September 26, 2024 6:51 PM

India-Indonesia celebrate 75th anniversary of their diplomatic relations

The 8th India-Indonesia Foreign Office Consultations were held in New Delhi today. Both sides undertook a comprehensive review of bilateral ties, including political exchanges, defense and security, the maritime domain, trade and investment, healthcare, and connectivity. They also exchanged perspect...

September 26, 2024 8:38 PM

Sensex, Nifty end in green territory with new all-time high

Domestic benchmark indices, Sensex and Nifty extended their winning streak before ending today's session at new closing highs. The BSE Sensex achieved a new all-time high of 85,930 in the intra-day and surged 666 points or 0.7 per cent before settling at a new closing peak of 85,836. Meanwhile, the ...

September 26, 2024 5:40 PM

Nepal: Highway blocked due to landslides

In Nepal, the Kanti highway connecting Hetauda to Kathmandu in Bagmati Province has been blocked for traffic due to landslides triggered by incessant rainfall last night. Efforts are being made to remove the landslide debris and bring the highway back into operation. According to the Department of H...

September 26, 2024 8:08 PM

Use alternative material, innovative technology to reduce logistic costs-Gadkari

Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari today advocated using alternative materials, innovative waste-to-wealth technology, and best practices to enhance quality, accelerate construction, and reduce project costs. He was speaking at the International Seminar on Advances in Bridg...

September 26, 2024 5:24 PM

Investment in R&D must ensure tangible outcome says VP Jagdeep Dhankhar

Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar today stressed that mere commitment of fiscal resources for Research and Development is not enough and such investment has to be measured with tangible outcomes. Addressing the gathering at the at the 83rd CSIR (Council of Scientific and Industrial Research) Foundatio...