Uranium deal with Canada to propel India’s big push for nuclear energy
New Delhi, March 6 (IANS) The Narendra Modi government’s sealing of the $2.6 billion deal for the long-term supply of uranium from Canada is seen by global analysts as a crucial step in India’s ambitious push for achieving 100 gigawatts of nuclear capacity by 2047. India’s domestic production is expected to fall short of projected […]
Sensex, Nifty post sharp losses amid Middle East tensions
Mumbai, March 6 (IANS) The Indian equity markets saw sharp losses on Friday, amid the ongoing US–Israel and Iran war which entered seventh day. At the closing bell, Sensex declined 1,097 points, or 1.37 per cent to settle at 78,918. Nifty dipped 315 points, or 1.27 per cent, to close at 24,450. Nifty bank experienced […]
Integrating AI across farming, education, public services at core of Karnataka Budget: CM Siddaramaiah
Bengaluru, March 6 (IANS) The Karnataka Budget 2026–27 has placed Artificial Intelligence (AI) at the centre of the State’s strategy for technological advancement, inclusive growth and improved governance, with a range of initiatives aimed at integrating AI across agriculture, education, public services and skill development, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah said this on Friday while presenting the […]
Education as a service can contribute to India’s export earnings: Piyush Goyal
New Delhi, March 6 (IANS) Union Minister of Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal on Friday said that education-as-a-service has the potential to contribute to India’s export earnings and help take high-quality Indian education to the rest of the world. Addressing the Vice Chancellors’ Conference on the theme “Reimagining Internationalisation of Higher Education for a Developed […]
Women at Gujarat Biotechnology University drive scientific research
Gandhinagar, March 6 (IANS) Female students and faculty at Gujarat Biotechnology University (GBU) are making significant contributions to scientific research, reflecting the growing role of women in India’s science and technology sector. The university has supported women researchers through its Women Development Cell (WDC), established in 2023, which provides counselling, an Internal Complaints Committee, and […]
India has sufficient stocks of oil, petroleum products amid Iran war
New Delhi, March 6 (IANS) India is currently placed in a comfortable position with sufficient stocks of crude oil, petroleum products such as petrol, diesel, and LPG, and the country’s oil companies are sourcing imports from countries outside the Gulf region to make up for the disruption in supplies due to the Iran war. “Today, […]
Govt collaborating with shipping sector to free up stranded cargoes: Piyush Goyal
New Delhi, March 6 (IANS) Union Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal on Friday said that talks are on with the Shipping Ministry and shipping companies to free up cargoes stranded due to the conflict in West Asia. The government will look at ways to ease exporters’ burdens, including high insurance and shipment costs. “Every day, the […]
Punjab lowers electricity tariffs for domestic, commercial users
Chandigarh, March 6 (IANS) In a major relief for households, businesses and industries across Punjab, electricity tariffs were reduced on Friday across consumer categories, bringing down power rates by up to Rs 1.5 per unit for domestic consumers, up to 79 paise per unit for commercial users and up to 74 paise per unit for […]
Adani Group named official partner for UNESCO’s World Engineering Day 2026
Ahmedabad, March 6 (IANS) The Adani Group has been named as the official partner for the World Engineering Day for Sustainable Development (WED) 2026 — an International Day by UNESCO (United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation) and delivered by the World Federation of Engineering Organisations (WFEO). This is the first time an Indian organisation […]
India has enough forex to handle rise in global oil prices, economy poised for high growth
New Delhi, March 6 (IANS) While the Iran war has already driven Brent crude up around 9 per cent to near $80 per barrel and LNG prices by around 50 per cent in the global market, India has sufficient foreign exchange reserves, a low current account deficit (CAD) of 0.8 per cent of GDP in […]
