Ahmedabad fireworks factory blast death toll rises to 9; probe underway
Ahmedabad: The death toll in the explosion and fire at an alleged illegal fireworks manufacturing unit in Gujarat’s Ahmedabad has risen to nine, while several others remain hospitalised with severe burn injuries, officials said on Saturday. The…
Sonam Wangchuk hospitalised after health deteriorates during NEET protest fast
New Delhi: Climate activist Sonam Wangchuk was admitted to hospital early on Saturday after his health deteriorated following a 20-day hunger strike at Delhi’s Jantar Mantar. Wangchuk launched the indefinite fast demanding the resignation of Union…
Indian researchers develop ultrafast organic battery material that charges to 80% in over a minute
New Delhi: Researchers from two institutes under the Department of Science and Technology (DST) have developed a new porous organic anode material that could significantly improve the performance of next-generation rechargeable batteries by enabling…
VP unveils RSS @100 book, calls Sangh a force for national service
Delhi: Vice-President C. P. Radhakrishnan on Friday released the book “RSS @100: A Century of Service, Unity & Sacrifice”, authored by Shyam Jaju and Anupam Trivedi, at Uprashtrapati Bhavan in New Delhi. Speaking at the event, the…
EPFO launches ‘VISHWAS 2026’ scheme to settle employer penalty disputes
New Delhi: The Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) has launched ‘VISHWAS 2026′, a one-time dispute resolution scheme to facilitate the amicable settlement of cases related to damages and penalties imposed on employers under…
Self-enumeration begins in Tamil Nadu, Tripura as Census 2027 enters next phase
New Delhi: The Centre on Friday launched the self-enumeration facility for the Houselisting and Housing Census (HLO) under Phase I of Census 2027 in Tamil Nadu and Tripura, marking the start of Census operations in the two states. The self-enumeration…
Kharge urges PM Modi to convene all-party meeting before introducing Delimitation Bill
New Delhi: Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge has urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to convene an all-party meeting before introducing the proposed Delimitation Bill in the upcoming Monsoon Session of Parliament, saying political parties should be…
BRICS labour ministers visit Bosch, CII Green Business Centre in Hyderabad
Hyderabad: Labour and Employment Ministers and senior officials from BRICS countries, led by Union Minister of State for Labour and Employment Shobha Karandlaje, visited Bosch Global Software Technologies and the CII Green Business Centre (CII-GBC) in…
Indian Railways to launch country’s first hydrogen-powered train with 2,600-passenger capacity
New Delhi: Indian Railways is set to introduce India’s first hydrogen fuel cell-powered train, marking a major milestone in the country’s transition towards cleaner and sustainable rail transport. The 10-coach train, capable of carrying…
Nasha Mukt Bharat campaign reaches over 29.3 crore people, Centre says
New Delhi: The Centre’s Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan (NMBA) has reached more than 29.32 crore people across the country since its launch in August 2020, with over 11.20 crore youth and 7.92 crore women participating in awareness and community…