India hosts BRICS standards meet in Bengaluru; member nations reach consensus on cooperation pact
Bengaluru: India on Thursday inaugurated the two-day BRICS National Standards Bodies (NSBs) meeting in Bengaluru, with member countries reaching a consensus on a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen cooperation in standardisation and quality…
Centre launches ‘One Nation, One Time’ pilot in Bengaluru to strengthen India’s digital infrastructure
Bengaluru: Union Minister Pralhad Joshi on Thursday inaugurated a ‘White Rabbit Technology’-based Indian Standard Time (IST) Distribution Demonstration Network at the Regional Reference Standards Laboratory (RRSL) in Jakkur, Bengaluru,…
Centre launches guidebook to help MSMEs tap global markets, boost exports
New Delhi: The Centre for Trade and Investment Law (CTIL), under the Indian Institute of Foreign Trade (IIFT), in collaboration with the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII), has launched a practical guidebook aimed at helping Indian micro, small and…
Karnataka cabinet expansion likely before Aug 6 Assembly session
New Delhi: The Congress leadership has stepped up consultations on the long-awaited expansion of the Karnataka cabinet, with Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar holding key discussions in New Delhi. The cabinet reshuffle…
NEET UG 2026 results declared: over 11.2 lakh qualify
New Delhi: The National Testing Agency (NTA) on Wednesday declared the results of the NEET UG 2026 examination, with Aryan Gupta of Punjab and Panshul Bansal of Haryana emerging as joint national toppers after securing 715 marks each. Around 20 lakh…
Congress Hails Supreme Court Verdict Invalidating M.K. Pranesh’s Election, Upholding Gayathri Shanthegowda’s MLC Seat
Bengaluru: The Karnataka Pradesh Congress Committee (KPCC) on Wednesday welcomed the Supreme Court’s verdict setting aside the election of M.K. Pranesh to the Karnataka Legislative Council and upholding the election of Gayathri Shanthegowda,…
Over 5.36 lakh citizens take pledge for elderly welfare; Centre promotes Elderline 14567
New Delhi: More than 5.36 lakh people have taken the national pledge under the Centre’s ‘Ageing with Dignity’ campaign, reaffirming their commitment to ensuring dignity, care and respect for senior citizens, the Ministry of Social…
India becomes world’s second-largest mobile phone maker as electronics exports hit record high
New Delhi: India’s electronics manufacturing sector has emerged as a major driver of economic growth and employment, with the country becoming the world’s second-largest mobile phone manufacturer and mobile phones emerging as India’s…
India-UK trade pact comes into force; 99% of Indian exports get zero-duty access
New Delhi: India and the United Kingdom on Wednesday operationalised the Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) and the Agreement on Social Security (Double Contribution Convention), marking a major milestone in bilateral economic ties. The…
Cabinet approves ₹1.27 lakh crore Semicon 2.0 to strengthen India’s chip manufacturing ecosystem
New Delhi: The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Wednesday approved Semicon 2.0, a ₹1.27 lakh crore programme aimed at accelerating the development of India’s semiconductor design and manufacturing ecosystem and providing…