Centre signs agreement with ISRO, rolls out new water research initiativesIndia is boosting water resource management through a new pact between the Ministry of Jal Shakti and ISRO. This collaboration will leverag...
01 Jun, 2026, 02.04 PM IST
Singapore recommends adults to test for HIV once in lifetimeSingapore now advises all adults aged 21 and above to get tested for HIV once in their lifetime. This comes after a rise in infections last...
23 May, 2026, 05.53 PM IST
Iran reviews latest US response as Trump suggests he can waitIran war: Trump has indicated he is ready to wait for the right answers from Tehran. He also warned of renewed attacks if an agreement is n...
21 May, 2026, 09.57 AM IST
US rolls out $1 billion F-35 electronic warfare retrofit contract for its armed forces, foreign operatorsThe United States has rolled out a nearly USD 1 billion upgrade programme for its fifth-generation stealth fighter F-35 Lightning 2 fleet, ...
17 May, 2026, 10.52 AM IST
Pakistan extends countrywide austerity drive after US, Iran fail to strike dealPakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has extended nationwide austerity measures until June 13 amid continuing uncertainty over the Iran c...
12 May, 2026, 09.49 AM IST
India’s fastest train gets nod: New train can run up to 220 kmphIndian Railways is set to manufacture advanced trainsets with a design speed of 220 kmph. This marks a significant upgrade from current Van...
10 Apr, 2026, 02.59 PM IST
IMF to cut global growth forecast due to Mideast warWest Asia War: The International Monetary Fund will reduce global growth predictions because of the Middle East war. IMF chief Kristalina G...
09 Apr, 2026, 09.53 PM IST
Grey Market: India is ageing faster than its care systems can keep up. A new wave of startups is trying to bridge that gapA growing number of cases of memory loss and dementia have highlighted India’s lack of early intervention and eldercare support, as the cou...
05 Apr, 2026, 03.27 PM IST
Four zonal committees set up to monitor key programmes of land resources departmentUnder the Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchayee Yojana, the department undertakes development of rainfed portions of net cultivated area and cult...
12 Nov, 2019, 01.55 PM IST
Government launches National Clean Air ProgrammeCity specific action plans are being formulated for 102 non-attainment cities identified for implementing mitigation actions under clean ai...
10 Jan, 2019, 06.33 PM IST
Govt plan a Rs 637-crore Clean Air Programme to give you clean airThe 20-point programme shifts the onus of fighting air pollution to the state governments, emphasises on collection of authentic data on po...
19 Apr, 2018, 07.24 AM IST
On Narendra Modi's push, mid-level bureaucrats to also get PM awardsIn August and September last year, Modi had met about 400 additional secretaries and joint secretaries for informal talks.
30 Jan, 2018, 06.49 AM IST
Private unit to help speed up Housing for allThe ministry would float a bid for private parties to set up a programme management unit in the ministry. The PMO is keeping a close eye on...
30 Aug, 2017, 12.45 PM IST
60 per cent of people defecating in the open in world live in India: ReportAbout 60 per cent of people in the world practicing open defecation live in India, a joint report published by the WHO and UNICEF has estim...
04 Aug, 2014, 06.29 PM IST
- Save forests, save water
World Forestry Day has been celebrated since 1972 as a day to highlight the importance of forests and calling for urgent attention towards ...
02 Dec, 2012, 07.24 PM IST
- PMO to monitor progress of proposed schemes
It signals a determination to exercise the power vested with the PMO.
10 Jul, 2009, 04.16 AM IST
New watchdog to check use of power fundsTHE GOVERNMENT is mulling a new entity - Power Infrastructure Development Corporation - for monitoring the utilisation of funds allotted to...
26 Dec, 2001, 02.35 PM IST