Goa ties up with Musk's Starlink to enhance digital connectivity, disaster resilience

Goa ties up with Musk's Starlink to enhance digital connectivity, disaster resilience

Chief Minister Pramod Sawant said the tie-up aligns with Goa's vision of digital transformation, while IT Minister Rohan Khaunte highlighted its potential to improve governance, investment, tourism, and public services. Starlink is yet to launch services in India, with proposed pricing at ₹8,600 per month and ₹34,000 for hardware. 15 days ago
7 labourers killed in explosion at steel plant in Chhattisgarh

Seven labourers killed in explosion at steel plant in Chhattisgarh

Firefighters and police rushed to the spot to control the fire and secure the area, while the injured were shifted to a nearby hospital. Former Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel expressed condolences and demanded compensation, medical support for the injured, and a high-level probe. Authorities have launched an investigation to determine the cause of the explosion, amid renewed concerns over industrial safety in the state. 15 days ago
India 2nd country globally to integrate Mobile Stroke Units with emergency medical services: ICMR

India 2nd country globally to integrate Mobile Stroke Units with emergency medical services: ICMR

Equipped with CT scanners, teleconsultation facilities, labs and clot-busting drugs, the MSUs enable rapid diagnosis and treatment at patients' locations. The initiative has reduced treatment time from nearly 24 hours to about two hours, cut deaths by one-third, and lowered disability rates eightfold, strengthening Assam's emergency healthcare system and setting a model for wider adoption. 15 days ago
Indian rupee strengthens against US dollar

Climbdown in Greenland tensions to boost market sentiments, help rupee recover

Easing geopolitical tensions linked to Greenland are expected to improve market sentiment and reduce pressure on the rupee, though volatility may persist in the near term. The rupee recovered 15 paise from record lows to trade at 91.50 against the US dollar, supported by a decline in global risk aversion. 15 days ago
Trump calls US world's hottest economy, slams NATO and pushes Greenland talks: top quotes by US president in Davos

Greenland and the return of unconstrained power

The Greenland crisis is not an episode to be managed and forgotten. It is an inflection point. If coercive leverage over allies succeeds, the precedent will ripple far beyond the Arctic. If it fails, the cost will be borne in fractured trust and diminished legitimacy. 16 days ago
Winter Games

Haryana wins big at Khelo India Winter Games; bags two golds in figure skating

Haryana dominated the second day of the Khelo India Winter Games 2026 in Leh, clinching two gold medals in figure skating as the sport made its debut at the event. Ladakh thrilled home crowds by defeating ITBP 3–1 in an action-packed ice hockey encounter, while Haryana moved to the top of the medal standings. 16 days ago
'Purvodaya' vision accelerating development in Northeast, says PM Modi

'Purvodaya' vision accelerating development in Northeast, says PM Modi

PM Modi praised the 2024 Peace Accord with NLFT and ATTF, noting the state's commitment to environmental initiatives, natural farming, and economic reforms. He reiterated the goal of transforming Tripura in line with its historical vision and continued development efforts. 16 days ago