The seventh edition of the Amazon Think Big Science Carnival was held at the CIDCO Exhibition Centre in Vashi, Navi Mumbai, on March 6, bringing together students from municipal schools to present science and technology-based solutions to real-world challenges.Supported by Amazon and implemented by the Learning Links Foundation, the programme engaged more than 12,000 students…
New Delhi, Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Saturday travelled in a DTC bus and interacted with commuters to inspect the implementation of the Saheli Pink Smart Card initiative.Launched by President Droupadi Murmu on Monday, the smart card allows women and transgender residents of the national capital to travel free of cost in Delhi Transport…
On the eve of International Women’s Day, India’s growing push towards women’s financial empowerment is drawing attention to the changing role of women in the country’s economy. From gaining access to skill training, and hands on support to run small enterprises to operating agricultural drones, women are increasingly stepping into new financial roles and becoming…
NEW DELHI: The row over last-minute venue change in President Droupadi Murmu‘s Santal event escalated with Prime Minister Narendra Modi slamming the TMC government in the state, claiming that they were against tribal communities. Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee targeted the BJP for “using” the President to “malign” the state, advising Murmu to “not indulge…
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi (ANI photo) NEW DELHI: Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Saturday accused Prime Minister Narendra Modi of having “betrayed the country” by entering into a trade agreement with the United States, claiming the deal would adversely affect farmers and small businesses in India.Gandhi made the remarks while inaugurating the valedictory function of…
External affairs minister S Jaishankar, reacting to the incident of an Iranian warship sinking in the Indian Ocean, said one Iranian warship docked in Kochi with India’s permission, while another, IRIS Dena, was “on the wrong side of events” near Sri Lanka. The US granted India a temporary waiver to buy stranded Russian oil, with…
Iranian Navy’s IRIS Lavan that took part in Milan, IFR 2026 safely docked in Kochi (ANI) NEW DELHI: Iran on Saturday expressed gratitude to India for providing a safe harbour to its naval vessel IRIS Lavan, which docked at Kochi port for technical and logistical arrangements following an incident involving another Iranian vessel, IRIS Dena,…
NEW DELHI: Is the BJP converting Raj Bhavans into “war rooms”? Mamata Banerjee’s Trinamool Congress thinks so, especially after the Centre’s move to shift Tamil Nadu governor RN Ravi from Tamil Nadu to West Bengal. Appointment and transfer of governors is a routine administrative decision, but when the change involves poll-bound states, allegations of political…
DEHRADUN (UTTARAKHAND): Marking a historic milestone in the modernization of India’s judicial and law-enforcement system, Uttarakhand has secured the first position in the national implementation of the Inter-Operable Criminal Justice System (ICJS) 2.0, according to data up to January 2026.This remarkable achievement reflects the visionary guidance of Union Home Minister Shri Amit Shah and his…
NEW DELHI: Over 52,000 people had been flown to India from the Gulf on Indian and Middle East airlines and charter flights till 11.59 pm (IST) Friday, according to the DGCA. Indian carriers had operated 184 of these flights, followed by 85 by UAE carriers and 11 charters. Indian carriers are operating as many flights…
