In a significant move to enhance transportation infrastructure in Bengaluru, Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw has announced a new railway line connecting Yelahanka to Kempegowda International Airport. This strategic project is set to provide faster, more convenient travel for airport commuters and ease the city’s growing traffic issues. The new rail connection will offer an Read More…
In a monumental achievement, American biologists Victor Ambros and Gary Ruvkun have been awarded the 2024 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine for their pioneering discovery of microRNAs, small but powerful molecules that regulate gene expression. Their research, which began in the early 1990s using the model organism C. elegans, uncovered how microRNAs bind to Read More…
By Our Foreign correspondent Washington : Pope Francis waded into the U.S. Presidential elections during press conference on the flight back to Rome on Sept 13, saying of the choice between Vice President Kamala Harris and former president Donald Trump, “One must choose the lesser of two evils. Who is the lesser of two evils? That Read More…
Dubai has officially introduced new guidelines for the Golden Visa program aimed at private school teachers, a significant move to acknowledge and reward the essential contributions of educators in the emirate. The Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA) released these comprehensive directives, focusing on attracting and retaining high-quality teaching professionals. Under the new regulations, Golden Read More…
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi emphasized India’s pivotal role as the “first responder” for the Maldives during a significant bilateral meeting with Maldivian President Mohamed Muizzu at Hyderabad House in Delhi. Marking President Muizzu’s inaugural visit to India since taking office, the meeting focused on strengthening cooperation in security, trade, and infrastructure. PM Modi Read More…
In a bold step to solidify its presence in the construction materials sector, the Adani Group is on the verge of acquiring the India unit of HeidelbergCement. This acquisition is part of Adani’s broader strategy to diversify its business interests and gain a stronger foothold in the competitive Indian cement market. HeidelbergCement India, a key Read More…
Thiruvananthapuram: Kerala is bracing for a fresh spell of heavy rainfall as the northeast monsoon intensifies across the state. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued warnings for several districts, predicting torrential downpours in the coming days. Coastal regions and low-lying areas face a heightened risk of flooding, prompting the state government to issue advisories Read More…
Angamaly, a vibrant town in Kerala, is on a mission to become a zero-waste municipality as part of its ambitious environmental sustainability goals. The town has launched a comprehensive initiative to reduce waste generation and promote effective waste management practices, aligning with Kerala’s growing eco-conscious movement. Key strategies being implemented include waste segregation at the Read More…
By our Legal Correspondent New Delhi : The Honorable Supreme Court on Oct 04 said criminal cases could not be slapped on media persons perceived as critical of the government while barring the Uttar Pradesh Police from taking coercive steps against a journalist for his article about a “casteist tilt” in the deployment of officers occupying Read More…
By our special Correspondent Guruvayur: Guruvayur Devaswom Managing Committee (GDMC) has earned Rs 7.03 crore last fiscal as interest on its gold investments, according to response to a query under Right to Information. The Devaswom has in all 869.20 kilograms of gold investments under various scheme. In earlier years , GDMC has earned on account Read More…