India

CO2 emissions from buildings, construction hit new high

India's CO2 emissions account 8pc of global total, to rise by 4.6pc in 2024: Report

India accounts for per cent of the global total carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions, and it is expected to increase by 4.6 per cent in 2024, according to a new report released on Wednesday, ahead of the UN climate conference in Baku, Azerbaijan.

Nov 13, 2024

Welcome relief, says Owaisi on SC order on 'bulldozer justice'

All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) President Asaduddin Owaisi on Wednesday welcomed the Supreme Court order on 'bulldozer justice'.

Nov 13, 2024

Ayushman Vaya Vandana Card to provide free hospital treatment to all above 70 years: PM Modi

PM Modi introduces Ayushman Vaya Vandana card for senior citizens; over 5 lakh enrolled

India's Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB-PMJAY) has enrolled over five lakh senior citizens, providing free health coverage. The Ayushman Vaya Vandana Card offers an individual health cover of ₹5 lakh per year, benefiting around 6 crore individuals across 4.5 crore families.

Nov 13, 2024

'PM Modi's govt gives highest priority to over 35 mn Indian diaspora', says EAM Jaishankar on website launch for Pravasi Bharatiya Divas

EAM Jaishankar and Odisha CM Launch Official Website for Pravasi Bharatiya Divas 2024

The Indian government launched the official website for the 18th Pravasi Bharatiya Divas Convention, a key platform for engaging with the Indian diaspora worldwide. The convention, scheduled for January 8-10, 2025, will focus on the diaspora's contribution to a developed India.

Nov 13, 2024

Bihar: PM Modi lays foundation stone of multiple projects including AIIMS in Darbhanga

Prime Minister Narendra Modi laid the foundation stone for multiple projects in Bihar, including an AIIMs in Darbhanga district.

Nov 13, 2024

Trump picks army veteran and TV celeb Hegseth as Defence Secretary

US President-elect Donald Trump has announced Pete Hegseth, an army veteran and TV personality, as his Defence Secretary, filling up another key position in his incoming cabinet.

Nov 13, 2024

Mercedes-Benz India cruises to double-digit growth as demand for luxury cars rises

Mercedes-Benz India is on course to close the current year with a double-digit jump in sales, as demand for luxury cars increased.

Nov 13, 2024

South Korea to double marine protection zone, address climate change

South Korea's oceans ministry plans to nearly double the size of its marine protected area by 2027 as part of efforts to proactively address climate change.

Nov 13, 2024

IPO market buzz continues next week with 3 new public issues

India's infrastructure push to be among largest in 21st century: KPMG

India is likely to see implementation of one of the biggest infrastructure programmes in 21st century, amongst the largest economies and creating fiscal sources of capital would be key to this initiative, according to a KPMG report.

Nov 13, 2024

RG Kar tragedy: CBI to interrogate videographer recording autopsy of victim

R.G. Kar financial lapses: Illegal medicine purchase under CBI lens

Unauthorised purchase of medicines and equipment from a private agency has come under the scanner of Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) which is probing the financial irregularities in R.G. Kar Medical College and Hospital in Kolkata.

Nov 13, 2024

Saudi Foreign Minister Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud arrives in India, to meet EAM Jaishankar today

Saudi Arabia's Foreign Minister, Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud, has arrived to hold talks with External Affairs Minister (EAM), S. Jaishankar.

Nov 13, 2024

Karnataka by-polls: Congress will win all three seats, claims CM Siddaramaiah

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Wednesday expressed confidence that Congress party would win by-elections in all three constituencies of the state.

Nov 13, 2024

US President-elect Trump announces Kristi Noem as Homeland Security Secretary

US President-elect Donald Trump has selected South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem as his next Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security.

Nov 13, 2024

K'taka bypolls: EC reports good turnout on three Assembly seats

The bye-elections held for three Assembly constituencies in Karnataka on Wednesday witnessed a good turnout as 45.02 per cent of voting was reported by the Election Commission of India.

Nov 13, 2024

Trump appoints Musk, Ramaswamy to head Dept of Government Efficiency

Trump appoints "The Great Elon Musk", Ramaswamy to head Dept of Government Efficiency

US President-elect Donald Trump appointedElon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy to lead the new Department of Government Efficiency (DoGE).

Nov 13, 2024

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India

India's CO2 emissions account 8pc of global total, to rise by 4.6pc in 2024: Report

Welcome relief, says Owaisi on SC order on 'bulldozer justice'

PM Modi introduces Ayushman Vaya Vandana card for senior citizens; over 5 lakh enrolled

EAM Jaishankar and Odisha CM Launch Official Website for Pravasi Bharatiya Divas 2024

Bihar: PM Modi lays foundation stone of multiple projects including AIIMS in Darbhanga

Trump picks army veteran and TV celeb Hegseth as Defence Secretary

Mercedes-Benz India cruises to double-digit growth as demand for luxury cars rises

South Korea to double marine protection zone, address climate change

India's infrastructure push to be among largest in 21st century: KPMG

R.G. Kar financial lapses: Illegal medicine purchase under CBI lens

Saudi Foreign Minister Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud arrives in India, to meet EAM Jaishankar today

Karnataka by-polls: Congress will win all three seats, claims CM Siddaramaiah

US President-elect Trump announces Kristi Noem as Homeland Security Secretary

K'taka bypolls: EC reports good turnout on three Assembly seats

Trump appoints "The Great Elon Musk", Ramaswamy to head Dept of Government Efficiency

Ranveer Singh touches Sanjay Leela Bhansali's feet; Sara Ali Khan, Aditi Rao Hydari radiate in ethnic outfits at reception

Omar lambasts "arrogant" Congress after BJP's historic victory; Mehbooba reacts [details]

BJP leads in 53 seats, crosses majority mark in Chhattisgarh