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Govt focused on creating next-gen infra, empowering street vendors: PM Modi

IANS | August 27, 2025 10:41 PM

New Delhi, Aug 27 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday said that the government’s focus on connectivity and next-gen infrastructure is reflected yet again in the Cabinet decision pertaining to multi-tracking of three projects benefitting Karnataka, Telangana, Bihar as well as Assam and “for a new railway line in remote areas of Kutch in Gujarat”.

Govt, private sector can keep tariff disruptions to a minimum: FinMin Economic Review

IANS | August 27, 2025 9:54 PM

New Delhi, Aug 27 (IANS) While near-term risks to economic activity, principally exports and capital formation remain due to tariff-related uncertainties, the government and the private sector, acting in tandem and concert, can keep the disruptions to a minimum, the Finance Ministry’s ‘Monthly Economic Review’ said on Wednesday.

UIDAI urges schools to ensure timely Aadhaar biometric updates for children

IANS | August 27, 2025 8:28 PM

New Delhi, Aug 27 (IANS) The Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) on Wednesday urged schools across the country to actively support the timely completion of Mandatory Biometric Updates (MBU) in Aadhaar for children, especially in the crucial age groups of five and fifteen years.

India, Zimbabwe can script next chapter of South-South cooperation: Zimbabwe VP

IANS | August 27, 2025 7:30 PM

New Delhi, Aug 27 (IANS) India and Zimbabwe together can write the “next great chapter of South-South cooperation,” showing the world how partnerships among developing nations can power innovation, industrial growth, and a fairer global economy, H.E. Gen. (Retd) Dr C.G.D.N. Chiwenga, Vice President of Zimbabwe said on Wednesday.

WHO-recommended spatial repellants effective for tackling malaria: Study

IANS | August 27, 2025 5:44 PM

New Delhi, Aug 27 (IANS) Spatial repellents -- called a "spatial emanator" can prevent mosquito bites and offer significant protection against malaria, according to a study.

India’s manufacturing sector clocks 11.89 pc GVA growth in FY24, job growth at 5.4 pc

IANS | August 27, 2025 5:34 PM

New Delhi, Aug 27 (IANS ) India's manufacturing sector experienced strong growth in FY24 as Gross Value Added (GVA) increased by 11.89 per cent, up from 7.3 per cent in the previous year, according to data from the Annual Survey of Industries (ASI) released on Wednesday.

IIT Madras’ cost-effective seawater electrolyser to enable hydrogen production

IANS | August 27, 2025 4:19 PM

New Delhi, Aug 27 (IANS) Researchers at the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Madras have developed a cost-effective and indigenous alkaline seawater electrolyser that can produce hydrogen without relying on hard-to-find rare metals.

India has 56.75 lakh registered EVs till February 2025: Govt

IANS | August 27, 2025 3:01 PM

New Delhi, Aug 27 (IANS) India has been making significant progress in the transition to green energy and electrification as the nation has a total of 56.75 lakh registered electric vehicles (EVs) till February this year, according to government data.

Vizhinjam Port emerges as South Asia’s new maritime powerhouse: Kerala Ports Minister

IANS | August 27, 2025 2:28 PM

Thiruvananthapuram, Aug 27 (IANS) Kerala’s Vizhinjam International Port has crossed a historic milestone in record time, positioning itself as a global player in maritime trade, state Ports Minister V.N. Vasavan said on Wednesday.

Covid, flu, pneumonia among vaccines essential for adults with heart disease

IANS | August 27, 2025 2:27 PM

New Delhi, Aug 27 (IANS) Adults with cardiovascular disease must be immunised against conditions such as Covid-19, influenza, respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), pneumonia, herpes zoster (shingles), and other diseases, according to new recommendations released by the American College of Cardiology (ACC).

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Govt focused on creating next-gen infra, empowering street vendors: PM Modi

Govt, private sector can keep tariff disruptions to a minimum: FinMin Economic Review

UIDAI urges schools to ensure timely Aadhaar biometric updates for children

India, Zimbabwe can script next chapter of South-South cooperation: Zimbabwe VP

WHO-recommended spatial repellants effective for tackling malaria: Study

India’s manufacturing sector clocks 11.89 pc GVA growth in FY24, job growth at 5.4 pc

IIT Madras’ cost-effective seawater electrolyser to enable hydrogen production

India has 56.75 lakh registered EVs till February 2025: Govt

Vizhinjam Port emerges as South Asia’s new maritime powerhouse: Kerala Ports Minister

Covid, flu, pneumonia among vaccines essential for adults with heart disease

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