NEW DELHI: The number of households with rooftop solar installations under the PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana has crossed the 25 lakh mark, Union minister of new and renewable energy Pralhad Joshi said on Sunday.In a social media post, the minister said these households were now getting cleaner energy and that their power bills…
Satellite communication services in India will be rolled out only after operators meet security requirements and spectrum pricing is finalised, Union telecom minister Jyotiraditya Scindia said, adding that the government is also examining issues related to Vodafone Idea (Vi).In an interview to PTI, Scindia said players such as Elon Musk-owned Starlink, Eutelsat One and Jio…
For Animoca Brands co‑founder Yat Siu, 2025 will be remembered as “the Trump year,” not because US President Donald Trump saved crypto, but because the industry bet too heavily on him and mispriced everything from tariffs to rate cuts. Trump was supposed to be crypto’s cheat code in 2025. Instead, Bitcoin (BTC) is limping into…
A Congress-run local club near Thalassery in Kannur district was vandalised on Saturday night, police said on Sunday.The Congress alleged that workers of the ruling CPM were behind the attack, claiming it was triggered by their defeat in the recent local body elections.The incident reportedly occurred at the Priyadarshini Club in the Mathumbhagam area of…
Dalal Street is headed into the final stretch of the year as investors brace for a week driven by economic data releases, global developments and the flow of foreign funds. Analysts expect trading to remain largely range-bound, with sentiment hinging on a mix of domestic indicators and overseas cues, while automobile sales numbers are also…
The government has notified detailed guidelines for two major shipbuilding initiatives with a combined outlay of over Rs 44,700 crore, aimed at strengthening India’s domestic shipbuilding ecosystem and enhancing global competitiveness.The Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways (MoPSW) said the two schemes — the Shipbuilding Financial Assistance Scheme (SBFAS) and the Shipbuilding Development Scheme (SbDS)…
JAIPUR: The Rajasthan government has launched a new digital communication platform, ‘e-Swasthya Samvad’, to improve governance, transparency and coordination in the medical education department, officials said on Sunday. The initiative has been introduced under the direction of chief minister Bhajanlal Sharma and medical education minister Gajendra Singh Khimsar as part of efforts to strengthen health…
India’s food delivery market is set to see its next phase of growth driven by customer experience, faster deliveries and value-conscious consumption, according to leading aggregators Swiggy and magicpin.Anshoo Sharma, founder and chief executive of magicpin, said growth in 2026 will come from deeper merchant inclusion and catering to users who are increasingly focused on…
Bitcoin BTC$87,782.56 traded in a tight range on Sunday, as several major altcoins posted stronger gains, despite the broader macro backdrop remaining dominated by a historic rally in precious metals. As of 10:35 a.m. UTC, total crypto market capitalization stood at $3.06 trillion, up 0.8% over the past 24 hours. bitcoin rose 0.5% to $87,872,…
The 2017 Unnao rape survivor has expressed fear for her children’s safety after the Delhi High Court suspended the life sentence of expelled BJP leader Kuldeep Sengar. The Supreme Court is scheduled to hear the CBI’s plea against the order. Senior Congress leader Digvijaya Singh’s RSS remarks stirred a debate within the Congress party and…
