India’s first flying taxi prototype unveiled at auto expo 2025

New Delhi (IANS) In a bid to realise the dream of air taxis and transform urban mobility in India, the country’s first flying taxi prototype, called ‘Shunya’, has been unveiled at the ‘Bharat Mobility Global Expo 2025’ here. 

Precision manufacturing…

Himachal IG, 7 other cops convicted for custodial death of accused in gangrape-murder case

Chandigarh (IANS) A Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) court on Saturday convicted Himachal Pradesh Inspector General of Police Z.H. Zaidi and seven others for the infamous custodial death of an accused in gangrape-murder of a minor in 2017.

Sanjay Roy convicted in RG Kar rape and murder case, sentence to be pronounced on Monday

Kolkata (IANS) A special court in Kolkata on Saturday convicted civic volunteer Sanjay Roy of the rape and murder of a junior woman doctor of state-run R.G. Kar Medical College & Hospital within the hospital premises in August last year. However,…

Technology, good governance reshaping agricultural landscape in India: PM Modi

New Delhi (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday praised the role of rural land digitisation in empowering rural communities, emphasising how technology and good governance are reshaping the agricultural landscape in India.  

In a…

PM Modi to distribute over 65 lakh property cards under SVAMITVA scheme today

New Delhi (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi will distribute over 65 lakh property cards on Saturday under the SVAMITVA Scheme, marking a major milestone in India’s rural empowerment efforts. 

The distribution will take place through a video…

Govt capex, rising consumer spending to spur India's GDP growth in 2025-26: Report

New Delhi (IANS) The Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI) is optimistic about India's economic outlook for 2025-26 as it expects the Government's continuing thrust on capital expenditure and an increase in consumer…

Govt’s Abua Budget to focus on welfare of poor & green cover, says Finance Minister Kishore

Ranchi: Finance minister Shri Radhakrishna Kishore stated that Chief minister Hemant Soren has named the upcoming 2025-26 budget as the "Abua Budget." The budget will be designed with the welfare of Jharkhand’s forests, the poor living in remote areas,…

Access to land receipts via barcode soon, says Revenue Minister Birua

Ranchi: Revenue Minister Deepak Birua emphasised the need for enhancing public convenience in land-related services, including revenue collection. During a virtual meeting held at the Project Bhavan with divisional commissioners and departmental secretaries…

Maoist leader resumed weapons, ammunition supply after prison release, says NIA report

Ranchi: A Maoist leader, Uday Ji, who was arrested by Jharkhand police in 2010, started supplying weapons and ammunition to Maoist groups after his release from prison in 2016. This revelation has come to light in a report by the National Investigation…

Gangster, aides to face trial under UAPA

Ranchi: Gangster Aman Srivastav, who is currently imprisoned, and members of his gang will now face charges under the Unlawful Activities Prevention Act (UAPA). On Thursday, the Special Court of the Ranchi ATS framed charges based on the charge sheet…