Kolkata: Union Minister Piyush Goyal on Saturday termed jute as the fibre of the future, and underscored the importance of expanding the sector and giving it the place it “deserves”. Goyal was speaking at the inauguration of ‘Patsan Bhawan’ at New Town, which will serve as the new base for offices of the Jute Commissioner,…
Thiruvananthapuram: External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Saturday drew analogies from the epic Ramayana to explain diplomatic situations. He said that nations can be tested by their neighbours, much like Lord Rama was tested by Parshurama. Just as Lord Rama needed a Lakshmana, every country needs strong, almost brother-like friendships, he said. Jaishankar was delivering…
New Delhi: India’s first solar observatory Aditya-L1 has reached its destination, Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced on Saturday, asserting that it is a testament to the relentless dedication of scientists in realising one of the most complex and intricate space missions. Modi said he joins the nation in applauding this extraordinary feat. “India creates yet…
Bengaluru: Aditya L1, the Indian Space Research Organisation’s (ISRO) maiden solar mission, successfully entered its final maneuver to reach its destination and was injected into its final orbit on Saturday. ISRO chief S Somanath told news agency ANI on Monday “Aditya-L1 is going to reach its L1 point on January 6 at 4 pm and…
New Delhi: Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge on Saturday said he will “very soon” take a decision on whether he will attend the Ram Temple consecration ceremony in Ayodhya on January 22. Kharge and former party chief Sonia Gandhi have been invited for the event and the Congress had earlier said that their decision would be…
New Delhi: The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Saturday concluded its searches in a money laundering investigation linked to the alleged diversion of funds worth more than Rs 2,000 crore from Religare Finvest Limited (RFL), official sources said. The agency had launched the raids on Friday and searched nine locations in Delhi-NCR, including the corporate offices…
Kolkata: Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on Saturday expressed optimism that the country will meet its ambitious USD 2 trillion export target by 2030, notwithstanding geopolitical headwinds and inflationary concerns. Speaking at the inauguration of the Patsan Bhavan, which houses the Jute Commissioner’s office and headquarters of Jute Corporation of India and National…
Thiruvananthapuram: External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Saturday said the global conversation has shifted towards India, with many talking about the changes that have taken place in the country over the past decade. While addressing the Viksit Sankalp Bharat Yatra here, Jaishankar said he told foreigners that what has changed in the country during the…
Erode (TN): A 19-year-old girl died after being run over by a speeding bus near here on Saturday. According to police, the deceased Swarna is a resident of Gobichettipalayam near here, and a second year student of computer science. She was driving to her college in the town when a private bus coming from the…
New Delhi: The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) has agreed to support the Indian Railways (IR) in achieving the goal of Mission Net Zero carbon emissions by 2023. The Union government approved an MoU, signed between the Indian Railways and the USAID at the cabinet meeting, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on…
