Primary coolant pump test facility inaugurated at Tarapur atomic power station
New Delhi, June 17 (IANS) Ajit Kumar Mohanty, Department of Atomic Energy (DAE) Secretary and Atomic Energy Commission (AEC) Chairman, inaugurated the Primary Coolant Pump Test Facility at the Tarapur Atomic Power Station (TAPS) on Wednesday and reviewed…
UK India Business Council celebrates final go ahead to FTA
New Delhi, June 17 (IANS) The UK India Business Council (UKIBC) on Wednesday welcomed the “Entry Into Force” announcement, which constitutes the final go ahead for the landmark Comprehensive Economic Trade Agreement (CETA) between the two…
India-UK trade pact operational from July 15, PM Modi calls it ‘historic milestone’
New Delhi, June 17 (IANS) India and the United Kingdom on Wednesday announced that the Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) will enter into force on July 15, marking a new phase in the country’s economic diplomacy. Simultaneously, the…
Delhi HC seeks Centre’s response on Telegram plea against temporary suspension
New Delhi, June 17 (IANS) The Delhi High Court on Wednesday sought the Centre’s response on a plea filed by messaging platform Telegram challenging the government’s decision to temporarily suspend its services across India ahead of the NEET…
NFR explores AI-powered track monitoring to enhance railway safety
Guwahati, June 17 (IANS) Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR) has taken significant steps to strengthen its technology-driven infrastructure and track maintenance systems by exploring advanced digital solutions to build a smarter, safer and more sustainable…
Total area sown in India’s current kharif season so far crosses 84 lakh hectares
New Delhi, June 17 (IANS) The total area sown under kharif crops in the current season so far has been estimated at 84.6 lakh hectares as on June 12 this year, compared with the corresponding figure of 88.04 lakh hectares in the same period last year,…
Trump says US-India ties ‘cannot be closer’
Evian (France), June 17 (IANS) US President Donald Trump on Wednesday described the “United States-India relations as stronger than ever”, and said a trade agreement with New Delhi was “very close”, as well as declared that the…
India showcasing startup strength, digital growth and AI leadership at Viva Tech 2026: Piyush Goyal
Paris/New Delhi, June 17 (IANS) India is showcasing the strength of its vibrant startup ecosystem, rapidly expanding digital economy, deep-tech advancements and leadership in artificial intelligence-driven transformation at VivaTech 2026 in Paris, Union…
RBI allows banks to offer higher interest on NRI deposits to draw more foreign funds
Mumbai, June 17 (IANS) The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on Wednesday temporarily eased interest rate curbs on certain non-resident deposits to enable banks to offer higher returns on fresh FCNR(B) and NRE deposits with the aim of attracting more overseas…
Trump praises PM Modi, calls him one of the ‘toughest negotiators’
Evian (France), June 17 (IANS) US President Donald Trump on Wednesday lavished praise on Prime Minister Narendra Modi, describing him as “one of the world’s toughest negotiators” and saying “India would continue to play a major…