Govt says country ready to meet 270 GW of peak power demand this summer

NEW DELHI: India is ready to meet up to 270 GW of peak power demand during summer season this year and the government would make it mandatory for thermal plants, especially those using imported coal, to run at full capacity if required, Union Power Secretary Pankaj Agarwal said on Friday. In 2024, the country was… Continue reading Govt says country ready to meet 270 GW of peak power demand this summer

Vulgarity on social media: Centre issues advisory to OTT platforms, self-regulation bodies

New Delhi: Amid a row over vulgar jokes on social media, the Centre has cracked the whip and warned OTT platforms against transmitting content that is prohibited by the law. In an advisory to over-the-top (OTT) platforms and self-regulatory bodies, the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting also asked them to strictly adhere to the Code… Continue reading Vulgarity on social media: Centre issues advisory to OTT platforms, self-regulation bodies

Political row over USAID fund recipient: BJP accuses Rahul of colluding with foreign forces, Cong demands white paper

NEW DELHI: A political row erupted Friday after a media report claimed USD 21 million aid by USAID was meant for Bangladesh and not India, with the Congress demanding an apology from the BJP and the ruling party accusing Rahul Gandhi of colluding with foreign forces to weaken India. The Congress alleged that the BJP’s… Continue reading Political row over USAID fund recipient: BJP accuses Rahul of colluding with foreign forces, Cong demands white paper

India accords high priority to safety, well-being of all international students: MEA on KIIT case

NEW DELHI: The government on Friday said it was deeply saddened by the recent death of a Nepalese student at an institution in Odisha, and asserted that it accords “high priority” to the safety, security and well-being of all international students in the country. In response to a query related to the incident at private… Continue reading India accords high priority to safety, well-being of all international students: MEA on KIIT case

UP govt ramps up preparations for final holy bath on Mahashivratri at Maha Kumbh

MAHAKUMBH NAGAR: The Uttar Pradesh government on Friday said it has ramped up preparations at Maha Kumbh in Prayagraj to ensure seamless arrangements for devotees in the final significant bath on Mahashivratri which falls on February 26. Chief Secretary Manoj Kumar Singh and Director General of Police Prashant Kumar visited Mahakumbh Nagar to review the… Continue reading UP govt ramps up preparations for final holy bath on Mahashivratri at Maha Kumbh

Prayagraj steps up with enhanced cleanliness measures at Mahakumbh

Prayagraj (Uttar Pradesh) [India]: With the ongoing Mahakumbh attracting millions of devotees, the Prayagraj Mela Authority has ramped up sanitation efforts, deploying advanced waste management systems and real-time monitoring technologies, according to the Uttar Pradesh government. According to the cleanliness chief (special executive officer) Akanksha Rana, “The people who bathe here have the belief that… Continue reading Prayagraj steps up with enhanced cleanliness measures at Mahakumbh

Reliance Consumer Products enters UAE with launch of Campa at GulfFood 2025

Dubai, [UAE] / Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India]: Reliance Consumer Products Limited (RCPL), the Fast-Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) arm of Reliance Industries Limited, on Tuesday launched the Indian legacy brand, Campa, in the UAE. The announcement was made at the 30th edition of Gulfood, the world’s largest Food and Beverage (F&B) sourcing event. The company said in… Continue reading Reliance Consumer Products enters UAE with launch of Campa at GulfFood 2025

Gethnical: Redefining Jewellery with Craftsmanship and Elegance

New Delhi [India]: Be ready to welcome a revolution in jewellery. Tanvi Chopra founded a showstopper jewellery business, Gethnical. It is scheduled to be launched on March First, Two Thousand Twenty Five. Gethnical is a celebration of Indian workmanship, ethical fashion, and classic elegance that goes beyond just jewellery. Our collections, designed for the modern… Continue reading Gethnical: Redefining Jewellery with Craftsmanship and Elegance

Five cheetahs released into wild in MP’s Kuno National Park

SHEOPUR (MP): Five cheetahs were released into the wild in Kuno National Park (KNP) in Madhya Pradesh’s Sheopur district on Friday, an official said. Jwala, which was brought to KNP from Namibia, and her four cubs were released into the wild from their enclosures, an official statement informed. This takes the total number of cheetahs… Continue reading Five cheetahs released into wild in MP’s Kuno National Park

Bhutan PM calls Modi his ‘mentor’, seeks guidance to help transform public service in his country

NEW DELHI: Bhutanese Prime Minister Tshering Tobgay on Friday described his Indian counterpart Narendra Modi as his “elder brother” and “mentor” and sought his guidance to help him contribute to transformation of public service in the neighbouring country. In his keynote address at the School of Ultimate Leadership (SOUL) conclave here, Tobgay made liberal use… Continue reading Bhutan PM calls Modi his ‘mentor’, seeks guidance to help transform public service in his country