Nepal has made history once again. The country’s first female Chief Justice, Sushila Karki, has now become its first female Prime Minister. She was sworn in by President Ramchandra Paudel at his office, Sheetal Niwas, on Friday. It followed the dissolution of the elected government headed by K P Sharma Oli. Karki and the Gen…
India and Mauritius are not just partners but family, PM Modi said. Mauritius is an important pillar of India’s Neighbourhood First policy and Vision Mahasagar, he added. Read More…
C.P Radhakrishnan was sworn in today as the 15th Vice President of India in a ceremony at Rashtrapati Bhavan, administered by President Droupadi Murmu. Dressed in a red kurta, Radhakrishnan took oath in English in the name of God. The 67‑year‑old, representing the NDA, defeated Opposition nominee B. Sudershan Reddy by 152 votes in the…
The Government of India is expected to announce the forthcoming cohort of beneficiaries under the IndiaAI Mission, with approximately eight indigenous AI enterprises likely to be selected for foundational model development support. Among the anticipated recipients is BharatGen, a consortium comprising researchers from the Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs). This initiative seeks to advance the…
ISRO signed a technology transfer agreement with HAL for Small Satellite Launch Vehicle (SSLV) production, marking INSPACe’s 100th such deal. The pact, signed in Bengaluru, aims to complete the transfer within 24 months and highlights growing private sector involvement in India’s space industry. HAL outbid an Adani-backed consortium. Read More…
India is showcasing missiles, drones, and advanced defence technologies to strengthen its position as a global arms exporter, highlighting indigenous innovations, reducing import dependence, and boosting strategic partnerships to achieve self-reliance and expand its presence in the international defence market. Read More…
Foreign institutional investors (FIIs) pulled out Rs 34,993 crore from Indian equities in August, their sharpest retreat this year, as US tariff shocks and weak June-quarter earnings weighed on sentiment. The outflows pushed year-to-date FII selling past Rs 1.3 lakh crore, raising concerns about India’s place in global portfolios, even as policy reforms and stronger-than-expected…
Malhotra said the central government and the RBI had launched the Jan Dhan Yojana in collaboration with banks 11 years ago, leading to development across the nation. Indore: Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Governor Sanjay Malhotra on Saturday said India will become the world’s third largest economy soon, and credited the Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan…
India’s specialty fertiliser industry is bracing for renewed supply challenges as China prepares to reimpose export restrictions from October, potentially triggering price hikes that will directly impact farmers, a senior industry official said on Saturday. Read More…