Politicising gig economy will kill quick commerce, destroy jobs: Amitabh Kant
New Delhi, Jan 3 (IANS) Amid the growing debate over gig workers, former NITI Aayog CEO Amitabh Kant has said that politicising the gig economy will kill quick commerce, destroy jobs and push workers back into the informal sector. In a post on X, former G20 Sherpa Kant said that Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) Rajya […]
NTPC sanctions Rs 23.16 crore to upgrade radiotherapy services at GCRI centre
Mumbai, Jan 3 (IANS) NTPC Limited has signed a memorandum of agreement (MoA) with Gujarat Cancer and Research Institute (GCRI) for the upgradation of radiotherapy services, it was announced on Saturday. According to a Ministry of Power statement, NTPC’s Western Region–I Headquarters, Mumbai, signed the MoA. Under this CSR initiative, NTPC has sanctioned Rs 23.16 […]
US tech giants bet big on India’s AI future with $67.5 bn investment surge
New Delhi, Jan 3 (IANS) India’s digital journey reached a major turning point in 2025 as some of the world’s biggest technology companies announced massive investments in the country’s artificial intelligence and data centre ecosystem. Firms such as Microsoft, Amazon, Google and Meta are together committing at least $67.5 billion — highlighting India’s growing importance […]
Centre proposes Aadhaar-like ID for EV batteries to boost tracking
New Delhi, Jan 3 (IANS) The road transport ministry has proposed a new system to give electric vehicle batteries a unique identification number, similar to Aadhaar, to improve tracking, safety and recycling. The move is aimed at ensuring complete traceability of batteries from manufacturing to final disposal. Under the draft guidelines issued by the ministry, […]
Hyd Literary Festival 2026 names Hyderabad runners society AS Ngo Partner
Hyderabad, Jan.3 (RAHNUMA): The Hyderabad Literary Festival (HLF) 2026 has announced the “Hyderabad Runners Society (HRS)” as its official NGO Partner for the festival’s 16th edition, scheduled from January 24 to 26, 2026, at Sattva Knowledge City here at HITEC City. As part of the collaboration, HRS will host a special pre-festival event, “Treasure Hunt […]
BRAOU honours alumni Dr D Venkata Naik for patented waste management innovation
Hyderabad, Jan.3 (RAHNUMA): Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Open University (BRAOU) felicitated its distinguished alumnus Dr. D. Venkata Naik for his outstanding academic and research achievements. Dr. Naik, a postgraduate in Environmental Science from BRAOU, completed his PhD and secured an internationally recognised patent for his innovative model titled “Garbage Collecting Bin on Wheels Enabling Automatic Segregation […]
New ECHS Polyclinic inaugurated at Anantapur to boost veterans’ healthcare
Hyderabad, Jan.3 (RAHNUMA): A new Ex-Servicemen Contributory Health Scheme (ECHS) Polyclinic was inaugurated at Anantapur in Andhra Pradesh, on January 3, 2026, strengthening healthcare services for veterans and their dependents. The facility was inaugurated by Major General Ajay Misra, GOC, Telangana and Andhra Sub Area (TASA), in the presence of civil administration officials, Armed Forces […]
KTR slams Congress govt over illegal arrests of auto drivers
Hyderabad, Jan.3 (RAHNUMA): Bharat Rashtra Samithi Working President K.T. Rama Rao on Saturday condemned the unlawful detentions of numerous auto drivers and union leaders across the state. Rama Rao called the action of the Congress government outrageous and suppressive. These detentions commenced on January 2, following a call from the Telangana Auto Rickshaw Drivers’ Joint […]
BRAOU PAYS FLORAL TRIBUTE TO SAVITRIBAI PHULE ON WOMEN TEACHERS’ DAY
Hyderabad, Jan.3 (RAHNUMA): Dr. B. R. Ambedkar Open University (BRAOU) paid rich floral tributes to Savitribai Phule on her birth anniversary, observed as “Women Teachers’ Day”, at its campus here on Saturday. Vice-Chancellor Prof. Ghanta Chakrapani, Registrar Dr. L. Vijaya Krishna Reddy, Academic Director Prof. G. Pushpa Chakrapani, WDEC In-charge Prof. K. Rani Rajitha Madhuri, […]
WOMEN FARMERS INAUGURATE “UDYAN UTSAV 2026” AT RASHTRAPATI NILAYAM
Hyderabad, Jan.3 (RAHNUMA): The second edition of “Udyan Utsav 2026” was inaugurated at Rashtrapati Nilayam here on Saturday, highlighting sustainable agriculture, innovation and citizen participation. The festival was inaugurated by two progressive women farmers, Smt. Ch. Srujana and Smt. Kosi Reddy Lavanya Ramana Reddy, underscoring the growing role of women in Indian agriculture. Senior officials […]
