In a boost to India's commitment towards sustainable development, the Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Thursday gave the nod for the country joining the "International Energy Efficiency Hub".
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Cabinet greenlights Chennai Metro Rail phase II with Rs 63,246 crore outlay
The total length of the approved lines will be 118.9 km with 128 stations comprising three corridors - Madhavaram to SIPCOT, Light House to Poonamallee Bypass, and Madhavaram to Sholinganallur.
Classical languages list expands: Marathi, Pali, Prakrit, Assamese, and Bengali now recognised
The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Thursday approved to conferring the status of Classical Language to Marathi, Pali, Prakrit, Assamese, and Bengali languages.
Cabinet approves Rs 2,028 crore productivity-linked bonus for 11.72 lakh Railways workers
The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Thursday approved payment of productivity-linked bonus (PLB) of 78 days, amounting to Rs 2,028.57 crore, to 11,72,240 railway employees.
Stage set for Oct 5 Haryana Assembly polls as high-voltage campaigning ends
Haryana is all set for voting in single-phase polls for its 90-member Assembly on October 5 as the whirlwind and high-voltage election campaigning came to an end on Thursday with various parties and their leaders putting in last-minute efforts to woo the electorate.
Imran Khan spewing hate and division, acting like Central Asian invaders: Nawaz Sharif
Nawaz Sharif emphasised that the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party headed by Imran Khan has failed to meet expectations of people as their only focus is on protests and organising street riots.
China’s economic woes continue amid weakening fundamentals, stingy policy: Report
As India becomes the global investment hub with sound economic fundamentals and continued policy reforms, China's economic woes continue to take centre-stage globally as the post-Covid recovery path has been bumpy, uneven, and a lot weaker than markets expected and policy responses have been stingy at best, according to a report on Thursday.
Adani Group, Google join hands to drive clean energy adoption in India
The Adani Group and Google on Thursday announced a collaboration that will advance the companies’ collective sustainability goals and add more clean energy to the national grid.
Diabetes, obesity increases risk of liver cancer relapse: Study
The study led by Osaka Metropolitan University, focussed on hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) -- a type of liver cancer associated with hepatitis infections -- known to have a high recurrence rate after cancer removal. It is also the third leading cause of cancer-related deaths globally.
RG Kar tragedy: Calcutta HC admits plea against 'attack' on 'Reclaim the Night' protesters
The Calcutta High Court on Thursday admitted a petition on the alleged attack on a "Reclaim the Night" protest demonstration against the gruesome rape and murder of a junior doctor of the state-run R.G. Kar Medical College & Hospital in West Bengal in August.
Mob storms police station in Manipur's Ukhrul, loots arms and ammunition
A mob looted a large cache of arms and ammunition from a police station in Manipur’s Ukhrul district soon after a clash between two Naga villages in which three people were killed and 30 others injured, officials said on Thursday.
ED summons Azharuddin in money laundering case
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has summoned cricketer-turned-politician Mohammed Azharuddin in a money laundering case linked to the Hyderabad Cricket Association (HCA).
Roopa Ganguly arrested after nightlong protest in Kolkata
Former Rajya Sabha member and actress-turned-politician Roopa Ganguly was arrested on Thursday after her night-long sit-in demonstration in front of a police station in South Kolkata demanding the release of local woman BJP leader Rubi Das.
Doctor shot dead in Delhi; AAP blames Centre, L-G for rising crime
A 55-year-old doctor was shot dead at a private nursing home in the Kalindi Kunj area in Delhi's Jaitpur on Thursday. The victim was identified as Dr Javed Akhtar, a practitioner of Unani Medicine at the three-bedded Nima Hospital.
Two kidnapped youths in Manipur released after joint efforts by Centre, state
“They were safely handed over to the Kangpokpi District Police in the presence of Assam Rifles and CRPF officials at Gamgiphai. They were later taken to the Imphal Police Station,” the official said.
Overwhelmed by global conflicts, UN looks for hope in Gandhi’s vision
Overwhelmed by intractable conflicts, the world organisation observed Mahatma Gandhi’s birth anniversary as the International Day of Nonviolence, looking for glimmers of hope in the leader’s vision.
Guterres expresses appreciation for India contributing peacekeepers to Lebanon operation
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has expressed "deep appreciation" for India and other countries contributing troops to the peacekeeping operation in Lebanon where they face dangers from a growing conflict between Israel and Hezbollah.
CEO Forum: India, US reaffirm commitment to expanding bilateral commerce, trade
Minister of Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal and his US counterpart Gina Raimondo co-chaired the 6th meeting of the US-India CEO Forum, which is the highest platform for discussing trade and commerce between the two countries.
EAM Jaishankar meets Sullivan, Harris' NSA Gordon
External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar held a "productive" meeting with US National Security Advisor (NSA) Jake Sullivan on Wednesday.
Assam BJP adds 55 lakh new members, a new milestone: CM
The membership drive of the BJP has crossed 55 lakh members in Assam and it has achieved 90 per cent of the target, said Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Wednesday.
Prepaid auto, taxi counter opened in Agartala MBB airport; Govt mulling to start Ola, Uber service
The state transport minister Sushanta Chowdhury on Wednesday inaugurated the newly opened pre-paid autorickshaw and taxi counters here at Agartala Maharaja Bir Bikram Airport and said that the government is planning to introduce Ola and Uber service from the airport to facilitate the passengers of the state and abroad.
Tripura observes Gandhi Jayanti with full reverence and tribute
Along with the rest of the nation, Tripura on Wednesday observed Gandhi Jayanti to mark the 155th birth anniversary of Father of the Nation Mahatma Gandhi with full reverence and tribute and through a series of programme in the state.
BTVM celebrates foundation day, Gandhi Jayanti
The Bhavan’s Tripura Vidya Mandir (BTVM) on Wednesday celebrated its 28 glorious years in the state of Tripura and also observed Gandhi Jayanti in the school premise.
Development work of Tripura Sundari Temple nearing completion: CM
Chief Minister Prof. Dr. Manik Saha on Wednesday announced that the development and beautification works of the Tripura Sundari Temple will be completed soon, after which it will be established as a prominent tourist destination in the country.
CM lauds role of women SHGs for contribution to cleanliness
Chief Minister Prof. Dr. Manik Saha on Tuesday appealed for everyone’s cooperation to maintain the cleanliness of the state and lauded the role of the women from various self-help groups for their tireless work in this regard.