The Finance Committee will discuss cancelling the tax exemption on duty-free tobacco, while the Economy Committee will review regulations mandating graphic health warnings on cigarette packs.
The world needs to act with speed, scale and determination to tackle the growing threat of water scarcity and climate shocks, the Director-General of the Food and Agriculture Organisation of the United Nations (FAO), QU Dongyu, today told the 5th Baghdad International Water Conference.
In the wake of the Supreme Court expressing concern over the increasing number of student suicides in Rajasthan's Kota, Deputy Chief Minister Premchand Bairwa reaffirmed the state government's commitment to addressing the issue, stating that several measures have been initiated to curb such
Malhotra mentioned that Modi ji has always viewed Poshan Abhiyan as a crucial initiative for tackling malnutrition in the country and has advocated for a mission mode approach to address the situation
The project aims to divert surplus Godavari floodwater to drought-affected areas in Andhra Pradesh through a three-part water transfer system. It includes the Bollapalle reservoir, lift irrigation systems, and tunnels through the Nallamala hills.
The 23-year-old officer, commissioned less than six months ago on 14 December 2024, was leading a Route Opening Patrol towards a Tactical Operating Base (TOB) in Sikkim--a key post being prepared for future deployment. Around 11:00 AM, Agniveer Stephan Subba, a member of the patrol, lost foo
London [UK]/Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], May 23: UST, a leading global digital transformation solutions company, hosted its annual Zero-Waste Hackathon 2025 on 22nd May, bringing together bright young minds from across the globe to design innovative tech solutions to reduce food waste acro
Abu Dhabi [UAE] / Bangalore (Karnataka) [India], May 23: Shieldworkz, a leading cybersecurity innovator, today announced the expansion of its Cyber-Physical System security offerings. This strategic move addresses the evolving threat landscape, increasing regulatory compliance obligations, a
An Israeli military investigation into Hamas' October 7 attack on Kibbutz Kissufim and the nearby Kissufim army base found glaring failures in the Israel Defense Forces' preparedness. The report, released on Thursday, found that soldiers, trained primarily for combat in Gaza's open areas, we
Delhi's PWD and Irrigation departments will jointly inspect drains and roads to prevent waterlogging before the monsoon. Engineers must submit reports by May 28, focusing on 1,259 km of roads under PWD's care to ensure proper drainage and avoid flooding.
Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren chaired a meeting of the Tribal Advisory Council (TAC) in Ranchi. The council consists of 19 members, including 11 from Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM), four from Congress, and two from the BJP.