WASHINGTON: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday met Indian-American billionaire entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswamy here and the two leaders discussed the India-US ties, innovation, biotechnology among other things. Modi met Ramaswamy, who stood for the Republican presidential nomination last year, at Blaire House, the US president’s guest house. According to a post on X by the… Continue reading PM Modi meets Indian-origin entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswamy, discusses innovation and biotechnology
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Himachal Pradesh adopts bio-engineering measures to curb landslides
Shimla: As Himachal Pradesh continues its battle against natural disasters particularly landslides triggered frequently by heavy monsoon rains and seismic activity, the Sukhwinder Singh Sukhu government has taken a proactive approach by introducing bio-engineering solutions to mitigate landslides. For this, the government aims to implement sustainable and scientific techniques to combat this natural disaster. A… Continue reading Himachal Pradesh adopts bio-engineering measures to curb landslides
PM Modi meets with Tesla chief Elon Musk, interacts with his three children
Washington/New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi today met with Tesla chief Elon Musk and his family at Blair House. The PM interacted with the multi-billionaire US businessman’s three young children during the meeting. The PM said in posts on X: “Had a very good meeting with @elonmusk in Washington DC. We discussed various issues, including… Continue reading PM Modi meets with Tesla chief Elon Musk, interacts with his three children
E-commerce surge fuels warehousing boom in Tier II-III cities: JLL
New Delhi [India], February 14: India’s e-commerce surge is reshaping the country’s warehousing landscape, with Tier II and III cities emerging as key hubs, according to a report by global real estate consultancy JLL. The report highlights how the growing ‘click-and-buy’ trend drives demand for modern storage and distribution facilities beyond metropolitan areas. The report… Continue reading E-commerce surge fuels warehousing boom in Tier II-III cities: JLL
Cristiano Ronaldo the highest paid athlete in 2024
New York, Feb 13 (UNI) Cristiano Ronaldo was the highest paid athlete of 2024, according to a list compiled by Sportico, earning a reported $260 million, but no female athletes featured in the top 100. Soccer star Ronaldo’s impressive earnings came from $215 million in salary and winnings for Al-Nassr in Saudi Arabia and the… Continue reading Cristiano Ronaldo the highest paid athlete in 2024
More than 491 million devotees take holy dips in Mahakumbh so far
Prayagraj (Uttar Pradesh) [India]: More than 491.4 million devotees have taken a dip in the Triveni Sangam (confluence of Ganga, Yamuna and the mythical Saraswati) since the inception of 2025 Mahakumbh Mela, the Uttar Pradesh government said on Thursday. Nearly 8.546 million people took holy dips today as of 8:00 PM, the information department of… Continue reading More than 491 million devotees take holy dips in Mahakumbh so far
Nishagandhi Dance Fest begins today
Thiruvananthapuram, Feb 14: The week-long Nishagandhi Dance Festival, one of India’s iconic classical dance carnivals organised by Kerala Tourism, will get off to a colourful start at 6 pm at the Nishagandhi Auditorium in the Kanakakunnu grounds here on Friday. Kerala Health, Women & Child Development Minister Ms Veena George will inaugurate the festival and… Continue reading Nishagandhi Dance Fest begins today
Campylobacter jejuni believed to be cause behind outbreak of Guillain-Barre Syndrome
NEW DELHI: The bacteria Campylobacter jejuni (C. jejuni) is being believed to be the cause behind the outbreak of Guillain-Barre Syndrome (GBS) in the regions of Maharashtra, mainly Pune, official sources said on Thursday. They said that bacteria Campylobacter jejuni has been found in 20-30 per cent of the samples taken from the GBS positive… Continue reading Campylobacter jejuni believed to be cause behind outbreak of Guillain-Barre Syndrome
JioStar launches JioHotstar, merges JioCinema, Disney+ Hotstar platforms
NEW DELHI: JioStar, the newly formed joint venture by the merger of Viacom18 and Star India, on Friday announced the launch of JioHotstar by bringing together JioCinema and Disney+ Hotstar streaming platforms. With close to 3 lakh hours of entertainment, live sports coverage, and more than 50 crore users, JioHotstar provides compelling subscription plans tailored… Continue reading JioStar launches JioHotstar, merges JioCinema, Disney+ Hotstar platforms
Fire breaks out at flower market in Sealdah area of Kolkata, no casualty
KOLKATA: A major fire broke out at a flower market in Sealdah area of central Kolkata late Thursday night. Ten fire tenders fought the blaze for about two hours and the situation is now under control, said a fire brigade official. There was no report of any casualty or injury in the fire, which started… Continue reading Fire breaks out at flower market in Sealdah area of Kolkata, no casualty