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July 16, 2024 6:08 PM

Government unveils roadmap to make India global leader in e-mobility

The government on Tuesday unveiled a comprehensive roadmap aimed at positioning India as a global leader in electric vehicle (EV) technology. The “e-Mobility R&D Roadmap for India” was launched at Vigyan Bhawan Annexe in New Delhi by Profess...

July 16, 2024 5:32 PM

CBI nabs key accused who stole NEET-UG paper from NTA trunk

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) made a significant breakthrough on Tuesday with the arrest of a key accused from Jharkhand suspected of stealing the NEET-UG question paper from the National Testing Agency's (NTA) trunk. The CBI also appreh...

July 16, 2024 3:52 PM

Defence ministry announces list of 346 strategically important items to be ‘Made In India’

Ahead of the Annual Budget for FY25, the Ministry of Defence (MoD) has announced the fifth Positive Indigenisation List (PIL) for Defence Public Sector Undertakings (DPSUs). This comprehensive list encompasses 346 strategically important items, inclu...

July 16, 2024 2:40 PM

Four Indian Army soldiers killed in encounter with terrorists in Jammu and Kashmir’s Doda district

Four Indian Army soldiers, including an officer, were killed during an encounter with terrorists in the Doda district of Jammu and Kashmir on Tuesday. The operation, which began on Monday evening, is still ongoing, defence officials said. The joint ...

July 16, 2024 2:18 PM

India on track to achieve SDG goals ahead of 2030, says NITI Aayog Vice Chairperson at UN

India is poised to achieve its Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) ahead of the 2030 deadline, Suman K Bery, Vice Chairperson of NITI Aayog, announced at the United Nations High-Level Political Forum on Sustainable Development on Monday. Bery highl...

July 16, 2024 11:00 AM

Nifty hits all-time high in early trade

Indian benchmark indices rallied in early trade on Tuesday, with the Nifty rising 0.26 percent to touch an all-time high of 24,650.05. It later trimmed the gains and was trading at 24,628.40, up 0.17%, as of 10:10 am. The Sensex, meanwhile, advanced...

July 15, 2024 7:44 PM

All-India Institute of Ayurveda successfully hosts ‘Saushrutam 2024’ with live surgical demonstrations

The All-India Institute of Ayurveda (AIIA) in New Delhi successfully concluded its Second National Seminar SAUSHRUTAM Shalya Sangoshti, marking the celebration of Sushruta Jayanti-2024. The three-day event, which began on July 13, honored Sushruta, w...

July 15, 2024 5:51 PM

Wholesale inflation in India jumps to 3.36% in June

India's wholesale inflation rate surged to 3.36% in June, up from 2.61% in May, according to data released by the Commerce Ministry on Monday. The increase, measured by the Wholesale Price Index (WPI), was primarily driven by rising food and energy p...

July 15, 2024 4:53 PM

India’s exports surpass $200 billion in Q1, government confident of reaching $800 billion annual target

As India's exports in the first quarter of 2024-25 (April-June) crossed the USD 200 billion mark, the government has expressed its optimism about reaching its full-year target of USD 800 billion. Commerce Secretary Sunil Barthwal expressed optimism ...

July 15, 2024 3:44 PM

Home Minister Amit Shah engages with CMs of Assam, UP, Gujarat on flood situation

Union Home Minister Amit Shah has taken swift action to address the escalating flood situation in several Indian states. On Monday, Shah held separate phone conversations with the Chief Ministers of Assam, Uttar Pradesh, and Gujarat to assess the imp...

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