the cold desert of Himachal Pradesh, saw one of the devastating avalanches in 1979 that claimed more than 250 lost lives.

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‘Aaj Tak Sahitya Jagriti Samman’ honours 9 writers, including Javed Akhtar with Lifetime Achievement

‘Aaj Tak Sahitya Jagriti Samman’ honours 9 writers, including Javed Akhtar with Lifetime Achievement

New Delhi, Nov 27 - To promote literature and Indian languages, India Today Group conferred 'Aaj Tak Sahitya Jagriti Samman' to nine authors. In a grand ceremony during Sahitya Aaj Tak, Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla conferred the award to a total of

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Narrow escape for kids as nursery school building collapses few hours before classes begin in B’luru

Narrow escape for kids as nursery school building collapses few hours before classes begin in B’luru

Bengaluru, Nov 27 - A major tragedy was averted after the building of a nursery school run by the Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) in Bengaluru, collapsed before classes began on Monday. As many as 90 children were enrolled in this English medium

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PM Modi speaks to rescued Uttarakhand tunnel workers

PM Modi speaks to rescued Uttarakhand tunnel workers

New Delhi, Nov 29 - Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke to the workers who were pulled out from Uttarakhand's Silkyara tunnel after a marathon rescue operation which lasted for 17 days and enquired about their health and well-being.

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Nairobi-born British Indian debutante novelist Chetna Maroo in race for Booker

Nairobi-born British Indian debutante novelist Chetna Maroo in race for Booker

London, Nov 27 - Nairobi-born Chetna Maroo, who is of Indian origin and a resident of London, is one of the six novelists shortlisted for the prestigious Booker Prize, whose winner will be named at a glittering ceremony in East London on Sunday,

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NIDM, TERI sign strategic partnership in disaster risk reduction

NIDM, TERI sign strategic partnership in disaster risk reduction

New Delhi, Nov 25 - The National Institute of Disaster Management (NIDM) and The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI) forged a strategic partnership in disaster risk reduction to foster knowledge and innovation in disaster risk reduction (DRR) and to cultivate a culture of

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‘Incredibly enriching’: PM Modi takes sortie in Tejas fighter jet

‘Incredibly enriching’: PM Modi takes sortie in Tejas fighter jet

New Delhi, Nov 25 - Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday took a sortie in the Tejas fighter jet, saying that the experience was incredibly enriching, significantly bolstering my confidence in our country's indigenous capabilities

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Baramati’s climate crusader sounds the alarm for Maha farmers

Baramati’s climate crusader sounds the alarm for Maha farmers

Mumbai, Nov 25 - A climate crusader-cum-academic-cum farmer, who has analysed long-term and short-term climate data, has warned that by 2100, Maharashtra will become hotter, wetter and agriculture activities would be hit in a big way, affecting major crops and raising questions on

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Bihar staring at ‘hydro-meteorological disasters’; 14 districts most at risk

Bihar staring at ‘hydro-meteorological disasters’; 14 districts most at risk

Patna, Nov 25 - People in Bihar are experiencing early chilly weather this winter season and the met department is expecting 1 to 3 degrees minimum temperature in the next 24 hours. This may be a temporary phase but it is a reflection

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From London to New York, Indian-origin climate warriors leave their imprint

From London to New York, Indian-origin climate warriors leave their imprint

New Delhi, Nov 25 - The spirit of 'Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam (one earth, one family, one future)’ is visible through the efforts of several Indian-origin climate warriors across the world who are engaged in fighting and finding solutions to save the Earth.

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Loss & Damage Fund, renewable energy targets to dominate Dubai deliberations

Loss & Damage Fund, renewable energy targets to dominate Dubai deliberations

New Delhi, Nov 25 - The science is clear: Emissions must fall by 45 per cent by the end of this decade compared to the 2010 levels to meet the goal of limiting global temperature rise to 1.5 degrees Celsius.

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Nagaland gears up for Hornbill Festival; US, Colombia, Germany to be country partners

Nagaland gears up for Hornbill Festival; US, Colombia, Germany to be country partners

Kohima, Nov 24 - Nagaland is gearing up for the annual Hornbill Festival starting December 1.

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Jellyfish offer potential income for fishermen: CMFRI

Jellyfish offer potential income for fishermen: CMFRI

Thiruvananthapuram, Nov 24 - Jellyfish fisheries offer a potential source of income for fishermen and contribute to the national economy, according to experts.

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