InfraPandit Awards 2025 honour breakthrough research in clean energy, urban sanitation
New Delhi, Nov 29 (IANS) The inaugural InfraPandit Awards 2025 celebrated two outstanding PhD research works that focus on some of India’s most urgent infrastructure needs — clean energy access and urban sanitation. The event was held on November 29, at the India Habitat Centre in the national capital and was attended by chief guest […]
Hyundai Motor Group to open new battery development hub in S. Korea
Seoul, Nov 29 (IANS) Hyundai Motor Group has said it plans to create a large-scale battery research and development (R&D) centre in South Korea as part of its strategy to strengthen its electric vehicle (EV) competitiveness. The company held a topping-out ceremony for the Future Mobility Battery Campus in Anseong, some 70 kilometers south of […]
Gold sees notable rally amid rising expectations of US Fed rate cut
New Delhi, Nov 29 (IANS) The price of 24-carat gold (10 grams) surged by Rs 1,324 over the week, supported by safe haven buying and surging expectations of US Federal Reserve rate cut. The price of 10 grams of 24-carat gold closed the week at Rs 1,26,666 — up from Rs 1,25,342 at the end […]
SEBI chief stresses need for financial literacy, to expand awareness campaigns
New Delhi, Nov 29 (IANS) Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) Chairman Tuhin Kanta Pandey on Saturday stressed the need for financial literacy and investor protection in an increasingly digital financial landscape. To boost investor protection, SEBI will continue to expand multilingual, multimedia campaigns—building on initiatives like SEBI vs SCAM—and leverage its new state-level […]
Ashwini Vaishnaw flags off Swarnanagari Express, connecting Jaisalmer to Delhi
Jaipur, Nov 29 (IANS) Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw and Union Tourism Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat jointly flagged off the Swarnanagari Express on Saturday, which will connect Jaisalmer with Delhi. During the inauguration ceremony, responding to the request of Union Minister Shekhawat and the locals, the Railways Minister announced the renaming of the newly-launched train from […]
India’s aerospace sector undergoing unprecedented transformation driven by indigenous technology: Jitendra Singh
Bengaluru, Nov 29 (IANS) India is witnessing an unprecedented transformation in its aerospace and aviation ecosystem, powered by indigenous technologies, strong industry partnerships, and a whole-of-government approach, Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science & Technology, Dr. Jitendra Singh, said on Saturday. Dr. Singh said that the achievements unveiled today reflect Prime Minister Narendra […]
Tripura: ARC method drives four-fold surge in potato production
Agartala, Nov 29 (IANS) Tripura farmers are witnessing a fourfold rise in potato yield with the introduction of the ARC (Automatic Ridge Cultivation) technology, Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare Minister Ratan Lal Nath said on Saturday. The Minister, accompanied by senior officials, on Sunday visited the farmlands of potato growers Jyotirmoy Das and Dhananjay Das at […]
Govt releases ₹707.30 crore towards pending employee bills
Hyderabad, Nov.29 (RAHNUMA): As promised to the employees’ unions, Deputy Chief Minister Bhatti Vikramarka issued orders for the release of ₹707.30 crore towards pending employee bills. Following the Deputy Chief Minister’s instructions, officials of the finance department on Saturday released ₹707.30 crore pertaining to pending bills for the month of November. As part of the […]
Telangana BC study circle launches awareness, IELTS coaching drive for overseas Edn
Hyderabad, Nov.29 (RAHNUMA):The Telangana BC Study Circle is set to roll out structured awareness sessions and training programs to help Backward Class and other students in the State pursue higher education in top international universities and secure global scholarships. As part of the initiative, awareness sessions on overseas education opportunities and ‘IELTS coaching classes’ will […]
I’ll quit politics If I Fail”: BJP MLA Maheshwar Reddy’s challenge on hilt Scam
Hyderabad, Nov.29 (RAHNUMA): In a sensational political twist, BJP MLA Aaleti Maheshwar Reddy has thrown a high-stakes challenge amid the ongoing allegations of a massive HILT land scam in Telangana. Responding to Minister Uttam Kumar Reddy’s remarks dismissing the accusations as ‘misleading’, Maheshwar Reddy declared that he possesses ‘solid evidence’ of the alleged irregularities. “If […]
