India committed to taking the lead in AI, creating opportunities for youth: PM Modi
New Delhi, Jan 4 (IANS) As emerging technologies begin to transform industries across the spectrum, the country is committed to taking the lead in artificial intelligence (AI), with a focus on innovation and creating opportunities for the youth, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Saturday. After meeting former Infosys CEO Vishal Sikka, PM Modi said […]
Indian coal sector clocks record production, dispatch growth in 2024
New Delhi, Jan 4 (IANS) Coal production reached an all-time high of 1,039.59 million tonnes (provisional) in 2024, marking a significant 7.28 per cent growth compared to the previous year’s total of 969.07 MT, the government said on Saturday. Similarly, coal dispatches also reached a record high, with 1,012.72 MT (provisional) dispatched across the nation, […]
Agriculture, allied sectors likely to see 3.5-4 pc growth in 2025: Shivraj Singh Chouhan
New Delhi, Jan 4 (IANS) The growth rate of the agriculture sector and allied sectors is expected to be between 3.5 per cent and 4 per cent in 2025, Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan said on Saturday. In a review meeting of various schemes with the state/UT ministers in the national capital, Chouhan said […]
FIIs remain net buyers through primary market in India
New Delhi, Jan 4 (IANS) As foreign institutional investors’ (FII) selling in India continues to dominate headlines, the clear message is that FII selling is due to high valuations in the secondary market and in the primary market where the valuations are fair, they have been sustained investors, market watchers said on Saturday. Amid persistent […]
Omkareshwar Floating Solar Park showcases India’s clean energy goals: Pralhad Joshi
New Delhi, Jan 4 (IANS) The 600 MW Omkareshwar Floating Solar Park, located in the Khandwa district of Madhya Pradesh, showcases the scale and ambition of India’s clean energy goals, Union New and Renewable Energy Minister Pralhad Joshi, said on Saturday. Joshi, who visited the country’s largest floating solar project, said this innovative renewable […]
Centralised Pension Payments System rolled out in all EPFO offices across India
New Delhi, Jan 4 (IANS) The EPFO has completed the full-scale rollout of the new Centralised Pension Payments System (CPPS) across all its disbursing offices in a landmark move towards enhancing pension services, the Ministry for Labour and Employment said. About Rs 1,570 crore was disbursed as the pension amount to more than 68 lakh […]
HMPV a ‘winter occurrence,’ ‘less severe, spreading on a smaller scale’: China
New Delhi, Jan 4 (IANS) The Covid-like Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV), currently spreading in China is just a ‘winter occurrence,’ is less severe, and is spreading on a smaller scale, said the country’s foreign ministry spokesperson. The statement comes as photos and videos emerged on social media showing hospitals in China swamped with people amid rising […]
DPDP rules: E-com, gaming, social media platforms to delete personal user data after 3 years
New Delhi, Jan 4 (IANS) Data fiduciaries such as e-commerce, online gaming and social media platforms will have to erase personal data of a user three years after it is no longer required, according to the draft rules of the Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) Act. The draft rules apply to e-commerce entities having not […]
HMPV not killer virus like Covid, can cause lung infection in some: IMA
New Delhi, Jan 4 (IANS) Amid the recent outbreak of Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV) in China, an expert from the Indian Medical Association (IMA) on Saturday said that the virus does not cause fatalities like Covid-19 but can in some individuals cause lung infection. Speaking to IANS Dr. Rajeev Jayadevan, Chairman of the Kerala State IMA […]
Nuclear scientist Chidambaram passes away; PM Modi expresses condolences
Chennai, Jan 4 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed deep grief over the demise of veteran nuclear scientist Dr. Rajagopala Chidambaram, who passed away at Jaslok Hospital in Mumbai on Saturday, January 4, after a brief illness at the age of 88. Dr. Chidambaram played a pivotal role in India’s nuclear weapons programme. He […]
