Jitendra Singh reviews plans for space labs in colleges
Union Minister Jitendra Singh on Sunday reviewed plans to set up space laboratories in universities and colleges across India, according to a statement released in New Delhi. The initiative involves establishing seven such labs, which would provide hands-on exposure to students in satellite systems, rocketry and mission design. “The aim is to build a strong […]
NTPC-GE handled operations at Chhattisgarh boiler blast site: Vedanta chief
Nearly two weeks after Chhattisgarh power plant blast killed 25 people, Vedanta Chairman Anil Agarwal on Monday said the entire responsibility for the operations and maintenance (O&M) of the facility was entrusted with NGSL, a joint venture between power giant NTPC and GE. “What weighs heavily on my mind is this: at our Athena plant, […]
High decibel campaign ends in West Bengal
Emotional appeals, spiritual undertones, sharp rhetoric define final day as leaders seek to secure last-mile voter support Campaigning for the second and final phase of West Bengal Assembly polls ended on Monday amid a fierce political battle dominated by exchanges over SIR, infiltration, corruption and unemployment, with both the BJP and the TMC making a […]
ECI notice to Kharge over PM remark
As the BJP stepped up its attack on Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge over his ‘terrorist’ remark against Prime Minister Narendra Modi by complaining to the Election Commission of India (ECI), the poll watchdog on Wednesday took a “serious note” by issuing “stern notice”. Kharge has been asked to explain his stand within 24 hours. The […]
Citizen is god: PM writes to officials
Underlining that Nagrikdevo Bhava (citizen is god), Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in a unique gesture, has written letters to nearly one crore civil servants exhorting them to keep this principle foremost in taking decisions. He also asked them to serve the common folks with compassion. In his letter, he stressed the point that those who […]
West Bengal polls above 90%, TN sees record turnout
In a massive show of strength by the electorate of Tamil Nadu and West Bengal on Thursday, the Election Commission of India (ECI) recorded a voter turnout of around 85 per cent in the single-phase Assembly poll in the southern State, while surpassed 90 per cent mark in the first phase in West Bengal, where […]
High-pitch poll campaign ends in TN, West Bengal
The high-pitched poll campaign spiked with food staple like Jhalmuri and simultaneously remarks like PM is a ‘terrorist’ in the first phase of 152 constituencies in West Bengal and all 234 constituencies in Tamil Nadu ended on Tuesday. The high-intensity campaign, which saw Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Home Minister, Amit Shah, and Congress leader Rahul […]
India, US chief negotiators to begin three-day trade pact talks in Washington
About a dozen officers from India will reach Washington on April 20 for three-day talks with the US authorities on the first phase of the bilateral trade agreement (BTA), an official said. As the tariff landscape has changed in the US, both sides may like to relook at the framework of the agreement, the text […]
CJI Surya Kant pitches for energy justice as moral architecture for India’s growth
Chief Justice of India (CJI) Surya Kant on Saturday emphasised that the only defensible development is one that is environmentally responsible and stressed that India’s growth must be aligned with ecological sustainability and the principles of energy justice. He said that the country must be prepared and equipped to undertake a delicate balancing exercise between […]
To bring tourists to Valley, QR codes to add confidence
To boost the morale of tourists visiting the picturesque hill resort of Pahalgam, the Union Territory administration has introduced a new confidence-building measure of a unique QR code-based identification system for all tourism service providers. This identification system will ensure that only authorised service providers can offer services, allowing tourists to enjoy a comfortable and […]