WPL 2026: Meg Lanning announced new captain of UP Warriorz
New Delhi, Jan 4 (IANS) Former Australia captain Meg Lanning has been appointed as the new skipper of UP Warriorz (UPW) for the upcoming season of the Women’s Premier League (WPL), said the franchise through its social media accounts on Sunday. At UPW, Meg will take over the captaincy reins from India’s off-spin bowling all-rounder […]
Mumbai’s Stasya Pandya wins silver at Junior National Equestrian C’ship
Mumbai, Jan 4 (IANS) Young Mumbai equestrian Stasya Pandya won the silver medal in the Dressage Team Event (Children 1 category) at the Junior National Equestrian Championship (JNEC) 2025, delivering a strong performance at the prestigious national meet. The championship was held from December 18, 2025, to January 6, 2026, across two venues, the Embassy […]
Ayush exports jump 6.11 pc to $689 million in 2024-25: Govt
New Delhi, Jan 4 (IANS) Exports of Ayush and herbal products have registered a growth of 6.11 per cent, increasing from $649.2 million in 2023–24 to $688.89 million in 2024–25, the government said on Sunday. Following the establishment of Ayush Export Promotion Council (AYUSHEXCIL), this growth has accelerated, reflecting enhanced global outreach and rising international […]
Venezuela crisis may drive safe-haven demand for gold, silver
Mumbai, Jan 4 (IANS) Global markets are set to begin the first full trading week of 2026 on edge after a major geopolitical shock involving Venezuela, a country with the world’s largest oil reserves. Investor focus has shifted sharply to safe-haven assets like gold and silver, while oil prices are expected to move higher amid […]
Elon Musk announces free Starlink services for Venezuela
New Delhi, Jan 4 (IANS) Tesla and SpaceX chief Elon Musk on Sunday announced that his satellite internet service Starlink will provide free broadband access to the people of Venezuela for one month to ensure uninterrupted connectivity amid the ongoing crisis in the country. Musk shared the announcement on the social media platform X, saying […]
Stalin to launch ‘Ulagam Ungal Kaiyil’ scheme tomorrow, laptops for 10 lakh college students in first phase
Chennai, Jan 4 (IANS) Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin will on Monday launch the first phase of his government’s flagship digital empowerment initiative, “Ulagam Ungal Kaiyil” (The World in Your Hands), aimed at strengthening access to technology among college students across the state. The programme will be inaugurated at the Chennai Trade Centre at […]
DGCA bans use of power banks for charging devices during flights
New Delhi, Jan 4 (IANS) The Director General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) on Sunday clarified that passengers are not allowed to use power banks to charge mobile phones or any other electronic devices during flights, citing serious safety concerns linked to lithium batteries. In a statement, the aviation regulator said power banks cannot be used […]
Govt announces relaxation for deeptech startups to avail DSIR recognition
New Delhi, Jan 4 (IANS) The government on Sunday announced a major relaxation of the mandatory three-year existence condition for deep-tech startups to avail recognition under the DSIR’s Industrial Research and Development Promotion Programme. The move, aimed at accelerating India’s startup ecosystem, is expected to provide early momentum to early starters or beginners of StartUp […]
How PM Modi’s PRAGATI drive is speeding up work on big infra projects
New Delhi, Jan 4 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s personal intervention to resolve issues stalling the progress of big ticket infrastructure projects in the country has played a key role in speeding up economic development in the country. The PRAGATI initiative (Pro-Active Governance and Timely Implementation) has played a decisive role in ensuring the timely […]
Bharat’s energy security journey hits major milestone with HPCL’s RUF commissioning: Hardeep Puri
New Delhi, Jan 4 (IANS) Bharat’s journey toward achieving energy security has reached an important milestone with the successful commissioning of Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited’s Residue Upgradation Facility at the Visakh Refinery in Andhra Pradesh, Union Minister Hardeep Singh Puri said on Sunday. Sharing the development on social media platform X, Puri said the commissioning […]
