World considers India a reliable power: PM Modi
New Delhi, June 22 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Monday that the world considers India a reliable power. Addressing a media event here, PM Modi said: “Bharat is a fast-growing economy, a credible economy, and along with being among the…
CRED founder Kunal Shah to join as WhatsApp’s next global CEO
New Delhi, June 22 (IANS) Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg said on Monday that CRED founder Kunal Shah will join Meta as WhatsApp’s next global CEO. Meta is also investing around $900 million (nearly Rs 8,550 crore) in the fintech company CRED. As part of the…
From AI to data centres, India emerges as global digital power in 12 years
New Delhi, June 22 (IANS) India has emerged as a global digital powerhouse over the last 12 years, driven by rapid advancements in artificial intelligence (AI), semiconductors, quantum technologies, data centres and digital public infrastructure,…
Operational efficiency emerges as top priority for 78 pc of MSMEs: Report
New Delhi, June 22 (IANS) Nearly 78 per cent of micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) now rank operational efficiency as their top priority for the year ahead, outpacing revenue growth and customer acquisition, a report said on Monday.…
Adani’s Ambuja Cements joins UK-based Leilac to develop commercial-scale low carbon cement
Ahmedabad, June 22 (IANS) Ambuja Cements on Monday said it has partnered with Leilac Limited, a UK-headquartered clean technology company, to develop one of the world’s largest commercial-scale pathway for low-carbon cement production at Sanghipuram in…
US clears $482 million support package for India’s Apaches, M777 howitzers
New Delhi, June 22 (IANS) The United States has formally notified a proposed sale of sustainment support services and related equipment worth an estimated $482.2 million for India’s Apache attack helicopters and M777A2 Ultra-Light Howitzers aimed…
Singareni Collieries denies disappearance of coal amid allegations of Rs 1,600 crore scam
Hyderabad, June 21 (IANS) The Singareni Collieries Company Limited (SCCL) on Sunday denied theft or disappearance of its coal, amid allegations of a Rs 1,600 crore coal scam. The public sector company issued a clarification that there is no truth to the…
Yoga a lifelong practice that strengthens both body and mind: Govt officials
New Delhi, June 21 (IANS) Yoga is not just a one day celebration but a lifelong practice that strengthens both the body and mind, Sanjeev Kumar Kassi, Joint Secretary, Ministry of Coal, said on Sunday. He urged everyone to carry forward the message of…
New Deuterated Compounds Production Plant, Prototype Sodium Cell boost India’s nuclear power plan
Vadodara, June 21 (IANS) In a significant step towards strengthening India’s indigenous technological capabilities and strategic materials programme, Dr Ajit Kumar Mohanty, Secretary, Department of Atomic Energy & Chairman, Atomic Energy…
Ministries observe Yoga Day with focus on healthy ageing
New Delhi, June 21 (IANS) The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) on Sunday observed the 12th International Day of Yoga at Sunder Nursery here, in association with its public sector undertakings, Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency Ltd.…