The Third Eye: Indo-US strategic friendship will remain on an even keel under Trump
New Delhi: India has done well to adopt a cautious and balanced approach to the unfolding policy framework of US President Donald Trump, who has a reputation of being unpredictable, reactive and autocratic in his responses. As a major power with a say on the global issues of peace and world economy, India would be […]
Cadaver dogs, robotic experts deployed for Telangana tunnel rescue operation
Hyderabad, March 7 (IANS) The rescue operation in the partially-collapsed Srisailam Left Bank Canal (SLBC) in Telangana’s Nagarkurnool district was in full swing on the 14th day on Friday with the deployment of ‘cadaver’ dogs from Kerala and a robotic expert team to trace eight missing persons. Cadaver dogs from Kerala, along with their handlers, […]
Telangana women SHGs purchasing buses, running petrol bunks
Hyderabad, March 7 (IANS) From making toys and other handmade products to now purchasing and running buses and petrol pumps and setting up solar power units, the women Self-Help Groups (SHGs) in Telangana have come a long way. A wide range of economic activity facilitated by the Telangana government and financial institutions is transforming the […]
Telangana calls meeting of MPs to take up ‘pending issues’ with Centre
Hyderabad, March 7 (IANS) The Congress government in Telangana has called a meeting of MPs of all parties in the state on Saturday to discuss the state’s “pending issues” with the Centre. The government is likely to seek suggestions from the MPs on how to mount pressure on the Centre to clear the pending projects, […]
Women of Prayagraj embrace self-reliance with Holi-centric startup
Prayagraj, March 7 (IANS) With Holi just around the corner, a wave of empowerment is sweeping through the women of Prayagraj, who have come together under the ‘Startup India’ initiative to launch businesses focussed on creating and selling Holi-centric items. These women are now producing Kachri Papad, chips, and herbal gulal, marking a significant shift […]
Madhya Pradesh first state to get 1st tranche of Central support from Budget: CM Yadav
Bhopal, March 7 (IANS) While lauding efforts of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Chief Minister Mohan Yadav on Friday said that Madhya Pradesh is the first state that received first tranche of Central grant from the recently passed Union Budget. This grant of more than Rs 100 crore will be used in at a fast pace […]
Maha govt planning listing of state-run power distribution company: CM Fadnavis
Mumbai, March 7 (IANS) Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Friday said that the government is considering listing the state-run power distribution company Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Company (MahaVitaran) on the stock market. CM Fadnavis further claimed that if this happens, MahaVitaran will become the first electricity distribution company in the country to be listed on […]
Delhi: NDMC honours employees on eve of Women’s Day
New Delhi, March 7 (IANS) Vice-Chairman of the New Delhi Municipal Council (NDMC) Kuljeet Singh Chahal on Friday honoured the achievements of female employees and stressed on women empowerment on the eve of International Women’s Day. Chahal acknowledged the crucial role and contributions of women in society and highlighted the key initiatives taken by Prime […]
Cyber security handbook released to empower women
New Delhi, March 7 (IANS) To mark the International Women’s Day observed on March 8, the Indian Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-In), under the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology, has released the ‘Cyber Security Handbook for Mahila Suraksha’, a comprehensive guide aimed at empowering women. The handbook would promote essential cyber hygiene practices by […]
Trump delays some tariffs on Mexico and Canada for one month
Washington, March 7 (IANS) US President Donald Trump has signed executive actions that delay for nearly one month tariffs on all products from Mexico and Canada that are covered by the USMCA free trade treaty, a significant walkback of the administration’s signature economic plan that has rattled markets, businesses and consumers. The executive actions follow […]
