NHPC signs MoU for development of “Pilot Green Hydrogen Technologies” in Leh, Kargil
New Delhi: National Hydroelectric Power Corporation (NHPC) has signed two MoUs for the development of “Pilot Green Hydrogen Technologies” in line with the country’s resolve to reduce the carbon footprint in the power sector in Leh and…
Shimla Nagrik Sabha holds demonstration against water privatization
Shimla: A demonstration was held outside the Deputy Commissioner's office Shimla by the Shimla Nagarik Sabha to against the privatization of drinking water and drinking water system in Shimla city.
The protest was attended by former Mayor…
Sri Lanka: Mahinda, Basil Rajapaksa banned from overseas travel
Colombo: Sri Lanka's Supreme Court on Friday issued orders barring ex-Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa and former finance Minister Basil Rajapaksa from leaving the island nation until July 28.
On June 17, a petition was filed calling on…
Gyanvapi case: Hindu side raises questions over Waqf Act
Varanasi: The Hindu side on Friday raised questions over the Waqf Act of 1995 during arguments on the application seeking permission for daily worship at Shringar Gauri Sthal inside the Gyanvapi mosque complex.
Hearing on the plea…
1989 Kidnapping Case: Rubiya Sayeed faces the accused in TADA Court, Jammu
Jammu: The younger daughter of former Home Minister Mufti Mohammad Sayeed, Dr Rubiya Sayeed on Friday for the first time appeared before the TADA Court in connection with her kidnapping case of December 8, 1989.
Jammu and Kashmir…
PM Modi to inaugurate Bundelkhand Expressway today
Lucknow: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the Bundelkhand Expressway on Saturday in the presence of Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath.
Connecting Delhi directly with Lucknow distance of 630 km between Delhi and…
My life is like an open book: Droupadi Murmu
Bhopal: The NDA’s presidential candidate Droupadi Murmu on Friday expressed her commitment towards serving the country while respecting the Constitution and said that her life is akin to an open book that focuses only on the nation and the…
Elaborate arrangements in place for Kanwar Yatra
Lucknow: Elaborate security arrangements have been made for the annual Kanwar Yatra being organized in Sawan month of the Hindu calendar starting from Thursday.
A police spokesman said that the Kanwar Yatra, which started from Thursday…
Andhra Minister slams Chandrababu on mining violations in Kuppam
Tirupati: Andhra Pradesh minister for mining Peddireddy Ramachandra Reddy on Thursday slammed the Telugu Desam party (TDP) chief and former Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu for malpractices and violations in mining activity…
Russia attacks another city Vinnytsia with missiles, 20 killed: Ukraine
Kyiv: Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba on Thursday claimed that 20 civilians were confirmed dead after a Russian missile strike on Vinnytsia.
Kuleba shared a picture of victims of the attack and said, "Already 20 civilians have…
US, Israel pledge to deny Iran nuclear weapon
Jerusalem: US President Joe Biden and Israeli Prime Minister Yair Lapid signed a joint declaration in Jerusalem on Thursday, vowing to stop Tehran from obtaining nuclear weapons.
The US-Israel Strategic Partnership Joint Declaration was…
Prominent Sikh leader of Canada, Ripudaman Singh Malik shot dead
Ottawa: Ripudaman Singh Malik, the well-known Canada based Sikh leader and businessman, was shot dead in Surrey city of British Columbia on Thursday morning.
Surrey police officials said in a statement that at 9:26 hrs local time, they…
RD Dhiman appointed new Chief Secretary of HP
Shimla: RD Dhiman, a 1988 batch IAS officer of Himachal Pradesh, was on Thursday appointed as the new Chief Secretary, replacing incumbent CS Ramsubh Singh, who is posted as Principal Advisor (Administrative Reforms) here.
A notification…
Medium Paces Reece Topley routs India, as England level series 1-1
London: Reece Topley starred as England hammered India by 100 runs to level the series 1-1 in the three-match series at Lord's here on Thursday.
Topley picked up six wickets for 24 runs in 9.5 overs.
Chasing 247, India could score just…
Cong-BJP spar over book on RSS written by Dalit writer
Bengaluru: A verbal spat between Congress and BJP has erupted over a controversial book on RSS authored by prominent Dalit writer Devanur Mahadeva.
While the BJP is calling the book titled "RSS Aala, Agala" (RSS, the Depth and Breadth)…
Science not enough, cultural transformation needed to solve India’s grand problems: N Murthy
Bengaluru: Infosys Founder NR Narayana Murthy on Thursday said it requires a cultural transformation of the Indian mindset, not science, mathematics and engineering to solve India's grand problems relating to nutrition and health.
"As…
Maha cabinet takes eight major decisions,
Mumbai: The Maharashtra Cabinet on Thursday took eight major decisions in its first meeting after formation of the Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena-BJP government in the state.
The decisions include cutting taxes on petrol by Rs five per litre…
Mamata congratulates Mehuli Ghosh on her brilliant Shoots at Champ’ship
Kolkata: West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Thursday congratulated young achiever Mehuli Ghosh for her brilliant performance at the International Shooting Championship.
Taking to twitter, Banerjee said, "Heartiest…
JMM announces support to NDA’s Presidential Candidate Draupadi Murmu
Ranchi: Dishing out a major setback to the UPA and the Congress party in particular the ruling Jharkhand Mukti Morcha on Thursday announced its support to NDA's Presidential candidate Draupadi Murmu.
A letter in favour of support has been…
Reliance partners with Athletics Federation of India
Mumbai: Reliance Industries Limited (RIL) on Thursday said that it has partnered with the Athletics Federation of India (AFI) to enable the holistic growth of Athletics in India.
Reliance Foundation has been a dedicated partner to AFI over…