India

India electricity generation jumps by 15% for May amid scorching heat wave

India's electricity production went up by a robust 15.06 per cent to 167.55 billion units in May this year compared to 145.61 billion in the same month last year, as demand surged amid the scorching heat wave, according to the monthly report of Central Electricity Authority.

Jul 6, 2024

Ola exits Google Maps, develops in-house Ola Maps

India's major ride-hailing company Ola has exited Google Maps and has shifted to its own Ola Maps for cab operations.

Jul 6, 2024

Neeraj Chopra, Vinesh Phogat among India's top 10 contenders for medals at Paris Olympics

The Paris Olympics are fast approaching and we're just 20 days away from the start of the world's biggest sporting carnival. India will be sending a contingent of close to 120 sportspersons to the Olympics, including an Athletics team led by the defending champion in the men's javelin Neeraj Chopra, a 21-member Shooting team and a 16-member men's hockey squad.

Jul 6, 2024

Hathras stampede: UP Police arrest main accused Dev Prakash Madhukar

The Uttar Pradesh Police on Friday arrested Dev Prakash Madhukar, the key accused in the tragic stampede at a 'satsang' (religious congregation) in Hathras that claimed the lives of as many as 121 people, mostly women.

Jul 6, 2024

Mobile tariff hike: Centre responds, says market's demand and supply decide it

The government has responded to misleading claims regarding recent mobile services tariff hike, saying with three private and one public sector players, the current mobile services market operates through the market forces of demand and supply.

Jul 6, 2024

Apulia: Prime Minister Narendra Modi with United Kingdom Prime Minister Rishi Sunak during a bilateral meeting on the sidelines of the 50th G7 Summit

PM Modi thanks Rishi Sunak for deepening India-UK ties

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday lauded Rishi Sunak's contribution to consolidate ties between the two nations during his tenure as the UK Prime Minister.

Jul 5, 2024

India's Vision 2047: On Track to Developed Nation Status

India, the world's fastest-growing economy, is on a trajectory to become a developed nation by 2047. This ambitious goal, set to coincide with the 100th anniversary of India's independence, is not just a dream but a vision that the Indian government and its people are committed to realizing.

Jul 5, 2024

Fact Check: No, Indian Forces did not martyr 12 Kashmiris in June; zero civilian deaths in 2024

Apart from political instability and terror, the Valley seems to have another set of demons to counter — propaganda and disinformation.

Jul 5, 2024

Katappan Meets Sultan: Sathyaraj Joins Salman Khan's Sikandar

Producer Warda S Nadiadwala shared pictures from the film set with the new entrants on her Twitter page.

Jul 5, 2024

Hathras stampede: 6 'Satsang' organisers held; Rs 1 lakh bounty on main accused

Six people have been arrested in connection with the stampede in UP's Hathras district during a religious discourse on Tuesday that left 121 people dead.

Jul 4, 2024

Nipah monoclonal antibody to undergo human trials in India, Bangladesh in 2025

A novel monoclonal antibody against the Nipah virus is set to undergo human clinical trials in India, and Bangladesh -- two countries that suffer Nipah outbreaks almost every year -- in 2025, according to a report on Thursday.

Jul 4, 2024

Centre announces Rs 200 crore scheme for green hydrogen testing infra

The government on Thursday announced a Rs 200 crore scheme for funding testing facilities, infrastructure, and institutional support for the development of standards and regulatory frameworks under the National Green Hydrogen Mission.

Jul 4, 2024

India and Bhutan hail growth in trade and economic partnership

Eminent Indian business leaders from various sectors, including infrastructure, financial services, education, hospitality, healthcare, and technology, concluded their three-day visit to Thimpu on Thursday after having engaging conversations on expanding trade and economic ties between India and Bhutan.

Jul 4, 2024

India and Australia focus on closer collaboration in Indo-Pacific

India and Australia on Thursday reviewed a range of issues pertaining to bilateral defence cooperation with a clear focus on closer collaboration between the two countries in the Indo-Pacific region.

Jul 4, 2024

SCO summit kicks off in Astana; Belarus joins association [key discussions]

The 24th SCO Summit welcomed Belarus as its newest member, marking a significant milestone. Discussions at the summit revolved around regional security, economic development, and transportation capacity.

Jul 4, 2024