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Experiments of blending ethanol with diesel unsuccessful; new tests with Isobutanol on: Gadkari
"Experiments were carried out to blend 10 per cent ethanol with...
Adani stops accepting sanctioned vessels at its ports, sources say
"To safeguard the legal and commercial interests of the Port, we...
Centre issues guidelines to states, UTs on preventing hospital fires during summer months
As temperatures escalate during the summer months, hospital fires become a significant threat, the advisory said New Delhi: With temperatures rising, the Centre on Saturday directed states and Union territories to ensure that all hospitals within their jurisdiction...
FPIs infuse over Rs 38,000 cr in equities in March so far amid strong domestic economic outlook
Further, the influx of FPIs can be attributed to robust GDP growth and expectations of a potential shift in the RBI's policy, possibly leading to rate cuts of 25-50 basis points in the latter half of fiscal 2025, experts believe FPIs have shown a significant...
India’s water usage for per tonne crop production 2-3 times more than developed nations: Niti Aayog’s Ramesh Chand
"In collaboration with Jal Shakti ministry, we are exploring ways to maximize usage of surface water. For example, if water of a canal is presently irrigating 100 hectare of agricultural land, how can we take it to 150 hectare using various means but same amount of...
UN adopts first global artificial intelligence resolution
The resolution is the latest in a series of initiatives - few of which carry teeth - by governments around the world to shape AI's development, amid fears it could be used to disrupt democratic processes, turbocharge fraud or lead to dramatic job losses, among other...
Hackers carrying out disruptive attacks on water systems: US
In a letter released Tuesday, National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan and Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Michael Regan warned that “disabling cyberattacks are striking water and wastewater systems throughout the United States.” The letter singled out...
Girija S selected as CMD of New India, BS Rahul for UII
Girija Subramanian, CMD,Agriculture Insurance Company This is also for the first time that a serving CMD of a PSU entity again participated in the selection exercise meant to choose a CMD of another PSU insurer New Delhi: The Financial Services Institutions...
India’s fertility rate down from 6.2 to under 2 since 1950, will fall to 1.3 in 2050: Lancet study
Poonam Muttreja, Executive Director of Population Foundation of India (PFI), a non-profit organisation promoting gender sensitive population and health policymaking, said the findings have "profound implications" for India and includes challenges such as an aging...
India stares at summer water crisis as reservoir levels slide
In other industrial states such as Maharashtra, Andhra Pradesh and agricultural states Uttar Pradesh and Punjab levels are below their 10-year averages. Longer term, there is a risk of water wars if governments do not act now, said Sandeep Anirudhan, convener of the...
UN climate report: Doctors warn of rise in heat-related health risks
Climate change poses significant health risks, particularly in the realm of respiratory health. Climate change exacerbates air pollution, which worsens conditions of people who already have respiratory ailments like asthma, pneumonia, lung cancer, etc,” Dr Vikas...
French competition watchdog hits Google with 250 mln euro fine
The watchdog said Google's AI-powered chatbot Bard - since rebranded under the name Gemini - was trained on content from publishers and news agencies, without notifying them. Google has pledged not to contest the facts as part of settlement proceedings, the watchdog...