Andhra receives investment commitments worth Rs 11.91 lakh crore
Visakhapatnam, Nov 14 (IANS) Andhra Pradesh has received investment commitments to the tune of Rs 11,91,972 crore as it signed MoUs with 400 companies in two days. These MoUs, signed on Thursday and on the first day of the CII Partnership Summit on Friday, are expected to provide employment opportunities to 13.32 lakh youth. According […]
Govt advancing key initiatives aimed at achieving national health goals
New Delhi, Nov 14 (IANS) The government is advancing several key initiatives aimed at achieving national health goals and aligning with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), a senior official said on Friday. Union Health Secretary Punya Salila Srivastava inaugurated the ministry’s Health Pavilion at the 44th India International Trade Fair (IITF) at Bharat Mandapam here, […]
DPDP rules mark significant milestone in India’s ongoing data protection journey
New Delhi, Nov 14 (IANS) Nasscom-Data Security Council of India (DSCI) on Friday said the government’s notification of the Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) Rules 2025 marks a significant milestone in India’s ongoing journey to strengthen its personal data protection architecture. With the rules now in force, the industry has a clearer and more actionable […]
India emerges as the world’s 6th largest patent filer with over 64,000 patents: Jitendra Singh
New Delhi, Nov 14 (IANS) India has now emerged as the world’s 6th largest patent filer with over 64,000 patents, out of which more than 55 per cent are by resident Indian innovators, a sharp departure from the earlier trend of innovators depending on foreign institutions for research, mentorship, and project completion, Union Minister Jitendra […]
DLC campaign generates over 1 crore certificates: Ministry
New Delhi, Nov 14 (IANS) The nationwide Digital Life Certificate campaign has generated over 1 crore certificates, as of November 12, the government said on Friday. The campaign, running from November 1 to November 30, across 2000 cities and towns covering 2,540 locations across the country, has conducted 35,000 DLC camps by November 12, an […]
Youth must stay united and focused for nation-building: FM Sitharaman in Nagaland
Kohima, Nov 14 (IANS) Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, currently on a three-day visit to Nagaland, on Friday emphasised the crucial role of youth in nation-building and urged students to remain united, focused and positive as they prepare to contribute to the country’s future. She cautioned against negative influences such as drugs and bullying and […]
Turkiye bans 102 footballers over widening betting scandal
Ankara (Turkiye), Nov 14 (IANS) Turkiye’s football authorities have handed temporary bans to 102 professional players as part of a widening investigation into illegal betting activities in the country. The Professional Football Disciplinary Board of the Turkish Football Federation (TFF) on Thursday suspended 25 players from the Super Lig and 77 from the second-tier First […]
‘Really proud’, says Carlos Alcaraz as he accepts ATP Year-End No. 1 trophy
Turin (Italy), Nov 14 (IANS) Carlos Alcaraz accepted the ATP Year-End No. 1 trophy for the second time in his career at the ATP Finals here on Friday afternoon, securing the position for the first time since 2022. The Spaniard, who has clinched six Grand Slam titles so far, clinched the honour when he defeated […]
Deepti Sharma gets a hero’s welcome in Agra after World Cup triumph
Agra, Nov 14 (IANS) Ace Indian woman all-rounder Deepti Sharma received a hero’s welcome during a grand road show when she returned to her hometown, Agra, fresh off being named Player of the Tournament in India’s victorious ICC Women’s ODI World Cup campaign. The city turned out in full strength as fans lined the streets, […]
Amateur Mahreen beats strong field to win 15th Leg of WPGT by three shots
Noida, Nov 14 (IANS) Mahreen Bhatia became the first amateur to win on the Women’s Pro Golf Tour this season as she held off a strong field in the 15th Leg of the Tour at the Jaypee Wishtown Golf Course. Mahreen, 16, carded 4-under 67 following up on rounds of 68-66 on the first two […]
