India’s electronics production grows seven-fold in a decade, creates 25 lakh jobs: MeitY
New Delhi, July 15 (IANS) India’s electronics manufacturing sector has created nearly 25 lakh jobs over the past decade, while production has increased almost seven-fold, underscoring the country’s emergence as a global manufacturing hub…
Oriental Cup: New champions guaranteed as finalists for 2026 grand finale confirmed
New Delhi, July 15 (IANS) The stage is set for the grand finale of the fourth edition of the Oriental Cup 2026 after an action-packed Day 7 witnessed the boys’ and girls’ semi-finals at the Dr Ambedkar Stadium here on Wednesday. With all four…
K’taka CM Shivakumar rules out forced land acquisition for Bidadi Township; announces expert panel
Bengaluru, July 15 (IANS) Amid the ongoing controversy over the proposed Bidadi Township Project (BTP), Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar on Wednesday asserted that the settlement was neither his “dream project” nor one initiated by him, and…
Govt greenlights 2 railway projects worth Rs 3,907 crore for Odisha and Jharkhand
New Delhi, July 15 (IANS) The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) on Wednesday approved two multi-tracking railway projects worth Rs 3,907 crore, covering four districts across Odisha and Jharkhand, increasing the existing network of Indian…
Punjab BJP writes to EC, state’s chief electoral officer flagging SIR ‘irregularities’
New Delhi, July 15 (IANS) The Bharatiya Janata Party’s (BJP) Punjab unit has written to the Election Commission of India (ECI) alleging irregularities in the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) in the state and urged the poll panel to ensure strict…
‘Bharat Tex 2026’ reflects India’s Vision 2030 roadmap for textile sector: PM Modi
New Delhi, July 15 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday highlighted that ‘Bharat Tex 2026,’ which brings the country’s complete textile value chain under one roof, also reflects India’s Vision 2030 roadmap for the textile…
Iran’s IRGC claims attacks on US military facilities in Bahrain, Jordan
Tehran, July 15 (IANS) Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps (IRGC) said on Wednesday that it conducted retaliatory strikes against the US military facilities in Bahrain and Jordan, attacking their military infrastructure, aircraft shelters,…
Belgium star Thomas Meunier joins Sunderland on a two-year deal
Sunderland, July 15 (IANS) Belgium great Thomas Meunier has joined Premier League club Sunderland ahead of the upcoming 2026/27 season. The 34-year-old defender has signed a two-year deal, having been a free agent following his departure from Lille.…
FICCI hails operationalisation of India-UK trade pact, sees gains for goods and services
New Delhi, July 15 (IANS) The Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI) on Wednesday welcomed the operationalisation of the India-UK Free Trade Agreement (FTA), saying the landmark pact will open new opportunities for Indian…
Role-adjacent reskilling emerges as key AI talent strategy for India GCCs
New Delhi, July 15 (IANS) India’s Global Capability Centres are increasingly shifting from external hiring to role‑adjacent reskilling to build AI and digital talent, with hiring demand concentrated on mid‑career professionals, a report said on…