NEW DELHI: India’s space sector wants the government to spend more on space-based services, slash taxes to spur growth of start-ups and introduce a production-linked incentive scheme for them in the Union Budget. The sector has put forward its demand ahead of the Union Budget for 2025-26 on February 1. The Indian space economy is… Continue reading Union Budget: Space sector seeks PLI scheme, tax holidays, more use of satellite data
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Indian men and women’s teams storm into Kho Kho World Cup finals
NEW DELHI: The Indian men’s and women’s teams advanced to the finals of the inaugural Kho Kho World Cup here on Saturday. While the Indian women once again showcased their tactical prowess, outplaying South Africa 66-16 in the semifinals, the men’s team also secured their spot in the final with a 62-42 victory over the… Continue reading Indian men and women’s teams storm into Kho Kho World Cup finals
RG Kar verdict: Kolkata court pronounces accused Sanjay Roy guilty of rape-murder of on-duty medic
KOLKATA: A Kolkata court on Saturday found Sanjay Roy guilty of raping and murdering an on-duty doctor at the state-run RG Kar Medical College and Hospital, a heinous crime that ignited nationwide outrage and led to prolonged protests. The Sealdah court, where Roy’s trial was held, will announce his sentence on Monday, Additional District and… Continue reading RG Kar verdict: Kolkata court pronounces accused Sanjay Roy guilty of rape-murder of on-duty medic
Over 1.7 million pilgrims takes dip in Sangam on seventh day of Maha Kumbh as of 8 am
Prayagraj (Uttar Pradesh) [India], January 19: Over 1.7 million pilgrims visited the Mahakumbh Mela on Sunday as of 8 AM, according to official data released by the Uttar Pradesh government. On the seventh day of the Maha Kumbh, among a congregation of over 1.7 million devotees gathered at the Sangam Triveni, 10 lakh Kalpvasis and… Continue reading Over 1.7 million pilgrims takes dip in Sangam on seventh day of Maha Kumbh as of 8 am
Parliament session to begin on Jan 31
New Delhi: The Budget session of Parliament will commence on January 31 and will conclude on April 4, a statement by the Lok Sabha Secretariat said here on Friday. The Budget Session will begin with the address by President Droupadi Murmu to both the Houses of Parliament on January 31. Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will… Continue reading Parliament session to begin on Jan 31
Mahakumbh 2025: Akashvani’s Kumbhvani news bulletins now live on public address system in Mahakumbh Nagar, Prayagraj
Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) [India]: In a significant initiative to keep devotees and pilgrims informed, Akashvani’s Kumbhvani News Bulletins are now being broadcast live through the public address system in Mahakumbh Nagar in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh. The first Kumbhvani News Bulletin was aired on the public address system today, i.e., 18.01.2025, at 8:30 am, said a… Continue reading Mahakumbh 2025: Akashvani’s Kumbhvani news bulletins now live on public address system in Mahakumbh Nagar, Prayagraj
MSME Ministry encourages visitors to join Khadi India Pavilion at Mahakumbh 2025
Prayagraj (Uttar Pradesh) [India], January 19: The Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) has set up the Khadi India Pavilion at Mahakumbh 2025 and encouraged visitors to join the exhibition which honours India’s timeless legacy and its commitment to promoting sustainable, locally-made products, according to the Ministry of Culture press release. Khadi India… Continue reading MSME Ministry encourages visitors to join Khadi India Pavilion at Mahakumbh 2025
Study finds majority of anaemia cases linked to causes other than iron deficiency
NEW DELHI: A major fraction of cases of anaemia — commonly associated with iron deficiency — were linked to “other” causes, such as low vitamin B12 and air pollution, according to a study that analysed data from a community-level blood survey conducted in eight Indian states. The results, published in the European Journal of Clinical… Continue reading Study finds majority of anaemia cases linked to causes other than iron deficiency
‘Jai Shri Ram’ and Jasprit Bumrah: Coldplay’s Mumbai concert was a celebration of music and culture
MUMBAI: From asking what ‘Jai Shri Ram’ means to giving a tongue-in-cheek shout-out to cricketer Jasprit Bumrah, Coldplay’s first concert in India in nine years was nothing short of a cultural celebration where the band’s frontman Chris Martin captivated the audience with his humour and curiosity. There were plenty of unforgettable moments that resonated deeply… Continue reading ‘Jai Shri Ram’ and Jasprit Bumrah: Coldplay’s Mumbai concert was a celebration of music and culture
Indian mobility market to grow 2x to surpass USD 600 bn by 2030: Google-BCG report
NEW DELHI: The Indian mobility industry is expected to double and surpass USD 600 billion by 2030, a report by Google and Boston Consulting Group said on Saturday. According to the Think Mobility Report, emerging revenue pools such as electric, shared, and connected mobility are poised to contribute USD 100 billion to the total market… Continue reading Indian mobility market to grow 2x to surpass USD 600 bn by 2030: Google-BCG report