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Under-construction warehouse collapses in west Kolkata; 13 pulled out, rescue operation underwayTragedy struck Taratala, West Kolkata, as an under-construction warehouse roof caved in Wednesday afternoon. Several individuals are feared...
Banks boost renewable energy credit by 7% in April amid energy security concernsBanks are boosting credit to renewable energy projects, with a 7% jump in April, as global conflicts highlight India's reliance on oil. Thi...
Centre brings together states, industry for $100 billion textile exports goalIndia aims to double its textile and apparel exports to $100 billion by 2030, with a nationwide exercise and summit focusing on strategies ...
Assam Cabinet approves land law amendments to boost investmentAssam's Cabinet greenlit a bill to boost industrial investment by easing land reclassification for sectors like MSMEs and solar energy. Fai...
Bajaj Auto's systems hit by ransomware attackBajaj Auto confirmed a ransomware attack on Tuesday, affecting its systems and those of its unit, Bajaj Auto Technology. The automotive gia...
Lucknow fire incident: FIR cites illegal commercial use, single entry/exit in building that claimed 15 livesA devastating fire in Lucknow's Aliganj building, claiming 15 lives, has led to an FIR alleging severe negligence. The building, housing mu...
Innov8 acquires Vatika Business Centres to expand co-working bizCoworking firm Innov8 has acquired Vatika Business Centres, significantly expanding its footprint across India. This strategic move integra...
UP CM Yogi Adityanath announces two-member SIT to probe Lucknow fireA devastating fire in Aliganj, Lucknow, claimed 15 lives and injured nine, prompting the UP Chief Minister to form a special investigation ...
Chevron signs pact with Microsoft for powering its Texas data centreChevron and Microsoft have partnered for a 20-year deal to power a Texas data center. The Kilby facility will supply 2.67 gigawatts using G...
Sebi proposes sweeping revamp of technology rules for stock exchangesSebi has proposed a major revamp of technology and cyber security rules for stock exchanges, clearing corporations and depositories. The re...
Ammonia gas leak: NDRF CBRN Special team deployed for rescue operations in TiruvallurAn ammonia gas leak was reported on Sunday at the St Peter's Paul Seafoods Exports facility located in Kannigaipair near Periyapalayam in T...
El Nino Impact: Milk prices likely to go up, againPoor rainfall typically leads farmers to reduce cattle numbers because of shortages of fodder and water, lowering milk output and pushing u...
Uttarakhand: IMD issues orange alert, authorities on high alert for Char Dham YatraIn view of the alert, the district administration has placed all disaster response systems on high alert, particularly along the pilgrimage...
Great Nicobar project: Ramesh flags non-transparency in latest letter to Environment MinisterCongress leader Jairam Ramesh has raised concerns about the Great Nicobar Island project. He has written to the Environment Minister, highl...
Put a freeze on extreme heat: Why India needs more than just heatwave warningsIndia faces severe heatwaves. Dangerous heat now affects large areas with little relief. This crisis demands action beyond meteorology. Hea...
International Finance Corporation announces $371 million investment in data centre operator SifyThe International Finance Corporation is investing $371 million in Sify Technologies. This funding will develop two new data centres in Nav...
Florida has moved more than 97,000 gopher tortoises since 2009, but the booming rescue industry may be hiding a harder question about whether these reptiles can actually survive the shuffleFlorida's gopher tortoise relocation program, designed to protect the species from development, faces scrutiny. While developers pay to mov...
Govt readies farm safety net with banks, insurers as El Nino loomsThe government is enhancing financial safety nets for rural families. This initiative aims to cushion the impact of El Nino on farming. Eff...
UAE provides support to contain Ebola outbreakThe UAE is supporting the World Health Organisation's efforts to control the Ebola outbreak in Africa. This aid aims to mitigate the impact...
Finmin to engage with states over looming El Nino falloutThe Finance Ministry will soon meet with states and central ministries to assess the economic and fiscal impact of El Nino. This review wil...