Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday highlighted India’s scientific progress and clean energy initiatives during his monthly radio programme Mann Ki Baat. Speaking about recent achievements, the Prime Minister said India’s civil nuclear programme continues to play a key role in national development, benefiting sectors such as industry, energy, healthcare, and agriculture. He noted that Read More…
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday said India and South Korea are set to elevate their partnership to a “futuristic” level, as he welcomed South Korean President Lee Jae-myung on his first visit to India in eight years. During a joint press statement, Modi highlighted that bilateral trade between the two countries has Read More…
New Delhi: Amid continuing tensions in the region, Indian vessels have begun crossing the Strait of Hormuz, according to reports, a day after Iranian forces allegedly opened fire near ships anchored off the Oman coast. Sources said an Indian-flagged vessel became the tenth ship to successfully pass through the strategic waterway. However, two Indian tankers Read More…
New Delhi/Ludhiana: The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Friday carried out searches at premises linked to Punjab Industries Minister Sanjeev Arora and several others as part of an ongoing investigation, officials said. The raids were conducted at Arora’s residential and official locations, as well as premises linked to his son Kavya Arora, associated with a company Read More…
Police have registered an FIR against officials of the Vedanta power plant and others following a deadly explosion that killed 20 workers in Sakti district. The blast occurred on April 14 at the plant located in Singhitarai village. According to officials, a steel tube carrying high-pressure steam from the boiler to the turbine burst, triggering Read More…
NEW DELHI: The government has mandated that only made-in-India CCTV products will be sold in the country from April 1. The move comes after the deadline to clear existing stocks of imported, non-certified units ends on March 31. Officials said the sale of CCTV cameras without Standardisation Testing and Quality Certification (STQC) has been barred. Read More…
NEW DELHI: India has taken a major step towards clean energy with the signing of green ammonia agreements under the National Green Hydrogen Mission. The agreements were exchanged between fertiliser companies and green ammonia producers at an event attended by Union Minister JP Nadda and Union Minister Pralhad Joshi. A total of 11 projects have Read More…
The Government of India has said fuel supply in the country remains stable despite the ongoing West Asia crisis. It urged citizens not to panic or believe rumours. The Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas said petrol pumps and LPG outlets are functioning normally. There is no shortage of petrol, diesel, or LPG. Authorities reported Read More…
Delhi airport operator Delhi International Airport Limited has allocated additional flight slots to select foreign airlines on a temporary basis due to disruptions linked to the West Asia crisis. The move comes as capacity constraints have emerged at Indira Gandhi International Airport, the country’s busiest airport. Sources said the extra slots have been granted for Read More…
Rising tensions in the Middle East have brought new focus to the Strait of Hormuz, one of the most important routes for global oil transport. Recent reports say that Iran may allow a limited number of oil tankers to pass through the strait under certain financial conditions. According to discussions taking place in Tehran, ships Read More…