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Govt working towards more research-oriented higher edu system: PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday asserted that the central government is working towards making the country's higher education system more advanced and research-oriented

Now, dead frog found in packet of chips in Jamnagar; probe ordered

The complaint came days after a Mumbai resident claimed to have found a piece of human finger in the ice cream he had ordered online

JLR to licence Freelander to develop EVs on Chinese JV partner's platform

Under the proposed new licensing agreement, CJLR -- a 50/50 joint venture of Jaguar Land Rover Ltd and Chery Automobile Company Ltd - - will pivot to produce an advanced portfolio of electric vehicles

Putin gives North Korea's Kim a luxury Russian-built limousine, says TASS

Photos released by Russian media showed Putin and Kim taking turns to take the wheel in the new Aurus around the guest house following the summit talks

Centre to use tech to reduce time-lapse between survey, policy-making

Citing examples of HCES, PLFS, Saurabh Garg said many of these surveys are annual and the ministry is trying to find out which of these surveys can be made quarterly or even month

EESL ties up with APEPDCL to promote energy efficiency, conservation

Under the 'Energy Efficient Appliance Programme', the partnership will provide a comprehensive energy efficiency solution to both residential and institutional consumers of APEPDCL

Retail inflation steadily easing, food prices still a concern: RBI bulletin

In India, high-frequency indicators suggest the real GDP growth in Q1 FY2024-25 is broadly maintaining the pace it achieved in the preceding quarter

Jakson Green bags NTPC bid for project to produce 4G ethanol from flue gas

The proposed plant at Lara in Chhattisgarh will produce 10 tonnes per day (TPD) of 4G ethanol from flue gases emitted from power plants, a company statement said

Vraj Iron and Steel's IPO to open on Jun 26, eyes to raise Rs 171 cr

Vraj Iron and Steel is set to raise Rs 171 crore through its initial share-sale, which opens for public subscription on June 26.

Allow foreign currency transactions in India via RBI: ICT Chairman Kapila

ICT Chairman KK Kapila said currently, even domestic transactions in the US dollar between entities within India necessitate routing through the US banking system

2 terrorists killed, 2 security personnel hurt in Baramulla encounter

The security forces launched a cordon and search operation in Watergam area of Baramulla district on Wednesday morning

EAM Jaishankar to visit Sri Lanka on Jun 20, discuss wide-ranging issues

The MEA said S Jaishankar's visit will add momentum to connectivity projects and other mutually beneficial cooperation across sectors between the two countries

'Hospitality industry faces talent crunch, to add 1 mn jobs in few years'

According to industry leaders, the overall hiring has more than quadrupled post-Covid with entry-level positions emerging as the most sought-after in the past two years

Chirag Paswan vows transparency on investment at World Food India event

The Food Processing Industries Minister sought to allay concerns over the status of investment made in the food processing sector during the last two editions

'Cancer patients exposed to air pollution at higher risk of heart disease'

The research reviewed eight papers published between 2000 and 2023 that studied the direct impacts of air pollution on cardiovascular disease

Coal India awards 23 discontinued underground blocks to private miners

The cumulative peak rated capacity of these mines is 34.14 million tonnes per year while the total extractable reserves are estimated at 635 MT

Sri Lanka SC asks govt & Adani group to respond over wind power project

Sri Lanka's Adani Group renewable project entails two wind energy projects; a 250 MW in the northeastern district of Mannar and a 234 MW project at Pooneryn in the north

Chopra happy with his adductor, to address recurring issue post Olympics

The 26-year-old, who created history by becoming the first Indian to win a track and field medal at the Tokyo Olympics, had withdrawn from last month's Ostrava Golden Spike as a precautionary measure

BJP leadership, allies will take care of Mahayuti's CM face: Bawankule

The party's central leadership and alliance partners will take the call on it, he said, asserting that Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis remains the leader of his party in the state

Bangladesh bowler Tanzim fined for 'inappropriate physical contact'

Tanzim admitted to the offence and accepted the sanction proposed by Richie Richardson of the Emirates ICC Elite Panel of Match Referees, and there was no need for a formal hearing