February 13, 2025 11:04 AM

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Punjab Govt promotes fisheries to empower youth, women

The Punjab government is encouraging the youth and women of the state to adopt fisheries as an occupation to financially empower themselves. Elementary training in fish and shrimp farming is also being imparted free of cost every month besides giving them high-quality fish seed at subsidized rates. ...

February 13, 2025 10:56 AM

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PM Modi extends greetings on World Radio Day

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has extended his greetings on World Radio Day today. In a social media post, the Prime Minister said that Radio has been a timeless lifeline for several people, which informs, inspires and connects people. He added that from news and culture to music and storytelling, Ra...

February 13, 2025 9:07 AM

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ADNOC Gas secures $7-9 billion LNG deal with Indian Oil for 14 years

ADNOC Gas has finalized a major long-term agreement to supply liquefied natural gas to Indian Oil Corporation Ltd, marking a significant expansion of energy cooperation between the UAE and India. The 14-year Sales and Purchase Agreement(SPA), valued between 7 billion dollars and 9 billion dollars, w...

February 13, 2025 8:44 AM

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Ilie Bolojan takes over as Romania’s interim President

Centrist Liberal Party leader Ilie Bolojan became Romania's interim president yesterday. Ilie Bolojan who was also the senate speaker until yesterday and a mayor and county council head, took over from centrist Klaus Iohannis, who resigned as president on Monday to pre-empt an impeachment bid by opp...

February 13, 2025 8:39 AM

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Jordan to take in 2,000 sick Gaza children, opposes displacing Palestinians: PM

Jordan Prime Minister Jaafar Hassan has said that his country is ready to receive 2,000 sick Gaza children for medical treatment, as the healthcare system in the coastal enclave has been devastated. According to Jordan's state-run Petra news agency, PM Hassan has reaffirmed Jordan's clear and unwave...

February 13, 2025 8:35 AM

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Mumbai records 1st Guillain-Barré Syndrome death

A 53-year-old man suffering from Guillain-Barré Syndrome (GBS) died in Mumbai yesterday, marking the city’s first death due to the rare neurological disorder and the eighth death in Maharashtra. He was admitted to the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) of Nair Hospital on January 26 and was subsequently put ...

February 13, 2025 8:33 AM

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China approves deepwater ‘Space Station’ in South China Sea

China has approved the construction of the first South China Sea deepwater ‘space station. The cold seep ecosystem research facility will be anchored 2,000 metres below the surface of the strategically significant South China Sea, which is also subject to several competing territorial claims. The fa...

February 13, 2025 8:29 AM

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Income-Tax Bill, 2025 to be introduced in Lok Sabha today

The Income-Tax Bill, 2025 is scheduled to be introduced in the Lok Sabha today. The Bill, which is aimed at consolidating and amending the law relating to income tax, has been listed in the business of the House. In her Budget speech, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman had announced to bring to a n...

February 13, 2025 8:16 AM

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PM Modi arrives in Washington DC for bilateral talks with US President

After his successful visit to France, Prime Minister Narendra Modi reached Washington DC in the wee hours today in the second leg of his two-nation tour where he will hold bilateral talks with US President Donald Trump. India's Ambassador to the US Vinay Mohan Kwatra and other officials welcomed Pri...

February 13, 2025 8:06 AM

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IMD forecasts rain, snowfall in Northeast, dense fog likely in Sub-Himalayan

India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast light rainfall and snowfall accompanied by thunderstorms over Arunachal Pradesh, Assam and Meghalaya till tomorrow, and heavy rainfall in some parts of Arunachal Pradesh today. IMD said that light rainfall is also likely over Nagaland, Manipur, Mizo...