India's equity indices extended gains to the fourth straight session on Friday, rising on investor expectations that Saturday's budget will contain measures to reverse the economic slowdown. This is the first Monday-Friday increase after three weeks of losses.The stock market will be open for trading on Saturday on account of ...
The government aims to achieve barrier-free tolling on four-lane or more national highways and high-speed corridors within five years, ensuring seamless travel for commuters. The system will utilize advanced technologies like automated number plate readers and multi-lane free flow systems to facilitate this initiative.
The Super Bowl LIX between Kansas City Chiefs and Philadelphia Eagles will spotlight AI in advertisements, with the cost for a 30-second slot exceeding $8 million. Traditional Hollywood sectors have reduced spending due to the pandemic and strikes. Brands like Uber Eats and Bud Light are investing heavily, while AI-driven ...
India's space capabilities are advancing with 56 active satellites and the addition of a small satellite launch vehicle by Isro. New missions, such as the Gaganyaan follow-on and Chandrayaan-4, are set to expand India's space footprint further. Enhanced geospatial platforms support various infrastructure projects.
The Economic Survey 2024-25 advocates for stringent front-of-the-pack labelling rules for India's $37.9 billion ultra-processed food industry, highlighting self-regulation inefficiencies. The report stresses including awareness of UPF ingredients in school curricula and calls for marketing restrictions and higher taxes on such products.
A Delhi court directed the registration of an FIR against the former SHO of Jyoti Nagar police station for allegedly committing hate crimes during the 2020 Delhi riots. The court also advised the complainant to seek action against BJP's Kapil Mishra for his involvement in the incident.
Rashtrapati Bhavan condemned Sonia Gandhi's comments about President Murmu's address, describing them as in poor taste and avoidable. PM Modi and BJP leaders criticized Sonia for disrespecting the first tribal President, with Priyanka Gandhi coming to her mother's defense.
PM Modi sought special blessings from Goddess Lakshmi for the middle class and poor during the Budget session. This gesture, emphasized by President Murmu, hints at potential tax reliefs and increased welfare measures to fulfill the aspirations and boost the consumption of the middle class.
The Supreme Court has agreed with a PIL petitioner that VIP darshan facilities at temples and religious places should be eliminated to ensure equal access for all devotees. Despite acknowledging the issue, the court stated it couldn't direct states to create a standard procedure under Article 32 of the Constitution, ...
Ten pilgrims returning from the Maha Kumbh were killed in two separate road accidents in Uttar Pradesh on Friday. Eight were crushed under a truck in Ghazipur and two died after a car crash in Sitapur. Several others were injured, and UP's chief minister expressed condolences and called for optimal ...