MP will celebrate Birsa Munda’s birth anniversary with pride: CM Yadav
Bhopal, Nov 8 (IANS) Chief Minister Mohan Yadav on Saturday said the district collectors have been directed to organise the 150th birth anniversary celebrations of legendary freedom fighter and Tribal icon Birsa Munda with full respect and dignity. “District collectors have been directed to organise a series of social and cultural activities that should begin […]
NGT orders action against industries discharging untreated effluents into Ganga, Yamuna
New Delhi, Nov 8 (IANS) The National Green Tribunal (NGT) has directed the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) and state pollution regulators across Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, Haryana and Bihar to take “prompt action” against more than 1,700 Grossly Polluting Industries (GPIs) alleged to be discharging untreated effluents into crucial water bodies, including the Ganga and […]
SEBI warns investors about unregulated digital gold, e-gold products
Mumbai, Nov 8 (IANS) The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has issued a warning to investors regarding “digital gold” or e-gold products available online, stating that all such offerings operate outside the securities regulatory framework and hold significant risks for investors. This situation may expose buyers to considerable counterparty and operational risks, as […]
Handloom & textile sectors are Manipur economy’s heartbeat: Guv Bhalla
Imphal, Nov 8 (IANS) Governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla said on Saturday that the handloom and textile sector is the heartbeat of Manipur’s economy, with women weavers forming its very foundation. Inaugurating the Manipur International Textile Expo (MANITEX)-2025 at Urban Haat, Nilakuthi, Imphal, the Governor said that through the women’s artistry and resilience, they preserve the […]
India, Australia hold talks on bolstering economic ties
New Delhi, Nov 8 (IANS) Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on Saturday met with Australian Trade and Tourism Minister Don Farrell and Skills and Training Minister Andrew J Giles, in Melbourne and held discussions on strengthening economic relations between India and Australia. “Our constructive discussions focused on unlocking the full potential of the India-Australia […]
India among world’s top 5 oil refining countries: Hardeep Puri
New Delhi, Nov 8 (IANS) Minister of Petroleum and Natural Gas Hardeep Singh Puri on Saturday said that India with its 23 world-class refineries and a total capacity of 258.2 MMTPA (million metric tonnes per annum) now stands among the top five refining nations in the world. “India’s oil refining story is a story of […]
NITI Aayog moots roadmap for India’s transition to circular water economy
New Delhi, Nov 8 (IANS) NITI Aayog is drawing up a roadmap with international and private-sector collaborative business models, innovative financing and technology partnerships to accelerate India’s transition toward a circular water economy through the reuse of waste-water. In the context of emerging fresh water crisis, discussions on the issue were held at a two-day […]
Centre generates over 67.94 lakh digital life certificates for pensioners this year
New Delhi, Nov 8 (IANS) As many as 67.94 lakh digital life certificates (DLCs) have been generated to enhance the ease of living of pensioners so far this year, of which 40.42 lakh are through face authentication, according to an official statement on Saturday. In five days (from November 1-5), 25.60 lakh DLCs have been […]
ISRO receives advanced Chandrayaan-2 polar data to aid future lunar exploration
New Delhi, Nov 8 (IANS) The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) on Saturday announced that it has received advanced data products from the Chandrayaan-2 orbiter, including new parameters on the physical and dielectric properties of the Moon’s polar regions. The agency described this development as a significant enhancement for future global exploration. ISRO said in […]
RGCB scientists mourn passing of Nobel Laureate Prof James Watson
Thiruvananthapuram, Nov 8 (IANS) The scientific community at the Rajiv Gandhi Centre for Biotechnology (BRIC-RGCB) on Saturday mourned the passing of Prof James D. Watson, Nobel Laureate and former President of the Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory (CSHL), USA one of the most influential figures in modern biology. Dr. Watson, who shared the 1962 Nobel Prize […]
