New Delhi, Aug 14 — As India approaches its demographic peak, professional services offer significant opportunities for high-skilled employment, entrepreneurship and innovation, a NITI Aayog report said on Friday, adding that a well-designed regulatory ecosystem can further strengthen service…
Bhopal, Aug 14 — Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav on Friday urged the people to remember the painful legacy of Partition and celebrate the upcoming Independence Day with a renewed commitment to national unity, brotherhood and patriotism. Addressing a programme at Shaurya Smarak in Bhopal…
Hyderabad, Aug 14 — Telangana’s Minister for Information Technology and Industries, Duddilla Sridhar Babu, on Friday said that the state government has allocated ₹1,000 crore for the Godavari Pushkaralu 2027.He directed officials to start the works for 'Godavari Pushkaralu ' in the first week of…
Chandigarh, Aug 14 — Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Friday launched a Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC)-based Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) system under which eligible Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Anna Yojana (PMGKAY) beneficiaries will receive their food subsidy directly…
New Delhi, Aug 14 — In an effort to calm the storm he created with unfounded statements against Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose, Nagendra Ray – who prefers being called 'Ananta Maharaj', claiming to be a direct descendent of the erstwhile rulers of Cooch Behar and that "his people" revere him as such –…
Bengaluru, Aug 14 — The Karnataka government is contemplating withdrawing its gutka ban order within days of its implementation, following strong backlash from legislators across party lines who raised concerns about its impact on arecanut growers in several districts of the state, sources…
Guwahati, Aug 14 — Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said on Friday that the state government is undertaking a major initiative to replace more than 1,000 wooden and dilapidated bridges with all-weather reinforced cement concrete (RCC) structures to improve connectivity and ensure faster…
New Delhi, Aug 14 — India on Friday sent the first tranche of 20 metric tonnes of relief supplies to Colombia to support recovery efforts following the devastating earthquake that rocked the country earlier this week. External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar expressed India's solidarity with…
Shillong, Aug 14 — The Meghalaya Cabinet has approved the recommendations of an expert committee led by former Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) Chairman David Syiemlieh for introducing a dedicated paper on the state in the Meghalaya Civil Service (MCS) competitive examination. Chief…
New Delhi, Aug 14 — External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar held a meeting with German MP Jurgen Hardt in New Delhi on Friday, discussing developments related to West Asia, Ukraine and the strategic partnership between the two nations. Germany's new Ambassador to India, Jasper Wieck, also…
New Delhi, Aug 14 — On the occasion of 'Partition Horrors Remembrance Day' observed annually on August 14, the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) has organised exhibitions at Rajiv Chowk and Kashmere Gate Metro stations, an official said on Friday. "The exhibition vividly portrays the horrors of…
Kochi, Aug 14 — A rare underwater sighting of orange, white, and green corals growing together off Minicoy in Lakshadweep has opened a new window into how coral colonies respond differently to rising sea temperatures, according to scientists at the ICAR-Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute…
Thiruvananthapuram, Aug 14 — Kerala is set to adopt a scientific, technology-driven approach to tackling floods and climate-related disasters, with the state government proposing a comprehensive 'Kerala Flood Resilience Initiative' that will use artificial intelligence, satellite technology and…
New Delhi, August 14: China’s expanding space programme is no longer only about scientific discovery or national prestige. It is becoming a source of economic influence, technological power and potential military advantage.From Earth orbit to the Moon, Beijing is building capabilities that support…
New Delhi, Aug 14 — Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Friday interacted with the members of the Indian Army contingent, which bagged 16 medals -- eight Gold, seven Silver and one Bronze -- at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, Scotland. Of the total 39 medals -- 13 Gold, 17 Silver and nine Bronze…
Bengaluru, Aug 14 — Responding to allegations from the Opposition BJP over the Karnataka Regulation of Use of Government Premises and Public Property Bill, 2026, Home Minister Priyank Kharge questioned whether the proposed legislation even mentions the RSS.Home Minister Priyank Kharge's retort came…
New Delhi, Aug 14 — President Droupadi Murmu inaugurated the Amrit Udyan Summer Annuals Edition 2026 on Friday, throwing open the premier garden in the President's Estate to public from August 16 to September 15, an official said. During the Summer Annuals, the Amrit Udyan will remain open from 10…
New Delhi, Aug 14 — Amid a row over Rahul Gandhi's jibe at the Narendra Modi government's foreign policy at a party event a day before, the Congress came in support of the Leader of Opposition (LoP) in the Lok Sabha, saying that he didn't mock anyone and instead accused the Bharatiya Janata Party…
Amaravati, Aug 14 — The Andhra Pradesh government is modernising its Fire Department by procuring modern vehicles and equipment at a cost of ₹252.86 crore, Chief Minister Nara Chandrababu Naidu said on Friday.He stated that the Fire Department is being modernised to better protect lives and…
Ranchi, Aug 14 — Continuous torrential rains over the past several days have led to sharp rise in water levels in Jharkhand's major rivers, raising flood concerns in several districts. The Swarnarekha and Kharkai rivers in Jamshedpur are flowing above the danger mark, while the Koel river in Palamu…
Kochi, Aug 14 — The Kerala government led by Chief Minister Satheesan is mounting an ambitious drive to attract more tourists from the Arab world, targeting nearly three lakh additional visitors and hoping to generate more than Rs 25,000 crore in economic activity from the segment over the next…