New Delhi: PM Narendra Modi on Wednesday said the “historic” free trade agreement (FTA) between India and the European Union in Delhi a day before is a “global gamechanger” and will open countless opportunities for lakhs of Indian youths.Addressing a gathering at the annual National Cadet Corps PM Rally at Delhi Cantt here, the PM … Read more
Kanimozhi, Rahul Gandhi (File photo) NEW DELHI: Congress MP Rahul Gandhi and DMK parliamentarian Kanimozhi met on Wednesday for discussions on the Tamil Nadu assembly elections but no agreement was reached on seat-sharing in the state, where the DMK is in power and the Congress is its ally.“It was a pleasant meeting, and no seat-sharing … Read more
NW DELHI: A patient advocacy group has cautioned the government over the free trade agreement (FTA) with the EU, urging it to make the full text public and place it before the Parliament for a detailed discussion, prior to its signing. The group said such scrutiny is essential to enable an informed debate on the … Read more
NEW DELHI: The railway ministry on Wednesday discontinued the practice of presenting gold-plated silver medals to retiring officials, days after allegations surfaced regarding their quality and laboratory tests found that they were made largely of copper.In a circular issued to heads of all zones and production units, the ministry said, “…it has now been decided … Read more
Bangladesh on Wednesday said that there was no security situation that justified India recalling the family members of its diplomats from Dhaka. This comes after New Delhi cited precautionary safety concerns amid rising extremist activity ahead of the country’s general elections.Bangladesh’s foreign affairs Adviser Md Touhid Hossain said that there was “no reason” for such … Read more
Mamata Banerjee and Narendra Modi NEW DELHI: West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee on Wednesday said Prime Minister Narendra Modi should not “hurt” her, saying it would make her “dangerous,” and alleged that Bengali-speaking people were facing harassment in states ruled by the BJP, the governing party at the Centre.“One person came and said the … Read more
Yogi Adityanath (ANI image) Asserting that development cannot be divided based on caste, religion or region, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Wednesday said the government is committed to carrying out welfare and development works “without bias or discrimination”.He noted that a discrimination-free approach reflects Ram Rajya (an ideal rule of just, ethical, people-centric … Read more
NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court on Wednesday noted that additions and deletions are part of the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) conducted by the Election Commission of India (ECI), as it resumed the final hearing on a batch of 19 petitions challenging the exercise carried out in Bihar last year.“Additions and deletions are part of the … Read more
BENGALURU: Bengaluru-based Axiscades Technologies Tuesday announced a strategic partnership with Portugal-based OGMA, a subsidiary of Embraer, to jointly pursue aerospace manufacturing, maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO), airframe engineering and certification services for commercial and military aircraft.“The agreement is aimed at expanding high-value, long-term aerospace services in India, as Axiscades looks to move up the value … Read more
Photo credit: X/@Ccsumeerut NEW DELHI: From AI tutors that speak regional languages to smarter campus systems that cut paperwork, India is taking its first big step towards AI-powered higher education — starting with a pilot project at Chaudhary Charan Singh University (CCSU), Meerut.On Wednesday, the ministry of skill development and entrepreneurship (MSDE) announced a partnership … Read more