June 18, 2024 5:10 PM June 18, 2024 5:10 PM

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NHAI to enhance green cover along National Highways with Miyawaki Plantations

National Highways Authority of India will undertake a unique initiative to plant Miyawaki plantation on land parcels adjacent to National Highways in and around Delhi-NCR. A total land area of over 53 acres has been identified for this purpose to realise the vision of saturating National Highways wi...

June 18, 2024 5:08 PM June 18, 2024 5:08 PM

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Major Asian indices end in green on Tuesday

Major Asian indices ended in green on Tuesday. Japan's Nikkei gained 1 percent, China's Shanghai Composite Index was up by 0.48 percent, South Korea's Kospi climbed 0.72 percent, Singapore's Straits Times also jumped 0.12 percent and Hong Kong's Hang Seng slipped 0.11 percent.   In the European mark...

June 18, 2024 4:15 PM June 18, 2024 4:15 PM

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PM Modi to share his thoughts in ‘Mann Ki Baat’ Programme on Akashvani on June 30

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has invited people to share ideas and suggestions for his Mann ki Baat programme on Akashwani which will be broadcast on the 30th of June. In a social media post, Mr. Modi has called upon everybody to write on the MyGov Open Forum, NaMo App or record messages through the...

June 18, 2024 3:53 PM June 18, 2024 3:53 PM

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Scorching heat continues to break all records in UP

The scorching heat continues to break all the records in Uttar Pradesh. The heatwave is taking toll on human beings as well as animals in the state. There is no respite from the heat at night also. According to the Meteorological Department, Prayagraj was the hottest city in the country with 47.6 de...

June 18, 2024 2:01 PM June 18, 2024 2:01 PM

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India & US hold deliberations on initiative of Critical and Emerging Technology; Underscore their commitment to partnerships across strategic technology sectors

National Security Advisor Ajit Doval chaired the second meeting of the U.S.-India initiative on Critical and Emerging Technology (iCET) with his United States counterpart Jake Sullivan in New Delhi. During the second iCET meeting yesterday, Mr. Doval and Mr. Sullivan set the vision for the next chap...

June 18, 2024 1:57 PM June 18, 2024 1:57 PM

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Neeraj Chopra Set to Compete at World Athletics Continental Gold Tour in Turku

In Javelin, Olympic and World Champion Neeraj Chopra will be in action at the World Athletics Continental Gold Tour at the Paavo Nurmi Stadium in Turku, Finland, tomorrow.   Chopra, the current Asian Games gold medalist and Diamond League Finals winner will be challenged by Max Dehning of Germany, t...

June 18, 2024 1:53 PM June 18, 2024 1:53 PM

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Relief from Heatwave as IMD Forecasts Cooling & Heavy Rainfall Ahead

In a major relief from the ongoing heat wave, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast heatwave conditions to abate in pockets of North-West and East India from today. Talking to Akashwani News, IMD scientist Soma Sen Roy said that under the Western Disturbance parts of Punjab and Hary...

June 18, 2024 1:55 PM June 18, 2024 1:55 PM

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Sensex & Nifty Reach New All-Time Highs; Indian Markets Surge on Investor Confidence

India’s equity benchmarks opened in the green today. In a remarkable intra-day session, Sensex and Nifty hit their new all-time high levels. The BSE Sensex surged by 225 points, reaching a milestone of 77,218. NSE Nifty also scaled new heights, gaining 67 points to touch a record peak of 23,533 at 1...