ECI announces 2,926 candidates for West Bengal Assembly elections
West Bengal polls will be held in two phases from April 23 to 29, and the results of the assembly polls will be announced on May 4. Kolkata: election commission of india (ECI) on Tuesday announced that a total of 2,926 candidates are contesting in the…
Free LPG cylinder, Rs 2,000 for women and men More: BJP promises in manifesto for Tamil Nadu polls
this bjp The manifesto for the upcoming Assembly elections in Tamil Nadu, released on Tuesday, promised monthly assistance of Rs 2,000 to women heads of households and a one-time assistance of Rs 10,000 to each family.Announcing the initiative, Union…
NH project land acquisition tax exemption
NEW DELHI: People receiving compensation for land acquisition for national highway projects have been exempted from income tax and stamp duty, a move that will bring relief to a large number of landowners and farmers. The Union Road Transport Ministry…
Packaged food, daily damage: As crisis intensifies in India, global heart agency flags dietary risks
NEW DELHI: The evening snacks, the fast food, the sugary drinks you drink without a second thought — doctors say they are quietly creating your next health crisis.The American Heart Association (AHA) has issued a stark warning that daily eating habits,…
Norwegian company will provide 18 large waterjet propulsion systems for the Indian Navy’s next-generation guided missile ship project
New Delhi: Norwegian company Kongsberg Maritime has bagged a major contract to supply 18 large-scale advanced Kamewa waterjet propulsion systems for the project indian navyNext Generation Missile Ship Program (NGMV).Unlike traditional propellers,…
‘It will be a grave injustice if delayed’: PM Modi urges support for women’s reservation bill ahead of parliament session
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday shared a detailed letter to women in India dedicated to ‘Nari Shakti’ and reiterated the government’s push for reservation of seats for women in the legislative bodies. The Prime…
FSSAI’s move to reduce import delays could lead to fresher food for consumers
New Delhi: Through the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has changed customs clearance processes to reduce port delays.In a major change, the FSSAI has allowed inspection and testing of imported food consignments instead of waiting for…
Digitization drives primary care: Center launches CHO app to enhance emergency response
A new mobile app for community health officers has been launched to facilitate last-mile healthcare and emergency response. The digital tool will enable real-time patient management, faster referrals and early identification of high-risk cases at…
Amid looming El Niño, IMD says monsoon likely to be ‘below normal’
NEW DELHI: The IMD on Monday predicted that India’s southwest monsoon (June-September) will be “below normal” due to the increasing risk of El Niño, which is associated with reduced summer rainfall in India. “Quantitatively,…
Two tankers carrying Iranian crude arrive in India
New Delhi: Two oil tankers carrying Iranian crude oil have arrived at Indian ports, the first such deliveries since May 2019. The Felicity, a very large crude oil tanker carrying about 2 million barrels of oil, was anchored near Thika on the coast of…