Washington, June 13 (IANS) Indian-born technology executive and entrepreneur Sivaramakrishnan “Soma” Somasegar, who helped shape Microsoft’s rise and later became a leading venture capitalist in the US Pacific Northwest, was honoured in the US House of Representatives this week for his contributions to technology, entrepreneurship and community service.Speaking on the House floor, Congresswoman Suzan DelBene of Washington remembered Somasegar as “an incredible technologist, entrepreneur, leader,…
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New Delhi, June 9 (IANS) India has retained the strongest hiring outlook globally for the third quarter of 2026, with employers reporting a Net Employment Outlook (NEO) of 48 per cent, though companies are expected to adopt a more measured approach to recruitment amid evolving business conditions, according to a report released on Tuesday.According to an analysis by ManpowerGroup, the Net Employment Outlook (NEO) is 48 per cent for the July-September quarter.Around 60 per cent of employers expec…
New Delhi, June 8 (IANS) The Indian Railways has sanctioned two significant projects to upgrade the existing 1×25 kV electric traction system to a modern 2×25 kV electric traction system with a total investment of Rs 447.58 crore, according to a statement issued by the Ministry of Railways on Monday.The two projects include the 120 km Bengaluru-Tumkur section of the South Western Railway and the 141 km Mahbubnagar-Secunderabad-Medchal section of the South Central Railway.The Bengaluru-Tumkur pro…
Mumbai, June 8 (IANS) The Shiv Sena (UBT) on Monday advised Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy against making remarks that could deepen divisions between northern and southern states, asserting that every state is an integral part of the country and should be viewed through the lens of national unity rather than regional differences. The comments came in response to recent statements made by Reddy during a media interaction in Bengaluru, where he argued that people in southern India do not w…
New Delhi, June 8 (IANS) Delhi-NCR witnessed a sudden change in weather as rain lashed several parts of the region, bringing much-needed relief from the prevailing heat and humidity. The showers led to a noticeable drop in temperature, offering respite to residents who had been enduring uncomfortable weather conditions over the past few days. Visuals from areas near the Indira Gandhi International (IGI) Airport on Sunday showed rain sweeping across several localities around the airport. The rain…
New Delhi, June 4 (IANS) Delhi-NCR is likely to witness a prolonged spell of wet and unsettled weather through Friday, with forecasts indicating intermittent rainfall, thunderstorms, lightning and strong winds. The changing weather pattern is likely to provide relief from intense summer heat, keeping temperatures below the seasonal average during the first week of June. According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), the national capital will experience partly cloudy to generally cloudy …
New Delhi, May 2 (IANS) Union Minister of State for Science and Technology, Dr. Jitendra Singh, said on Saturday that there is no cause for panic over predicted heat conditions in May and unwarranted reactions can be avoided by following weather forecasts and simple precautions.Southern peninsular India, parts of the northeast and northwest India may see above‑normal temperatures and heat‑wave conditions, but most of the country is likely to experience normal to below‑normal temperatures d…
New Delhi, March 4 (IANS) The governments of India and Sri Lanka should collaborate to transform Sri Lanka’s Northern Province into a high‑growth “Frontier Province” through introducing a specialised fast regulatory regime, a report said on Wednesday.A report from the Daily FT called for a ‘Northern Single‑Window Authority’ with powers to grant licences, work permits and environmental clearances within 30 days, along with 5-to-10-year preferential visas for Indian tech professionals.Fu…
Chennai, Feb 2 (IANS) The Indian Meteorological Department(IMD) has forecast moderate rainfall in Western Ghats districts on Monday, influenced by the presence of multiple low-pressure systems over adjoining sea regions. According to officials, a low-level cyclonic circulation is currently active over the southeast Arabian Sea and adjoining areas of the Lakshadweep and Kerala coasts. In addition, another low-level cyclonic circulation has formed over the Comorin Sea and nearby regions.These atmo…
New Delhi, Jan 18 (IANS) Thirty Amrit Bharat Express trains have been operational since December 2023, with nine new services added — expanding nationwide coverage, according to the government.New routes link the Northeast, eastern, central, western, and southern India, connecting border areas, major cities, and pilgrimage centres.The Amrit Bharat Express represents a decisive step towards strengthening India’s long-distance rail network with a clear focus on inclusivity and scale, according …