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CAG K Sanjay Murthy (ANI) Comptroller and Auditor General of India K Sanjay Murthy on Friday said expanding access, strengthening data-driven governance and advancing institutional maturity in financial management are key pillars for achieving the Viksit Bharat vision, PTI reported.Speaking at the Viksit Bharat talk during the 100th Common Foundation Course at the Lal Bahadur…
Authorities are examining ways to strengthen air traffic control (ATC) systems after the technical snag at Delhi airport earlier this month disrupted operations and delayed more than 800 flights. Civil Aviation Minister K Rammohan Naidu said the incident has prompted a wider review of processes and technology at India’s busiest airport.Speaking on the sidelines of…
SRINAGAR: Soldiers shot dead two infiltrators attempting to cross the LoC in Keran sector of J&K’s Kupwara, about 140km north of Srinagar, the Army said Saturday. The gunfight, part of “Op Pimple”, followed specific intelligence on an infiltration attempt Friday evening. Troops detected “suspicious activity”, challenged the group and came under “indiscriminate fire”, the Army…
Representative image (AI-generated) Indian doctors and nurses have become indispensable to health systems across advanced economies, according to the International Migration Outlook 2025 released on Monday by the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD). From the perspective of the 38 OECD member countries (which include the US, Canada, European nations, and Australia), the report…
NEW DELHI: India is set to strengthen its air defence network with a major purchase of missiles worth around Rs 10,000 crore from Russia for its S-400 air defence system. The move comes after the system’s reported success where it to brought down 6-7 Pakistani fighter and spy planes during Operation Sindoor.“The Indian Air Force…
A new experimental gene therapy has successfully restored immune system function in children born with ADA-SCID, a rare and potentially fatal genetic immune disorder. Developed by researchers at UCLA, University College London, and Great Ormond Street Hospital, the therapy treated 59 out of 62 children. ADA-SCID is caused by mutations in the ADA gene, which…
The procurement tender for the 30mm gun systems, which have an effective range of 4-6 km, has been issued to defence PSU Advance Weapon and Equipment India Ltd (AWEIL) NEW DELHI: The Indian Army is going for emergency acquisition of six mobile AK-630 multi-barrel air defence gun systems, in what is another step towards protecting…
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on Tuesday constituted a six-member Payments Regulatory Board (PRB) to supervise the functioning of payment systems across the country. The board is chaired by the RBI Governor and includes three nominees from the central government.The PRB replaces the earlier Board for Regulation and Supervision of Payment and Settlement System…
A cyberattack targeting a third-party service provider has disrupted check-in and boarding systems at several major European airports, including London’s Heathrow, Brussels, and Berlin, leading to widespread flight delays and cancellations, the operators confirmed on Saturday, reported news agency Reuters.According to Brussels airport, the cyberattack rendered automated check-in and boarding systems inoperable, forcing airlines to…
PUNE: The southwest monsoon’s exit from central India may not happen on schedule this year, with fresh weather systems over the Bay of Bengal likely to prolong rain in Maharashtra and parts of Central India.The latest Extended Range Forecast issued by the India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Thursday indicated a renewed spell between Sept 25…
