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Operational speed of Airport Express Line increased to 110 kmph: DMRC

The decision to increase the speed of the trains was taken after the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) received the mandatory approval from the Commissioner of Metro Rail Safety (CMRS)

EFC (I) to expand office space capacity 2.5 times to 60,000 desks in FY24

It mentioned that 65 per cent of the company's business comes from institutional clients, while the remaining 35 per cent comprises the retail part

Bihar Guv Arlekar inaugurates G20 labour engagement group meet in Patna

Bihar Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar inaugurated a labour engagement group meeting of G20 here on Thursday.

Law applies to everyone, regardless of their background: VP Dhankhar

Dhankhar raised concerns about those who protest against being summoned by law-enforcement agencies, emphasising that no one is exempt from the law

Air conditioning in India can raise emissions by 120 mn tonnes by 2050

The study estimates that by 2050, under an over 2-3 degrees Celsius warming forecast, air-conditioning uptake could double in Europe and grow fourfold in India

Committee to review govt employees' pension, suggest changes: FinMin

The ministry in April set up a committee under Finance Secretary T V Somanathan to review the pension scheme for government employees and suggest any changes, if needed

Massive increase in employment in 9 yrs; 12.5 mn got jobs: Bhupender Yadav

Referring to a number of institution-based labour surveys done by the ministry, Yadav said that there has been a massive increase in employment during the period from 2014 to 2022

Govt authorises DGFT for TRQ items allocation under new India-Nepal Treaty

The directorate general of foreign trade (DGFT) will be the designated authority for allocation and monitoring of all TRQ (tariff rate quota) items under the revised India-Nepal Treaty

RBI directive on one-time-settlement with defaulters can derail banks: MP

In a letter to Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, Viswam said that by offering lenient settlement terms to individuals and entities that have deliberately evaded their repayment obligations

India to sign Artemis Accords, send joint mission to ISS, says White House

On space, we will be able to announce that India is signing the Artemis Accords, which advance a common vision for space exploration for the benefit of all humankind

Prez Biden, PM Modi to announce deal on 'Reaper' armed drones: White House

MQ-9 "Reaper" is a highly sophisticated drone built on the experience gained with the company's battle-proven Predator RPA, according to GA-ASI

Undernutrition in India a big concern, urgent attention needed: experts say

Undernutrition denotes insufficient intake of energy and nutrients to meet an individual's needs to maintain good health

Indian contingent crosses 50-medal mark at Special Olympics Summer Games

The Indian contingent continued its medal rush at the Special Olympics World Summer Games, crossing the 50-medal mark here

Better markets needed too to scale up organic farming: CSE report

etter marketing as well as market access are the key issues that need to be tackled to scale up organic farming in the country, the latest report of the CSE says

Dy Navy Chief Mahindru on 3 days Kenya visit to oversee maritime exercise

Deputy Chief of Naval Staff Vice Admiral Mahindru is on a 3-day official visit to Kenya from June 21-23, where he will oversee the Harbour Phase activities of the ongoing MPX, Defence Ministry said

MP will cut supply lines of Naxalism by reining in Urban Naxals': Mishra

MP home minister Mishra said on Thursday that the security forces will target the pipeline that is supplying money and promoting Naxalism through Urban Naxals to wipe out the menace from its roots.

New floodlights to be installed at Wankhede Stadium ahead of 2023 World Cup

The Wankhede Stadium will soon get a facelift with new set of LED floodlights set to be installed along with refurbished hospitality boxes ahead of the 2023 ODI World Cup

AAP to move SC against appointment of ex-HC judge Umesh Kumar as DERC chair

The AAP government will move the Supreme Court against the appointment of former Allahabad High Court judge Umesh Kumar as the Delhi Electricity Regulatory Commission (DERC) chairman, Atishi said

Omar Abdullah calls yoga event at Budgam's sufi saint shrine 'photo-op'

Former Jammu and Kashmir chief minister Omar Abdullah has criticised the holding of International Yoga Day event on the lawns of a revered shrine in Budgam district, calling the programme "photo-op."

Home Minister Amit Shah on two-day visit to Jammu and Kashmir from June 23

The home minister will begin his tour of the Union Territory by laying wreaths on the statue of BJP ideologue and Bhartiya Jana Sangha founder Syama Prasad Mookerjee in Jammu on Friday morning