‘Chief Twit’ Elon Musk has become a social media mogul. What’s next?
The billionaire has grand plans for faster innovation and new revenue streams at a leaner Twitter
Beyond English Vinglish: Shifting technical education to Hindi will blunt India’s global competitive advantage
India’s competitive advantage in the world has been driven by its advantage over many other competing nations when it comes to English proficiency
India-UK Ties | Despite euphoria, Rishi Sunak’s impact will be marginal at best
Rishi Sunak’s top priority will be to get the UK’s economy back on track, and unite a badly-divided Conservative Party
Delhi not among 10 most polluted cities in Asia: Arvind Kejriwal
Citing a report, he said some years back, Delhi was considered to be one of the "most polluted cities in the world" but not anymore.
India has never considered war first option but last resort; we believe in peace: PM Modi
Addressing the armed forces here on Diwali, the prime minister also recalled his visit to this frontier region in the aftermath of the Kargil conflict in 1999 when the Indian military had "crushed the hood of terror".
PM Modi to celebrate Diwali with soldiers in Kargil
The PMO said, "Prime Minister Narendra Modi has landed in Kargil, where he will celebrate Diwali with our brave soldiers."
Diwali morning: Delhi's air quality inches closer to 'very poor' levels
On Sunday evening, the city reported a 24-hour average air quality index (AQI) of 259, the lowest for the day before Diwali in seven years.
PM Modi wishes people on Diwali
Prime Minister Narendra Modi tweeted, "Wishing everyone a Happy Diwali. Diwali is associated with brightness and radiance. May this auspicious festival further the spirit of joy and well-being in our lives. I hope you have a wonderful Diwali with family and friends."
ISRO eyes bigger share in global satellite launch sector
A recent report by the Indian Space Association (ISpA) and Ernst and Young (E&Y) had pegged the global space economy at USD 447 billion with the satellite launch segment accounting for USD 6 billion.
Bilkis Bano case: SC agrees to hear fresh plea challenging remission granted to convicts
A bench of justices Ajay Rastogi and C T Ravikumar tagged the matter with the main petition and said it would be heard along with it.
PM2.5 pollution in Delhi during July-September quarter 2nd lowest in 5 years: CSE
Pollution levels in the July-August-September quarter were preceded by one of the most polluted summers this year, unlike in 2020 when the trimester followed the cleanest ever summer (March-May) due to extraordinary conditions created because of hard pandemic lockdowns, the green think tank said.
Army helicopter crashes in Arunachal, search operation underway
The incident took place at 10.43 am, and search operation is underway, the official said. Further details are awaited. Further details are awaited.
HPV vaccine production delayed due to COVID focus, will start supply to Indian govt in early 2023: SII
Exports will have to wait till 2024, its chief executive Adar Poonawalla told reporters here on Thursday evening, adding that the company has to build a scale of manufacturing to over 150 million for that.
Most 'hotspots' free from anti-national activities: Home Minister Amit Shah
Same was the situation in Jammu and Kashmir as well as in the states affected by Naxal violence, the minister said while addressing top police and paramilitary forces commanders at the National Police Memorial in the Chanakyapuri area here on the occasion of the National Police Commemoration Day.
PM Modi in Ayodhya on Diwali eve
PM Modi will also inspect the construction site of a grand Ram temple and later, perform a symbolic coronation of Lord Ram, according to a statement issued by the Prime Minister's Office (PMO).
CPC Party Congress | Threat of a young and disillusioned China
Xi Jinping’s call to the youth to remain firmly wedded to the party’s designs and plans needs to be seen in the backdrop of growing unhappiness and unemployment among youth in China
Home Minister Amit Shah to address concluding session of Interpol general assembly today
Amit Shah will arrive at the newly-built swanky Pragati Maidan to address the concluding session of the assembly at 12.50 pm, the home ministry said on Twitter.
Congress has taken one step forward, but many more remain
Kharge’s major shortcoming is that he is not a charismatic leader and is therefore unlikely to be able to galvanise the party rank and file across the country
PM Modi to visit Kedarnath-Badrinath today, tight security in place
In view of the visit, security arrangements have been tightened in the area, an official said.
In Indian village, residents take to YouTube to fulfil their Bollywood dreams
The hip-hop video is just one of many home-grown, Bollywood-inspired productions being created for the village's flagship YouTube channel, which boasts nearly 120,000 subscribers and has more than 200 uploaded videos.
Diwali will be public school holiday in New York City starting 2023
Adams, joined by New York Assembly Member Jenifer Rajkumar and New York City Schools Chancellor David Banks, said on Thursday that in his conversations during the campaign trail, he learned so much about Diwali and what the festival of lights means.
Covid: Delhi govt withdraws Rs 500 fine for not wearing masks in public places
The Delhi Disaster Management Authority (DDMA) had in a meeting last month decided to stop levying the penalty after September 30 amid a decline in COVID-19 cases in the national capital.
PMAY (Urban) awards: Madhya Pradesh second in 'best performing state' category
State Urban Development and Housing Minister Bhupendra received the award on behalf of the state from Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the 'Indian Urban Housing Conclave' in Rajkot in Gujarat on Wednesday.
Possible cyclone likely to reach West Bengal-Bangladesh coasts by October 25: IMD
The low pressure area is very likely to move west-northwestwards and develop into a depression over east-central and adjoining southeast Bay of Bengal around October 22. It is likely to intensify into a deep depression by October 23.
