World Tennis League: Nagal, Shrivalli lead AOS Eagles to dominant win
Bengaluru, Dec 19 (IANS) Home favourites Sumit Nagal, Shrivalli Bhamidipaty and Maaya Rajeswaran Revathi stole the show on the third day of the World Tennis League at the SM Krishna Stadium, Bengaluru. The AOS Eagles defeated VB Realty Hawks 22-12 in the first match of the day to extend their lead at the top. They […]
IWL 2025-26: Indian women’s football’s finest begin battle in Bengal
New Delhi, Dec 19 (IANS) The ninth season of the Indian Women’s League will get underway on Saturday with eight teams set to do battle for the title of the best women’s football club in the country. East Bengal FC, who won their maiden IWL trophy last season, will have the opportunity to defend their […]
India’s digital economy to reach $1.2 tn by 2030 led by AI depth
New Delhi, Dec 19 (IANS) India’s digital economy is projected to reach $1.2 trillion by 2029–30 as depth of AI capabilities will shape the next phase of growth, a report said on Friday. The report from Team Lease Digital said that India’s AI market could touch $17 billion by 2027, with AI talent expected to […]
93 Indian airports switch to 100 pc green energy use: Minister
New Delhi, Dec 19 (IANS) A total of 93 airports in India have switched over to 100 per cent green energy use, Murlidhar Mohol, Minister of State for Civil Aviation, informed the Parliament. In a written reply to a question in the Lok Sabha, the minister stated that four airports in the country, including Delhi, […]
Vijayawada–Visakhapatnam flight cancelled over safety concerns: Air India Express
New Delhi, Dec 19 (IANS) An Air India Express flight operating between Vijayawada and Visakhapatnam was cancelled after the pilot detected a technical issue before departure, the airline said on Friday. In a statement, Air India Express said that the aircraft returned to the ramp in the interest of safety after the issue was identified […]
India charts bold clean energy course with SHANTI Bill: Pralhad Joshi
New Delhi, Dec 19 (IANS) India has moved towards a bold and decisive path into the clean-energy sector with the passing of the Sustainable Harnessing and Advancement of Nuclear Energy for Transforming India bill (SHANTI Bill) in both houses of the Parliament, Pralhad Joshi, Union Minister for New and Renewable Energy, said on Friday. The […]
DoT, UNDP hold national workshop to push circular economy in telecom sector
New Delhi, Dec 19 (IANS) The Department of Telecommunications (DoT), in partnership with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), on Friday organised a national workshop aimed at accelerating the adoption of circular economy practices in India’s telecom industry. The workshop, titled “Advancing Circular Economy in the Telecom Sector Enabling Policy and Practice”, brought together policymakers, […]
5 research initiatives driving India-AI Impact Summit 2026
New Delhi, Dec 19 (IANS) As India prepares to host the India–AI Impact Summit 2026 in the national capital this February, a set of research-led initiatives is emerging as the knowledge backbone of the global event, positioning the country as a hub for responsible and impact-driven artificial intelligence, particularly for the Global South. At the […]
Import duty exemption on cotton has cut cost for textiles industry: Minister
New Delhi, Dec 19 (IANS) The exemption of 11 per cent import duty on cotton has led to a softening of domestic prices, currently ranging between Rs 51,500–Rs 52,500 per candy, ensuring affordability for the textiles industry while MSP-based support continues to protect farmers, the Parliament was informed on Friday. Minister of State for Textiles […]
Odisha a future-ready investment destination: CM Majhi
Bhubaneswar, Dec 19 (IANS) Chief Minister of Odisha Mohan Charan Majhi on Friday emphasised that the state is poised to become a growth engine of India. While addressing industry leaders at the Odisha Investor Meet in Hyderabad, CM Majhi said, “Odisha is ready to be the growth engine of India, and the Odisha Investors’ Meet […]
