New Delhi, Aug 9 — The first test of the Kusha long-range surface-to-air missile system is set to bring India closer to self-reliance and be a key part of Sudarshan Chakra, Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s two-phase Mission for a multilayered national defence umbrella, against ballistic missiles,…
New Delhi, Aug 9 — India is preparing a production-linked incentive (PLI) scheme to promote domestic manufacturing of polysilicon, a key raw material used in solar photovoltaic panels, as the government seeks to strengthen the country's clean energy supply chain and reduce dependence on imports…
New Delhi, Aug 9 — The final report of the confirmatory drug test of the pilot-in-command of an Air India flight that experienced a sudden loss of altitude while flying from Phuket to Delhi is awaited, the Ministry of Civil Aviation said on Sunday. Both flight crew members have been taken off the…
New Delhi, Aug 9 — India is poised to become a major force in the next industrial revolution, which will be driven by artificial intelligence and biotechnology, Union Minister of State Dr Jitendra Singh said on Sunday. He said the country has positioned itself among the world's early movers in…
New Delhi, Aug 9 — The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) requires a fundamental overhaul and India should establish an independent aviation safety board to strengthen air safety oversight, Federation of Indian Pilots founding president and former Air India pilot Minoo Wadia said on…
New Delhi, Aug 9 — In a major milestone for the nation's clean energy transition and climate action targets, India has crossed 300 GW of non-fossil fuel-based installed electricity generation capacity as on July 31, 2026, which accounts for over 54 per cent of country's total electricity generation…
New Delhi, Aug 9 — The government on Sunday reportedly clarified that Meta's platforms must operate in compliance with Indian laws and regulations, stressing that recent discussions with the social media giant were aimed at ensuring its policies and content moderation practices are aligned with the…
New Delhi, Aug 9 — The pilot of the Air India Phuket-Delhi flight that encountered mid-air turbulence could face cancellation of his flying licence and other penalties if his dope test is officially found positive, the pilot's body chief said on Sunday.Captain CS Randhawa, President of the…
Mumbai, Aug 9 — The combined market valuation of four of India’s 10 most valued companies jumped by nearly Rs 1.43 lakh crore last week, led by State Bank of India (SBI), even as six other firms in the top-10 pack witnessed a combined erosion of around Rs 1.23 lakh crore in market…
New Delhi, Aug 9 — The Centralised Public Grievance Redress and Monitoring System (CPGRAMS), has emerged as one of the world's largest digital public grievance redressal platforms over the past decade. Through sustained reforms, technological innovation and a strong focus on citizen satisfaction,…
New Delhi, Aug 9 — The Indian car industry is projected to grow to 6.1 to 6.3 million units by FY2030-31 and the share of the small car market would grow significantly faster than its pace of growth in the last five years, RC Bhargava, Chairman, Maruti Suzuki India Limited, said on Sunday.Bhargava…
New Delhi, Aug 9 — Air India on Sunday said that it “undertakes regular drug testing of crew members” in compliance with civil aviation regulations, after reports surfaced that captain of an Air India flight from Phuket to Delhi, that was hit by severe turbulence and left many injured, has been…
New Delhi, Aug 9 — As the Government e-Marketplace (GeM) begins its 11th year, it now connects more than 1.37 lakh government buyer organisations with nearly 25 lakh sellers and service providers, facilitating cumulative procurement worth over Rs 20 lakh crore.According to an official factsheet,…
New Delhi, Aug 9 — Given the improving prospects in GDP growth and earnings growth in India, foreign portfolio investors (FPIs) are likely to continue their buying in India, according to analysts.The trend of FPIs turning buyers in India, which was pronounced in July, continued in August too, so…
Seoul, Aug 9 — South Koreans are consuming significantly less kimchi than in the past despite the surge in global popularity of the country's signature side dish, data showed on Sunday.According to a joint study by researchers from Chung-Ang University, Jeju National University, and the World…
Chennai, Aug 9 — Visitors to some of Chennai’s most popular beaches will soon be able to access free Internet, with the Greater Chennai Corporation (GCC) planning to install 107 new Wi-Fi-enabled smart poles along the city’s coastline. The expanded public Wi-Fi facility is expected to become…
Ahmedabad, Aug 8 — Vande Bharatam -- the grassroots innovation and entrepreneurship initiative launched by Adani Group Chairman Gautam Adani -- has selected its inaugural cohort from more than 26,000 applications received from across the country, it was announced on Saturday.The initiative…
Mumbai, Aug 8 — The government on Saturday launched E-Samudra -- a digital platform integrating maritime services for seafarers, shipping companies, ports and other stakeholders -- to step up efforts to modernise maritime governance and strengthen seafarer welfare.Inaugurating the platform, Union…
New Delhi, Aug 8 — The government on Saturday clarified that consumers will not be charged for making payments through the Unified Payments Interface (UPI), while any future merchant discount rate (MDR) will be limited to select transactions above a specified threshold.The Finance Ministry said…
New Delhi, Aug 8 — The government has approved the merger of two train services in Uttar Pradesh and introduced a new daily passenger train between Itarsi and Madan Mahal in Madhya Pradesh to strengthen regional connectivity, an official statement said on Saturday.According to the Ministry of…
Mumbai, Aug 8 — Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation Amit Shah on Saturday said the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has adopted a supportive approach towards urban cooperative banks (UCBs) in recent years and urged both sides to move beyond long-held perceptions of each other to strengthen…