The Telangana government has introduced a new Electric Vehicle (EV) policy, effective November 20, to promote cleaner air and reduce pollution, particularly in Hyderabad. Announced by state transport minister Ponnam Prabhakar, the policy offers tax exemptions and support for EV adoption. BulletsIn Full exemption on road tax and registration fees for EVs for two years,
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The Telangana government has introduced a new Electric Vehicle (EV) policy, effective November 20, to promote cleaner air and reduce pollution, particularly in Hyderabad. Announced by state transport minister Ponnam Prabhakar, the policy offers tax exemptions and support for EV adoption. BulletsIn Full exemption on road tax and registration fees for EVs for two years,
352NTPC Green Energy, the renewable energy arm of NTPC, has raised ₹3,960 crore from anchor investors ahead of its ₹10,000 crore IPO, which opens for public subscription from November 19 to 22. The IPO proceeds will primarily be used to clear loans and fund corporate purposes. BulletsIn Anchor investors include New World Fund Inc, Goldman
NTPC Green Energy, the renewable energy arm of NTPC, has raised ₹3,960 crore from anchor investors ahead of its ₹10,000 crore IPO, which opens for public subscription from November 19 to 22. The IPO proceeds will primarily be used to clear loans and fund corporate purposes. BulletsIn Anchor investors include New World Fund Inc, Goldman
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has urged banks to make interest rates more affordable as people face stress from high borrowing costs. Speaking at the SBI Banking and Economics Conclave 2024, she emphasized the need for affordable loans to boost industry growth and capacity building. BulletsIn Finance Minister stated that current interest rates are causing financial
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has urged banks to make interest rates more affordable as people face stress from high borrowing costs. Speaking at the SBI Banking and Economics Conclave 2024, she emphasized the need for affordable loans to boost industry growth and capacity building. BulletsIn Finance Minister stated that current interest rates are causing financial
Asia-Pacific markets saw gains on Tuesday, boosted by Wall Street’s overnight rise led by Tesla and optimism surrounding speeches by Chinese financial policymakers at an investment summit in Hong Kong. BulletsIn Australia’s S&P/ASX 200 closed 0.89% higher at 8,374. Japan’s Nikkei 225 and Topix indices rose 0.51% and 0.68%, respectively. South Korea’s Kospi gained 0.12%
Asia-Pacific markets saw gains on Tuesday, boosted by Wall Street’s overnight rise led by Tesla and optimism surrounding speeches by Chinese financial policymakers at an investment summit in Hong Kong. BulletsIn Australia’s S&P/ASX 200 closed 0.89% higher at 8,374. Japan’s Nikkei 225 and Topix indices rose 0.51% and 0.68%, respectively. South Korea’s Kospi gained 0.12%
301A team of scientists aboard the Coast Guard Cutter Healy has discovered a massive underwater volcano-like structure in the Arctic Ocean near Alaska. The formation, located over 1,600 meters below the surface, was found during a seafloor mapping project. The discovery sheds light on the largely unexplored underwater terrain in this region. BulletsIn Underwater structure
A team of scientists aboard the Coast Guard Cutter Healy has discovered a massive underwater volcano-like structure in the Arctic Ocean near Alaska. The formation, located over 1,600 meters below the surface, was found during a seafloor mapping project. The discovery sheds light on the largely unexplored underwater terrain in this region. BulletsIn Underwater structure
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer has announced the relaunch of Free Trade Agreement (FTA) negotiations with India in the new year, following a meeting with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on the sidelines of the G20 Summit in Rio, Brazil. The talks aim to strengthen the India-UK Comprehensive Strategic Partnership across trade, technology, and green
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer has announced the relaunch of Free Trade Agreement (FTA) negotiations with India in the new year, following a meeting with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on the sidelines of the G20 Summit in Rio, Brazil. The talks aim to strengthen the India-UK Comprehensive Strategic Partnership across trade, technology, and green
277D Gukesh, the 18-year-old chess sensation from Chennai, is preparing for his World Chess Championship match against Chinese Grandmaster Ding Liren in Singapore next week. Despite being considered a strong favorite, Gukesh is focused on meeting Ding at his best form, following a strategy guided by mental conditioning expert Paddy Upton. BulletsIn Gukesh is the
D Gukesh, the 18-year-old chess sensation from Chennai, is preparing for his World Chess Championship match against Chinese Grandmaster Ding Liren in Singapore next week. Despite being considered a strong favorite, Gukesh is focused on meeting Ding at his best form, following a strategy guided by mental conditioning expert Paddy Upton. BulletsIn Gukesh is the
SpaceX’s Falcon 9 rocket successfully launched India’s advanced communication satellite GSAT-20 (GSAT N-2) for the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) from Cape Canaveral, Florida, on November 19, 2024. This marks the first collaboration between SpaceX and ISRO for a satellite launch. BulletsIn SpaceX’s Falcon 9 launched ISRO’s GSAT-20, India’s heaviest and most advanced communication satellite.
SpaceX’s Falcon 9 rocket successfully launched India’s advanced communication satellite GSAT-20 (GSAT N-2) for the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) from Cape Canaveral, Florida, on November 19, 2024. This marks the first collaboration between SpaceX and ISRO for a satellite launch. BulletsIn SpaceX’s Falcon 9 launched ISRO’s GSAT-20, India’s heaviest and most advanced communication satellite.
On November 17, 2024, India’s Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) successfully tested a long-range hypersonic missile from Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam Island, Odisha. This marks a major milestone in India’s defence capabilities, positioning the country among select nations with advanced hypersonic missile technologies. BulletsIn DRDO successfully tested a long-range hypersonic missile on Nov 17,
On November 17, 2024, India’s Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) successfully tested a long-range hypersonic missile from Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam Island, Odisha. This marks a major milestone in India’s defence capabilities, positioning the country among select nations with advanced hypersonic missile technologies. BulletsIn DRDO successfully tested a long-range hypersonic missile on Nov 17,
In a significant moment of recognition, Nigerian President Bola Ahmed Tinubu awarded Prime Minister Narendra Modi Nigeria’s highest civilian honor, the ‘Grand Commander of the Order of Niger’. Modi is the first foreign leader to receive this award since 1969, underscoring his contributions to India-Africa relations and his global leadership. This honor highlights India’s growing
In a significant moment of recognition, Nigerian President Bola Ahmed Tinubu awarded Prime Minister Narendra Modi Nigeria’s highest civilian honor, the ‘Grand Commander of the Order of Niger’. Modi is the first foreign leader to receive this award since 1969, underscoring his contributions to India-Africa relations and his global leadership. This honor highlights India’s growing
