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Uttarakhand CM Pushkar Dhami flags off 100 new buses for Uttarakhand Trans
Updated : 2 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Thursday inducted 100 new buses into the fleet of the Uttarakhand Transport Corporation (UTC), marking a significant step towards strengthening the state's public transport infrastructure on the occasion of the New Year.
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Cigarette, gutkha prices set to rise as Centre sharply hikes excise duties
Updated : 2 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Cigarettes and other tobacco products are set to become significantly more expensive from February 1, 2026, after the Centre announced a steep hike in excise duties, citing rising public health costs, and long-standing revenue leakages in the sector.
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India emerging as most optimistic consumer market for 2026; 60% households
Updated : 2 months, 2 weeks ago IST
India is emerging as the most optimistic consumer market heading into 2026, with a strong rise in household spending intent and confidence levels significantly higher than global peers, according to a report by Nuvama.
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Pakistan: Karachi street crime remains high in 2025 despite police claims
Updated : 2 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Karachi recorded over 64,000 street crime cases in 2025 despite a decline from last year, with more than 70 deaths reported. Police cite improved policing and technology, while experts warn underreporting remains high and public safety perceptions have not significantly improved.
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Mission Sudarshan Chakra signals India's push for self-reliant, future-rea
Updated : 2 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Announced during the Prime Minister's Independence Day address from the Red Fort, the mission draws inspiration from the legendary Sudarshan Chakra of Shri Krishna and is aimed at neutralising enemy defence infiltrations while significantly enhancing India's offensive capabilities. The pr
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India ITME Society Honours Industry Excellence at India ITME Technical Awa
Updated : 2 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], January 1: India International Textile Machinery Exhibitions Society (India ITME Society) marked a significant milestone for the textile engineering sector with the 3rd edition of ITME Technical Awards 2025, at a high-level industry gathering in Mumbai.
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Gujarat CM announces grant to District Panchayats for development works
Updated : 2 days, 18 hours ago IST
Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel has taken a significant public interest decision aimed at ensuring the holistic and inclusive development of rural areas across the state's districts.
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PM chairs 50th meeting of PRAGATI; says ICT-enabled platform exemplifies c
Updated : 2 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Prime Minister Narendra Modi chaired the 50th meeting of PRAGATI - the ICT-enabled multi-modal platform for Pro-Active Governance and Timely Implementation - earlier today, marking a significant milestone in a decade-long journey of cooperative, outcome-driven governance under the leaders
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India surpasses one billion broadband subscribers in November 2025: TRAI
Updated : 2 months, 2 weeks ago IST
The broadband subscriber base in India crossed the 1 billion (100 crore) mark in the month of November 2025. This milestone reflects a significant expansion in digital connectivity over the last decade. According to a press release from the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI), the n
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Vande Bharat sleeper train successfully completes CRS High-Speed Trial at
Updated : 2 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Indian Railways has successfully completed the final high-speed trial of the indigenously designed and manufactured Vande Bharat Sleeper Train under the supervision of the Commissioner of Railway Safety (CRS). The trial was conducted on the Kota-Nagda section, during which the train achie
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After Years of Research and input from the Battlefield, Dr. Kochar Develop
Updated : 2 months, 2 weeks ago IST
New Delhi [India], December 31: In the high-stakes contexts of contemporary asymmetric warfare and urban counterterrorism, the Improvised Explosive Device (IED) continues to pose a significant threat. Although body armour and helmets have historically safeguarded the torso and cranium, the f
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Hettich Strengthens Its Experiential Footprint in Chennai with New Experie
Updated : 2 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Chennai (Tamil Nadu) [India], December 31: Reinforcing its commitment to immersive brand experiences, Hettich, one of the world's leading manufacturers of furniture fittings, has significantly expanded its experiential presence in Chennai with the inauguration of its upgraded Experience Cent
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