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October 30, 2025 11:10 AM

DRDO transfers technology for eight defence products to industry partners at SAMANVAY 2025

The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) on Wednesday handed over 12 Licensing Agreements for Transfer of Technology (LATOTs) covering eight advanced defence products to industry partners during the inaugural session of SAMANVAY 2025,...

October 30, 2025 11:04 AM

Cyclone Montha: Andhra CM Naidu visits affected areas in Konaseema district

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu on Wednesday visited cyclone-affected areas in Dr BR Ambedkar Konaseema district. CM Naidu also conducted an aerial survey of the areas in Amaravathi affected by Cyclone Montha. Meanwhile, reacting ...

October 30, 2025 10:38 AM

Cyclone Montha damages crops over 2.14 lakh acres, 2,294 km of roads in Andhra

Cyclone Montha which crossed the Andhra Pradesh coast in the early hours of Wednesday, affected nearly 18 lakh people, damaged crops spread over 2.14 lakh acres, and caused destruction to 2,294 km of roads maintained by the Roads and Buildings Depart...

October 30, 2025 9:41 AM

Over 400 Indian startups driving $20 billion cybersecurity industry: CERT-In Chief

India is fast emerging as a global cybersecurity powerhouse, backed by more than 400 startups and a skilled workforce of over 6.5 lakh professionals, according to Dr. Sanjay Bahl, Director General of the Indian Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-...

October 30, 2025 9:35 AM

Rajasthan: Dense fog covers Dausa after overnight rain; IMD issues yellow alert

The weather in Dausa witnessed a sudden shift on Thursday as overnight rainfall led to the season’s first dense fog, blanketing the city and nearby areas early in the morning. Visibility dropped to below 100 metres, slowing traffic movement on Nat...

October 29, 2025 11:27 PM

India surpasses 500 GW power capacity; renewable energy meets over 50% of demand

In a landmark achievement for India’s power sector, the country’s total installed electricity capacity has surpassed 500 gigawatts (GW), with renewable and other non-fossil sources now accounting for more than half of the nation’s power mix. Th...

October 29, 2025 10:31 PM

Reducing foreign dependence key to India’s technological future: Piyush Goyal

Union Minister of Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal on Wednesday emphasized that reducing foreign dependence and developing indigenous technologies are critical for India’s long-term growth, sovereignty, and security. Addressing the TiEcon Delhi-N...

October 29, 2025 10:26 PM

ECI activates 1950 voter helpline and ‘Book-a-Call with BLO’ feature

The Election Commission of India (ECI) has strengthened its voter outreach and grievance redressal system by activating the National Voter Helpline – 1950 – along with all 36 State and District-level helplines across the country. These initiative...

October 29, 2025 10:20 PM

Coal Ministry launches 14th round of commercial coal mine auctions; introduces underground coal gasification

The Ministry of Coal on Wednesday launched the 14th Round of Commercial Coal Mine Auctions, marking a significant milestone in India’s efforts toward energy self-sufficiency, clean technology adoption, and sustainable industrial growth. Union Minis...

October 29, 2025 10:16 PM

‘Pune Grand Tour 2026’ unveiled: Boost to sports tourism and Fit India movement

The logo and jersey of ‘Bajaj Pune Grand Tour 2026’, India’s first-ever international UCI 2.2 Stage Cycling Race, were unveiled in Pune on Wednesday. The landmark event, organised jointly by Maharashtra Government, Pune District Administration,...

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