File photo (Picture credit: ANI) Union minister Ashwini Vaishnaw announced on Wednesday that the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has approved two key railway multitracking projects worth around Rs 2,781 crore. The decision will add nearly 224 kilometres to the existing Indian Railways network across four districts in Maharashtra…
Oklahoma State Superintendent Ryan Walters announced Tuesday that Turning Point USA chapters will be established in every high school in the state. The organisation is a conservative group that works with students across the country.Walters posted the news on X. He said the initiative was aimed at reducing the influence of teachers’ unions in schools….
German foreign minister Johann Wadephul with commerce minister Piyush Goyal (Picture credit: X/@PiyushGoyal) India and Germany on Wednesday reaffirmed their commitment to deepen economic and strategic cooperation, with discussions covering trade, innovation, defence and security during German foreign minister Johann Wadephul’s two-day visit to the country.Commerce minister Piyush Goyal co-chaired a meeting in the capital…
MUMBAI: The Securities Appellate Tribunal on Tuesday directed Sebi to explain within three weeks why it has not shared additional documents sought by US algorithmic trading firm Jane Street. SAT fixed Nov 18 as the next date of hearing on the hedge fund’s appeal against the markets regulator’s interim order.Jane Street, which was barred from…
File Pic: Dharmendra (PTI Photo) NEW DELHI: Veteran Bollywood icon Dharmendra, who passed away on Monday at the age of 89 in Mumbai, is being remembered not only for his timeless films but also for his warmth, humility and deep affection for Indian sport. As tributes continue to pour in for the star of Sholay,…
President Murmu with Angloan counterpart NEW DELHI: President Droupadi Murmu arrived in Angola’s capital, Luanda, on Sunday for a state visit at the invitation of president Joao Lourenco. Upon her arrival, she was given a ceremonial welcome by the Angolan president.Earlier, president Murmu was received at the airport by Angola’s minister of external relations, Tete…
NEW DELHI: Ministry of external affairs on Tuesday responded to China’s remarks on the detention of an Arunachal Pradesh woman in Shanghai, saying Beijing’s actions violated international norms and Indian sovereignty.Responding to media queries, MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said, “We have seen statements made by the Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs regarding the arbitrary detention…
Ranveer Singh’s latest release, ‘Dhurandhar’, directed by Aditya Dhar, hit cinemas on December 5. The film marks Dhar’s return to direction after his 2019 debut ‘Uri: The Surgical Strike’, which starred Vicky Kaushal. The film is doing well at the box office. It has crossed Rs 90 crore up till Sunday evening and if there’s…
BENGALURU: After several delays, the Indian Space Research Organisation (Isro), early Sunday completed the first integrated air-drop test (IADT-01), a critical exercise to validate the parachute system that will bring back astronauts safely under the Gaganyaan mission, from its spaceport in Sriharikota. “Isro successfully accomplishes IADT-01 for end-to-end demonstration of parachute based deceleration system for…
Ayodhya: Senior Army officers conducted the rehearsal for the installation of flag atop the spire of the Ram temple in Ayodhya.Chairman of Ram Mandir Construction Committee Nripendra Misra said the temple Trust had sought assistance from the Army to ensure proper training and execution of the ceremony to be held on Nov 25.Prime Minister Narendra…