India

Union Government Implements Heat Action Plans in 23 Heatwave-Prone States

The Union Government has rolled out Heat Action Plans (HAPs) across 23 states susceptible to heatwave conditions in an effort to mitigate the impact of increasing temperatures on human lives and agricultural output.

Nov 27, 2024

Centre completes auction of 9 coal mines, to yield Rs 1,446 crore annual revenue

The Ministry of Coal announced on Wednesday that it has successfully auctioned 9 mines as part of the 10th round of commercial coal mine auctions.

Nov 27, 2024

Air India optimises key domestic metro routes post Vistara merger

Post Vistara-integration, national carrier Air India on Wednesday announced an optimisation of its domestic route network that will prioritise deployment of its best narrowbody cabin products on five key metro-to-metro routes, beginning December 1.

Nov 27, 2024

IPO-bound Senores Pharma, Dr. Reddy's Labs launch ivermectin tablets in US

Senores Pharmaceuticals and Dr. Reddy's Laboratories, have announced the launch of ivermectin tablets USP, 3 mg. in the US market.

Nov 27, 2024

PM Modi greets Minister Pralhad Joshi on his birthday

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday greeted Union Minister of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution & New and Renewable Energy, Pralhad Joshi on his birthday.

Nov 27, 2024

India launching its first-ever auction of undersea mineral blocks for mining

India Dives into Undersea Mineral Exploration; First Auction Announced

India is launching its first auction of undersea mineral blocks for mining, marking its entry into undersea mineral exploration. The offshore area of India is rich in mineral resources, crucial for reducing dependence on imports and stabilizing supply chains.

Nov 27, 2024

Dalit youth beaten to death in MP's Shivpuri, four arrested

Dalit youth beaten to death in MP's Shivpuri, police arrest four

In a heart-wrenching incident, a 30-year-old Dalit youth, who was brutally thrashed, succumbed to his injuries during treatment at a hospital in the Shivpuri district of Madhya Pradesh, and four people have been arrested in this connection.

Nov 27, 2024

'Unforgettable 5-yr journey': Allu Arjun after wrapping up 'Pushpa 2' shooting

Allu Arjun has wrapped up filming for his much-anticipated film "Pushpa 2: The Rule."

Nov 27, 2024

Kidney patients in Poonch receive free dialysis, thank Modi govt

J&K: Kidney patients in Poonch receive free dialysis under Centre-run scheme

The Prime Minister Dialysis Unit installed at Raja Sukhdev Singh District Hospital in Poonch district of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) has come as a boon for the local residents as well as those residing in remote locations across the Line of Control (LoC). Thousands of kidney patients are taking advantage of the Centre-run scheme.

Nov 27, 2024

Jammu and Kashmir Police Crack Down on Terror Networks with Sweeping Raids

In a decisive action to curb terrorism, Jammu and Kashmir Police launched a large-scale operation spanning four districts of the Jammu region. The crackdown, targeting OGWs linked to proscribed organizations JeM and LeT, involved 56 coordinated raids.

Nov 27, 2024

J&K Government Cracks Down on Unsecured Official Communications

The J&K government has issued a directive to officers and officials to ensure the security and confidentiality of official communications, citing concerns over the use of third-party tools like WhatsApp and Gmail for transmitting sensitive information.

Nov 27, 2024

27 Lakh UPI Fraud Cases Reported in 3 Years, Involving Rs 2,145 Crore

Over the past three years, India has witnessed nearly 27 lakh UPI domestic payment fraud cases amounting to Rs 2,145 crore. Minister of State for Finance Pankaj Choudhary revealed in the Lok Sabha that in the financial year 2023-24 alone, over 13.42 lakh fraud cases involving Rs 1,087 crore were reported, a sharp rise compared to previous years.

Nov 26, 2024