The Centre has eased localisation requirements under its electric vehicle manufacturing programme, offering relief to makers of electric buses and trucks facing component supply challenges. The move comes under the government’s Rs 10,900 crore PM E-DRIVE Scheme, which aims to boost domestic EV production while strengthening the supply chain for key components, reported PTI. In…
Mangaluru: Environmentalist RK Nair (Radhakrishnan Nair), from Sullia in Dakshina Kannada, popularly known as the ‘Green Hero of India’, has been selected for the State Level Rotary Annual ‘Vandana Award-2026′ in recognition of his contributions towards afforestation in India.Nair, who hails from Kasaragod in Kerala, transformed thousands of acres of barren landscape into Miyawaki forest…
Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard broke her silence Tuesday after her top aide Joe Kent, the director of the National Counterterrorism Center, resigned as he did not agree with President Donald Trump’s war on Iran. As Tulsi Gabbard is also known for her anti-war stance, speculations were rife that she would also exit as…
PM Modi and UAE president Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan (File photo) NEW DELHI: PM Narendra Modi spoke to the UAE President, Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, for the second time since the war started in West Asia on Feb 28 and reiterated India’s strong condemnation of all attacks on the Gulf country, which…
NEW DELHI: Govt on Tuesday withdrew a proposed legislation – Jan Vishwas (Amendment of Provisions) Bill, 2025 – from the Lok Sabha seeking to amend certain enactments for decriminalising and rationalising offences to further enhance trust-based governance.Union commerce minister Piyush Goyal moved the bill for withdrawal, which was approved by the House with a voice…
Bollywood actress Sara Ali Khan has been asked to submit an affidavit if she wishes to seek blessings at the revered Badrinath Temple and Kedarnath Temple. On Tuesday, Badri-Kedar Temple Committee Chairman Hemant Dwivedi addressed the media and stated that, going forward, all non-Hindus will be required to submit an affidavit if they wish to…
The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has raised concerns over possible government interference after the Bangladesh sports ministry formed an investigation committee to examine last year’s board elections.The sports ministry appointed a five-member panel, giving it 15 working days starting March 11 to investigate allegations of “irregularities, manipulation and abuse of power” in the election that…
“The tea is 15 rupees,” said the tea stall vendor outside Noida Sector 16A metro station, apologetically handing over a cup of tea that had suddenly become more expensive.When asked why the price had increased, the vendor offered a brief explanation with tired eyes, the “cylinder has gone very costly.” Even the samosas and pakoras…
Mangaluru: Raising serious concern over the poor implementation of the central govt’s ambitious ‘Ayushman Vayo Vandana’ health insurance scheme for those above 70 years, MLC Kishore Kumar Puttur highlighted the issue during the zero hour in the legislative council on Tuesday.The MLC stated that lakhs of issued cards have become practically useless due to the…
Bengaluru: Kristu Jayanti deemed-to-be University students achieved several accolades at the 39th AIU Inter-University National Youth Festival, organised by Association of Indian Universities (AIU) from March 9 to March 14. Kristu Jayanti deemed-to-be University qualified for the nationals for the first time in four events – Creative choreography, mimicry, solo instrumental (western) and group singing…
