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[ad_1] Noting that the world is realising India’s two immense powers of demography and democracy, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday said that youths are both capital and guarantee for the country’s bright future and Centre is continuously working to turn this into a “source of prosperity.” Addressing the appointees at the 16th edition of […]

[ad_1] Radhika Yadav murder: A court in Gurugram on Saturday granted the police a 14-day judicial custody of Deepak Yadav, the father of murdered former tennis player Radhika Yadav. Earlier in the day, Gurugram Police produced the accused Deepak Yadav in Gurugram Court before the duty magistrate, following which he was sent to police custody.

[ad_1] Air India plane crash: The preliminary report on the Air India Flight AI171 crash has found that both engines of the Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner lost power just three seconds after takeoff from Ahmedabad due to a brief but sudden cutoff in fuel supply. The unexpected engine shutdown led to the accident that killed 260

[ad_1] Air India Plane Crash: Nearly 10 days have passed since one of India’s worst aviation disasters in decades, a case that, according to experts, happens once in a million, but investigators are still searching for answers. On June 12, Air India flight AI 717 crashed less than 40 seconds after takeoff from Ahmedabad airport,

[ad_1] Having a US visa still not enough? The US Embassy in India on Saturday issued a warning on Saturday that visa holders could face deportation even after their visas are granted if they fail to comply with all U.S. laws and immigration regulations. US Embassy in India said in a post on X, “U.S.

[ad_1] A Reddit user advised Indian H1B visa holders in the US not to buy a house right now. Many buy homes after a few years, especially when starting a family, because they believe renting is a waste of money. But, the user says that’s not true. High interest rates mean early mortgage payments mostly

[ad_1] Prof. MS Swaminathan | Photo Credit: G_KRISHNASWAMY Government will issue two commemorative coins – one on birth anniversary of Prof MS Swaminathan and second on ‘Make-in-India’. While ‘Make-in-India’ is an ambitious program to boost manufacturing in India, Swaminathan is called as ‘Father of Green Revolution.’ Though commemorative coins are considered legal tender, they are

[ad_1] With only three days remaining before the scheduled execution of Kerala nurse Nimisha Priya, convicted of murdering a Yemeni national in 2017, her family has made a last-ditch plea for clemency by offering $1 million (approximately ₹8.6 crore) as “blood money” to the victim’s family in a attempt to save her life, as reported

[ad_1] (Bloomberg) — A federal judge in Los Angeles issued a temporary order barring US immigration authorities from stopping people for questioning without cause, the latest fallout from the Trump administration’s controversial crackdown on migrants in California and across the US. A temporary restraining order sought by a group of Southern California residents, workers and

[ad_1] The investigation is ongoing and is expected to yield a final report within 12 months. Here is the sequence of events from the day of the crash to the preliminary report. June 12: Air India’s nearly 12-year-old Boeing 787-8 aircraft, VT-ANB, enroute to London Gatwick crashed soon after take off into the residential quarters

[ad_1] Oil prices climbed more than 2% on Friday after the International Energy Agency (IEA) said the global market may be tighter than it seems, supported by strong summer demand. Meanwhile, concerns over new US tariffs and possible fresh sanctions on Russia also added upward pressure.Brent crude rose $1.72, or 2.5%, to settle at $70.36

[ad_1] As Himachal Pradesh’s Mandi battles flash floods, landslides, lightning, cloudbursts and heavy rains, a recent determined effort of a medical team to save elderly has caught the spotlight. Rains continue to wreak havoc across the state, making access to necessary medical care not only difficult but also inaccessible. A medical team from the Community

[ad_1] Andhra Pradesh government will soon set up a GST data lake to combine all departmental information in one place which will also be shared with Central GST officials for optimising collection.  This was decided in a meeting with Central GST officials and the State GST team presided over by Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu

[ad_1] India’s Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) has released its preliminary report on the tragic crash of Air India flight AI171, a Boeing 787-8, which went down shortly after taking off from Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport in Ahmedabad on June 12. The disaster claimed 260 lives, including 229 passengers, 12 crew members, and 19

[ad_1] US President Donald Trump on Friday (local time) harshly criticised protesters who allegedly threw rocks and bricks at ICE officers, calling them “slimeballs” and demanding their immediate arrest. In a strongly worded post on Truth Social, Trump claimed he witnessed the incident while returning from a visit to flood-affected areas in Texas. Also Read:

[ad_1] **EDS: RPT, CORRECTS TYPO IN HEADLINE; FILE IMAGE** Ahmedabad: In this Thursday, June 12, 2025 file photo, wreckage of the Air India plane that crashed moments after taking off from the Ahmedabad airport, lies on a building, in Ahmedabad. Both switches feeding fuel to the two engines of Air India flight 171 were cut

[ad_1] London: The UK’s Air Accidents Investigation Branch (AAIB) on Sunday said that it is in the process of reviewing its Indian counterpart’s preliminary report into the London-bound Air India AI171 plane crash moments after take-off from Ahmedabad last month. The report by the Indian Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) is based on the initial

[ad_1] India-US trade deal: United States is working toward an interim trade agreement with India that could reduce proposed tariffs to below 20%. This would give India a more favourable position compared to other countries in the region.Unlike many nations, India is not expected to receive a formal tariff hike notice this week, and the

[ad_1] In a continued effort to boost employment opportunities across the country, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will distribute more than 51,000 appointment letters to new recruits during the 16th edition of the Rozgar Mela on Saturday. The event will be conducted virtually, with PM Modi addressing the recruits via video conferencing at 11 a.m. The

[ad_1] With the cost of ownership of new cars rising, the sales volume of used cars in India is expected to cross 6 million units this fiscal driven by value-conscious demand, rising digital adoption and better access to finance, CRISIL Ratings said in a study. This has lifted the used-to-new ratio in car sales to

[ad_1] MD & CEO, Mercedes-Benz India, Santosh Iyer, unveils Mercedes-AMG GT 63 and GT 63 Pro, in Mumbai. File | Photo Credit: ANI Mercedes-Benz India said it sold 4,238 units in the April to June quarter of 2025 which is a growth of 10% over the year ago period.  “The best-ever sales performance in Q1

[ad_1] NEW DELHI: Boeing on Saturday said it continues “to support the investigation” into the Air India Flight AI171 crash, shortly after the Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) released its preliminary report on the June 12 tragedy in Ahmedabad.“Our thoughts remain with the loved ones of the passengers and crew on board Air India Flight

[ad_1] External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar will likely visit China next week, his first trip to the neighbouring country in five years. Jaishankar’s visit comes about three weeks after Defence Minister Rajnath Singh visited China to attend the SCO’s defence ministers’ meeting in Qingdao. The ties between the two nations came under severe strain following

[ad_1] Air India plane crash: Boeing on Saturday made its first comment after the Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) released its preliminary report into the Air India AI171 crash in Ahmedabad. Soon aftet the release of the initial report, Boeing said it will ‘defer’ to the AAIB to provide information. “We will defer to the

[ad_1] Balancing Brics The 17th Brics summit was held in Brazil amid tariff threats and geopolitical conflicts, with the bloc seeking to strengthen the position of the global south. The absence of China’s Xi Jinping and the virtual participation of Russia’s Vladimir Putin owing to legal constraints underscored internal challenges.  Brics+, now expanded to 11

[ad_1] The story so far: India miner Vedanta Ltd.’s (VEDL) stock slumped nearly 8% on Wednesday (July 9, 2025) after Delaware-based Viceroy Research took a short on its UK-based parent Vedanta Resources (VRL)’s debt stack. In other words, wagering that the parent would default in repaying their debt. It held the holding company to be

[ad_1] Weather today: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) warned against “heavy to very heavy” downpour in the coming days over central and northwest India as it issued orange alerts for two states. Rajasthan and Madhya Pradesh are on IMD’s orange alert’ today as well while Delhi-NCR can expect more showers on July 12. The Meteorological

[ad_1] Air India Plane Crash: The Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) on Friday night released the preliminary report on its ongoing probe into the Air India flight 171 crash in Ahmedabad. As many as 260 people, including 241 onboard passengers, were killed in the accident on June 12. The 15-page report reveals the crucial cockpit

[ad_1] NEW DELHI: The rise in UPI payments has helped reduce use of cash in India, a new paper by a team from IMF has said, while using proxies, such as cash withdrawal from ATMs and currency in circulation as a proportion of GDP.“Since its launch in 2016, UPI has grown quickly, while some proxies

[ad_1] India and the US are progressing toward an interim trade deal that may set tariff rates below 20%, shielding India from the steep hikes the US has recently imposed on many nations. (A file photo) | Photo Credit: PTI The US is working toward an interim trade deal with India that may reduce its proposed

[ad_1] The negotiators have sought the PMO’s intervention in finalising the first tranche of the India-US Bilateral Trade Agreement (BTA), as President Donald Trump has neither accepted nor rejected the deal even after approval by the United States Trade Representative, the people said, speaking on the condition of anonymity. While the initial working deadline was

[ad_1] MUMBAI: The grocery bag of urban and rural shoppers is undergoing a divide. Urban Indians are gravitating towards unbranded products in select categories and are also experimenting with new-age brands, while rural consumers are taking to legacy FMCG brands. While there is a big market for unbranded goods in rural, it is losing out

[ad_1] Tesla will open its first showroom in India on Tuesday and begin deliveries as early as next month, people familiar with the matter said, as the Elon Musk-led electric vehicle maker looks to tap potential demand in the third-largest automobile market to counter slowing sales elsewhere.The opening of the Mumbai showroom will mark the

[ad_1] H D Kumaraswamy (File photo) NEW DELHI: Union minister H D Kumaraswamy on Friday launched the first scheme to provide customer facing incentives on purchase of electric trucks of up to Rs 9.6 lakh per vehicle as part of govt’s PM E-DRIVE initiative, which has earmarked Rs 500 crore for electric trucks out of

[ad_1] NEW DELHI: The GST Council, which will meet shortly, is expected to comprehensively review the eight-year-old regime focused on reducing tax on several consumer-focused items in the 12% bracket as well as lowering the burden on items such as air conditioners, which are in the top bracket.Besides, with the compensation cess – money released

[ad_1] HYDERABAD: Breaking out from the shadows of glittering gold, silver hit a record Rs 1,13,000 a kg on MCX late Friday. It came on the back of international prices hit a 13-year high of $37.8/Oz in the spot market and $38.7 in futures, amid rising trade worries after US President Donald Trump returned with

[ad_1] Air India Plane Crash: The Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) has released its preliminary report on its investigation into the Air India flight 171 crash in Ahmedabad, in which 260 people, inlcuding 241 onboard passengers, were killed on June 12. The 15-page report reveals the dramatic cockpit voice recordings about one of the slain

[ad_1] NEW DELHI: Growth in gross direct tax collections moderated to 3.2% in the fiscal year up to July 10, from 4.9% three weeks ago, driven by a slowdown in non-corporation tax. Latest data released by govt estimated gross collections of Rs 6,64,807 crore between April and July 10.Net direct tax collections – which means

[ad_1] FILE PHOTO: A firefighter stands next to the crashed Air India Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner aircraft, in Ahmedabad, India, June 13, 2025. REUTERS/Adnan Abidi/File Photo | Photo Credit: ADNAN ABIDI New Delhi The preliminary report from the probe into the tragic crash of Air India’s Boeing 787-8 aircraft a month ago has revealed that both

[ad_1] US President Donald Trump will likely be denied the privilege of addressing Britain’s Parliament during his upcoming state visit in September, marking a significant diplomatic departure from recent norms. Unlike French President Emmanuel Macron, who delivered a speech to both houses just days ago, no formal request has been submitted to Commons Speaker Sir

[ad_1] Pennsylvania’s 911 system went down statewide Friday afternoon due to an IT failure, preventing emergency calls from connecting. At 3:18 PM, the Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency (PEMA) blasted alerts to smartphones warning of “statewide intermittent 911 outages.”  Residents were urged to contact local 911 centers via non-emergency lines instead. The outage originated from a

[ad_1] Vermont faced another summer of flash floods Thursday as up to 5 inches of rain fell in just hours, overwhelming rivers and roads. The small town of Sutton saw nearly 20 homes cut off when Calendar Brook overflowed, trapping residents who needed rescue by swift-water teams from neighboring towns. Fire Chief Kyle Seymour described

[ad_1] Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney struck back at President Trump’s new 35% tariff threat, declaring Canada has made “vital progress” against fentanyl trafficking. Trump’s tariff, set for August 1, hikes earlier 25% duties, blaming Canada for allowing the opioid to “pour” into the US. Carney pledged ongoing cooperation to “save lives” but stressed Canada

[ad_1] President Donald Trump in Texas on Friday viewed firsthand the devastation left by extreme flooding that killed at least 120 people and left scores still missing in the state’s Hill Country region, seeking to reassure residents of the federal response to the disaster. The president met with local officials and emergency workers in hard-hit

[ad_1] Do you consider yourself a pro in crafting words and spotting hidden alphabets in patterns? If yes, then Connections, a highly popular daily word game from The New York Times, could be your ideal pastime. Offering a unique twist to traditional puzzles, it perfectly offers a blend of word association and creative thinking. The

[ad_1] In a bid to improve toll plaza efficiency and prepare for upcoming digital tolling upgrades, the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has announced a stricter policy for blacklisting users of ‘loose FASTags’—those not affixed to vehicle windscreens.The NHAI said the move is crucial to ensure the authenticity of FASTags and the integrity of

[ad_1] Software Technology Parks of India (STPI) and Indian Institute of Corporate Affairs (IICA) have on Friday (July 11, 2025) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to collaborate in the fields of capacity building, advocacy, awareness, as well as research and publication. As per the agreements, STPI and IICA will work in partnership to

[ad_1] David Corenswet stars are Superman in Warner Bros.’ “Superman.” Warner Bros. Discovery It’s not a bird or a plane that soared into cinemas Thursday night — it was Warner Bros.’ “Superman.” The first film in the new era of DC films under James Gunn and Peter Safran snared $22.5 million from preview showings. It’s

[ad_1] This could potentially become the largest Indian IPO in the clean energy and renewables sector. Representational image. | Photo Credit: Getty Images/iStockphoto INOX Clean Energy has confidentially filed draft papers with markets regulator Sebi to raise ₹6,000 crore through an Initial Public Offering (IPO), according to industry sources familiar with the development. This could

[ad_1] Babbar Khalsa International terrorist Harjeet Singh Laddi admitted to firing 12 bullets at Kapil Sharma’s newly opened “Kap’s Café” in Surrey, Canada, early July 10. Videos show masked men shooting from a moving car, shattering the café’s glass windows while staff were inside. Thankfully, no one was injured. Who is Harjeet Singh Laddi? Laddi

[ad_1] The Geological Survey of India (GSI) is conducting advanced exploration of rare earth minerals in West Bengal’s Purulia district, with GSI Director General Asit Saha saying that G2-level exploration is underway in two blocks in Assam and West Bengal.  The blocks are located in Purulia and in the Karbi Anglong district of Assam and would

[ad_1] Tesla will finally start selling its cars in India, with the Maharashtra RTO clearing the way for Elon Musk’s electric vehicle giant to open its first showroom in Mumbai and begin road trials and sales. The Elon Musk-led company is scheduled to inaugurate its first showroom at Bandra Kurla Complex (BKC) in Mumbai on

[ad_1] The Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) is rolling out advanced anti-fraud measures, which include compulsory face recognition and widespread mobile jammer deployment across all its exam centres in India. An official statement said this significant move aims to uphold integrity and ensure fairness by achieving a “zero cheating cases” record in the upcoming June 2025

[ad_1] Commercial ships still sailing through the Red Sea are broadcasting messages about their nationality and even religion on their public tracking systems to avoid being targeted by Yemen’s Houthis after deadly attacks this week by the militia. The Red Sea is a critical waterway for oil and commodities but traffic has dropped sharply since

[ad_1] Silver prices in India surged to an all-time high on Friday, crossing Rs 1.11 lakh per kilogram in the spot market as investors turned to safe-haven assets amid deepening global trade frictions and expectations of a softer stance from the US Federal Reserve.On the Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX), silver futures moved past Rs 1.10

[ad_1] Cricket is a sport passionately followed across India, and the enthusiasm for the game has never faded. There is hardly a corner of the country where cricket fans are not found. While the sport is played professionally in many places, amateur players and their unique approaches have also contributed greatly to the game’s growth.

[ad_1] Defence sector stocks came under pressure on Thursday as investors booked profits following a sharp three-month rally. The Nifty India Defence Index dropped 2%, lagging the broader Nifty which ended 0.5% lower.Out of the 18 stocks on the defence index, 16 closed in the red. Bharat Dynamics was the biggest loser, falling 4.8% to

[ad_1] File photo of Ajoy Chawla, Chief Executive Officer of the Company’s Jewellery Division. | Photo Credit: The Hindu Titan Company on Friday (July 11, 2025) said Ajoy Chawla, currently the Chief Executive Officer of the Company’s Jewellery Division, would succeed C.K. Venkataraman as the Managing Director with effect from 1st January 2026. Consequent

[ad_1] Parvathy Sundaram (left) and Venugopal Bhaskaran Nayar (Right). File | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement Indel Money, a gold loan NBFC, has announced the appointment of Parvathy Sundaram, Former Executive Director, Reserve Bank of India (RBI) , and Venugopal Bhaskaran Nayar, former Managing Director of Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC), as Independent Directors on

[ad_1] Pharma exporters body Pharmexcil has appealed to the Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO) and Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare to defer a proposal to only permit applications on ONDLS portal for certificate of pharmaceutical product (COPP) from July 15. Regulatory policies must strike a balance between maintaining stringent quality standards

[ad_1] The Income Tax Department reported on Friday that net direct tax collection recorded a de-growth of over 1.3 per cent between April 1 and July 11. This decline is primarily attributed to a drop in corporate tax collections combined with a significant rise in refunds. According to the data, corporate tax (CT) decreased by

[ad_1] India’s net direct tax collection declined by 1.34 per cent year-on-year, amounting to Rs 5,62,827 crore in the current financial year up to July 10, 2025, according to data released by the Income Tax Department on Friday. Gross direct tax collections rose by 3.17 per cent to Rs 6,64,807 crore during the period from April 1

[ad_1] Union Minister for Heavy Industries and Steel H.D. Kumaraswamy during the launch of the guidelines and portals for electric trucks under the PM E-DRIVE scheme, in New Delhi on Friday. The Centre on Friday unveiled a scheme to provide financial incentives for purchase of electric trucks under the PM E-Drive initiative, where a sum

[ad_1] Magnitude 3.7 earthquake shakes Delhi-NCR, second quake in two days, epicenter in Jhajjar, Haryana. PTI reports. | Photo Credit: iStockphoto An earthquake of magnitude 3.7 struck near Jhajjar in Haryana on Friday evening, sending tremors across parts of Delhi-NCR, the National Centre for Seismology (NCS) said. The tremors were recorded at 7:49 pm, with

[ad_1] The Centre on July 11 extended the tenure of Union Home Secretary Govind Mohan till August 22 next year, according to an official order. The extension comes as the country prepares for the long-delayed census with caste enumeration. India’s 16th Census with caste enumeration will be carried out in 2027, with the reference date

[ad_1] An extravagant party for about two dozen people in Madhya Pradesh featured a lavish menu, including 14 kilos of dry fruits, 30 kilos of snacks and a good 9 kilos of fresh fruits. The magnificent menu for a handful of guests, including the district collector, senior officials, panchayat representatives and some villagers, turned a

[ad_1] This image is used for representational purpose only. | Photo Credit: Getty Images/iStockphoto The Central Government’s net direct tax collections up to July 10, 2025, have come in lower than in the same period of the previous financial year, according to official data released on Friday (July 11, 2025). This contraction has been led

[ad_1] The retailer opened 9 new stores in the quarter taking its total to 424 at the end of June. | Photo Credit: RAMAKRISHNA G Retailer Avenue Supermarts reported stagnant net profit in Q1 FY26, while operating margin was 80 basis points lower on high competitive intensity in the fast moving consumer goods segment and

[ad_1] Fentanyl is a powerful synthetic opioid painkiller, 50 times stronger than heroin and 100 times stronger than morphine. Just two milligrams (the size of a pencil tip) can be lethal. Illegally made fentanyl is often mixed into fake pills or drugs like heroin, causing accidental overdoses. It fueled over 112,000 U.S. overdose deaths in

[ad_1] Step inside a modern factory, and you might find something quietly extraordinary. Machines no longer wait to fail; they signal in advance. Robots don’t just repeat tasks; they adapt and respond. And decisions once made on instinct are now driven by real-time data. This is the new face of manufacturing, where artificial intelligence (AI)

[ad_1] An earthquake of magnitude 3.7 struck Delhi on Friday (July 11), according to the National Center for Seismology (NCS) post on social media. In a X post, NCS wrote, “EQ of M: 3.7, On: 11/07/2025 19:49:43 IST, Lat: 28.68 N, Long: 76.72 E, Depth: 10 Km, Location: Jhajjar, Haryana.” EQ of M: 3.7, On:

[ad_1] File photo: An artist making a miniature idol of Goddess Durga at Kumartuli | Photo Credit: Vighnesh P Venkitesh _11933@Chennai In a step towards preserving Kolkata’s cultural heritage, the Adani Group has joined hands with the Syama Prasad Mookerjee Port, Kolkata (SMPK), to rejuvenate the heritage Kumartuli Ghat, officials said on Friday. Kumartuli, a

[ad_1] Police on Friday apprehended four students of a private senior secondary school in Haryana’s Hisar district for allegedly stabbing the director of the institute to death. Superintendent of Police (SP), Hansi, Amit Yashvardhan told reporters that two minor students were involved in the killing of Jagbir Singh Pannu, while two others were involved in

[ad_1] In an inspiring example of lifelong learning, a 71-year-old man from Jaipur has shattered age-related stereotypes by qualifying as a Chartered Accountant (CA), one of India’s most challenging professional qualifications. Tara Chand Agarwal, a retired employee of the former State Bank of Bikaner & Jaipur (SBBJ), embarked on this academic journey not in a

[ad_1] The government on Friday launched its first customer-facing incentive scheme for electric trucks under the PM E-DRIVE initiative, offering up to Rs 9.6 lakh per vehicle. The scheme, announced by Union minister H D Kumaraswamy, has earmarked Rs 500 crore for e-truck incentives out of a total Rs 10,900 crore programme outlay.Targeting industries such

[ad_1] US stocks opened lower on Friday, pulling major indexes off their record highs from the previous session, as investor sentiment turned cautious following President Donald Trump‘s fresh tariff announcements.The S&P 500 fell 0.6% in early trading, while the Nasdaq composite slipped 0.4%. The Dow Jones Industrial Average was down 317 points, or 0.7%. The

[ad_1] New Delhi: In an effort to strengthen the country’s medical emergency preparedness, the Union government is working on a plan to create a specialized cadre of doctors and medical staff equipped to effectively manage incidents involving mass casualties. These frontline healthcare workers will be stationed at hospital emergency units, and the development assumes significance

[ad_1] The Reserve Bank on Friday said it has imposed a Rs 4.88 lakh penalty on HDFC Bank for contravention of certain norms relating to foreign investment in India while granting a term loan to its client. The central bank also imposed a penalty of Rs 2.70 lakh on Shriram Finance Limited for non-compliance with

[ad_1] Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar in the annual general meeting of the Krishna Bhagya Jala Nigam Board of Directors and all-member session held at Vidhana Soudha Deputy Chief Minister and KPCC President D.K. Shivakumar declined to comment on speculation around a change in leadership, asserting the party has appointed him as

[ad_1] Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes has added “coffee entrepreneur” to his already packed resume. The three-time Super Bowl champion has invested in Throne Sport Coffee, adding to the 29-year-old superstar’s portfolio off the field. As his Chiefs and the rest of the NFL gear up for the upcoming season, Mahomes spoke to CNBC

[ad_1] The return of lotus has not only revived the lake’s ecology but also reignited economic hopes for communities that once depended on it After more than three decades, nadru (lotus stem) is set to make a comeback in Kashmir’s Wular Lake, with lotus flowers now blooming across vast stretches of the water body. For the first

[ad_1] Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis | Photo Credit: SHASHANK PARADE   Maharashtra government hopes to start the work on the country’s first offshore airport at Vadhavan near Mumbai in 2026, Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis said on Friday. Jawaharlal Nehru Port Authority (JNPA) is developing a deep draft port in Vadhavan which is situated 140

[ad_1] Levi Strauss raised its full-year guidance Thursday and said it’s working to absorb some of the costs it’s facing from higher tariffs, but that could change as President Donald Trump’s trade policy evolves.  The denim maker doesn’t disclose its key manufacturing hubs, but much of its supply comes from Southeast Asia. Many countries in

[ad_1] The head of Ukrainian military intelligence, Kyrylo Budanov, has claimed that North Korea is now supplying as much as 40 per cent of Russia’s ammunition for the war in Ukraine. This deepening partnership between Pyongyang and Moscow involves the exchange of ballistic missiles and artillery systems from North Korea in return for money and

[ad_1] Press Release – Puravankara | Photo Credit: GRJGM Puravankara Limited has reported pre-sales of ₹1,124 crore in Q1 FY26, up by 6 per cent year-on-year (y-o-y). The average price realisation was up by 9 per cent (y-o-y), while customer collections for the quarter stood at ₹857 crore.  Commenting on the company’s performance, Ashish Puravankara,

[ad_1] The Food and Drug Administration will consider drug affordability when granting companies new vouchers that speed up approvals of some treatments, the agency’s Commissioner Marty Makary told CNBC on Friday.  The FDA in June announced a national priority voucher plan that aims to cut drug review times to one-to-two months for companies it says

[ad_1] The under-subscription of the ₹2.5 lakh crore auction amount suggests that banks are reluctant to park large amounts for longer durations. | Photo Credit: REUTERS The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on Friday received bids amounting to ₹1.51 lakh crore for the 7-day Variable Rate Reverse Repo (VRRR) auction, against the notified amount of

[ad_1] With Maharashtra minister Sanjay Shirsat’s video of smoking in a hotel room with what is being claimed to be a bag stuffed with cash lying around surfaced online, he has reacted to it and called it ‘well-thought-out conspiracy’, reported ANI. Speaking to ANI, Sanjay Shirsat defended himself and said, as quoted by ANI, “This

[ad_1] European Centre for Medium-Range Weather Forecasts indicates in an extended outlook that heavy rain may lift from most of North-West and East India except the Himalayan foothills and parts of Central India and West Coast by July 26. | Photo Credit: www.tropicaltidbits.com Heavy to very heavy rainfall is likely to continue over Central and

[ad_1] It is the company’s first paperless import transaction under a letter of credit, backed by digital processes.  | Photo Credit: FRANCIS MASCARENHAS Tata Steel has executed its first import shipment of coal using an electronic bill of lading (eBL) — a digital version of the traditional paper document used in global shipping, with full

[ad_1] After the Department of Financial Services’ (DFS) intervention, Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI) is preparing to send a show cause notice against insurance companies.  DFS had discussed IRDAI’s intervention in the matter of health insurance companies increasing health premiums too much, Zee Business reported. According to IRDAI, seven companies violated the master

[ad_1] The Indian government is planning to roll out a Rs 1,345 crore subsidy scheme aimed at promoting the production of Rare Earth magnets, Union Minister of Heavy Industry H.D. Kumaraswamy announced on Friday. The proposed scheme is currently under inter-ministerial consultation and is expected to support two manufacturers initially, though this number could change

[ad_1] General atmosphere during an IMAX private screening for the movie “First Man” at an AMC theater in New York City on Oct. 10, 2018. Lars Niki | Getty Images Entertainment | Getty Images More than a year before “F1: The Movie” would eventually hit theaters, Apple struck a deal with IMAX. The studio secured

[ad_1]  During his two-week stay on the space station, Shukla interacted with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, spoke to scientists at ISRO, addressed school students in a live session and also connected to ISRO centres using HAM radio | Photo Credit: Grace Paul _12112@Chennai The family of astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla, currently aboard the International Space Station

[ad_1] TCS had previously disclosed in April that salary increases would be postponed due to business uncertainties. (AI image) Employees of Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) will have to wait a little longer for clarity on salary hikes. In its June quarter financial results announcement, India’s largest IT services firm has indicated that decisions regarding salary

[ad_1] Proposed State Secretariat and Heads of Departments building structures as designed by the APCRDA in Amaravati capital city. | Photo Credit: ARRANGEMENT The Andhra Pradesh Capital Region Development Authority (APCRDA) has entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the National Bank for Financing Infrastructure and Development (NaBFID) for transaction advisory services (TAS).  Acting as a

[ad_1] (Maharashtra) [India], July 11 (ANI) Stock exchanges BSE and NSE have jointly urged market participants to take into account several important factors while investing in bonds through various online platforms. In a joint statement Friday, the stock exchanges have advised investors to check the bond’s credit rating, the issuer’s track record in timely repayments,

[ad_1] The newest hire at Goldman Sachs isn’t human. The bank is testing an autonomous software engineer from artificial intelligence startup Cognition that is expected to soon join the ranks of the firm’s 12,000 human developers, Goldman tech chief Marco Argenti told CNBC. The program, named Devin, became known in technology circles last year with