80th CCI Western India squash: Top seeds Chotrani, Joshna enter semis
Mumbai, Dec 20 (IANS) The 80th CCI Western India squash tournament moved into its decisive phase on Saturday as the semi-finals delivered high-quality squash, intense rallies, and moments of sheer grit, underlining why this championship remains one of the most prestigious events on the domestic squash calendar. Across all categories, the semi-finals reflected the growing […]
WTL: India’s Dhakshineswar Suresh takes Aussie Mavericks Kites to maiden title
Bengaluru, Dec 20 (IANS) India’s Dhakshineswar Suresh helped his team take the World Tennis League 2025 (WTL) title at the SM Krishna Stadium on Saturday as Aussie Mavericks Kites rode the momentum swings to beat the AOS Eagles 22-19 to clinch their first WTL title. At the end of Day 2, the Aussie Mavericks Kites […]
Sitharaman launches project to develop AI, STEM & robotics labs in govt schools in Karnataka
New Delhi, Dec 20 (IANS) Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Saturday launched a Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) project to develop five Artificial Intelligence, STEM, and robotics labs in government schools in Karnataka. The Minister launched Cyient AI Labs (CyAILS) — ‘VijAIpatha’, a CSR-led national initiative to democratise access to Artificial Intelligence, STEM, and robotics education […]
Health Minister Nadda urges new doctors to work towards society
New Delhi, Dec 20 (IANS) The government spends Rs 30-35 lakh for every MBBS student, said Union Health Minister JP Nadda on Saturday, while urging new doctors to work towards society. Addressing the 21st annual convocation ceremony of King George’s Medical University (KGMU) in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, the Minister highlighted the remarkable progress achieved in […]
India becomes world’s 4th largest economy from 10th under PM Modi’s leadership: Scindia
Indore, Dec 20 (IANS) India, which was the tenth largest economy in the world 12 years ago, has emerged as the fourth largest economy under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union Minister Jyotiraditya M. Scindia said on Saturday. Speaking at the Young Entrepreneurs Forum Summit 2025 here, the Union Communication Minister said that […]
Manipur’s rich biodiversity makes it a natural laboratory for scientific study: Governor Bhalla
Imphal, Dec 20 (IANS) Manipur, with its exceptional biodiversity and unique ecological conditions, serves as a living laboratory for scientific research, Governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla said on Saturday. The Governor emphasised that focused studies are particularly needed in critical areas such as climate change, biotechnology, sustainable agriculture, and environmental sciences, noting that research in these […]
India‑Oman CEPA to boost exports, energy security
New Delhi, Dec 20 (IANS) The Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) with Oman is expected to enhance India’s export competitiveness, secure energy supplies at favourable prices and strengthen India–Oman economic ties, a report said on Saturday. The report from Bank of Baroda said that CEPA aims to expand trade and investment, increase export opportunities for […]
PM SVANidhi scheme aims to benefit 1.15 crore beneficiaries, including 50 lakh new ones
New Delhi, Dec 20 (IANS) The restructured Prime Minister Street Vendor’s Atma Nirbhar Nidhi (PM SVANidhi) Scheme aims to benefit 1.15 crore beneficiaries, including 50 lakh new beneficiaries, an official statement said on Saturday. The lending period has now been extended until March 31, 2030. The total outlay for the scheme is Rs 7,332 crore, […]
Jobless turns entrepreneur: How CM’s ‘Yuva Udyami Vikas Abhiyan’ is transforming lives of youth
Lucknow, Dec 20 (IANS) The Chief Minister ‘Yuva Udyami Vikas Abhiyan’, which aims to create self-employment opportunities for 1 lakh youth every year in Uttar Pradesh, is yielding encouraging results, promising enough to nudge others to take note. The jobless and unemployed youth are taking advantage of the scheme and setting themselves on an entrepreneurial […]
PM Modi inaugurates Guwahati terminal, setting Adani benchmark in Northeast connectivity
Guwahati, Dec 20 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday inaugurated the new terminal at Lokapriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport (LGBIA), Guwahati, completing a rare, accelerated journey from concept to commissioning in under a year. The project has been developed by Guwahati International Airport Limited, with operations led by Adani Airport Holdings Limited (AAHL). Gautam […]
