JP Nadda meets Russian counterpart, discusses bilateral ties in health sector
New Delhi, Dec 4 (IANS) Union Health Minister JP Nadda on Thursday met with his Russian counterpart, Mikhail Murashko. The Ministers discussed bilateral ties in the health sector and reaffirmed their commitment to provide accessible, affordable, and quality healthcare. “Union Health Minister JP Nadda met Mikhail Murashko, Health Minister of the Russian Federation, today. The […]
Cultural activities of 6.23 lakh villages mapped, uploaded on portal: Gajendra Shekhawat
New Delhi, Dec 4 (IANS) Minister for Culture and Tourism Gajendra Singh Shekhawat said on Thursday that data related to cultural mapping of 6,23,449 villages has been uploaded on the official portal as part of the Mera Gaon Meri Dharohar (MGMD) Programme. The number of villages identified under Mera Gaon Meri Dharohar (MGMD) Programme for […]
India’s solar PLI scheme generates 43,000 jobs across 9 states
New Delhi, Dec 4 (IANS) India’s Production-Linked Incentive (PLI) scheme for high-efficiency solar modules has created nearly 43,000 jobs across the country as of October 2025, according to data submitted in the Parliament. Out of the total employment, around 11,220 are direct jobs generated by solar manufacturing units coming up under the scheme. Government data […]
India enters ‘defining phase’ in electronics manufacturing as global value chains shift: ICEA
New Delhi, Dec 4 (IANS) India’s electronics manufacturing is entering a defining phase as global value chains realign and the country strengthens its position as a trusted production and export hub, an industry body said on Thursday. Achieving the national vision of a $500 billion electronics industry requires sustained scale, competitiveness, and a predictable policy […]
Odisha to host three-day Global Energy Leaders’ Summit 2025 in Puri tomorrow
Bhubaneswar, Dec 4 (IANS) In a major step toward shaping India’s long-term energy roadmap, the Odisha government, said on Thursday that it will host the Global Energy Leaders’ Summit (GELS) 2025 in Puri from December 5 to 7, bringing together global and national leaders at a scale unprecedented for a state-led initiative. Designed along the […]
Over 17 lakh silver jewellery items hallmarked in just 3 months: Govt
New Delhi, Dec 4 (IANS) Over 17 lakh silver jewellery items have been hallmarked within just three months of the government making the Hallmarking Unique Identification (HUID) mandatory for any hallmarked silver article, reflecting strong uptake among jewellers and consumers, an official statement said on Thursday. While the silver hallmarking scheme remains voluntary, the Bureau […]
A friend indeed: Putin’s arrival marks geopolitical signal in current global order
New Delhi, Dec 4 (IANS) When the Russian President Vladimir Putin’s aircraft was taxiing after touchdown at Delhi’s Palam Airport, he may not have been aware till later that Prime Minister Narendra Modi was himself waiting at the red carpet to welcome him. As state-sponsored RT, earlier known as Russia Today, reported, “Modi has broken […]
India targets global leadership in quantum tech with new NITI Aayog roadmap
New Delhi, Dec 4 (IANS) NITI Aayog’s Frontier Tech Hub on Thursday released a roadmap on transforming India into a leading quantum-powered economy, noting that quantum technologies stand at the threshold of becoming one of the most transformative forces of our time. Their impact will cut across sectors, redefining healthcare, finance, logistics, materials, energy and […]
Roped in foreign investment of Rs 500 crore for Punjab, says CM Mann in Japan
Chandigarh, Dec 4 (IANS) Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Thursday said he had roped in investment of Rs 500 crore as a Japanese steel giant has agreed to expand its collaboration with a steel company in the state. Japanese steel giant Aichi Steel signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) in the presence of the […]
AI-driven sustainable development begins in Maha’s energy sector: CM Fadnavis
Mumbai, Dec 5 (IANS) Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Thursday said that Maharashtra is set to strengthen its power distribution network through a ‘Digital Twin’ model for solar and other renewable energy sources. He said that the distribution company MahaVitaran will soon implement an AI-based digitisation initiative in collaboration with leading international organisations. “This marks […]
