Telecom manufacturing zone: Will help create a robust skills ecosystem, says industry
New Delhi, July 30 (IANS) Industry bodies on Thursday welcomed the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the Centre and the Madhya Pradesh government to establish India’s first Telecom Manufacturing Zone (TMZ) in Gwalior, a project…
Claims that E20 petrol doesn’t work for older vehicles, auto manufacturers oppose it false: Govt
New Delhi, July 30 (IANS) The Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas on Thursday refuted claims in the media and social media that vehicles manufactured before 2023 cannot run on E20 petrol, and that auto manufacturers have privately indicated that the…
E20 ethanol blending is the way forward, aligns with global clean energy goals: Expert
Bengaluru, July 30 (IANS) India’s E20 ethanol blending programme represents a significant step towards cleaner energy, energy security and sustainable development, and is well aligned with global climate goals, Sanjay Kumar Kar, Professor of…
Railways okays Rs 299 crore Vizag coaching yard project to enhance capacity, passenger facilities
New Delhi, July 30 (IANS) In a major boost to passenger infrastructure and operational efficiency, the Indian Railways has approved the remodelling of the Visakhapatnam Coaching Yard of the South Coast Railway at a cost of Rs 299 crore, with the project…
Bihar’s value-added Makhana reaches Canada, farmers earn over 50 pc higher returns: Govt
New Delhi, July 30 (IANS) India’s push towards value-added agricultural exports is helping Makhana (fox nuts) farmers in Bihar earn over 50 per cent higher returns, with the first-ever sea shipment of flavoured Makhana to Canada marking a…
Nepali PM urges calm as communal violence spreads across southern districts
Kathmandu, July 30 (IANS) Nepal’s Prime Minister Balen Shah on Thursday appealed for calm following deadly violence in several districts of the southeastern Madhesh Province, triggered by communal clashes between Hindu and Muslim communities that…
Process for electing next UN chief starts with preliminary UNSC poll
United Nations, July 30 (IANS) The process of electing the next United Nations Secretary-General kicked off on Thursday with a straw poll of the Security Council to get an initial assessment of the support levels of the seven candidates, Council…
Congress will launch state-wide exercise on tribal issues: MP LoP
Bhopal, July 30 (IANS): The Congress has set up a dedicated committee to study tribal issues across Madhya Pradesh, with Leader of the Opposition Umang Singhar announcing that the panel will undertake a state-wide exercise to gather ground-level data…
Junior Men National Hockey: Hockey J&K, Arunachal win on third day
Coimbatore, July 30 (IANS) Hockey Jammu & Kashmir and Hockey Arunachal emerged victorious in Division ‘B’ matches on the third day of the 16th Hockey India Junior Men National Championship 2026 at the Coimbatore Hockey Ground on Thursday.…
Rajasthan plans statewide drive to destroy seized narcotics
Jaipur, July 30 (IANS) Rajasthan is set to launch a simultaneous statewide campaign to destroy seized narcotics and prohibited substances, with Chief Secretary V. Srinivas directing officials to intensify enforcement against drug mafias under a…