Latest News, Updates & Breaking Headlines
NEW DELHI: After taking oath as the chief minister of Tamil Nadu, TVK chief Vijay signed his first set of official documents, ordering 200 units of free power supply and setting up a task force to tackle drugs and ensure women’s safety.Addressing the crowd, Vijay said he would not deceive people with false promises.“This is…
New Delhi: Delhi govt has drawn up a long-term plan to deal with the white froth floating on the Yamuna. It includes a three-pronged strategy involving the relocation of dhobi ghats, action against illegal units on the banks that wash and dye jeans, and the construction of a Rs 100-crore riverfront and Chhath ghat at…
The Union Cabinet has approved two new semiconductor manufacturing units with a combined investment of over Rs 3,936 crore under the India Semiconductor Mission (ISM).The projects include the country’s first commercial mini/micro-LED display facility based on Gallium Nitride (GaN) technology and a semiconductor packaging unit, Information and Broadcasting Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said.The facilities will be…
MUMBAI: UltraTech Cement will cross 200 million tonnes of capacity after commissioning three grinding units totalling 8.7 million tonnes on Friday, cementing the Aditya Birla Group company’s position as the world’s largest cement producer outside China, with capacity nearly double that of the United States and exceeding the whole of the European Union. The milestone…
The government has asked oil refineries to divert part of the feedstock used for cooking gas (LPG) towards petrochemical units, as industries grapple with acute raw material shortages triggered by supply disruptions amid the West Asia conflict, according to PTI.The Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas on April 1 directed refiners to allocate a portion…
Iran has issued a warning to any force attempting to invade its territory, declaring that its armed forces will “cut off the legs” of aggressors. Ebrahim Zolfaghari, spokesperson for the Khatam al-Anbiya Headquarters of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), told state media Press TV on Tuesday that Iran is ready to respond decisively to…
Ranchi: The ripple effects of the West Asia conflict are now being felt in city markets, with small-scale painting and fabrication units in hubs like Karbala Chowk, Kokar, Hinoo and Main Road hit by rising input costs, LPG shortage and slowdown in operations.The impact is being felt most in almirah-making units and vehicle painting workshops,…
NEW DELHI: In a major push for defence acquisition, the Rajnath Singh-led Defence Acquisition Council on Friday granted approvals to various proposals worth around Rs 2.38 lakh crore, including for additional units of the Russian-made S-400 long-range surface-to-air missile system and 155mm Dhanush — howitzer — gun systems.“The decisions taken in the Defence Acquisition Council…
NEW DELHI: Learning from Operation Sindoor, the Indian Army is equipping its armoured regiments with dedicated drone units known as ‘Shaurya Squadrons’. These units are being integrated into tank formations to support surveillance, precision strikes, electronic warfare and logistics, adding drone capabilities directly to armoured operations.Just a few days ago, the Army tested a Shaurya…
Harshit Rana, Matheesha Pathirana and Josh Hazelwood (Agency Image) Injuries, or non-availability, to top pacers close to the start of the IPL can give sleepless nights to franchise coaches and the support staff. While Lucknow Super Giants, for a few years now, have been one of the worst-affected teams, this time around three teams are…
