Wayanad, June 27 (IANS) Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Saturday described the alleged theft of donations collected for the Ram temple in Ayodhya as tragic and shameful, saying the government must conduct a thorough investigation and ensure accountability not only for those who allegedly stole the money but also for those entrusted with safeguarding the offerings made by devotees. Responding to the controversy during her visit to her Wayanad Lok Sabha constituency, Priyanka said millions of…
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New Delhi, June 27 (IANS) The integration of nuclear energy with emerging clean energy technologies such as hydrogen production represents a strategic pathway towards a sustainable energy future, according to the government.Nuclear power, with its unique ability to provide reliable carbon-free electricity as well as high-temperature process heat, is ideally suited to support large-scale hydrogen production while contributing to India’s energy security, decarbonisation goals and long-term sustain…
New Delhi, June 25 (IANS) The government may soon ask airlines to review and reduce surge pricing and additional passenger charges if the recent decline in crude oil and aviation fuel prices proves to be sustainable, Civil Aviation Minister K Ram Mohan Naidu said on Thursday.The Centre is closely monitoring trends in aviation turbine fuel (ATF) prices and has initiated discussions with airlines to assess whether the current easing in fuel costs is likely to continue over the long term.“At pres…
Mumbai, June 23 (IANS) India has made significant progress across several sectors over the past 12 years, but the country must become more globally competitive to achieve its ambition of becoming a $10 trillion economy, Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) President R. Mukundan said on Tuesday.In an interaction with IANS, Mukundan said India has witnessed substantial improvements in infrastructure sectors such as power, logistics, railways, ports and shipping. However, he stressed that the cou…
Washington, June 23 (IANS) Indian-origin IBM Chief Executive Arvind Krishna joined senior Trump administration officials and technology leaders at the White House on Monday as President Donald Trump unveiled a new strategy to accelerate America’s quantum computing ambitions and strengthen its cyber security infrastructure.Krishna, one of the most prominent Indian-origin executives in the United States, welcomed two executive orders signed by Trump that seek to speed the development of advanced q…
New Delhi, June 19 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Friday that the PM Viksit Bharat Rozgar Yojana (PM-VBRY) is helping generate employment, empower the country’s youth and build a stronger workforce for the future. Addressing an incentive disbursal programme under PM-VBRY, the Prime Minister added the initiative has helped create millions of jobs in recent years and has emerged as a symbol of the Union government’s commitment to providing opportunities for young Indians.”PM-VBRY is t…
Guwahati, June 18 (IANS) Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman arrived in Guwahati on Thursday evening on a two-day visit to the Northeast, during which she is scheduled to participate in a series of official programmes in neighbouring Meghalaya.Sitharaman was received at the Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport by Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma and senior government officials.The Chief Minister welcomed the Union Finance Minister upon her arrival and held brief discuss…
New Delhi, June 12 (IANS) The government on Friday introduced temporary restrictions on diesel sales through retail outlets to curb hoarding and black marketing, as public sector oil marketing companies (OMCs) continue to absorb losses of around Rs 500 crore per day to shield consumers from global fuel price volatility.The Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas said that the ‘Motor Spirit and High-Speed Diesel (Temporary Regulation of Supply through Retail Outlets) Order, 2026′ introduces tempo…
New Delhi, June 8 (IANS) Twenty-three political parties have confirmed their participation in the INDIA bloc meeting being held in New Delhi on Monday, with the Congress asserting that the opposition alliance remains united despite its diverse political composition. The gathering, branded as the “INDIA janbandhan” meeting, is expected to deliberate on the alliance’s future course, including preparations for the 2029 Lok Sabha elections and coordination on key political issues.The meeting w…
New Delhi, June 4 (IANS) The government has fixed the basic price of aviation turbine fuel (ATF) for domestic airlines at Rs 86.32 per litre for up to three years under the new price stabilisation scheme aimed at keeping airlines financially viable and passenger tickets affordable amid the surge in international prices due to the Middle East crisis. Under the voluntary scheme, airlines participating in the scheme will pay the fixed free-on-board (FOB) benchmark price as well as airport charges, …