Mumbai, July 8 (IANS) With the objective of establishing an eco-friendly, modern and sustainable public transport system, the Maharashtra State Road Transport Corporation (MSRTC) will convert its entire bus fleet to electric vehicles in a phased manner by 2035, Transport Minister Pratap Sarnaik informed the Legislative Council during Question Hour on Wednesday.The question was raised by member Shrikant Bharatiya, while supplementary questions were asked by members Parinay Phuke, Satej Patil, Pra…
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Mumbai, July 6 (IANS) Incessant torrential rains over the past two days across Mumbai and Pune triggered a major landslide on the newly inaugurated Mumbai-Pune Missing Link, which was opened to the public just two months ago. The landslide severely disrupted traffic, temporarily snapping the direct connectivity between the two major cities.Following the incident, the Maharashtra State Road Development Corporation (MSRDC) has attributed the disaster to nature, calling it an “Act of God.”An MSRDC …
Kolkata, June 30 (IANS) Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs) and other premier institutions will now independently proof-check designs of major bridges being built along National Highways in the country. This move will not only ensure safety but also lead to long-term cost savings. This landmark decision was taken by the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) on June 30. The premier institutions will be empanelled for independent proof-checking of hydraulic studies and the design of major…
Ahmedabad, June 26 (IANS) As artificial intelligence (AI) continues to transform industries and reshape the future of work, Adani University on Friday announced a major overhaul of its academic curriculum for the 2026–27 academic year, introducing AI-focused learning, expanded industry exposure and a stronger emphasis on holistic development.The revised curriculum covers programmes in Engineering, Science and Management and aims to equip students with future-ready skills, while balancing techn…
New Delhi, June 1 (IANS) The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Roorkee has announced the results of the Joint Entrance Examination (JEE) Advanced 2026, bringing an end to days of anticipation for engineering aspirants across the country. Shubham Kumar from the IIT Delhi zone emerged as the overall topper, while Arohi Deshpande secured the highest rank among female candidates. Shubham Kumar secured the top position in the Common Rank List (CRL), scoring 330 out of 360 marks.More than 56,000 st…
Mumbai, May 21 (IANS) Agricultural commodity exchange NCDEX has launched RAINMUMBAI, India’s first SEBI-approved, exchange-traded weather derivatives contract, which will be introduced on May 29.The contract is designed to convert monsoon variability from an unpredictable challenge into a measurable, manageable and tradable financial risk within a regulated framework, the exchange said.Weather derivatives are financial instruments that help users manage risks arising from adverse or unexpected…
New Delhi, May 17 (IANS) Aspirants appearing for the Joint Entrance Examination (JEE) Advanced 2026 on Sunday were anxious as they waited to enter exam centres in various parts of the country. However, the students were hopeful of scoring well after grinding for hours to prepare for the national-level examination for admission to various engineering colleges.Candidates have to first qualify the JEE Main examination to be eligible for the Advanced examIn Gujarat’s Ahmedabad, a student who aimed f…
Mumbai, March 22 (IANS) Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan said on Sunday that in the coming decade young innovators will not only answer deep tech challenges of the country but also that of the world, especially the Global South and emerging economies.Delivering the valedictory address at the concluding session of Bharat Innovates deep-tech pre-summit at IIT Bombay, he said the academia, industry, financial industry and youth are the key players to make the country a bigger innovation …
Mumbai, March 20 (IANS) Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan will lead discussions among 200-plus startup founders and investors at Bharat Innovates deep-tech pre-summit beginning at IIT Bombay on Saturday, an official said. The two-day event to showcase startups, investor interactions, and industry networking will feature around 137 promising deep-tech startups selected from more than 3,000 applications received from across the country, said an official statement.The Bharat Innovates ini…
Mumbai, March 7 (IANS) In connection with the case involving the recovery of live cartridges from a hostel room at the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Bombay campus, the Powai Police on Saturday arrested the second accused. The accused, identified as Prashantraj Yadav (24), was apprehended from Ujjain while he was returning from a religious tour. Yadav, a resident of Bihar, works as a real estate agent. According to the police, he allegedly shared photographs of weapons with the earlier acc…