New Delhi (IANS) The year 2024 was marked by various events that had a profound impact on the nation. Several of these incidents sparked widespread discussions, leaving both the government and the public in a state of shock. Here’s a … read more
New Delhi (IANS) Five months after the fall of Sheikh Hasina’s government, Bangladesh finds itself trapped in a state of lawlessness, political turmoil, and deepening societal divisions. The newly established interim government, struggling to restore order and implement vital reforms, … read more
New Delhi (IANS) The government is gearing up to make hallmarking mandatory for gold bullion, a move aimed at ensuring the purity of gold products and safeguarding consumers from potential quality issues, Consumer Affairs Secretary, Nidhi Khare, said on Friday. … read more
New Delhi (IANS) Climate-driven hazards are likely to increase risk for millions of coastal residents, finds a study on Thursday. Published in the journal Nature Climate Change, the study estimates that a 1-metre sea level rise by 2100 would affect … read more
Ranchi (IANS) Girded by forests and hills, Ulihatu village in Jharkhand’s Khunti district, 66 km from state capital Ranchi, is the birthplace of charismatic tribal hero Birsa Munda, who led a popular revolt in the early 20th century that declared … read more
New Delhi (IANS) A project for the conservation of the Ganga River Dolphin and another for assessing the environmental flow of the Chambal, Son, Damodar and Tons rivers were approved at the 58th Executive Committee meeting of the National Mission … read more
Mumbai (IANS) There has been a 60 per cent rise in the average FMCG basket size among India’s rural consumers in the last two years, driven by a growing preference for convenience products, according to the latest Group M and … read more
Mumbai (IANS) The fate of around 1.48 lakh retail shareholders who hold around 20 per cent stake in the beleaguered Jet Airways remains uncertain after the Supreme Court ordered the liquidation of Naresh Goyal-led grounded airline. At the current market … read more
New Delhi (IANS) It is quite intriguing that a man who is designated as a terrorist in India is being treated as an asset in the US and Canada. And an Indian, who is said to be a government employee, … read more
New Delhi (IANS) The Indian inland waterways transport (IWT) sector presents significant opportunities for growth through public-private partnerships (PPPs), and the government is eyeing expansion of the PPP model to drive development, according to a report on Tuesday. The focus … read more