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
New Delhi (IANS) After successfully deploying 5G across the nation in record time, India is fast advancing on 6G technology, and now ranks in the top league when it comes to filing patents related to 6G. The country now ranks … read more
Srinagar (IANS) The National Conference, which emerged as the largest party in the J&K Assembly elections with 42 seats in the 90-member Assembly, has staked claim to form the government with the support of its pre-poll partners, the Congress and … read more
New Delhi (IANS) The National Commission for Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR) has come out with a comprehensive annual report for 2023-24 on prohibition of child marriage in India. NCPCR has prioritised the issue of child marriage and has been … read more
New Delhi (IANS) About 85 per cent of the world’s cryptocurrencies are worth less than one cent, according to a report on Monday. The total number of cryptocurrencies has been floating between 8,500 and 10,000, with new tokens being launched … read more
New Delhi: When the Cold War ended consequent on the dismemberment of the USSR in 1991, international communism which was the driving force of ideology behind one superpower also faced a demise. The rival US had built itself on the … read more
New Delhi (IANS) A recent Income-Tax (I-T) probe into certain non-government organisations (NGOs) in the country has revealed their alleged links with foreign funding as well as their alleged involvement in activities stalling major economic and developmental projects in the … read more
Gandhinagar (IANS) The Gujarat government on Wednesday declared 1.84 lakh hectares surrounding the Gir Protected Area as an ‘Eco-Sensitive Zone’ (ESZ). This decision, approved by the Centre, aims to provide additional protection to Asiatic lions and other wildlife in the … read more
New Delhi (IANS) In a significant move to secure the financial future of young children in India, the government has launched the NPS Vatsalya pension scheme, which offers flexible contributions and investment options for parents or guardians. Announced in the … read more
New Delhi (IANS) The Union Cabinet on Wednesday approved nutrient-based subsidy (NBS) rates for the upcoming Rabi crops on phosphatic and potassic (P&K) fertilisers with a budgetary outlay of Rs 24,475.53 crore. The Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, … read more