New Delhi, July 02: The Chief Minister, Prem Singh Tamang, attended the Gwala Diwas 2026 celebrations at Town Hall, Namchi, yesterday. The programme was organised to honour the invaluable contribution of dairy farmers and celebrate the spirit of cooperation that continues to strengthen Sikkim’s dairy sector. Addressing the gathering, the Chief Minister lauded the dedication and perseverance of the State’s dairy farmers, cooperative societies and stakeholders, stating that…
Continue ReadingPrecious Metals Trade Mixed as Markets Weigh Possible Fed Rate Hold
July 2: Global gold and silver markets traded mixed amid rising expectations that the US Federal Reserve may keep interest rates unchanged in the near term. Gold prices moved with mild volatility as investors assessed inflation trends and signals from the Federal Reserve’s monetary policy outlook. Silver also saw uneven…
Continue ReadingDelhi EV Model Shows INR 1 Lakh Crore Savings Path
New Delhi, July 2: India’s transition towards electric mobility could deliver significant economic and environmental benefits, with estimates suggesting that achieving 20% electric vehicle (EV) penetration by 2030 may help save nearly ₹1 lakh crore in fuel import costs. According to policy insights, a higher adoption of EVs will substantially…
Continue ReadingWhatsApp Username Rollout Put Under Government Review
New Delhi, July 2: The Central Government has raised concerns over WhatsApp’s proposed username feature and has sought clarification from its parent company Meta. The Ministry of Electronics and IT has asked Meta to explain the feature and its safety measures before any rollout. The government has also directed that…
Continue ReadingMalnutrition Still a Challenge in Odisha: Ojan Utsav Intensifies Fight Against Child Undernutrition
Bhubaneswar, July 2: Despite steady improvements in child nutrition indicators over the past few years, malnutrition continues to pose a significant public health challenge in Odisha, particularly in remote tribal and hard-to-reach regions. To strengthen early detection and ensure timely nutritional intervention, the Odisha Government has launched the first phase…
Continue ReadingHeat Stress Raises the Bar for How Gulf Luxury Homes Must Be Built
Keturah founder says new climate research demands rethink from region’s developers Dubai, UAE, July 2: Developers across the Gulf region need to fundamentally rethink how luxury homes are designed and built, as rising heat stress exposes the limitations of construction materials and methods that were never engineered for…
Continue ReadingSensex and Nifty Trade Higher on Strong Auto Sales and Softer Crude Prices
Mumbai, July 2: Indian equity markets traded higher on Wednesday, supported by strong auto sector performance and easing global crude oil prices, which boosted investor sentiment. Benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty opened on a positive note and maintained gains through the session as buying interest was seen across key sectors,…
Continue ReadingPlaksha University Highlights Key Milestones and Impact from February to May 2026
July 2: A university‘s measure is not just in what it teaches, but in what it sets in motion. Over the last quarter, Plaksha University lived that belief across research, entrepreneurship, policy, sustainability, and student leadership, engaging with the real challenges facing regions, industries, and the next generation of builders.…
Continue ReadingDelhi CM Launches Green Drive Portal Under ‘Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam’
New Delhi, July 2: Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta has launched the ‘Green Drive Portal’ under the ‘Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam’ campaign, aimed at encouraging large-scale tree plantation and environmental participation among citizens. The initiative seeks to strengthen green cover in the national capital by enabling individuals, institutions, and…
Continue ReadingXS.com Appoints Maria Pesca Santos as Regional Director for Latin America
July 02: XS.com, the award-winning global FinTech and financial services provider, is pleased to announce the appointment of Maria Pesca Santos as LATAM Regional Director, reinforcing the company’s strategy of strengthening its global leadership team with experienced regional executives who bring deep market expertise and institutional execution capabilities. As part…
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