Category: News

New Delhi, Oct 28: Union Electronics and Information Technology Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw has defended the government’s Production Linked Incentive (PLI) scheme for mobile phone manufacturing, citing significant tax collections and employment generation in response to a Bloomberg analysis questioning the economic benefits of India’s electronics manufacturing strategy. Representational Image  In…

New Delhi, Oct 28: The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has approved the Pradhan Mantri Viksit Gram Swaraj Yojana (PM VGSY), a Centrally Sponsored Scheme with a total outlay of ₹7,395.55 crore for the period 2026–27 to 2030–31.  Representational Image  The initiative aims to strengthen grassroots governance,…

New Delhi, Oct 28: The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has approved a 3% increase in Dearness Allowance (DA) for Central Government employees and Dearness Relief (DR) for pensioners, providing additional financial support to millions of beneficiaries amid rising living costs.  Representational Image The revised rates will…

Antarvedi, Oct 28: A cargo vessel carrying sulphur has run aground near Antarvedi along the Andhra Pradesh coast after reportedly losing engine power and drifting off course amid severe weather conditions associated with Cyclone Arnab.  Representational Image  According to port officials, the vessel was sailing from Visakhapatnam when its engine…

New Delhi, Oct 28: The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has approved the ₹10,000 crore Container Manufacturing Promotion Scheme (CMPS) to establish a globally competitive container manufacturing ecosystem in India, reduce dependence on imports and strengthen the country’s supply-chain resilience.  Representational Image  The scheme will remain in…

Mumbai, Oct 28: The Indian television industry is mourning the loss of veteran producer-director BP Singh, widely recognised for creating and shaping some of the country’s most memorable crime and thriller shows, including CID and Aahat. He reportedly passed away on Tuesday morning following a major heart attack.  File Photo…

New Delhi, Oct 28: Frequent commuters living near National Highway toll plazas may soon get relief from recurring toll expenses, with the Centre set to introduce a special annual pass for eligible private vehicle owners from November 1, 2026.  Representational Image  Under the new scheme, residents living within a 20-kilometre…

Oct 28: Indian pilot Captain Smit Machchhar has received a prestigious royal honour from the United Arab Emirates (UAE) for his courage and decisive actions during a mid-air cockpit attack that threatened the safety of passengers and crew. UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan conferred the First Class…

Bhubaneswar, Oct 28: Odisha remains on high alert as Cyclone Arnab continues to influence weather conditions across the state, bringing heavy rainfall and strong winds to several districts. Authorities are closely monitoring the situation, with disaster response teams deployed to minimise damage and protect lives.  Representational Image  According to the…

Workers can ask questions, rehearse customer conversations and get step-by-step guidance from approved company knowledge. DALLAS, Oct. 27, 2026 — CYPHER Learning, the AI-native platform that puts company knowledge to work, today announced the next generation of CYPHER Agent will go where the learning management system never could: into the…