The Indian Navy on Monday commissioned INS Nipun, a specialised deep-sea diving vessel equipped to support rapid submarine rescue operations. The vessel was formally inducted into naval service at a ceremony in Mumbai, marking another step towards strengthening the Navy’s underwater rescue and deep-sea operational capabilities. INS Nipun is designed to undertake specialised diving missions Read More…
Shimla: Ten trains on the historic Shimla-Kalka narrow-gauge railway line were cancelled after heavy rain triggered soil slippage and washed away the foundation supporting a section of the track in Himachal Pradesh’s Solan district, officials said on Sunday. The damage occurred between Koti and Gumman railway stations, where continuous rainfall caused the soil beneath the Read More…
The Kerala State Road Transport Corporation (KSRTC) witnessed a sharp increase in revenue and passenger footfall during the Onam holiday rush, with additional services and improved scheduling helping meet the surge in demand. The corporation recorded a record daily collection of Rs 8.07 crore on Chathayam day (Friday). According to KSRTC, as many as 3,787 Read More…
Tokyo: Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal held a roundtable with leading Japanese and Indian industry representatives in Tokyo on semiconductors and artificial intelligence (AI), highlighting their growing role in strengthening India-Japan economic and technological cooperation. Goyal said semiconductors and AI are emerging as key areas of strategic collaboration and an important pillar of Read More…
New Delhi: The government has imposed restrictions on the manufacture, sale and distribution of all Fixed Dose Combinations (FDCs) containing Chlorpheniramine Maleate and Phenylephrine Hydrochloride, directing that they carry a warning against their use in children below four years of age. The decision follows recommendations from an Expert Committee and the Drugs Technical Advisory Board Read More…
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on today interacted with CEOs and founders of 20 Indian space startups at Seva Teerth, highlighting the rapid growth of the country’s private space sector. The startups are working across areas including rockets, reusable launch vehicles, satellites, advanced propulsion, space intelligence, space debris removal and AI-based weather technology. Modi Read More…
Mumbai: Facing criticism from industries over pothole-ridden roads and persistent traffic congestion in the Chakan industrial belt of Pune district, the Maharashtra government has stepped up efforts to address the infrastructure problems. The issue had also provided the Opposition an opportunity to target the state government over the condition of roads and traffic management in Read More…
Bengaluru: Residents who park vehicles on public roads outside their homes may have to pay an annual fee of up to Rs 25,000 under the draft Greater Bengaluru Authority (Parking) Rules, 2026, released by the Karnataka government. The proposed residential parking permit fee is Rs 15,000 for hatchbacks, Rs 20,000 for sedans and Rs 25,000 Read More…
New Delhi: The Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) has launched an investigation into an Air India Airbus A320 that experienced a sudden altitude variation of around 300 feet while flying from Phuket to Delhi on August 4. The aircraft, operating flight AI 2379, later stabilised and landed safely in Delhi. The flight was carrying 137 Read More…
Kochi: Gold prices in Kerala witnessed a decline on today, with the rate of 22-carat (916 purity) gold falling by ₹35 per gram. According to the latest rates, the price of 916 gold stands at ₹13,930 per gram, while eight grams (one sovereign) is priced at ₹1,11,440. The rate of 18-carat gold is ₹11,445 per Read More…