Month: December 2024

As the countdown begins for the crucial two-day debate in the Lok Sabha marking 75 years of India’s Constitution, tensions are running high between the BJP and Congress. The debate, set to begin at noon today, is expected to be a heated one, with both parties gearing up for a…

Delhi experienced its coldest December day in three years on Thursday, with the minimum temperature dropping to 4.5°C. Areas like Pusa and Ayangar recorded 3.2°C and 3.8°C, respectively, amid cold wave conditions, according to the regional meteorological center. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast that cold wave conditions will…

Union Minister of State for Science and Technology, Dr. Jitendra Singh, chaired the 2nd Annual General Meeting of the Biotechnology Research and Innovation Council (BRIC) Society today. The event took place at the Department of Biotechnology (DBT), New Delhi, and included a presentation on BRIC by Dr. Rajesh S. Gokhale,…

In a recent announcement, India outlined its strategy to deploy Bharat Small Reactors (BSRs) and develop Bharat Small Modular Reactors (BSMRs). These reactors are intended primarily for sectors with specific captive power needs. Research and development efforts have already been initiated for the BSMRs, which are still in the exploration…

Doordarshan, India’s national broadcaster, has been announced as the official broadcast partner for the upcoming Hockey India League (HIL) 2024-25. This collaboration aims to bring hockey into the homes of millions across India, making the sport more accessible and boosting its popularity nationwide. The 2024-25 season of HIL is particularly…

In a significant development, a joint venture agreement between IREL (India) Limited and Ust-Kamenogorsk Titanium & Magnesium Plant JSC (UKTMP JSC) aims to enhance the titanium value chain in India. The partnership will focus on converting low TiO2 ilmenite produced in Odisha into high-quality Titanium Slag, an intermediate product critical…

In a significant ruling, the Supreme Court of India has directed that no fresh suits be filed and no effective orders or surveys be conducted against existing religious structures that are being contested for their religious character. This order applies to cases disputing the status of such places of worship….

Prime Minister Narendra Modi today met with His Highness Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister of the United Arab Emirates (UAE). The meeting focused on further enhancing the India-UAE Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, with a special emphasis on key initiatives, including the India-Middle East-Europe Economic…

Nearly three weeks after the Maharashtra assembly elections, the ruling Mahayuti alliance has yet to finalize the distribution of cabinet portfolios among its three partners — BJP, Shiv Sena, and NCP. Despite the BJP’s victory in securing a majority, the coalition has been struggling to agree on key positions, prompting…

At the inaugural ceremony of the India Maritime Heritage Conclave (IMHC) 2024 in New Delhi, Vice President of India, Shri Jagdeep Dhankhar, expressed his distinct privilege in being part of this momentous event, emphasizing the significance of celebrating India’s illustrious maritime legacy while looking towards the future of global maritime…