New Delhi, Aug 12 (IANS) Mega Tinkering Day was celebrated by students across India on Tuesday, aiming to foster innovation, technical skills, and problem-solving abilities among students. The students expressed delight at being able to grasp complex technical concepts in simplified, practical steps.
New Delhi, Aug 12 (IANS) The Rajya Sabha on Tuesday passed the National Sports Governance Bill, 2025, and the National Anti-Doping (Amendment) Bill, 2025, marking a watershed moment in India’s legislative efforts to overhaul its sports administration and enhancing chances to win the bid for the Olympic 2036.
New Delhi, Aug 12 (IANS) The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Tuesday approved Phase-1B of the Lucknow Metro Rail Project with 12 stations, across a length of 11.165 km with an investment of Rs 5,801 crore.
Bengaluru, Aug 12 (IANS) Responding to the notice given by Karnataka Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) to Leader of the Opposition (LoP) in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, the Congress on Tuesday appealed to the Election Commission of India (ECI) stating that it can't threaten the LoP for raising his voice for free and fair elections. The party has also requested the poll panel to withdraw remarks against the Congress MP and protect citizens' rights under Article 324 and 19(1)(a) of the Indian Constitution.
New Delhi, Aug 12 (IANS) In a significant move, the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) on Tuesday approved investment of Rs 8,146.21 crore for the construction of Tato-II Hydro Electric Project (HEP) in Shi Yomi District, Arunachal Pradesh.
Pune, Aug 12 (IANS) Political analyst Tehseen Poonawalla on Tuesday raised pointed questions at the Election Commission of India (ECI) after Leader of the Opposition in Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, alleged that two voters — Aditya Srivastava and Vishal Singh — were registered in multiple states.
New Delhi, Aug 12 (IANS) The Lok Sabha on Tuesday passed the Indian Ports Bill, 2025 by voice vote, replacing the colonial-era Indian Ports Act of 1908, even as sustained sloganeering and protests from Opposition benches drowned out much of the debate.
New Delhi, Aug 12 (IANS) The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Tuesday approved four more semiconductor projects under the India Semiconductor Mission (ISM) with an outlay of Rs 4,600 crore.
New Delhi, Aug 12 (IANS) Indian Railways is providing free Wi-Fi facilities at 6,115 railway stations across the country, the Parliament was informed on Tuesday.
Lucknow, Aug 12 (IANS) Proceedings in the Uttar Pradesh Assembly were disrupted on Tuesday as the Fatehpur tomb vandalism issue triggered heated exchanges between the treasury and opposition benches.
