PM Modi declares open 1st World Yogasana Championship 2026 in Ahmedabad
Ahmedabad, June 4 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday declared open the 1st World Yogasana Championship 2026 in Ahmedabad via video conferencing, telling the gathered crowd that as the sport expands, new possibilities and career opportunities will also grow. Highlighting the role of the Championship, PM Modi remarked, “Ahead of International Yoga Day, the […]
Bengal T20 League: Champions, challengers and new rivalries ready to collide in 2026 edition
Kolkata, June 4 (IANS) The Bengal T20 League makes its eagerly awaited third return, featuring top cricket talent from across the state for another summer of exciting T20 matches. With 8 men’s teams and 8 women’s teams, the tournament will deliver a month of intense games, rising stars, and strong regional rivalries. Scheduled from June […]
Maruti unveils India’s 1st flex-fuel WagonR capable of running on 100 pc ethanol
New Delhi, June 4 (IANS) Maruti Suzuki on Thursday unveiled India’s first flex-fuel passenger car, the WagonR flex-fuel, marking a major step in the country’s shift towards alternative and cleaner fuels amid global crude oil volatility. The new model is capable of running on ethanol-petrol blends ranging from E20 to E100, making it the […]
NASA ends decade-long Mars mission after spacecraft loss
Los Angeles, June 4 (IANS) The Mars Atmosphere and Volatile Evolution (MAVEN), NASA’s first mission devoted to observing the Martian atmosphere and its evolution, has officially come to an end after losing contact with its spacecraft last December, the agency has announced. Blasting off on November 18, 2013, the spacecraft entered Mars’ orbit on September […]
Ola Consumer valuation collapses to $70 million after Vanguard markdown
New Delhi, June 4 (IANS) Ola Consumer (formerly known as Ola Cabs) has suffered a sharp valuation cut after funds managed by US investment giant Vanguard Group reduced the fair value of its parent company — ANI Technologies — to just $70 million, as per multiple reports. Reports said that the markdown — based on […]
India’s crude steel production reaches 14.21 million tonnes in May, up 2.9 pc: Govt
New Delhi, June 4 (IANS) India’s steel sector sustained its growth trajectory in May, as crude steel production reached 14.21 million tonnes, up 2.9 per cent year-on-year, the government said on Thursday. Hot metal production grew 2.0 per cent, while pig iron output (0.77 million tonnes) posted a growth of 1.1 per cent. Finished steel […]
India, Israel discuss avenues for cooperation in AI
Tel Aviv, June 4 (IANS) India and Israel on Thursday discussed avenues for cooperation in Artificial Intelligence (AI) with a focus on innovation and emerging technologies. The discussions were held during a meeting between India’s Ambassador to Israel, J P Singh, and Israel National AI Directorate Head Erez Askal in Tel Aviv. “Amb JP Singh […]
Govt announces ANRF portal for training in patent filing
New Delhi, June 4 (IANS) An Anusandhan National Research Foundation (ANRF)-supported digital portal to facilitate training in patent filing support and research paper writing assistance for researchers, students and innovators across the country, Union MoS Science & Technology Dr. Jitendra Singh said on Thursday. The new portal will serve as an important capacity-building resource for […]
India, US make progress on bilateral trade agreement talks during USTR delegation visit
New Delhi, June 4 (IANS) India and the United States have made further progress in negotiations for a proposed bilateral trade agreement, with officials from both countries holding extensive discussions in New Delhi this week on a range of trade-related issues, the Ministry of Commerce & Industry said on Thursday. A delegation from the Office […]
US privacy bill triggers clash over AI and data
Washington, June 4 (IANS) A Republican-backed proposal to create the first nationwide U.S. consumer privacy framework has sparked a fierce debate in the US Congress, highlighting deep divisions over data protection, artificial intelligence, and the future regulation of the digital economy. At a hearing of the House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Commerce, Manufacturing and […]
