India plans USD 60-bn investment in gas infrastructure: Pradhan
New Delhi: Petroleum Minister Dharmendra Pradhan on Thursday said the government has planned a USD 60-billion investment for creating gas infrastructure in the country till 2024, and gas’ share in the energy mix is expected to rise to 15 per cent by 2030. Currently, gas accounts for 6 per cent in the country’s total energy […]
US Presidential inauguration to be a low-key affair with restricted attendance: Organisers
Washington: The inauguration of US President-elect Joe Biden and Vice President-elect Kamala Harris on January 20 will be a low-key affair restricted for the public, the organisers said, urging people to participate in the historic event from home in view of the coronavirus pandemic. The Joint Congressional Committee on Inaugural Ceremonies (JCCIC), which is responsible […]
Govt extends relaxed norms for onion imports till Jan 31
New Delhi: The government on Thursday extended relaxed norms for onion imports for one and a half months till January 31 next year, to boost domestic supply and check the retail prices of the key kitchen staple. To facilitate import of onion, the government had on October 21 relaxed the conditions for fumigation and additional […]
COVID-19 caseload in India climbs to 99.56 lakh
New Delhi: India’s COVID-19 caseload rose to 99.56 lakh with 24,010 new infections being reported in a day, while the number of people who have recuperated from the disease surged to 94.89 lakh, according to the Union Health Ministry data updated on Thursday. The total coronavirus cases mounted to 99,56,557 and the death toll rose to 1,44,451 with […]
Pink Test: Australia restrict India to 233/6 after Kohli run-out
Adelaide: Virat Kohli’s enduring love affair with Adelaide Oval resulted in a classy 74 but his untimely run-out triggered a batting collapse as India ended the opening day at 233 for 6 against Australia in the first Day/Night Test here on Thursday. Kohli, who looked in complete command, was run out when his deputy Ajinkya […]
India’s smartphone market up 42% in Oct with shipment of 21 mn units: IDC
New Delhi: India smartphone market grew 42 per cent with shipments of 21 million units in the month of October – the second highest for a month – driven by multiple online sale events, research firm IDC said on Thursday. IDC said it expects the smartphone market to see a single-digit decline in final consumer […]
India, Bangladesh ink 7 pacts; restore cross-border rail link
New Delhi: In a reflection of their rapidly growing ties, India and Bangladesh on Thursday sealed seven agreements to further broadbase cooperation in a plethora of sectors, and restored a cross-border rail link snapped by the 1965 war with Pakistan. The restoration of the Chilahati-Haldibari railway link and signing of the pacts, providing for cooperation […]
SC acknowledges farmers’ right to non-violent protest, says would set up panel to resolve impasse
New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Thursday acknowledged the right of farmers to non-violent protests and suggested the Centre to put on hold the implementation of three contentious agri laws as it was thinking of setting up an “impartial and independent” panel of agriculture experts and farmer unions to resolve the impasse. The apex court […]
Amir quits cricket alleging mental torture
Says can't play under current PCB management
Karachi: Pakistan fast bowler Mohammed Amir on Thursday announced a dramatic end to his international cricket career, alleging that he has been ‘mentally tortured’ by the management of his national board, which called the move a personal decision. The 28-year-old left-arm pacer made the surprise announcement in a video interview released by Pakistani website ‘Khel-Shel’. […]
IndiGrid ties up with IBM for digital transformation of critical power infrastructure
New Delhi: Infrastructure Investment trust IndiGrid on Thursday announced a multi-year collaboration agreement with IBM to build an artificial intelligence (AI)-enabled asset management platform. The IBM Maximo Application Suite will allow IndiGrid to become future-ready by improving the overall health of its assets and maximise the full potential of their operating life, while adhering to […]
