New Delhi, April 7 (IANS) Fast breeder reactors will play a crucial role in delivering reliable, low-carbon base-load power with higher thermal efficiency, the government said on Tuesday, as India’s 500 MWe Prototype Fast Breeder Reactor (PFBR) achieved first criticality.
New Delhi, April 7 (IANS) Gold and silver prices showed volatility in Tuesday’s session amid geopolitical tensions following US President Donald Trump’s recent aggressive posts on Iran.
New Delhi, April 7 (IANS) The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting (I&B) on Tuesday directed the Broadcast Audience Research Council (BARC) to continue withholding the publication of Television Rating Points (TRPs) for news channels for an additional four weeks, or until further orders, citing concerns over sensationalism and speculative reporting related to the ongoing West Asia conflict.
New Delhi, April 7 (IANS) The Centre has decided to double the daily allocation of 5-kg free trade LPG (FTL) cylinders available for distribution to migrant labourers across states, according to an official communication.
New Delhi, April 7 (IANS) Global crude oil prices on Tuesday hit new highs, jumping more than 3 per cent amid geopolitical tensions and US President Donald Trump’s Tuesday deadline to reopen the Strait of Hormuz to Iran.
Mumbai, April 7 (IANS) The Indian stock markets on Tuesday witnessed sharp losses in early trade, with equity benchmarks declining 1 per cent each amid uncertainty over a possible resolution to the West Asia conflict, ahead of a deadline set by US President Donald Trump to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.
Seoul, April 7 (IANS) Samsung Electronics on Tuesday estimated its first-quarter operating profit to have surpassed 50 trillion won ($33.1 billion) for the first time, driven by strong demand for premium memory chips from the artificial intelligence (AI) industry.
Seoul, April 7 (IANS) Downside risks to the South Korean economy are increasing amid the prolonged conflict in the Middle East as rising global oil prices and supply chain disruptions could have broader negative impacts on prices, consumption and exports, a state-run think tank said on Tuesday.
Washington, April 7 (IANS) Astronauts aboard NASA’s Artemis II mission have set a new record for the farthest distance travelled by humans from Earth, marking a major milestone in the first crewed lunar mission in over five decades.
New Delhi, April 7 (IANS) Multiple reports on Tuesday said that Air India Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Campbell Wilson has resigned before his term ends. The airline was yet to issue an official statement on this development.
