Rajasthan needs collective action to boost women’s participation in formal workforce: Officials
Jaipur, June 25 (IANS) Rajasthan’s ambition of becoming a $350 billion economy by 2030 will require greater participation of women in the formal workforce, industry leaders and government officials said, calling for coordinated efforts to address…
Bonalu festival to begin in Hyderabad on July 16
Hyderabad, June 25 (IANS) The Bonalu festival, which symbolises the unique culture of Telangana, will be held from July 16 to August 13. The Telangana government is making elaborate arrangements for conducting the festivities on grand scale in Hyderabad.…
SPG Director Alok Sharma to stay for another nine months
New Delhi, June 25 (IANS) In a key administrative move, the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC) has cleared a nine-month extension in service for Alok Sharma, Director of the Special Protection Group (SPG). Sharma, a 1991-batch Indian Police…
APEDA skills 100 startups under scheme to push agri-food exports
New Delhi, June 25 (IANS) As many as 100 startups from 22 states and two Union Territories have completed Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority’s (APEDA) acceleration programme aimed at fostering innovation-led…
Maharaja Trophy KSCA T20: Openers Luvnith Sisodia, MG Naveen power Shivamogga Yodhas to a commanding win
Mysuru, June 24 (IANS) A blazing 118-run opening stand between Luvnith Sisodia and MG Naveen laid the foundation for Shivamogga Yodhas’ comprehensive 42-run victory over Hubli Tigers in the Maharaja Trophy KSCA T20 tournament on Wednesday. Asked to bat…
Diksha returns to happy hunting ground as Indian challenge gathers momentum in Czech Ladies Open
Beroun (Czech Republic), June 24 (IANS) Riding a wave of strong performances, Indian golfers will look to carry their momentum into the Tipsport Czech Ladies Open, with former champion Diksha Dagar leading a six-member challenge at Beroun Golf Club this…
PM Modi congratulates Armenian PM on winning polls, thanks him for evacuation help
New Delhi, June 24 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday said he was “delighted” to receive a phone call from Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan, during which the two leaders discussed bilateral ties and recent regional developments. PM…
How trees used for Japan banknotes started being grown 5,200 km away in Himalayan slopes Of Nepal
Kolkata, June 24 (IANS) Believe it or not, trees used as a raw material for Japanese banknotes are grown 5,200 km away in the slopes of Nepal. Most of the Mitsumata (Oriental paperbush) used as a raw material for Japanese banknotes is cultivated in the…
US: F-35 fleet strains under readiness challenge
Washington, June 24 (IANS) The Pentagon’s flagship F-35 fighter jet programme is facing growing pressure to improve readiness and sustainment as the fleet expands rapidly across the United States and allied nations, a senior defence official told…
Japan wins Men’s Foil team gold while Korea bags Women’s Epee team title in Asian Senior Fencing
New Delhi, June 24 (IANS) The competitive action at the 26th Asian Senior Fencing Championship reached its absolute peak on the final day at Bharat Mandapam, with the last two team titles decided in intense clashes on the pistes. The Men’s Foil…