Chennai, Aug 16 — The Tamil Nadu government has converted the Cyber Crime Wing headquarters in Chennai into a state-level command centre to strengthen its response to increasingly complex cyber offences. Named the Tamil Nadu State Cyber Crime Coordination Centre (TN-S4C), the facility will operate…
New Delhi, Aug 16 — In a move aimed at strengthening India's energy security and reducing the impact of disruptions in imported cooking gas supplies, the government has for the first time fixed refinery-wise and company-wise LPG production targets for public and private sector refiners as well as…
New Delhi, Aug 16 — The oil-price volatility, higher insurance and freight costs and strengthening El Nino effects during August–September are the factors which are likely to keep pressure on imported commodities, food prices and headline WPI, according to economists.Sonal Badhan, Economist, Bank…
New Delhi, Aug 16 — While a policy rate hike is surely not a zero probability event, the bar for the same appears high for now, with the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) likely to look through the supply side induced increase in inflation, according to a new report.Yes Bank’s own estimates indicate…
Mumbai, Aug 16 — India’s steel consumption rose to 149 million tonnes (mnt) in FY25 and is projected to reach 192 mnt by 2030, at a CAGR of about 6-7 per cent, according to a new report.The next phase of growth will be driven not only by infrastructure but also by higher-value steel, cleaner…
New Delhi, Aug 16 — BRICS member countries are set to deliberate on shared environmental priorities and strengthen cooperation for a resilient and sustainable future at the 12th BRICS Environment Ministers' Meeting here on August 18, an official statement said on Sunday.The event is set to be…
Mumbai, Aug 16 — Domestic institutional investors (DIIs) have been net buyers in every single week in last one month, totalling Rs 38,715.18 crore.August buying (month-to-date) reads FIIs at more than 4,115.93 crore against DIIs at Rs 17,053 crore, a genuine improvement in foreign tone, according…
Seoul, Aug 16 — Stock short selling has been on the rise despite the country's stock market sharply rebounding from a rout caused by a crash in chipmakers and artificial intelligence (AI)-related shares, data showed on Sunday.According to the data from the Korea Exchange (KRX), outstanding short…
Mumbai, Aug 15 — More than 1,000 students from over 40 schools across Dharavi on Saturday showcased their vision for the neighbourhood through drawings, paintings, science models and projects at an inter-school competition and exhibition organised to mark the 80th Independence Day.The event 'Mere…
New Delhi, Aug 15 — Apex advisory body, the Office of the Principal Scientific Adviser (PSA) to the government and NABARD on Saturday launched the RSVC-AMRIT platform to strengthen technology-led rural development and accelerate the adoption of appropriate technologies in rural areas, according to…
New Delhi, Aug 15 — Prime Minister Narendra Modi's push for agricultural exports, diversification of energy sources and expansion of indigenous defence production can strengthen the country’s economic and strategic self-reliance amid growing global uncertainties, experts said reacting to his speech…
New Delhi, Aug 15 — India's semiconductor design ecosystem is gaining momentum with domestic chip startups moving from design and development to silicon validation and preparations for commercial production, supported by the government's Design Linked Incentive (DLI) Scheme, the government said on…
New Delhi, Aug 15 — India’s manufacturing sector has become a central driver of economic growth with rising output, exports and investment, and the country has seen rapid gains in defence production and electronics manufacturing, an official factsheet said on Saturday.The manufacturing sector now…
New Delhi, Aug 15 — In his 80th Independence Day address from the ramparts of Red Fort, Prime Minister Narendra Modi placed the country's young generation at the heart of India's journey towards becoming a developed nation by 2047, outlining a multi-pronged approach that blends opportunity,…
New Delhi, Aug 15 — The recently passed Mines and Minerals Amendment Bill, 2026, brings long-term stability to the major minerals sector and attracts investment in the sector, the government said on Saturday.The amendment will check unbalanced imposition of steep taxes by states and reliance on…
New Delhi, Aug 15 — The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) will host a five‑day BRICS Information and Communication Technologies Track in Pune from August 17 to August 21 to strengthen cooperation in information and communication technologies, an official statement said on Saturday.As part of…
Ahmedabad, Aug 15 — Adani Group Chairman Gautam Adani on Saturday said that India’s next generation of builders is already here and we just need to find them, back them and give them a platform.Announcing that the first edition of ‘Vande Bharatam’ initiative is over, the billionaire industrialist…
New Delhi, Aug 15 — India witnessed a sharp rise in electric vehicle adoption as sales increased to 25 lakh units in 2025-26 from just 1.5 lakh in 2009-10, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Saturday.In his speech on 80th Independence Day at Red Fort here, PM Modi highlighted the growth of…
New Delhi, Aug 15 — India’s push for a major semiconductor and electronics build‑out highlighted in Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s 80th Independence Day speech marks shift from ecosystem creation to global leadership, industry experts said on Saturday.They lauded the ambitious roadmap mentioned by…
New Delhi, Aug 15 — Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday highlighted critical minerals, energy security and domestic resource exploration as key pillars of India’s future growth strategy, while outlining target of 100 gigawatts (GW) of nuclear power capacity by 2047 and offshore energy…
New Delhi, Aug 15 — Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday said that India saw just 30 per cent electrification of Railways in 90 years and a massive 70 per cent in the last 10 years and has now made its mark in the field of hydrogen-powered trains in the world as well.Addressing the nation from…