India to launch policy to promote e-mobility: Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday said the government would soon introduce a stable policy framework to promote electric vehicles and other automated mobility solutions in India as part of efforts to tackle climate change and improve the quality…

Commercial vehicles run on alternative fuels will not require permit: Minister

Union Road Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari on Thursday announced that commercial vehicles running on alternative fuels such as ethanol, methanol, biodiesel and CNG will no longer require permits to operate.

Speaking at the 58th…

Dassault Systemes to set up innovation centre at NIT Silchar

Global 3D experience company Dassault Systemes has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the National Institute of Technology Silchar (NITS) to establish a Cloud Center for Innovation on the institute's campus in Assam.

The agreement…

Bharat Bandh: Normal life hit in MP

Normal life was partially disrupted across several parts of Madhya Pradesh on Thursday as organisations observed a nationwide protest against amendments to the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act.

Shops and…

Fighter jet Tejas refuelled mid air for 1st time

The Indian Air Force (IAF) has achieved a significant milestone in the development of India’s indigenous Tejas fighter aircraft by successfully conducting its first mid-air refuelling trial using an IL-78 MKI tanker.

The trial, conducted…

Dilip Kumar hospitalised due to chest infection

Veteran Bollywood actor Dilip Kumar was admitted to Mumbai's Lilavati Hospital on Wednesday after developing a chest infection, but his condition was reported to be improving.

A family friend, Faisal Farooqui, who regularly shares health…

Rafale fighters quietly flew into India amid uproar over alleged scam

Three Rafale fighter jets of the French Air Force made a quiet three-day stop at Indian military bases earlier this month, in what appeared to be a low-profile military engagement amid the ongoing political controversy surrounding India's purchase…

India's Russia missile purchase, Iran won't be focus of 2+2 meet: Pompeo

US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo has said that India's proposed purchase of Russia's S-400 missile defence system and its ties with Iran will not be the main focus of the first 2+2 Strategic Dialogue between the two countries this week.

Soldiers should get access to social media within line of control: Army Chief

Indian Army Chief General Bipin Rawat on Tuesday said soldiers should not be completely denied access to social media, arguing that smartphones and online platforms have become an integral part of modern communication and information warfare.

Meghalaya CM quits Lok Sabha

Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma resigned from the Lok Sabha on Tuesday after winning the South Tura Assembly by-election, paving the way for him to formally become a member of the state legislature.

Sangma, who is scheduled to take…