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MUMBAI: Bombay high court on Wednesday, upholding a decade-old order of equal contributory negligence in a priest with Parkinson's getting knocked down by a bus of the Thane Municipal Transport Corporation (TMCT), called for discipline and rule following among pedestrians and motorists. The HC came down on citizens' tendency to cross roads at places other than the pedestrian crossing at signals. "It is high time that we, as responsible citizens, follow the rules and regulations while crossing th ...Read More >
Kolkata, Apr 8 (PTI) Chairman of the Economic Advisory Council to the Prime Minister (EAC-PM), S Mahendra Dev, on Wednesday said that Indian Rupee is expected to stabilise at the 92-93 level against the US dollar and expressed optimism that foreign investment flows will improve in the near future as geopolitical tensions ease and macroeconomic fundamentals remain strong. Dev said the currency had faced pressure due to global uncertainties, including the recent conflict between the United States ...Read More >
Kolkata, Apr 8 (PTI) The Chairman of the Economic Advisory Council to the Prime Minister (EAC-PM), S Mahendra Dev, on Wednesday said that the Indian Rupee is expected to stabilise around the 92-93 level against the US dollar and expressed optimism that foreign investment flows will improve in the near future as geopolitical tensions ease and macroeconomic fundamentals remain strong. He also said that India must sustain 7-8 per cent growth and reforms to achieve developed nation status by 2047, ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], April 7 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday congratulated To Lam for his election as the President of Vietnam and expressed confidence that the ties between New Delhi and Hanoi would further deepen under his leadership. PM Modi underlined the time-tested friendship between India and Vietnam and expressed the commitment to further deepen the comprehensive strategic partnership between the two countries. Also Read | 'Charlie's Angels' Stars Kate Jackson, Jaclyn Smit ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], April 7 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday congratulated To Lam for his election as the President of Vietnam and expressed confidence that the ties between New Delhi and Hanoi would further deepen under his leadership. PM Modi underlined the time-tested friendship between India and Vietnam and expressed the commitment to further deepen the comprehensive strategic partnership between the two countries. He said on X, "Heartiest congratulations to Mr. To Lam on his ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], April 6 (ANI): Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Monday said the global economic landscape has moved from a phase of isolated shocks to one of "permanent volatility", underlining rising uncertainty due to geopolitical tensions and economic disruptions. Addressing the Golden Jubilee event of the National Institute of Public Finance and Policy in Delhi, Sitharaman pointed to several global challenges that have reshaped the world economy in recent years. "The current year ...Read More >
Jaishankar said multiple global shocks have recently tested India's resilience, and that the country has faced both domestic and external challenges successfully. External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Saturday said a series of global shocks had recently tested India's resilience, adding that the country has successfully navigated both domestic and external challenges. While speaking at the 15th Annual Convocation of IIM Raipur, Jaishankar said the global order was changing with visible shi ...Read More >
Ujjain: Could "Mahakaal Standard Time" be considered as an alternate framework to Greenwich Mean Time (GMT)? Union education minister Dharmendra Pradhan called for a scientific discussion on this, placing the idea within India's civilisation and scientific legacy, while speaking in Ujjain at an international conference themed 'Mahakal: the Master of Time'. "We have also urged scientific communities and thinkers to reflect on whether the nomenclature and framework of time calculation...can be r ...Read More >
RAIPUR: External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar on Saturday said that India sailed through multiple global shocks, admirably, demonstrating its resilience. Addressing the 15th Annual Convocation of Indian Institute of Management (IIM), Raipur, here, Mr. Jaishankar said that there is no denying the fact that India has navigated the turbulent global environment amid the Covid-19 pandemic, the West Asian conflict and the Russia- Ukraine war, adroitly, 'managing both domestic and external chal ...Read More >
Raipur: External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Saturday said India has emerged solidly from global shocks that recently tested its resilience, an apparent reference to the ongoing military conflict in West Asia. Addressing the 15th convocation ceremony at Indian Institute of Management Raipur here, Jaishankar said India has managed both domestic and external challenges fairly successfully. His remarks come against the backdrop of the ongoing crisis in West Asia, which began on February 28 w ...Read More >
Raipur, Apr 4 (PTI) External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Saturday said India has emerged solidly from global shocks that recently tested its resilience, an apparent reference to the ongoing military conflict in West Asia. Addressing the 15th convocation ceremony at Indian Institute of Management Raipur here, Jaishankar said India has managed both domestic and external challenges fairly successfully. His remarks come against the backdrop of the ongoing crisis in West Asia, which began on F ...Read More >
Raipur (Chhattisgarh) [India], April 4 (ANI): External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Saturday praised the progress of the Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Raipur after attending its 15th Annual Convocation Ceremony in Chhattisgarh. Speaking with the media, after the event, Jaishankar said, "The program went well. We visited IIM Raipur and saw the tremendous progress it has made. They have now made a name for themselves." He also highlighted his interaction with students during the cerem ...Read More >
Raipur (Chhattisgarh) [India], April 4 (ANI): External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Saturday noted that India has "solidly come through" the turbulent global environment amid the West Asian conflict and the Russia-Ukraine war, "managing domestic and external challenges successfully." Addressing the 15th Annual Convocation Ceremony of IIM Raipur, EAM Jaishankar called for "hedging, de-risking and diversifying" to secure India's interests as he noted that the resources can be used as leverage ...Read More >
India is home to many vibrant cities, each with its own identity and charm. But when it comes to dreams, opportunities, and ambition, one city stands out above the rest. Mumbai is famously known as the "City of Dreams" because it attracts people from all over the country who come here to build a better future and turn their dreams into reality. Why is Mumbai called the City of Dreams? Mumbai is called the City of Dreams because it offers endless opportunities in different fields like business, ...Read More >
Lucknow, Apr 3 (PTI) Samajwadi Party president Akhilesh Yadav on Friday alleged that the BJP was blaming the Iran-Israel conflict for a range of domestic issues and said such claims were an attempt to hide policy failures. Responding to a question on the impact of the West Asia situation on industries in Kanpur during a press conference here, Yadav said that the responsibility for the condition of industries lies with the BJP government. "These people may now even say that the Ganga is not get ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], April 3 (ANI): Amid the rapid infrastructure development of the financial capital, Maharashtra's Minister for Skills, Employment, Entrepreneurship and Innovation, Mangal Prabhat Lodha on Friday said that Mumbai will soon become a role model of economic development for the globe to follow. Also Read | David Warner Involved in Heated Argument with Moeen Ali During PSL 2026? Here's the Fact Check. In an exclusive interview with ANI on Friday, Lodha spoke on the plann ...Read More >
Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) [India], April 3 (ANI): Samajwadi Party (SP) chief Akhilesh Yadav on Friday launched a scathing attack on the BJP government here, alleging it is silencing dissent and failing to deliver on key promises related to education, employment, and women's welfare. Speaking at a press conference here, he urged people to unite against the ruling administration. "Anyone who raises their voice against the government is being silenced. This government has done nothing for women's e ...Read More >
New Delhi, Apr 2 (UNI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday addressed the Karmayogi Sadhana Saptah through a video message, marking the foundation day of the Capacity Building Commission, and emphasised the need for a more citizen-focused, technologically adept, and duty-driven administrative system. Extending his greetings to participants, the Prime Minister underlined that governance in India is being guided by the principle of "Nagrik Devo Bhava," placing citizens at the centre of all pu ...Read More >
Uttar Pradesh chief minister Yogi Adityanath on Sunday highlighted UP's achievement in providing nine lakh govt jobs in nine years and emphasised transparency in the selection process. CM Yogi also challenged the opposition to question the transparency of the job selection process Addressing the distribution ceremony of appointment letters related to 665 nursing officers in Lucknow, CM Yogi said, "Uttar Pradesh is the most populous state in the country. A population of 25 crore resides in this ...Read More >
Biharsharif: President Droupadi Murmu on Tuesday said knowledge must remain dedicated to the service of humanity.Addressing the second convocation ceremony of Nalanda University at Rajgir, Murmu said, "Knowledge will continue to flourish, dialogue will endure and education will remain dedicated to the service of humanity."Congratulating the graduating students, Murmu said the batch included scholars from more than 30 countries, reflecting the university's strong international character. She said ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday inaugurated a Rs 3,300-crore semiconductor plant by Kaynes Technology at Sanand GIDC in Ahmedabad, marking the second such facility in the country taking forward semiconductor manufacturing plans.The factory is part of the semiconductor mission and is expected to strengthen the nation's chip production capacity. Speaking at the event, Prime Minister Modi affirmed India's broader ambitions in the sector, saying the country is positioning itself ...Read More >
Rajgir (Bihar) [India], March 31 (ANI): At a time when the world faces numerous complex challenges, the need for independent and critical thinking, rooted in compassion, is greater than ever before, President Droupadi Murmu said on Tuesday and expressed confidence that Nalanda University will emerge as a leading educational institution in Asia and across the globe. President Murmu, who addressed the convocation ceremony of Nalanda University at Rajgir, Bihar today, said that today's convocation ...Read More >
Rajgir (Bihar) [India], March 31 (ANI): At a time when the world faces numerous complex challenges, the need for independent and critical thinking, rooted in compassion, is greater than ever before, President Droupadi Murmu said on Tuesday and expressed confidence that Nalanda University will emerge as a leading educational institution in Asia and across the globe. President Murmu, who addressed the convocation ceremony of Nalanda University at Rajgir, Bihar today, said that today's convocation ...Read More >
Bengaluru, Mar 31 (PTI) Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Tuesday criticised State BJP president B Y Vijayendra's demand for a "white paper" on the government's finances, calling it a reflection of his poor understanding of economics and political maturity. He said the allegation that the state is bankrupt stems from the "helplessness, frustration, and jealousy" of BJP leaders who are unable to confront his government politically. "The demand by BJP State President B Y Vijayendra to rel ...Read More >
New Delhi , March 31: India's oil sources coming through the Strait of Hormuz are currently being managed through active diplomacy and dialogue, though industry leaders warn that a prolonged West Asia crisis could have far-reaching consequences for the nation's energy security. Speaking to ANI on the sidelines of the PHDCCI's Hydrocarbons Summit 2026 held in Delhi on Tuesday, experts highlighted that while immediate supplies remain steady, the volatility in international markets necessitates a s ...Read More >
New Delhi, Mar 31 (PTI) India on Tuesday said it has called for initiating discussion at the WTO on its proposal on the transfer of modern technologies to emerging and least developed economies to help enhance their share in global trade, while pushing for negotiations through "possible new approaches" to move agriculture talks forward. The commerce ministry said the country has also extended its support for robust work at the World Trade Organization (WTO) on digital divide, digital infrastruc ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday inaugurated a Rs 3,300 crore semiconductor plant by Kaynes Technology at Sanand GIDC in Ahmedabad, marking the second such facility in the country taking forward semiconductor manufacturing plans.The plant is part of the semiconductor mission and is expected to strengthen domestic chip production capacity. Speaking at the event PM Modi asserted India's broader ambitions in the sector, saying the country is positioning itself as a reliable player ...Read More >
Gandhinagar: Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to inaugurate Kaynes Semicon's OSAT facility in Sanand on March 31. This project was approved by the Union Cabinet on September 23, 2024, under India's Semiconductor Mission. With an investment of ₹3,300 crore, the project will further strengthen the semiconductor ecosystem in Sanand. Also read: PM Modi says India facing war situation resolutely because of global relations, urges citizens to stay united Prime Minister emphasised that the devel ...Read More >
Chennai: The WTO's 14th Ministerial Conference (MC14) held in Cameroon ended without agreement on key issues, including e-commerce moratorium and expiry of safeguard against non-violation complaints against intellectual property policies. With no agreement, the e-commerce moratorium lapsed for the first time in 26 years, opening the door for countries to impose customs duties on digital transmissions. MC14 was one of the most inconclusive ministerial conferences in recent years. Despite WTO rem ...Read More >
New Delhi, March 31 (SocialNews.XYZ) The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has said the ongoing US-Israel and Iran war could shape the global economy in different ways -- all roads leading to higher prices and slower growth. The IMF said the war in the Middle East is upending lives and livelihoods in the region and beyond. "It is also dimming the outlook for many economies that had only just shown signs of a sustained recovery from previous crises. The shock is global, yet asymmetric. Energy i ...Read More >
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