11th steel bridge installed for Mumbai-Ahmedabad bullet train
Ahmedabad, Nov 24 (IANS) The Mumbai-Ahmedabad High-Speed Rail (MAHSR) project recorded another major milestone with the successful launch of its 11th steel bridge in Ahmedabad district, Gujarat. The 70-metre-long structure has been positioned over the Cadilla flyover, advancing the country’s first bullet train corridor. Weighing 670 metric tons, the steel bridge stands parallel to the […]
Nitish Kumar inspects industrial area in Bihar’s Hajipur, directs officials on industries expansion
Patna, Nov 24 (IANS) Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, on Monday, conducted a comprehensive inspection of the Hajipur Industrial Area, one of Bihar’s major industrial hubs. During the visit, he inspected three prominent manufacturing units and held detailed discussions with officials on production, employment, market demand and future expansion. The Chief Minister began his tour at […]
RBI Governor sees scope for repo rate cut in Dec to spur growth
Mumbai, Nov 24 (IANS) Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Governor Sanjay Malhotra said on Monday that there was headroom for a repo rate cut to spur growth at the next monetary policy review meeting in December due to favourable macroeconomic indicators. Malhotra had also stated after the last monetary policy committee meeting in October that […]
Amoebae from Mumbai creek harbouring bacteria with high AMR risk: IIT Bombay study
New Delhi, Nov 24 (IANS) Free-living amoebae in Vashi Creek, a tidal estuary in Mumbai, were found to harbour bacteria which had far higher levels of antimicrobial resistance (AMR), according to a global study, including researchers from the Institute of Technology (IIT) Bombay. The study, conducted by researchers at the University of Strathclyde in Scotland, […]
Third edition of Bookflix 2025 opens at Adani International School
Ahmedabad, Nov 24 (IANS) The Adani International School (ADIS) on Monday inaugurated the third edition of Bookflix, its annual celebration of reading and storytelling. Known for its learner-centric philosophy, ADIS integrates literature, arts, and inquiry-based learning into everyday education — making Bookflix an essential expression of the school’s commitment to holistic development. “Let the joy […]
Union Ministers inaugurate Skill India Centre in UP’s Baraut to boost skilling opportunities
New Delhi, Nov 24 (IANS) In a significant move towards accelerating India’s skill development initiative and equipping youth with cutting-edge skills, Union Electronics and IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw and Minister of State (Independent charge) for Skill Development and Entrepreneurship and Minister of State for Education Jayant Chaudhary on Monday jointly inaugurated Skill India Centre (SIC) […]
Jitendra Singh announces Rs 720-crore quantum fabrication and central facilities at IIT Bombay
Mumbai, Nov 24 (IANS) Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science and Technology, Jitendra Singh, on Monday, announced the establishment of four state-of-the-art quantum fabrication and central facilities worth Rs 720 crore across IIT Bombay, IISc Bengaluru, IIT Kanpur and IIT Delhi under the National Quantum Mission (NQM). Making the announcement during his visit […]
India sends 1st contingent to WorldSkills Asia to showcase global skills excellence
New Delhi, Nov 24 (IANS) India officially held the send-off ceremony for its first‑ever contingent to the WorldSkills Asia Competition, sending 23 competitors and 21 experts to compete at the two-day continental competition in Chinese Taipei from November 27, the government said on Monday. The candidates will showcase their excellence in new-age and traditional skills, […]
Men’s Jr World Cup: Madurai lays out red carpet for Malaysia, Egypt, Namibia, England, South Africa; New Zealand reach Chennai
Madurai (T.N.), Nov 24 (IANS) It was a busy Monday at the FIH Hockey Men’s Junior World Cup 2025 in both Madurai and Chennai, as a whole host of teams made their way to India for the prestigious tournament. Among the teams that reached Madurai were Malaysia, Egypt, Namibia, England, and South Africa, whilst New […]
Grand and heartfelt welcome accorded to World Cup-winning Indian women’s blind cricket team
Bengaluru, Nov 24 (IANS) In a moment of immense national pride and celebration, the Indian women’s cricket team for the blind, led by the Chairman of Cricket Association for the Blind in India, Dr. Mahantesh G Kivadasannavar returned to India, on Monday after creating history by winning the first ever Women’s T20 World Cup Cricket […]
