CATEGORIES

Phase-3 trial for dengue vaccine

Clinical trial at 19 sites in 18 states UT, involving more than 10,335 healthy adults.

Soren meets winning team of Subroto Cup

Today, at his residential office on Kanke Road, Ranchi, Chief Minister Hemant Soren and MLA Kalpana Soren met with the Jharkhand team, winners of the 63rd International Subroto Cup Under-17 Girls Football Competition.

3 more Indian wetlands get Ramsar site tag

Three more Indian sites have been added to the list of wetlands of international importance under the Ramsar Convention, taking the total number of such highly-recognised waterlogged ecosystems in the country to 85, Union Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav said on Wednesday.

Colonel Manpreet Singh gets Kirti Chakra posthumously

Colonel Manpreet Singh, who was killed in action while leading from the front in an anti-terror operation in J&K's Anantnag last September has been posthumously awarded the Kirti Chakra, the second-highest peacetime gallantry award.

CRPF gets highest number of gallantry medals on I-Day

The Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) has awarded the highest number of police gallantry medals 52 ― on the 78th I-Day.

Murmu: New NEP has already started producing results

Cultivating young minds and creating a new mindset that takes the best of traditions and contemporary knowledge is priority, and the new National 78th Education Policy has already started showing results in this regard, President Droupadi Murmu said on Wednesday.

Accenture gets CCI's nod to acquire stake in Vodafone's arm

The Competition Commission of India on Wednesday cleared IT and consulting firm Accenture's acquisition of a stake in Vodafone Operations.

Domestic PV wholesales dips 2.5% in July: SIAM

Passenger vehicle wholesales in India declined 2.5 per cent year-on-year to 3,41,510 units in July, impacted by high base effect as well as companies reducing vehicle dispatches to dealers amid moderation in demand.

Trade deficit widens to $23.5 billion - India's exports dip 1.2% in July to enter negative zone

After remaining in the positive zone for three months, India's exports contracted 1.2 per cent to USD 33.98 billion in July, while the trade deficit widened to USD 23.5 billion.

Foxconn Chairman meets PM, discusses India investment plan

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday met Young Liu, Chairman of Hon Hai Technology Group (Foxconn) and highlighted the opportunities India offers in the futuristic sectors.

Govt plans to provide financial incentives for development of critical minerals

The government on Wednesday said it plans to provide financial incentives for development of critical minerals, including lithium.

HC bans concretisation until water lines are laid

Observing that digging constructed roads for laying internal pipelines in the city is a waste of the taxes paid by the citizens, the Aurangabad Division Bench of Bombay High Court, comprising Justice Ravindra Ghuge and Justice YG Khobragade, directed the Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar Municipal Corporation (CSMC) not to make concrete roads, or grant permission for concretisation or issue no objection certificate (NOC) for it.

Streetlights illuminate Cidco Waluj Mahanagar

The Cidco administration has finally started various development works in the Cidco Waluj Mahanagar area. Recently, streetlights were installed in the area and the entire Waluj Mahanagar is now illuminated at night.

Uddhav Thackeray will be state's CM again: Anil Desai

Shiv Sena secretary Anil Desai expressed confidence that Mahavikas Aghadi (MVA) will return to power in Maharashtra and that Uddhav Thackeray will once again hold the position of chief minister.

Muddy affair at Sultanpur market

The weekly Sunday Market at Sultanpur in Khuldabad taluka in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar district was held in a muddy area.

Netizens slam Pune's BRT & cycle track failure

Bhaumik Gowande, an X (formerly Twitter) user, took to the microblogging website on Tuesday and criticised the lack of driving discipline in Pune.

Muskaan: An Apsara Ice Creams' initiative

Ice Creams Apsara announced the launch of an initiative titled Muskaan on its 53rd anniversary, on the of the 78th occasion Independence Day.

Rohit Pawar reacts to Ajit Pawar's regret

Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar on Tuesday expressed regret over fielding his wife, Sunetra Pawar, against his cousin Supriya Sule in the recently concluded Lok Sabha polls in Baramati, calling it a mistake. \"I love all my sisters.

Temple to remain closed for darshan

Ahead of the festive season, the Shri Chattushringi Devi Temple in Pune will be closed for one month for darshan.

Ganeshotsav: Cops ban laser beams

A year after reports of partial blindness and eye injuries due to laser beams, Police Commissioner Amitesh Kumar has announced a ban on the use of laser beams during the city's Ganesh immersion processions.

DRM meeting yields no results

Days ahead of the 'white-day' protest proposed for August 22 by the representatives of railway passenger organisations, a crucial meeting with the Divisional Railway Manager (DRM) of Central Railway's Mumbai division ended without any resolution on Wednesday.

NCLT rebukes panel over resolution plan

The National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) has admonished the committee of creditors (CoC) for rejecting a resolution plan submitted by Ashdan Properties Private Limited due to a one-day delay.

E-fraud losses 13x higher than thefts; new WhatsApp channel

This year's crime statistics show that losses from cyber fraud in the first seven months are 13 times higher than those from theft, robbery, and house break-ins Wednesday, the Navi Mumbai police launched a WhatsApp channel and helpline to provide guidance on cyber and combined. On financial frauds.

'Pressure on Ajit Pawar from Gujarat leaders'

NCP (SP) MLA Rohit Pawar on Wednesday said pressure was being exerted on rival NCP leader Ajit Pawar to field a candidate against him in the assembly election.

NCP says Sule might be under surveillance

Pegasus spyware might be used against Baramati MP ahead of the assembly election, party claims

Activist spots discrepancy in India's map on MyGov site

A discrepancy in India's map, as carried on a Government of India (Gol) website, has come to light after a Mumbai-based activist pointed out that parts of the union territory of Jammu and Kashmir are missing while Andaman & Nicobar Islands are altogether missing.

Vistara, AI flights return after snag

A city-bound Vistara flight from Delhi, carrying 167 persons, made an emergency landing here on Wednesday due to a hydraulic failure, according to sources.

After Covid, 5L pax take Metro 1 in a day

Metro One the city's first Metro connecting Versova, Andheri and Ghatkopar achieved a milestone on August 13 by carrying a recordbreaking 5,00,385 commuters in a single day after Covid.

Citizens denounce ₹12.50 cr pressure cooker scam

The multi-crore 'pressure cooker scam' in the L-Ward has left the residents of Chandivali feeling betrayed.

Schools, religious outfits, cultural groups immerse in I-Day fervour

Teeming with patriotism, schools, cultural organisations, religious shrines and community groups have announced several programmes to mark the 78th Independence Day.