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 […]
7 of top-10 firms add Rs 1.23 lakh crore in market cap last week
Mumbai, Jan 4 (IANS) The combined market capitalisation of seven of the top-10 most-valued companies rose by Rs 1.23 lakh crore last week, tracking a positive trend in the equity markets as benchmark indices posted healthy gains. The upbeat sentiment helped the Sensex climb 720.56 points, or 0.84 per cent, during the week — reflecting […]
US takeover of oil-rich Venezuela reflects race for hard power: Uday Kotak
New Delhi, Jan 4 (IANS) Kotak Mahindra Bank founder Uday Kotak said on Sunday that the US attack on Venezuela and the capture of the oil-rich country’s President Nicholas Maduro reflects the “race for hard power” between nations in today’s world. Kotak highlighted the fact that Venezuela is a country with the “largest oil reserves […]
New milestone for aviation, says CM Chandrababu Naidu on first validation flight in Andhra
Amaravati, Jan 4 (IANS) Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu termed the successful validation flight at Bhogapuram Greenfield International Airport on Sunday as a new milestone for aviation in the state. “Congratulations to the people of Andhra Pradesh, especially Uttarandhra, on the successful validation flight of the Bhogapuram Greenfield International Airport. Today marks a […]
China aims to extend geopolitical clout to Thailand via BRI route
New Delhi, Jan 4 (IANS) China is now reported to be eyeing northern Thailand, especially along the Thai–Myanmar border, with its Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) playbook to build strategic influence in the region. China’s move to extend its geopolitical influence in the area is disguised as development assistance, according to an article in the […]
