Nuclear energy to be India’s powerhouse: Union Minister

IANS | February 14, 2025 9:56 PM

New Delhi, Feb 14 (IANS) The introduction of the “Nuclear Energy Mission for Viksit Bharat” outlines a comprehensive plan to enhance domestic nuclear capabilities, foster private sector participation and deploy advanced nuclear technologies, Union Minister of State for Science and Technology, Dr Jitendra Singh, said on Friday.

Fifth round talks end; protesting farmers, Centre to meet again on Feb 22

IANS | February 14, 2025 9:25 PM

Chandigarh, Feb 14 (IANS) The fifth round of talks after a gap of almost a year, between protesting farmers -- mainly from Punjab and Haryana -- and the central team led by Union Minister of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution Pralhad Joshi, ended on Friday with both sides having agreed to meet again on February 22 amid the attendance of Shivraj Singh Chouhan.

Delhi Congress questions BJP on delay in naming new CM

IANS | February 14, 2025 8:19 PM

New Delhi, Feb 14 (IANS) Delhi Pradesh Congress Committee (DPCC) President Devender Yadav on Friday slammed the 'undue delay' in appointment of BJP’s new Chief Minister, describing it an outcome of a power struggle in the party.

CRPF DG calls on Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma

IANS | February 14, 2025 8:08 PM

New Delhi, Feb 14 (IANS) Director General (DG) of Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF), GP Singh on Friday called on Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma in the national capital on Friday, officials said.

BSNL bounces back into profit for first time since 2007

IANS | February 14, 2025 7:17 PM

New Delhi, Feb 14 (IANS) State-owned telecom major Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) on Friday reported a profit of Rs 262 crore in the third quarter of the current financial year, marking its first return to profitability since 2007.