Uttarakhand strengthens mining governance framework
Dehradun, Oct 17 (IANS) In a significant recognition of its ongoing reforms, Uttarakhand has secured a leading position in the ‘C’ category of the State Mining Readiness Index (SMRI), released by the Ministry of Mines. The index, launched in line with the Union Budget 2025–26, highlights the efforts of states in driving transparency, sustainability, and […]
PM Modi has put India on a different growth trajectory in 11 years: Gautam Singhania
New Delhi, Oct 17 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi has done a wonderful job over the last 11 years as he has put India onto a different trajectory, and must be complimented for what he has done so far, Raymond Group Chairman Gautam Singhania said on Friday. Speaking to IANS on the sidelines of the […]
We’re actually living in the first Indian decade of that Indian century: Nick Booker
New Delhi, Oct 17 (IANS) India’s growth story has been phenomenal so far, and we’re actually living in the first Indian decade of the Indian century, IndoGenius co-founder Nick Booker said on Friday. Recognising the astonishing growth trajectory of India, Booker said that the difference between India before Covid and post-Covid is dramatic, and it […]
Govt working to make MP a tourist destination: Tourism Board
Bhopal, Oct 17 (IANS) Managing Director of Madhya Pradesh Tourism Board (MPTB), Sheo Shekhar Shukla, on Friday said the government is working to make the state’s rich heritage, wildlife, spirituality, and forest listed among the leading international destinations. Shukla made this statement on the concluding session of the two-day travel trade show, ITB Asia 2025, […]
India among top five countries with its own domestic 4G stack: PM Modi
New Delhi, Oct 17 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi delivered the keynote address at the NDTV World Summit 2025 held at New Delhi on Friday. Welcoming the distinguished gathering of global leaders, the Prime Minister set the tone for the summit. In his speech, PM Modi emphasised India’s unwavering momentum and its role as a […]
WHO calls for immediate action to end lead exposure
New Delhi, Oct 17 (IANS) Even though preventable, lead exposure remains a serious global health threat and continues to affect millions of children and adults alike, said the World Health Organization on Friday, calling for immediate action to tackle the growing burden. Lead is present in numerous everyday materials, including paint, batteries, cosmetics, and even […]
Reducing import dependence, boosting domestic capacity key for ‘Atmanirbhar Bharat’: Jitendra Singh
New Delhi, Oct 17 (IANS) Union Minister of State for Science and Technology, Jitendra Singh, said on Friday that reducing import dependence, and boosting domestic capacity in various sectors such as life sciences and fuel is crucial for the country to become an ‘Atmanirbhar Bharat’. He was speaking at the launch of the curtain raiser […]
China’s green energy drive poses grave danger to Tibet’s fragile ecology
New Delhi, Oct 17 (IANS) China’s strategy to exploit the natural resources in Tibet to meet Beijing’s renewable energy targets is coming at the cost of the Himalayan region’s fragile environment and the crushing of the human rights of its poor people, recent reports in The Diplomat and other publications have highlighted. Tibet is the […]
India has become leader in telecom services, product: Jyotiraditya M. Scindia
New Delhi, Oct 17 (IANS) India is no longer a follower in telecom and has now become a leader in the sector, both in terms of services and also in terms of products, Union Minister for Communications and Development of North Eastern Region, Jyotiraditya M. Scindia, said on Friday. The number of customers across the […]
Formula 1: George Russell confident Mercedes offers ‘best chance’ for 2026 world title
New Delhi, Oct 17 (IANS) George Russell says he is “in the best seat in Formula 1” to challenge for the world championship in 2026 after signing a new multi-year contract with Mercedes. The team officially confirmed on Wednesday that Russell and rookie Kimi Antonelli would continue as their driver pairing for the 2026 season. […]
