India's coffee exports surge 40 pc to surpass $1.54 billion in April-Feb

IANS | March 20, 2025 12:20 PM

New Delhi, March 20 (IANS) India's coffee exports have recorded a robust 40 per cent rise during April-Feb in the current financial year to surpass the $1.54 billion mark compared with the corresponding figure of $1.10 billion for the same period of the previous year, according to data compiled by the Ministry of Commerce.

Centre issues 1,298 blocking orders related to online betting, gaming

IANS | March 20, 2025 9:32 AM

New Delhi, March 20 (IANS) In a bid to curb the risks posed by online gaming and potential harms like addiction, the government has issued 1,298 blocking directions related to online betting/gambling/gaming websites (including mobile applications) between the year 2022-24.

'Kavach 4.0' to equip 10,000 locomotives in the next phase: Ashwini Vaishnaw

IANS | March 19, 2025 6:36 PM

New Delhi, March 19 (IANS) India’s cutting-edge automatic train protection system called ‘Kavach 4.0’ is on track to equip 10,000 locomotives in the next phase (the project has been finalised) and 69 loco sheds have been prepared for equipping with the system, the government informed on Wednesday.