Thuý Hằng
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Nepal: Satluj Jal Vidyut Nigam Ltd entrusted with construction of 900 MW Upper Karnali hydropower project
Nepal has entrusted Satluj Jal Vidyut Nigam Limited (SJVN) with the construction of the 900-megawatt Upper Karnali hydropower project along with the GMR group, which was earlier awarded the construction of this major hydroelectric project.
05/01/2024 07:00
Record Breaking Year for Gulmarg with 1.65 Million Visitors
In a testament to its enduring appeal, Gulmarg, the ski resort, sets a new milestone, welcoming 1.65 million tourists in 2023.
02/01/2024 07:00
PM Modi extends greetings to Sheikh Mishal Al-Ahmad on taking over as Kuwait’s new Emir
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday extended his greetings to Sheikh Mishal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah on taking over as the new Emir of Kuwait.
25/12/2023 13:07
Gsp+ extension for Pakistan: Futile prospects
The Generalised Scheme of Preferences Plus (GSP+) is a trade incentive program initiated by the European Union (EU). It is designed to accommodate the demands and developmental needs of developing countries.
20/12/2023 08:00
Quad members to "detect and deter" cyber-attacks for keeping Indo-Pacific resilient
The Quad members--India, Australia, Japan and the United States--discussed the importance of enhanced cooperation in the field of cybersecurity while reaffirming an Indo-Pacific that is resilient and equipped against cyberattacks.
19/12/2023 08:00
Pakistan: Flood victims in Sindh awaiting relief
According to the details, houses and other structures belonging to lakhs of people were destroyed due to floods in Sindh province.
15/12/2023 09:59
India’s economy follows China to reach rapid take off
India has been the world’s fastest-growing major economy in the last two years and is forecast to retain the top spot in 2024 as the urbanisation and industrialisation process reaches the rapid take-off phase.
14/12/2023 08:00
Research for Resurgent Punjab Takes Center Stage in Academic Consortium
In a groundbreaking collaborative effort, distinguished figures in academia and education have converged at IIT Ropar under the auspices of the Bhartiya Shikshan Mandal (BSM) to launch the ambitious “Research for Resurgent Punjab” (RRP) initiative. This consortium marks a significant leap forward as it pledges to tackle and address the pressing challenges faced by the state of Punjab.
12/12/2023 08:00
Bhutan’s bold intervention at COP28 puts fragile ecosystems in focus, Bhutan Pavilion launched
Showcasing Bhutan’s commitment to addressing climate change and maintaining carbon neutrality, the Bhutan Pavilion was launched at the 28th Conference of Parties or COP28, at the Expo City in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, today. Similarly, at the opening plenary of the COP28, yesterday, Bhutan intervened along with Kyrgyzstan to have a technical dialogue on mountains and climate change at the current COP. A historic climate change-induced ‘loss and damage’ fund was also approved yesterday.
07/12/2023 08:00
Islamabad: Annual inflation jumps to 29.2pc in November
Annual consumer inflation once again accelerated after cooling in the previous month, rising to 29.2 percent in November, mainly due to a substantial hike in domestic gas prices, official data showed on Friday.
05/12/2023 08:00
NASA to train Indian astronaut for ISS voyage in deepening space ties
NASA will train an Indian astronaut for a voyage to the International Space Station as early as next year, NASA Administrator Bill Nelson said on Wednesday, amid deepening space ties between India and the United States.
02/12/2023 08:00
Chandrayaan-4: ISRO to bring back soil samples from the Moon; check details of next lunar mission
Chandrayaan-3 was a grand success. Now, the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) is focusing on their next project, Chandrayaan-4. This mission aims to bring back soil samples from the Moon. This will mark India as a frontrunner in space exploration.
25/11/2023 08:00
Gas price hike fuels short-term inflation to 42pc
: A massive increase in gas prices drove the annual short-term inflation to above 40 per cent for the first time in over four months, official data showed on Friday.
21/11/2023 08:00
IMF seeks further power tariff hike
Rejects fiscal numbers; govt proposes 40% tax on banks’ windfall profits.
17/11/2023 09:59
A village school that began in a cowshed is now an academy for Karbi tribe kids in Assam
At Parijat Academy, a school in Pamohi village near Guwahati, first generation learners receive free education and learn various skills. Making sanitary pads is a part of the curriculum.
14/11/2023 08:00
Change In The Air As Drones Aid Smart Farming, Self-Employment In Rajasthan
Farmers register around 50% reduction in use of fertilisers and pesticides, while youth use drones for photography or rent them out.
10/11/2023 08:00
Young Kashmiri Muslim potter prepares thousands of lamps ahead of Diwali
In a gesture of communal harmony, a Kashmiri Muslim potter is burning the midnight oil, crafting lamps for Diwali as he is preparing twenty thousand lamps ahead of the festival of lights.
09/11/2023 08:00
Hyderabad-based Skyroot Aerospace raises Rs 225 cr
Skyroot plans to utilize the newly acquired capital to drive its next phase of growth.
03/11/2023 09:00
India is emerging as a new global technology and innovation hub
Google’s decision to manufacture its flagship phones in India, following the similar move by another multinational technology firm Apple, gives clear indication that India is emerging as a new global technology and innovation hub. On the same note, India has begun its journey to become the major global semiconductor producer and electronics repair hub. India is using its gargantuan local market, cheap labour, innovative ecosystem and geopolitical equations to its advantage.
01/11/2023 11:42
Ashadha Purnima Event Highlights Buddhist Heritage of India
New Delhi played host to a global delegation for the celebration of Ashadha Purnima, an event organised by the International Buddhist Confederation (IBC) in conjunction with India’s Ministry of Culture. The commemoration took place at the National Museum, Janpath, on July 3, paying homage to the Buddha’s inaugural sermon given in Sarnath.
13/07/2023 08:00
