Jind: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday flagged off India’s first hydrogen-powered train between Jind and Sonipat, describing it as a historic milestone that places the country among a handful of nations operating hydrogen rail technology. Addressing a public gathering in Jind, the Prime Minister said the launch marked a new chapter in the evolution Read More…
Thiruvananthapuram: Kerala today marks the beginning of Karkidakam, the last month of the Malayalam calendar, with the traditional commencement of Ramayana recitals in homes and temples across the state. For the next one month, temples and households will resonate with the chanting of the Ramayana, a centuries-old practice observed during Karkidakam. The arrival of the Read More…
Thiruvananthapuram: With the power crisis in Kerala worsening, the Kerala State Electricity Board (KSEB) has decided to procure additional electricity to ensure uninterrupted supply across the state. KSEB plans to purchase 200 MW of electricity on a round-the-clock basis and has filed a petition before the Kerala State Electricity Regulatory Commission (KSERC) seeking approval to Read More…
London: A new study has found no evidence that mobile phone use increases the risk of brain cancer, offering reassurance amid long-standing concerns over the health effects of radiofrequency electromagnetic waves. Electromagnetic waves are a natural part of everyday life and enable technologies such as radio broadcasting, Wi-Fi, satellite navigation, and mobile phone communication. These Read More…
New Delhi: Union Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Thursday announced a series of initiatives to strengthen India’s agricultural sector while addressing the 98th Foundation Day celebrations of the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) in New Delhi. The minister unveiled a roadmap for ‘Viksit Krishi and Samruddh Kisan’ under the vision Read More…
Thiruvananthapuram: Congress MP Shashi Tharoor on Thursday said the Opposition will raise several key issues during the upcoming Parliament session, including the alleged misappropriation of donations at the Ayodhya Ram Temple, the NEET controversy, unemployment, inflation and the introduction of E20 ethanol-blended fuel. Speaking to reporters in Thiruvananthapuram, Tharoor said the session could be constructive Read More…
Kolkata: The West Bengal government has decided to remove the word “Dham” from the name of the Jagannath complex in Digha, citing respect for the Jagannath Dham in Puri. Speaking at a Rath Yatra programme in Tamluk on Thursday, Leader of the Opposition Suvendu Adhikari said the facility in the seaside town will now be Read More…
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday held a telephone conversation with the Amir of Qatar, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, and conveyed his condolences on the passing of the Father Amir, Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani. Paying tribute to the late leader, Prime Minister Modi described him as the chief architect Read More…
Chandigarh: Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Thursday alleged that the supply of E20 petrol is causing injustice to consumers and urged people to unite against the issue. In a video message, Mann called on citizens to sign a petition demanding that the BJP-led Central Government address the concerns surrounding E20 fuel. He claimed that Read More…
Kochi: The much-awaited Kochi-Lakshadweep seaplane service will be inaugurated on July 19, with regular commercial operations commencing from July 20. Union Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu will inaugurate the service after the successful completion of trial flights. The seaplane service is aimed at improving connectivity to Lakshadweep and boosting tourism. It will be India’s Read More…