India can significantly reduce its dependence on imports and strengthen long-term energy security by accelerating coal gasification projects, Union coal and mines minister G Kishan Reddy said on Thursday, as the government stepped up efforts to attract investment into the sector.Speaking at a roadshow on the Centre’s scheme for promoting surface coal and lignite gasification…
New Delhi: For thousands of years, mango has been an enduring part of India’s culinary culture, one that doesn’t begin and end with biting into its luscious pulp in summer. For, who doesn’t relish aam ka achar, mango shake and aam papad round the year?Upholding this spirit, Delhi Tourism is holding the 35th Aam Mahotsav…
Gandhinagar: The Gujarat govt will construct its first air-filled rubber dams on the Heran river at Rajvasana in Chhota Udepur district and on the Ambika river at Pathakwadi in Tapi district. The projects, estimated to cost Rs 161 crore, are expected to enhance irrigation and water management in the two regions.According to an official statement…
The JU ragging victim died after a fall at the Main Hostel Kolkata: The father of the Jadavpur University (JU) ragging victim has written to chief minister Suvendu Adhikari on Aug 6, seeking an appointment to discuss the status and progress of the ongoing court proceedings. The first-year student died after a fall from the…
The Assam Science and Technology University (ASTU) has declared the results of the Assam Combined Entrance Examination (CEE) 2026. Candidates who appeared for the entrance test can now check and download their rank cards by visiting the official website, astu.ac.in.The Assam CEE is conducted for admission to Bachelor of Technology (BTech) programmes offered by engineering…
Bengal finance minister Swapan Dasgupta presents the state’s budget for FY 2026-27 in the assembly on Monday Kolkata: All existing direct-benefit schemes will continue under the new BJP dispensation in Bengal, finance minister Swapan Dasgupta said in his opening remarks as he placed his maiden budget on Monday, and expanded the social security net further…
Why Are Fresher Salaries in India’s IT Sector Still Nearly the Same After 15 Years? (AI Image) For lakhs of engineering graduates, securing a job at one of India’s leading IT companies remains a major career milestone. However, a comparison of entry-level salaries over the past 15 years has triggered a fresh debate on social…
Thane: BJP MLA Sanjay Kelkar on Wednesday hit out at Maha-Metro for seeking residents’ objections and suggestions only after work on the Integral Ring Metro project had begun, questioning why citizens and key stakeholders were not consulted before the project secured crucial approvals from various central and state agencies.The meeting, held a week after Deputy…
The plan was discussed at BEST committee meeting Mumbai: Heavy rainfall on Sunday led to waterlogging in several parts of Mumbai, prompting BEST to divert buses on 43 routes across the city. According to BEST officials, diversions were implemented in nine waterlogged locations, including parts of Chembur, Dadar, Byculla, Bandra-Kurla Complex (BKC) and Vidyavihar, to…
The death of 26-year-old Pune resident Ketan Agarwal, which was initially believed to be a tragic trekking accident, has now taken a dramatic turn. Ketan had reportedly fallen while trekking at Lohagad Fort on June 18, but the investigation has since shifted to an alleged murder case. According to reports, his fiancée, Siya Goyal, and…
