Justice K. Vinod Chandran was sworn in as a judge of the Supreme Court on Thursday, with Chief Justice of India (CJI) Sanjiv Khanna administering the oath of office. Earlier this week, the Centre cleared Justice Chandran’s appointment to the apex court based on the recommendation of the Supreme Court Collegium. Union Minister of State […]
US President Joe Biden expressed optimism on Wednesday that his vision of an economic corridor linking India, the Middle East, and Europe—first introduced at the G-20 Summit in New Delhi in September 2023—could now materialize following the Israel-Hamas ceasefire and hostage deal. Speaking on the agreement, Biden said, “At G-20 in Delhi in September 2023, […]
The United States has removed three Indian nuclear entities—the Indira Gandhi Atomic Research Center, the Bhabha Atomic Research Center, and Indian Rare Earths—from its export control list, which restricts the export of certain goods from US companies. The US Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) said on Wednesday that the removals aim to “support US […]
The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) announced on Thursday that India has successfully achieved space docking, becoming the fourth country in the world to do so. The docking was part of the SpaDeX mission, a significant milestone for India’s space exploration program. “The process involved maneuvering from a 15-meter to a 3-meter hold point, followed […]
Thousands of devotees took a holy dip at Triveni Sangam, a sacred confluence of rivers- Ganga, Yamuna and ‘mystical’ Saraswati, here on Thursday morning, the fourth day of the 45-day-long Maha Kumbh. Over 6 crore devotees have participated in the world’s biggest religious congregation, over 3.5 crore on the occasion of Makar Sankranti on January […]
Observed annually on January 16 as National Startup Day, the initiative has led to the recognition of 1.59 lakh startups by the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) as of January 15. It has also generated over 16.6 lakh direct jobs between 2016 and October 31, 2024. According to a statement by […]
The Maha Kumbh 2025 promises not only spiritual rejuvenation for millions but also a significant economic impact on the region, the host city, and the state in which it is held. Estimates suggest that around 40 to 45 crore people will visit this religious event during its 45-day cycle, from 13 January to 26 February […]
Bollywood star Saif Ali Khan was out of danger, the police said on Thursday, following stab injuries received in a scuffle with an intruder at his residence in Mumbai, for which he was undergoing surgery. “He (Khan) is being treated … and is out of danger,” senior police officer Gedam Dixit told Reuters. Earlier, news […]
The success of the ‘Startup India’ initiative underscores that today’s India is dynamic, confident, and future-ready, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Thursday. He reaffirmed the government’s commitment to fostering an entrepreneurial ecosystem that nurtures every dream and contributes to the vision of ‘Aatmanirbhar Bharat.’ Marking nine successful years of ‘Startup India,’ the Prime Minister […]
The Ministry of Electronics & Information Technology (MeitY), in partnership with the Data Security Council of India (DSCI), has launched the second edition of the Cyber Security Grand Challenge (CSGC 2.0), as announced in a press release by the Ministry on Wednesday. The initiative aims to enhance India’s cybersecurity capabilities, addressing critical areas for a […]
