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ITANAGAR, 18 Jul: The Arunachal Pradesh Cabinet on Friday approved decisions aimed at strengthening technical education, boosting internal security, enhancing child protection, ensuring transparent housing allocation, and improving administrative efficiency across departments. Among the major decisions, the Cabinet, chaired by Chief Minister Pema Khandu, approved the creation of 34 teaching and non-teaching posts for the Government Engineering College in Toru in Papum Pare district to bolster t ...Read More >
Mangaluru: As a preparatory step for the Fifth Marine Fisheries Census (MFC-2025), the department of fisheries (DoF), ministry of fisheries, animal husbandry and dairying, govt of India, launched a nationwide validation and georeferencing of marine fishing villages through ICAR-Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute (CMFRI). The Mangalore Regional Centre of ICAR-CMFRI will carry out the process for the coastal districts of Karnataka.This census is undertaken under the Pradhan Mantri Matsya ...Read More >
Kochi, July 18 (SocialNews.XYZ) In a preparatory step for the 5th Marine Fisheries Census (MFC-2025), the Department of Fisheries under the Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying on Friday launched a nationwide validation and geo-referencing of marine fishing villages through ICAR-Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute (CMFRI). MFC-2025 is being undertaken under the Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana (PMMSY), with CMFRI serving as the nodal agency for implementation across ...Read More >
Jammu, Jul 18 (PTI) Senior officials of the Jammu and Kashmir government reviewed the arrangements for the smooth conduct of the 13-day-long Budha Amarnath pilgrimage in Poonch district that will begin on July 28. Deputy Inspector General of Police Tejinder Singh reviewed security in Poonch and stressed ensuring the safety of the devotees. "The first batch will depart from the Bhagwati Nagar basecamp in Jammu on July 28, moving towards the Mandi tehsil in Poonch in a regulated convoy amid full ...Read More >
Guwahati: To further strengthen internal security, the Arunachal Pradesh government on Friday decided to raise another Arunachal Armed Police Battalion (AAPBN). This was announced after the state cabinet approved the raising of another AAPBN for additional security in the state. The cabinet meeting was chaired by chief minister Pema Khandu. The new AAPBN would be the India Reserve (IR) battalion and it can be deployed in any state of the country, if the MHA requires. Officials from the CMO off ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], July 17 (ANI): India must act decisively to build functional copper reserves and leverage the metal's remarkable recyclability to secure its future economic and strategic interests, recommends the International Copper Association (ICA) India on the Copper Vision Document 2025.According to the report, to build functional reserves, India must promote copper usage now, especially in government procurement and sectors like infrastructure, where copper can replace less critical met ...Read More >
Tractors and Farm Equipment Ltd. (TAFE) has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the International Crops Research Institute for the Semi-Arid Tropics (ICRISAT) to establish a "JFarm Adaptive Agriculture Research & Extension Centre" at the ICRISAT campus in Patancheru, Hyderabad. According to a detailed statement issued by TAFE, the centre will focus on educating farmers on sustainable agriculture practices, soil conservation and efficient water use through dedicated infrastructure. I ...Read More >
New Delhi, Jul 15 (PTI) A DRDO laboratory and AIIMS-Bibinagar in Telangana have indigenously developed a first-of-its-kind advanced carbon fibre foot prosthesis that can bear loads up to 125 kg, officials said on Tuesday. According to the Defence Ministry, the foot is designed to offer a high-quality and affordable solution accessible to a larger population in need, while delivering performance on par with available international models. The prosthesis has been designed and developed by the DRD ...Read More >
New Delhi [India] July 15 (ANI): India overall trade deficit (merchandise and services) narrowed significantly to USD 3.51 billion in June 2025, down from USD 7.30 billion in June 2024, as exports outpaced imports on a year-on-year basis, government data showed on Tuesday. The decline in the trade deficit reflects stronger export performance, aided by resilient demand in key global markets and robust service sector growth. The data suggests that overall exports (merchandise and services) rose ...Read More >
Mumbai, 15 July 2025: The inaugural edition of the IVCA Renewable Energy Summit featured a power-packed address by Shri Pralhad Joshi, Union Minister, New and Renewable Energy, Government of India. Speaking to a global and domestic audience of investors, regulators, cleantech developers, and fund managers, the Minister drew attention to the Government of India's forward-looking policies on renewable energy and how the country is leading the global energy transition. "This is not just an energy ...Read More >
New Delhi: Commerce and industry minister Piyush Goyal on Thursday urged the energy storage industry to reduce dependence on imports from certain countries, explore alternative sources of supply and focus on research and development for creation of innovative products. "We must work to prevent distortions. We must reduce our dependency on particular geographies and look at alternative sources of supply, where we can have resilience in our supply chain," he said at the 11th India Energy Storage ...Read More >
New Delhi, Jul 9 (PTI) Policy interventions can enable unlocking of USD 3.5 billion lithium ion recycling and production ecosystem in the country by 2030, a report by industry body India Cellular and Electronics Association (ICEA) and Accenture said on Wednesday. The report estimates that without any policy intervention and measures to facilitate investments, the present lithium battery (LiB) recycling expansion plans have the potential to generate revenue in the range of USD 500-1,000 million ...Read More >
New Delhi, Jul 9 (PTI) The Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) is likely to install rooftop solar power plants on 989 municipal buildings in a bid to reduce dependency on conventional power sources and lower electricity costs, officials said on Wednesday. The project will be executed in collaboration with NTPC Vidyut Vyapar Nigam Limited (NVVN), a wholly-owned subsidiary of NTPC. Under the RESCO model, the executing agency bears the cost of installation, operation, and maintenance and is reim ...Read More >
New Delhi, Jul 9 (PTI) The Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) is likely to install rooftop solar power plants on 989 municipal buildings in a bid to reduce dependency on conventional power sources and lower electricity costs, officials said on Wednesday. The project will be executed in collaboration with NTPC Vidyut Vyapar Nigam Limited (NVVN), a wholly-owned subsidiary of NTPC. Also Read | Belagavi Shocker: 3 of Family Members Die by Suicide After Consuming Poison Over Debt in Karnataka. U ...Read More >
New Delhi: In the last few years, China has emerged as the biggest profiteer of war. When neighbouring countries fight, China becomes their dealer. From the Russia-Ukraine war to the India-Pakistan conflict, and civil wars from Yemen to Africa, Chinese weapons are visible on every front. A recent report by the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI) has revealed that China has sent military equipment to more than 44 countries in the last few years. China has supplied various we ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], July 6 (ANI): Collaboration between industry and government which proved successful in semiconductors, will be the key to addressing rare minerals dependencies according to president of the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) who pointed out that there is no short-term fix for the possible shortage of rare-earth minerals. 'It's a long-term solution,' acknowledged the CII President Rajiv Memani emphasizing on the need for a comprehensive, product-led strategy. 'What are th ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], July 4 (ANI): An Air India flight from Bengaluru to Delhi was delayed in the early hours of Friday after a medical emergency involving one of its pilots. Flight AI2414 was set to depart on schedule, but the rostered pilot fell ill just before takeoff and was immediately taken to a local hospital. In a statement, an Air India spokesperson confirmed the incident, saying, 'There was a medical emergency involving one of our pilots in the early hours of 04 July. As a result, the p ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], July 4 (ANI): Air India on Friday denied allegations of coercing families of victims of the AI-171 accident into signing documents about their financial dependency on the deceased to reduce compensation payouts. In a detailed statement, the airline called the claims 'unsubstantiated and inaccurate.' The controversy surfaced following reports that some of the bereaved families were being compelled to disclose financial ties to their deceased loved ones--allegedly as a prerequ ...Read More >
New Delhi, July 4: Air India has denied allegations from British law firm Stewarts Law that it forced families of the AI 171 crash victims to disclose financial dependency on the deceased to get compensation. Over 40 families represented by Stewarts Law have accused the airline of coercion and intimidation as they pursue claims related to the crash of the London-bound Boeing plane crash at Ahmedabad in which over 241 passengers and crew were killed. "Air India categorically rejects these allega ...Read More >
New Delhi, July 4 (SocialNews.XYZ) Air India has denied allegations from British law firm Stewarts Law that it forced families of the AI 171 crash victims to disclose financial dependency on the deceased to get compensation. Over 40 families represented by Stewarts Law have accused the airline of coercion and intimidation as they pursue claims related to the crash of the London-bound Boeing plane crash at Ahmedabad in which over 241 passengers and crew were killed. "Air India categorically reje ...Read More >
Bengaluru : In another key step toward advancing India's space industrial capabilities, the Indian National Space Promotion and Authorization Centre (IN-SPACe) facilitated the transfer of ten state-of-the-art technologies developed by ISRO to six Indian industries across the upstream, midstream, and downstream segments. The tripartite Technology Transfer Agreements (TTAs) were signed between NewSpace India Limited (NSIL), the recipient industries, and IN-SPACe at the IN-SPACe headquarters in Ahm ...Read More >
New Delhi: Weeks after the deadly crash of Air India flight AI-171, families of victims are now accusing the airline of pressuring and misleading them during the early stages of the compensation process. The fatal crash, which resulted in the deaths of 241 of the 242 passengers onboard, occurred moments after the plane took-off from Ahmedabad, en route to London. According to a UK-based law firm representing over 40 families, Air India has allegedly threatened the victims' families with "no co ...Read More >
New Delhi: Ace comedian and actor Kapil Sharma's massive body transformation has caught the eye of his fans - all thanks to the enthusiastic paps clicking him and also the fresh season of his popular 'The Great Indian Kapil Sharma Show'. He looks lean, fit and charming as always. But what's the secret behind his new look? Well, his Yogesh Bhateja, a fitness expert explained the '21 21 21' rule which worked for the comedian. Yogesh Bhateja, in a video shared on the YouTube channel GunjanShouts, ...Read More >
Pune (Maharashtra) [India], July 4 (ANI): Amidst the ongoing Marathi-non-Marathi row, a group of Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) workers allegedly stormed a man's residence in the Vanaz area of the city on Thursday and threatened to assault him over an objectionable social media post targeting MNS chief Raj Thackeray. The man, identified as Kedar Soman, had reportedly posted a comment on Facebook that MNS workers found offensive and disrespectful to their leader. Enraged by the post, a group o ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: The country's economy is projected to grow by 6.4-6.7% during the current financial year, Rajiv Memani, newly appointed president of Confederation of Indian Industry (CII), said on Thursday but cautioned that geopolitical uncertainty could pose a risk to the forecast. "At a time when global economic and political volatility is at its highest in over two decades, India stands out as a bright spot," Memani said. In his first news conference after taking over as CII president, Memani als ...Read More >
New Delhi: Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge on Thursday launched a sharp attack on Prime Minister Narendra Modi, accusing the BJP-led government of failing to counter China's growing economic and strategic aggression. In a post on X, Kharge alleged that the government had not taken adequate steps to address China's recent restrictions on exports and its treatment of Indian industries. https://x.com/kharge/status/1940671670500659217?s=08 Kharge raised three key concerns: the withdrawal of ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], July 2 (ANI): Coal production from captive and commercial mines in June 2025 reached 15.57 million tonnes (MT), while coal dispatches were recorded at 17.31 MT, according to the Ministry of Coal. These figures indicate a solid performance by the coal sector, which plays a crucial role in meeting the energy and raw material needs of key industries across the country. Also Read | Hemant Khandelwal Takes Charge As Madhya Pradesh BJP President, Replaces VD Sharma. The first qua ...Read More >
VMPL Chennai (Tamil Nadu) [India], July 2: Entrepreneur India EV 2025, held in Chennai on June 27-28, catalyzed bold conversations around India's electric future, bringing together policy visionaries, industry stalwarts, and capital enablers. The summit was a powerhouse of insights, partnerships and next-gen strategies--making it clear that India isn't just part of the global EV race; it's aiming for pole position. Kicking off the two-day conference, Ms. Ashita Marya, CEO of Franchise India, d ...Read More >
Chennai (Tamil Nadu) [India], July 2: Entrepreneur India EV 2025, held in Chennai on June 27-28, catalyzed bold conversations around India's electric future, bringing together policy visionaries, industry stalwarts, and capital enablers. The summit was a powerhouse of insights, partnerships and next-gen strategies--making it clear that India isn't just part of the global EV race; it's aiming for pole position. Also Read | FIFA Club World Cup 2025: Gonzalo Garcia's Goal Sends Real Madrid Into Qu ...Read More >
VMPL Chennai (Tamil Nadu) [India], July 2: Entrepreneur India EV 2025, held in Chennai on June 27-28, catalyzed bold conversations around India's electric future, bringing together policy visionaries, industry stalwarts, and capital enablers. The summit was a powerhouse of insights, partnerships and next-gen strategies--making it clear that India isn't just part of the global EV race; it's aiming for pole position. Kicking off the two-day conference, Ms. Ashita Marya, CEO of Franchise India, d ...Read More >
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