NSAs, top security officials of BRICS countries call on PM Modi
New Delhi, June 23 (IANS) The National Security Advisors (NSAs) and senior security officials of BRICS countries called on Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi on Tuesday following the conclusion of the two-day 16th BRICS National Security…
‘From poor man’s fruit to health food’: Kerala plans push for jackfruit, highlight medicinal value
Thiruvananthapuram, June 23 (IANS) Once known as the poor man’s fruit as it filled the plates of ordinary households across Kerala, jackfruit could soon get a new identity as a health and wellness food, with the state government planning a programme to…
AI will not replace IT firms, it will amplify them: Infosys Chairman Nilekani
Bengaluru, June 23 (IANS) Infosys Chairman Nandan Nilekani said on Tuesday that artificial intelligence (AI) will not replace IT software companies but, instead, will help in the expansion of firms that adapt quickly to the new technology. In his address…
India shifts from scale to resilience in energy sector after Strait of Hormuz disruption: Report
New Delhi, June 23 (IANS) India’s energy security is shifting from scale to resilience as the country expands upstream access and diversifies supply portfolios in the wake of disruptions to the Strait of Hormuz, a report said on Tuesday. The report from…
VOC Port becomes a model for green maritime growth: Sarbananda Sonowal
New Delhi, June 23 (IANS) The VO Chidambaranar Port Authority (VOCPA) has emerged as a model for sustainable maritime development in India, citing the port’s significant progress in decarbonisation, renewable energy adoption and green…
India needs quantum jump into manufacturing high-value pharma products: Economists
New Delhi, June 23 (IANS) India, which is one of the world’s largest suppliers of generic medicines and a major provider of vaccines and essential drugs, needs to make a quantum jump into manufacturing high-value pharmaceuticals and Active Pharmaceutical…
India successfully achieves 56 auctions of critical mineral blocks: Govt
New Delhi, June 23 (IANS) India has successfully achieved 56 auctions of critical and strategic mineral blocks, marking a significant step towards strengthening domestic mineral supply chains and advancing India’s critical mineral mission, the government…
J&K govt appoints nodal officers for smooth conduct of Amarnath Yatra
Srinagar, June 23 (IANS) The Jammu and Kashmir government on Tuesday appointed nodal officers to ensure smooth and coordinated conduct of the upcoming Shri Amarnath Yatra, government officials said. According to the government order dated June 22, issued…
India needs to strengthen its position as global pharmaceutical and innovation hub: NITI Aayog
New Delhi, June 23 (IANS) While India remains one of the world’s largest suppliers of generic medicines and a major provider of vaccines and essential drugs, its global export share in pharmaceuticals and Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (API) remains…
India dismisses Pakistan’s ‘fabricated claim’ on PoK unrest, seeks global intervention
New Delhi, June 23 (IANS) The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Tuesday categorically rejected Pakistan’s “fabricated claims” linking India to the ongoing unrest in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK), stating that such remarks reflected a…