Assam: 5 arrested after industrial blast kills 4 workers
Guwahati, July 27 (IANS) Five persons, including the owner of a factory, have been arrested in connection with the explosion at a rod manufacturing unit in Assam’s Cachar district that claimed the lives of four workers, officials said on Monday. The…
CMFRI bets on digital tech to boost shark conservation
Kochi, July 27 (IANS) In a move that blends marine conservation with digital innovation, the ICAR-Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute (CMFRI) has launched two technology driven platforms aimed at improving awareness and compliance on the…
India, Cote d’Ivoire discuss ways to strengthen defence cooperation
New Delhi, July 27 (IANS) India and Cote d’Ivoire on Monday discussed ways to strengthen defence cooperation and enhance the capabilities of the Ivory Coast Air Force. The discussions were held during a meeting between Defence Secretary Rajesh…
HDFC Bank board finds ‘business overreach’, fines CEO and CFO Rs 1 lakh each
Mumbai, July 27 (IANS) HDFC Bank on Monday said its board has issued warning letters and imposed a monetary penalty of Rs 1 lakh each on Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer Sashidhar Jagdishan, Chief Financial Officer Srinivasan Vaidyanathan…
Pakistan faces fresh EU scrutiny over GSP+ trade benefits
New Delhi, July 27 (IANS) Pakistan is facing renewed pressure over its continued access to the European Union’s Generalised Scheme of Preferences Plus (GSP+) trade benefits, with the latest monitoring report raising serious concerns over the…
There is no delay in probe into Air India Boeing crash: Govt
New Delhi, July 27 (IANS) The Ministry of Civil Aviation informed Parliament on Monday that there has been no delay in the investigation into the Air India Boeing Dreamliner crash at Ahmedabad airport and the inquiry “is progressing as per established…
China critical long-term strategic challenge, warns EU
Brussels, July 27 (IANS) The European Union’s latest strategic assessment on the bloc’s security priorities and rapidly-changing geopolitical scenario has slammed China for seeking to increase its influence in Europe and positioning itself to win…
Youth must connect with humanity, selfless service: Haryana CM
Chandigarh, July 27 (IANS) Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini on Monday said the lives of saints and spiritual leaders serve as a timeless source of inspiration for society. “Their ideals promote humanity, selfless service, social harmony and…
IndiGo’s Dubai-Mumbai IndiGo flight diverted to Rajkot after alert, makes safe landing (Lead)
Rajkot (Gujarat), July 27 (IANS) An IndiGo flight travelling from Dubai to Mumbai was diverted to Gujarat’s Rajkot on Monday afternoon after smoke was detected in the aircraft’s cargo hold, prompting the crew to declare an emergency and make…
MP govt plans to double Mukundpur White Tiger Safari area
Bhopal, July 27 (IANS) Madhya Pradesh has unveiled an ambitious plan to nearly double the area of the Mukundpur White Tiger Safari in Rewa district over the next two decades, with the state government aiming to transform it into a world-class wildlife…