Indian Railways to fit composite sleepers, AI track monitoring to boost safety
New Delhi, April 9 (IANS) The Ministry of Railways announced a series of measures to make rail travel safer and more comfortable, including the use of composite sleepers on bridge approaches and points and crossings, an official statement said on Thursday. Further, the ministry announced AI‑enabled track monitoring, using a special AI-enabled device, will be […]
Sensex, Nifty trade lower amid fresh geopolitical tensions
Mumbai, April 9 (IANS) The Indian equity markets opened on a cautious note on Thursday after witnessing a sharp rally in the previous session. Benchmark indices declined amid investor concerns over escalating geopolitical tensions, as reports suggested that Israel had attacked Lebanon’s Hezbollah, raising fears of a possible disruption in the Strait of Hormuz. Sensex […]
Seoul shares down amid US-Iran ceasefire uncertainties
Seoul, April 9 (IANS) South Korean stocks lost ground late on Thursday morning as Washington and Tehran remained divided over the terms of a two-week ceasefire, including whether it includes ending Israel’s offensive against Lebanon. The benchmark Korea Composite Stock Price Index (KOSPI) fell 57.93 points, or 0.99 percent, to 5,814 as of 11:20 am […]
Ayush Ministry to showcase research, health initiatives on World Homoeopathy Day
New Delhi, April 9 (IANS) The Ministry of Ayush will commemorate the ‘World Homoeopathy Day 2026’ on April 10 at Vigyan Bhawan with a two‑day interactive forum to showcase research advancements, public health initiatives and policy developments in homoeopathy, an official statement said on Thursday. The event, organised by the Central Council for Research in […]
Tech-savvy, young legislators key to achieving Viksit Bharat@2047: Om Birla
Panaji, April 9 (IANS) Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla on Thursday highlighted the pivotal role of tech-savvy, young legislators in realising the vision of Viksit Bharat by 2047, emphasising the importance of research, innovation, and technology. Inaugurating the first conference of the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association (CPA) India Region Zone VII in Goa, Birla said that […]
PM Modi to inaugurate India’s first refinery-petrochemical hub on April 21
Jaipur, April 9 (IANS) Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma announced that Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the country’s first Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited Integrated Refinery-cum-Petrochemical Complex at Balotra on April 21. He stated that the Pachpadra Refinery will emerge as a key pillar of national energy security and provide fresh momentum to Rajasthan’s […]
India launches first Quantum computer testing facility in Amaravati
Amaravati, April 9 (IANS) Marking World Quantum Day on April 14, Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu will formally launch India’s first indigenous Quantum computer testing facility at SRM University, Amaravati. He will also virtually inaugurate the Quantum facility centre at Medha Towers in Gannavaram near Vijayawada. The state government announced that Andhra Pradesh […]
Raghav Chadha meets Sanjay Dutt: Always rooting for you
Mumbai, April 9 (IANS) Raghav Chadha hosted Sabhay Dutt at his home. The Aam Aadmi Party Rajya Sabha member heaped praise on the Bollywood star’s latest performance in the blockbuster duology “Dhurandhar” and said that he is always rooting for him. Raghav took to Instagram, where he shared a string of pictures from Sanjay’s visit […]
Tusshar Kapoor shares throwback clip as he misses Jeetendra’s birthday
Mumbai, April 9 (IANS) Bollywood actor Tusshar Kapoor posted an old video from his father Jeetendra’s birthday, as he missed the veteran star’s 84th celebrations owing to work commitments. Tusshar took to Instagram, where he shared a video featuring him with his father cutting a huge chocolate cake. The video also featured his grandson along […]
Kajol wishes birthday to the ‘classy gal’ Jaya Bachchan as she turns 78
Mumbai, April 9 (IANS) As veteran actress Jaya Bachchan turned a year older on Thursday, Kajol used social media to wish the actor and politician on her special day. Kajol took to the Stories section of her official Instagram handle and uploaded a rare photo of the two ladies. Wishing Jaya Bachchan with a lot […]
