MoD inks Rs 7,629 cr contract with L&T for K9 Vajra-T guns for Indian Army

New Delhi: Ministry of Defence on Friday signed a contract with Larsen & Toubro Limited for procurement of 155 mm, 52 calibre K9 Vajra-T self-propelled tracked artillery guns, for the Indian Army at a total cost of Rs 7,628.70 crore. The contract was signed by senior officials of the Ministry and representatives of L&T in… Continue reading MoD inks Rs 7,629 cr contract with L&T for K9 Vajra-T guns for Indian Army

Air pollution linked to more hospitalisations for all causes, mental illness too, study finds

NEW DELHI: A research has found an increased hospital admissions for all causes, including mental illnesses, in relation to a long-term exposure to air pollution. The Scottish study, published in the British Medical Journal (BMJ) Open, found that a higher exposure to nitrogen dioxide (NO2) and particulate matter (PM10 and PM2.5) combined was linked to… Continue reading Air pollution linked to more hospitalisations for all causes, mental illness too, study finds

MoUs worth Rs 1.8 lakh crore signed in Bihar Business Connect 2024 summit

Patna: A total of 423 landmark Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) worth Rs 1.8 lakh crore were signed with leading companies of various sectors, paving the way for transformative industrial collaborations in Bihar during the Bihar Business Connect 2024. In his message, Chief Minister Nitish Kumar said here on Friday that over the past few years,… Continue reading MoUs worth Rs 1.8 lakh crore signed in Bihar Business Connect 2024 summit

Brazilian film ‘Malu’ bags big prize at 29th IFFK

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: Brazilian film ‘Malu’ directed by Pedro Freire has been selected for the ‘Suvarna Chakoram’ (Golden Crow Pheasant) award for the best film at the 29th International Film Festival of Kerala (IFFK) which concluded here on Friday evening. The ‘Suvarna Chakoram’ award, carrying a cash prize of Rs 20 lakh to be shared by the… Continue reading Brazilian film ‘Malu’ bags big prize at 29th IFFK

Maha Kumbh: Akshaya Patra, ISKCON among several others to host ‘bhandaras’ during mega event

MAHAKUMBH NAGAR: Ahead of Maha Kumbh, one of the largest gatherings of Sanatan faith devotees, hundreds of organisations are gearing up to serve free meals to millions of pilgrims as an act of religious merit. These organisations will host ‘bhandaras’ (community feasts) throughout the sprawling fairground, offering free meals to all devotees. While some have… Continue reading Maha Kumbh: Akshaya Patra, ISKCON among several others to host ‘bhandaras’ during mega event

Adani Group to invest Rs 27,900 crores in Bihar

Patna: Adani group of Industries on Friday announced its plan to invest a total amount of Rs 27,900 crores including Rs 20,000 crores for setting up an ultra-supercritical thermal power plant in Bihar. Pranab Adani, Director of Adani Enterprises, a component of the Adani Group of industries, while making the announcement here on the concluding… Continue reading Adani Group to invest Rs 27,900 crores in Bihar

Bengali film ”Bohurupi” becomes biggest blockbuster with over Rs 17.25 crore revenue

KOLKATA: Bengali film ‘Bohurupi’ has crossed Rs 17.25 crore of revenue at the box office after screening for 68 days, setting a record as the “biggest blockbuster” in the state, an industry body official said on Friday. The success of the film is a “reflection of cinegoers’ unwavering love for authentic storytelling”, one of the… Continue reading Bengali film ”Bohurupi” becomes biggest blockbuster with over Rs 17.25 crore revenue

Idols in three Hindu temples vandalised in Bangladesh

DHAKA: In fresh incidents, miscreants have vandalised eight idols in three Hindu temples in Bangladesh’s Mymensingh and Dinajpur over two days, a media report said on Friday. Police have arrested one person in connection with vandalism at one of the temples, The Daily Star newspaper reported. These are the latest in a series of incidents… Continue reading Idols in three Hindu temples vandalised in Bangladesh

GST Council to decide on cutting taxes on insurance premium; big-ticket rate rejig unlikely

JAISALMER: The GST Council, in its meeting on Saturday, is likely to decide on reducing tax rates on life and health insurance premiums, but a decision on big-ticket rate rationalisation, including a higher tax on sin goods, may be deferred. The GoM on GST rate rationalisation had proposed rate rejigs in 148 items in its… Continue reading GST Council to decide on cutting taxes on insurance premium; big-ticket rate rejig unlikely

India-US defence relationship advancing in terrific, exciting ways: Pentagon

WASHINGTON: The defence relationship between India and the US is and advancing in terrific and exciting ways, the Pentagon has said amidst the transition from the Joe Biden administration to that of President-elect Donald Trump. “The US-India defence relationship stands on its own. It is accelerating and advancing in terrific and exciting ways, both as… Continue reading India-US defence relationship advancing in terrific, exciting ways: Pentagon