Hyderabad, Jan 30 (IANS) Union Minister for Civil Aviation K. Ram Mohan Naidu said on Friday that Wings India exhibition stands as a strong testament to the world’s confidence in India’s aviation growth story. The minister shared his experience at the exhibition organised as part of Wings India, the civil aviation summit, which entered its third day at Begumpet Airport here.“A vibrant and immersive experience at the Wings India exhibition, which truly showcases the scale, diversity and amb…
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New Delhi, Jan 28 (IANS) The Budget Session of Parliament will begin on Wednesday with the address of President Droupadi Murmu to the joint sitting of both Houses.According to reports, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman is likely to table the Budget on February 1, which falls on a Sunday — a rare occurrence that would require special arrangements.The Economic Survey, providing a comprehensive review of the economy, is anticipated to be laid before Parliament on January 29.Earlier this month, U…
Chennai, Jan 26 (IANS) Tamil Nadu’s tableau made a striking impression as it rolled down Kartavya Path during the 77th Republic Day parade in the national capital, presenting a vivid narrative of the state’s journey from ancient cultural strength to modern technological leadership.Built around the national theme “Mantra of Prosperity: Self-Reliant India”, the tableau highlighted how tradition and innovation coexist in Tamil Nadu’s development story, reinforcing its role as a key contri…
London, Jan 26 (IANS) Britain’s King Charles III has written to President Droupadi Murmu, conveying his and Queen Camilla’s warm greetings to the government and people of India on the occasion of the country’s 77th Republic Day, while lauding the enduring and close ties between the two nations.In his letter to President Murmu, the King praised the enduring partnership between India and the UK, saying it is rooted in the shared values and mutual respect that define the Commonwealth. He also…
New Delhi, Jan 23 (IANS) Life sciences leaders in India are scaling artificial intelligence (AI) and digital transformation, said a report on Friday.The report by KPMG, which surveyed 110 global Life Sciences leaders, noted that life sciences CEOs in India are also investing in enhancing workforce skills, and the country is on track for sustainable growth in the sector.“India’s life sciences sector is moving from aspiration to execution. CEOs are scaling AI and digital transformation, pursui…
New Delhi, Jan 22 (IANS) For every $1 the world invests in protecting nature, it spends $30 on destroying it. This stark imbalance is the central finding of a new UN Environment Programme (UNEP) report released on Thursday.It calls for a major shift in global financing of nature-based solutions and phasing out harmful investments to deliver high returns, reduce risk exposure, and enhance resilience.’The State of Finance for Nature 2026′, which uses data for 2023, finds $7.3 trillion in total nat…
Davos, Jan 20 (IANS) The real challenge is not whether we should transition, but how to deliver sustainability at scale and speed, Pralhad Joshi said on Tuesday.At the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting 2026 here, Union Minister for New and Renewable Energy Pralhad Joshi said the defining challenge of this decade is not about deciding on sustainability, but about delivering it at scale, at speed and in a way that strengthens the economy.Speaking at multiple high-level sessions, Joshi underlined…
New Delhi, Jan 18 (IANS) The 57th edition of Fit India Sundays on Cycle unfolded across the country on Sunday, once again drawing citizens from all walks of life into a shared celebration of fitness and sustainability. Union Minister for Youth Affairs and Sports Mansukh Mandaviya spearheaded the movement in Gondal near Rajkot, while Union Minister of Coal and Mines G. Kishan Reddy led the Hyderabad leg of the event, which saw participation from over 1,000 cyclists. Launched in December 2024, Fit…
Chennai, Jan 18 (IANS) As the adverse effects of air pollution continue to intensify with each passing day, the Greater Chennai Corporation has decided to adopt advanced technology to monitor air quality across the city. In a major environmental initiative aimed at increasing public awareness and ensuring cleaner surroundings, the civic body has announced plans to install digital environmental sensor boards at 100 locations spread across Chennai’s 15 administrative zones.The project is designed …
Mumbai, Jan 15 (IANS) L&T Technology Services (LTTS) on Thursday reported a 6 per cent year-on-year (YoY) decline in its consolidated net profit for the third quarter of FY26 (Q3 FY26).The mid-tier IT services company posted a net profit of Rs 303 crore for the quarter ended December 31, as compared to Rs 322 crore in the same period last financial year (Q3 FY25).On a sequential basis, profit slipped 8 per cent from Rs 329 crore in the previous quarter (Q2FY26), according to its stock exchan…