Mumbai, May 22 (IANS) Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Friday expressed strong confidence that Maharashtra is taking a giant leap forward in research, innovation, and the global economy.He said that leveraging Artificial Intelligence (AI) and emerging technologies, Maharashtra is stamping its authority across all sectors nationwide.The Chief Minister emphasised that no other state in the country comes close to Maharashtra in terms of research, innovation, infrastructure, and revenue generatio…
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New Delhi, May 12 (IANS) The newly constituted National Council of the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) at a meeting on Tuesday elected its new office bearers for the year 2026-27, with Tata Chemicals Ltd Managing Director & CEO R. Mukundan assuming office as the President for 2026-27, replacing Rajiv Memani at the helm. Mukundan has over 30 years of experience at the Tata Group, having held various responsibilities across the chemical, automotive, and hospitality sectors of the Tata G…
Guwahati, May 12 (IANS) Singapore’s High Commission in India on Monday congratulated BJP leader Himanta Biswa Sarma as he prepared to take oath as the Chief Minister of Assam for a second consecutive term following the BJP-led NDA’s emphatic victory in the recently concluded Assembly elections. In a message posted on X, Singapore’s High Commissioner to India, Simon Wong, extended his greetings to Sarma and reaffirmed Singapore’s commitment towards supporting Assam’s continued growth and developm…
Islamabad, May 11 (IANS) At least 388 adults and 10 minors faced domestic violence, harassment, abuse, and related crimes in Pakistan’s Karachi from January-April this year, according to the latest statistics revealed by the Police Women and Child Protection Cell. The report showcases how abuse unfolded behind closed doors in Karachi, with domestic violence being the most widely reported issue. Authorities have received 297 complaints about domestic abuse from January-April. Among these, 190 com…
Mumbai, May 1 (IANS) On the occasion of Maharashtra Day, Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Friday addressed the state, balancing a vision of rapid industrial growth with a warning for the agricultural sector regarding the upcoming monsoon. Citing Meteorological Department forecasts, CM Fadnavis advised that the El Niño effect might lead to below-average rainfall for the 2026 season.“Our Kharif season is entirely dependent on rain. I urge farmers to take these forecasts seriously. Do not rus…
New Delhi, April 16 (IANS) The chairman of the International Cricket Council (ICC), Jay Shah has been named to the Young Global Leaders Class of 2026 by the World Economic Forum. This recognition shows his growing influence in shaping the future of global cricket.Shah, who was the youngest secretary of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), has played an important role in various aspects of the sport’s development.He has overseen key parts of the Indian Premier League, promoted the …
Washington, April 11 (IANS) Pakistan’s position on women is not merely a case of gender inequality but reflects a broader systemic failure by the authorities to protect basic human rights. Amid a climate of institutional tolerance, practices such as forced marriages and so-called “honour killings” continue to persist across the country, a report detailed this week.Writing for the US-based online platform ‘Medium’, European political analyst and journalist Dimitra Staikou stated that despite …
New Delhi, March 26 (IANS) India is positioning itself as a global electro-tech manufacturing hub to ensure energy sovereignty, according to a report by the World Economic Forum (WEF), adding that as India shows the world a fast track to a superior energy future, other emerging markets are watching.New Delhi is forging a new path – industrialising on cheap solar and batteries rather than fossil fuels. It is bypassing the fossil fuel detour taken by the West and China, the report states.In 2012…
Mumbai, March 13 (IANS) Industries Minister Uday Samant on Friday said in the Legislative Assembly that Maharashtra continues to be the premier destination for investment in India. Responding to a proposal under Rule 293, the Minister revealed that the state has secured Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) worth over Rs 31 lakh crore during the 2026 World Economic Forum in Davos.For the third consecutive year, Maharashtra has maintained its top position in attracting Foreign Direct Investment (FD…
Mumbai, March 4 (IANS) NCP (SP) MLA, Rohit Pawar, on Wednesday alleged that Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde’s life was at risk during his 2023 visit to Davos. At a press conference, he suggested a potential conspiracy involving the aviation company VSR, drawing parallels to a recent technical glitch involving late Ajit Pawar’s plane that led to the Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister’s untimely demise.According to Rohit Pawar, the incident occurred between January 16 and 20, 2023, while Ekna…