Formula 1: Isack Hadjar to partner Max Verstappen as Red Bull confirms 2026 lineup
Milton Keynes, Dec 2 (IANS) Isack Hadjar will step up to Red Bull in 2026 to partner Max Verstappen, with Arvid Lindblad making his Formula 1 debut with Racing Bulls alongside Liam Lawson, the energy drinks firm’s two teams have confirmed. Red Bull and Racing Bulls were the only squads to have free seats for […]
Tripura making big strides in sports infrastructure: CM Saha
Agartala, Dec 2 (IANS) Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha on Tuesday said that the state’s BJP government is committed to strengthening football infrastructure along with the overall development of the sports sector. The Chief Minister, addressing a reception ceremony of the newly inducted lifetime members of the Tripura Football Association in Agartala, said that football […]
New Labour Codes to boost employee welfare, ease of doing business in IT sector
New Delhi, Dec 2 (IANS) India’s new Labour Codes will transform the Information Technology (IT) sector’s working culture by strengthening both employer capabilities and employee welfare, the government said on Tuesday. By simplifying compliance, formalising diverse work arrangements, expanding social security, and enhancing workplace safety, the codes create an enabling ecosystem that supports innovation, productivity, […]
Over 1,825 MW capacity rooftop solar installed on 91,574 govt buildings
New Delhi, Dec 2 (IANS) An aggregate 1,825.62 MW capacity rooftop solar has been installed on 91,574 government buildings of various Central ministries and department and states/UTs (till November 4), the Parliament was informed on Tuesday. The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy had requested all states/UTs to issue necessary directions to all department and […]
231 crore Aadhaar authentication transactions in Nov, e-KYC jumps over 24 pc
New Delhi, Dec 2 (IANS) The government on Tuesday said that Aadhaar authentication transactions saw 8.47 per cent growth (year-on-year) at 231 crore in the month of November. The authentication transactions last month are highest so far when compared with any of the previous months this fiscal (FY26), according to IT Ministry. “In October, the […]
Centre has disbursed Rs 1,635 crore as subsidy under PM E-DRIVE Scheme: Minister
New Delhi, Dec 2 (IANS) The government has disbursed Rs 1,634.62 crore as subsidy under the PM E-DRIVE Scheme till November 23 this year, the Parliament was informed on Tuesday. Minister of State for Heavy Industries Bhupathiraju Srinivasa Varma, in a written reply to a question in the Lok Sabha, said that an allocation of […]
eSanjeevani facilitates over 43 cr telemedicine consultations till November: Prataprao Jadhav
New Delhi, Dec 2 (IANS) The national telemedicine service, known as eSanjeevani, has facilitated more than 43 crore consultations till November 23, said Union Minister for Health Prataprao Jadhav in the Parliament on Tuesday. eSanjeevani has been designed to be an inclusive and accessible platform, providing free teleconsultation services to all, ensuring that even the […]
600 districts in India provided palliative care till October: Nadda
New Delhi, Dec 2 (IANS) A total of 600 districts in the country have been providing palliative care to patients suffering from chronic life-limiting illnesses, the Union Health Minister informed the Parliament on Tuesday. The government launched the National Programme for Palliative Care (NPPC) in 2012 to provide pain relief and symptom management for patients […]
Geospatial technology vital for evidence-based governance: Arunachal Guv
Itanagar, Dec 2 (IANS) Arunachal Pradesh Governor Lt. General K.T. Parnaik (Retd.) said on Tuesday that geospatial technology, including GIS, GPS, drones, satellite imagery, and digital maps, has become an essential tool for smart and evidence-based governance. Addressing the GeoSmart India 2025 conclave at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi, the Governor said that geospatial technology […]
No unusual surge of influenza, well-prepared to handle spikes: Govt
New Delhi, Dec 2 (IANS) Surveillance on respiratory illnesses shows no unusual surge of influenza in the country, the government said on Tuesday. Union Health Minister JP Nadda chaired a high-level review meeting in the national capital, where he was informed that the country is well-prepared to handle respiratory illnesses. Health Secretary Punya Salila Srivastava […]
