India

Centre notifies revised quality control order to boost solar energy goals

In a bid to boost India's ambitious renewable energy (RE) targets, the government on Wednesday notified a revised quality control order for solar photovoltaic (PV) products.

Jan 29, 2025

Will stand by CM Siddaramaiah in any situation, says Karnataka Minister

Karnataka Home Minister G. Parameshwara said on Wednesday that he would stand by Chief Minister Siddaramaiah in any situation emerging out of the High Court's reserved judgment on the matter of handing over the Mysuru Urban Development Authority (MUDA) scam probe to the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI).

Jan 29, 2025

NEET aspirant from UP commits suicide in Kota

Bengaluru boy ends life by hanging, police suspect mobile phone addiction

In a shocking case, a 13-year-old boy died by suicide by hanging himself at home in front of his younger sister, said officials on Wednesday.

Jan 29, 2025

Srinagar Police Busts Inter-State Narco-Terror Module, Two Arrested from Delhi, UP

In a significant operation, Srinagar Police dismantled an inter-state narco-terror module with the arrest of two major drug suppliers from Uttar Pradesh and Delhi.

Jan 29, 2025

J&K gears up Khelo India Winter Games 2025: Over 1,000 athletes set to compete

Spanning two phases, the 5th edition of the Khelo India Winger Games began in Ladakh and will culminate in Gulmarg from February 22 to 25, featuring diverse competitions like alpine skiing, snowboarding, and Nordic skiing.

Jan 28, 2025

ISRO ready for 100th launch of its GSLV rocket tomorrow

ISRO is ready to make its 100th launch of the GSLV rocket from Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota on January 29.

Jan 28, 2025

Ocean-surface warming 4x faster in last four decades: Study

The rate of ocean warming has more than quadrupled over the past four decades, according to a new study on Tuesday, explaining why 2023 and early 2024 saw unprecedentedly high sea temperatures.

Jan 28, 2025

LinkedIn fined $335 million for privacy violations related to its tracking ads biz

LinkedIn tests 'news banner' feature for working professionals in India

Online professional network LinkedIn on Tuesday announced that it is testing the 'news banner' in India to help professionals easily find and stay current on timely news stories.

Jan 28, 2025

Complaint of Rs 68 crore fraud filed against CM Siddaramaiah in MLAs/MPs court

MUDA scam: I am confident of getting justice, case against me is 'politically motivated', says K'taka CM

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah said on Tuesday that he is confident of getting justice by the judiciary in connection with the Mysuru Urban Development Authority (MUDA) scam.

Jan 28, 2025

U19 WC: Trisha Gongadi becomes first player to hit century in the tournament

Trisha Gongadi Scripts History in U19 Women's T20 World Cup

Trisha Gongadi becomes the first player to score a century in the ICC U19 Women's T20 World Cup. Gongadi's aggressive batting led India to a massive total of 208/1 in 20 overs.

Jan 28, 2025

India Inc. pegs GDP growth at 6.5-6.9 pc for 2025-26: FICCI pre-Budget survey

India Inc. is optimistic about the growth prospects of the economy and wants the Union government's thrust on capital expenditure (Capex) to continue in the Union Budget 2025-26, according to a survey released by apex business chamber FICCI

Jan 28, 2025

Tortured by microfinance staff, Karnataka teacher jumps into river

A female teacher committed suicide by jumping into a river, allegedly due to harassment by microfinance staffers in Karnataka's Davanagere district, said officials here.

Jan 28, 2025

PM Modi's Cabinet approves ₹3,300 crore for 'Made in India' semiconductors

Semiconductor demand in India to reach 28 pc by 2026 end amid AI boom

The demand for semiconductors in India in the artificial intelligence (AI) era is likely to increase to 28 per cent by the end of 2026, close to the global expected demand of 29 per cent

Jan 28, 2025

Rise of Ayush increasingly making India a health tourism hub

Medical Visa Boosts India's Status as Health Tourism Hub

India's AYUSH system, encompassing Ayurveda, Yoga, Unani, Siddha, and Homeopathy, has boosted the country's health tourism. The Ministry of Ayush's efforts led to the global integration of these traditional medicine systems in 2024.

Jan 28, 2025

Congo pulls diplomats from Rwanda amid imminent rebellion advances

UN officials express alarm over escalating violence, humanitarian crisis in DRC

Senior UN officials expressed alarm over the escalation of violence and the humanitarian crisis in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), amid intensified hostilities in Goma, the eastern regional capital city.

Jan 28, 2025