New Delhi, July 13 (IANS) Tamil Nadu’s efforts to expand the national footprint of its handloom sector received a major push on Monday as State Ministers for Handlooms, Textiles and Khadi, M. Vijay Balaji, and Industries, Investment Promotion and Commerce, S. Keerthana, visited the newly modernised Cooptex “Pudupavu” showroom at the State Emporia Complex in Connaught Place. The visit marked the official review of the renovated retail outlet, which has undergone a comprehensive makeover to streng…
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New Delhi, July 11 (IANS) Shehzad Bhatti has emerged as the Inter-Services Intelligence’s latest operative tasked with carrying out a large-scale recruitment drive in India aimed at fuelling terrorism. Once known as a social media influencer, Bhatti was recruited by the Pakistani spy agency to enlist Indian youth for activities ranging from drug smuggling and targeted killings to collecting sensitive information. Intelligence inputs indicate that he has been running this recruitment network in I…
New Delhi, July 9 (IANS) Parts of Delhi-NCR witnessed fresh spells of rain in the early hours of Thursday, extending the ongoing wet spell across the National Capital and providing much-needed relief from the recent spell of humid weather. The showers brought down temperatures but also caused minor waterlogging in several areas, affecting normal movement in parts of the city.The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued an ‘Orange Alert’ for Delhi, warning of heavy rainfall in the city th…
New Delhi, July 8 (IANS) Households in India’s South region showed the highest multi‑service digital financial services adoption at over 70 per cent, while stark regional differences in access, trust and usage metrics pointed to a need for products that match irregular incomes, a report said on Wednesday.The report from PwC India and Dvara Research Foundation found that combining digital channels with physical touchpoints — a “phygital” model — produces the strongest enrolment and su…
New Delhi, July 7 (IANS) A fresh spell of rain accompanied by thunderstorms lashed several parts of Delhi-NCR on Tuesday afternoon, providing much-needed relief from the intense heat and high humidity that had persisted over the past few days. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a ‘Yellow Alert’ for the national Capital and forecast light to moderate rainfall with thunderstorms at isolated places throughout the day. The weather department has also predicted that the rainy spell …
New Delhi, July 6 (IANS) Electric vehicle (EV) maker Tesla on Monday announced the launch of North India’s first in-mall charging facility here, as the company continues to expand its charging infrastructure in the country.The new charging location is equipped with six destination chargers (AC, 11 kW each), enabling Tesla owners to charge their vehicles while shopping or dining.The facility — which launched at Nexus Select CityWalk — is designed to offer high reliability, with 99.95 per cent u…
New Delhi, July 2 (IANS) Rain lashed several parts of Delhi-NCR on Thursday, bringing much-needed relief from the prevailing humid and warm conditions. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has also issued a yellow alert for the national capital and adjoining areas. The weather department has forecast cloudy skies, moderate spells of rain and strong surface winds over the region, signalling continued monsoon activity.Delhi recorded a maximum temperature ranging between 33 degrees Celsius and…
New Delhi, June 29 (IANS) Terror groups operating in India have adopted a two-pronged strategy, using both radicalisation and financial incentives to recruit and lure young people into their networks.Officials say there is a clear regional divide in the way these groups operate. While Pakistan’s Inter Services Intelligence (ISI) has largely focused on facilitating terror operations in northern India, the southern states have increasingly emerged as centres for radicalisation, where recruitment a…
Bhopal/New Delhi, June 24 (IANS) The Burhanpur Kela (bananas) have achieved a significant milestone with the grant of the Geographical Indication tag, marking a moment of pride for the district in Madhya Pradesh. Khaknar Krushi Vikas Farmer Producer Company Limited applied for a GI tag in January 2024. Known for producing the highest yield of bananas in the state and hosting the only banana mandi, Burhanpur has long been a hub of this sweet and nutritious fruit.Thousands of orchards across the r…
New Delhi, June 22 (IANS) Residents of Delhi and the National Capital Region (NCR), grappling with hot and humid weather conditions, may soon find some respite as the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast light rainfall accompanied by thunderstorms over the next few days. Meanwhile, Delhi’s air quality continued to remain in the “poor” category. According to the weather department, Delhi, along with neighbouring cities such as Noida, Gurugram and Ghaziabad, is likely to experience c…