National

November 17, 2023 9:27 AM

RBI strengthens norms for consumer loans

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has taken a decisive step to tighten norms governing unsecured personal loans for both banks and non-banking financial companies (NBFCs). This move comes as a response to the escalating risk associated with consumer credit exposure, particularly in the realm of person...

November 16, 2023 1:47 PM

New Delhi smog grows more intense as farm fires rage

Toxic smog gripping New Delhi grew more intense on Thursday as farm fires raged in nearby fields despite a court-ordered ban, making India's capital the world's most polluted city again. Pollution levels have risen since earlier this week after a brief respite and further mitigation mea...

November 16, 2023 12:26 PM

Exploring the Fourth Estate: Media in the Age of AI

In the ever-evolving realm of journalism, where once ink-stained pages held sway over the narrative, the current news landscape is undergoing a rapid transformation, driven by the unstoppable ascent of Artificial Intelligence (AI). On this National Press Day, it is crucial to delve into the intricat...

November 15, 2023 3:08 PM

Fostering innovation in mining and mineral processing

The Ministry of Mines has unveiled a groundbreaking initiative— the "Promotion of Research and Innovation in Start-ups and MSMEs in the mining, mineral processing, metallurgy, and recycling sector (S&T-PRISM)." This initiative seeks to propel startups, MSMEs, and individual innovators to the f...

October 25, 2024 3:55 PM

Rescuers hope bigger drill will reach 40 trapped in Uttarakhand tunnel

Rescuers trying to reach 40 road workers trapped in a collapsed tunnel in Uttarakhand for more than three days will soon get help from a heavy drilling machine airlifted to the site, officials said on Wednesday. The workers are safe, and rescuers have been able to communicate with them and send t...