Trump pushes ballroom plan after shooting
Washington, April 26 (IANS) President Donald Trump has renewed his push for a secure White House ballroom following the shooting at the annual White House Correspondents’ Dinner here on Saturday, asserting that the incident exposed vulnerabilities in hosting high-profile events outside the presidential complex. Speaking hours after being evacuated from the Washington Hilton, Trump said […]
SWISS Delhi-Zurich flight suffers engine problem, 6 hurt; airline to probe issue
New Delhi, April 26 (IANS) A SWISS flight from Delhi to Zurich aborted takeoff from the Indira Gandhi International Airport in early hours on Sunday after facing an issue with one of the engines, leaving six passengers hurt who were being treated in a hospital. According to the airline, the crew “rejected the takeoff and, […]
India must lead in critical technologies to ensure tech sovereignty: Dr Jitendra Singh
New Delhi, April 26 (IANS) India must emerge as a global leader in critical and emerging technologies to secure its technological sovereignty and define its place in the world order, Union Minister of State Dr. Jitendra Singh said on Sunday. Addressing the PAN-IIT Alumni Conference in Los Angeles virtually, Singh asserted that India can no […]
Amit Shah, Jeet Adani, CM Bhupendra Patel cast votes as Gujarat local body polls underway
Ahmedabad, April 26 (IANS) Voting for local body elections in Gujarat began on Sunday with prominent political leaders and public figures stepping out early to cast their ballots, underscoring the importance of grassroots democracy in the state. Among those who voted were Adani Airport Holdings Ltd Director Jeet Adani and his wife Diva Shah, who […]
Iran airspace partially open, more flights coming to India from Gulf
New Delhi, April 26 (IANS) Iran’s airspace is partially open for cargo and chartered flights, but Indian nationals are advised to avoid travelling to the country, and those already there are urged to leave via the land border, with the embassy’s support, the Ministry of External Affairs said on Sunday. So far, the Indian embassy […]
India’s peak power demand soars to record high of 256.11 GW
New Delhi, April 26 (IANS) India’s peak power demand soared to a record high of 256.11 GW on Saturday as the heat wave intensified across the country, which forced both domestic and commercial consumers to step up the use of air conditioners and other cooling devices, data compiled by the Power Ministry showed. The peak […]
India’s leather sector eyes $50 bn target by 2030 amid New Zealand FTA
New Delhi, April 26 (IANS) The FTA with New Zealand is expected to give a big push to India’s leather industry, which expects to grow to $50 billion by 2030, driven by a strategic shift from mass production to high-value-added manufacturing, the Ministry of Commerce and Industry said on Sunday. On the eve of the […]
Wheat production remains stable and resilient despite weather variations: Centre
New Delhi, April 26 (IANS) The government on Sunday refuted certain media reports regarding the wheat production scenario for 2025–26, stressing that while localised weather-related impacts have been observed, the overall wheat production scenario for 2025–26 remains stable and resilient, supported by increased acreage, improved agronomic practices and enhanced varietal adoption. Agriculture Ministry said the […]
OECD forecast S. Korea’s growth outlook to hit record low in late 2027
Seoul, April 26 (IANS) South Korea’s potential growth rate is projected to fall to a record low in the fourth quarter of next year, continuing a decade-long downward trend, according to the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD). According to the latest OECD data, the country’s potential growth rate is projected to reach 1.52 […]
Small hydro power scheme prioritises reliable power generation in challenging terrains
New Delhi, April 26 (IANS) With an outlay of Rs 2,584.60 crore aimed at adding 1,500 MW of new capacity, the Small Hydro Power Development Scheme (2026-31) prioritises reliable, decentralised power generation, especially in challenging terrains where other renewable sources face limitations, an official fact-sheet said on Sunday. The small hydro power (SHP) scheme marks […]
