Delhi

September 16, 2024 5:52 PM

UPSC Chairman Manoj Soni resigns unexpectedly, citing personal reasons

Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) Chairman Manoj Soni has tendered his resignation, citing "personal reasons," nearly five years before his scheduled term was set to end. Sources at the Department of Personnel and Training (DOPT) have confirmed this unexpected move. Soni, who was appointed as ...

September 16, 2024 5:53 PM

Govt to launch KIRTI phase 2 initiative in New Delhi

Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya, Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports, is set to inaugurate the second phase of the Khelo India Rising Talent Identification (KIRTI) initiative on Friday in New Delhi. This ambitious project aims to revolutionize India's approach to discovering and nurturing sports talent at th...

September 16, 2024 5:55 PM

Government unveils roadmap to make India global leader in e-mobility

The government on Tuesday unveiled a comprehensive roadmap aimed at positioning India as a global leader in electric vehicle (EV) technology. The “e-Mobility R&D Roadmap for India” was launched at Vigyan Bhawan Annexe in New Delhi by Professor Ajay Kumar Sood, Principal Scientific Adviser t...

September 16, 2024 5:58 PM

India’s foreign exchange reserves hit record high of $657.2 billion

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) reported on Friday that for the week ending July 5, the nation's forex reserves surged by $5.158 billion, touching an unprecedented $657.155 billion. This figure surpasses the previous record of $655.817 billion set just last month. The steady climb of India's forex ...

September 16, 2024 5:59 PM

JNU considers return to in-house PhD entrance exams

Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) is contemplating a return to conducting its own entrance exams for PhD admissions, following the cancellation of the University Grants Commission's National Eligibility Test (UGC-NET) due to integrity concerns. "We have begun the process and we are taking into acco...

September 16, 2024 5:59 PM

Parts of northwest Delhi flooded after canal breach

Parts of north-west Delhi were flooded on Thursday after a breach in a canal that supplies water from a nearby state, and repair work was being carried out to minimize the impact, a senior local official said in a social media post. Residents of the capital have experienced a series of extreme weat...

July 11, 2024 12:43 PM

Kathmandu prepares itself to hold 8th SATA award 2024

Kathmandu sets itself to host the prestigious South Asian Travel Award 2024 event to be organised in19th September this year. Stakeholders in Hospitality and tourism business from India, Maldives, Nepal, Bangladesh and Bhutan contest in South Asian Travel Award 2024 under various categories.  In...

September 16, 2024 6:02 PM

Heavy rains lash Delhi-NCR, brings respite to people from sultry heat

Heavy rains lashed several parts of Delhi on Tuesday, providing much-needed respite from the sultry heat experienced over the past few days. Noida and Ghaziabad in the National Capital Region (NCR) also witnessed heavy showers, with the India Meteorological Department (IMD) predicting more downpour...

September 16, 2024 6:02 PM

No doubt NEET-UG was compromised; says SC, demands details from NTA

The Supreme Court of India on Monday acknowledged that the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test for Undergraduate courses (NEET-UG) held on May 5, 2024, was compromised by a question paper leak. The court has now directed the National Testing Agency (NTA) to provide information on steps taken to i...