Paralympic medallist archer Sheetal Devi remarked on her new accomplishment after making history by gaining a spot in her first able-bodied international tournament. She stated that she achieved her aim of competing with the able-bodied athletes by learning from every setback. After placing third in the final women’s compound rankings at the four-day national selection…
The World Economic Forum (WEF) has released a landmark report titled Shaping the Deep-Tech Revolution in Agriculture, spotlighting seven emerging technologies poised to revolutionize global farming practices. Among these, generative AI, robotics, nanotechnology, and satellite-enabled remote sensing are expected to play a transformative role in boosting agricultural productivity, resilience, and sustainability. The report, developed in…
India recorded a net foreign direct investment (FDI) inflow of $10.1 billion between April and August 2025, marking a significant increase from $4.6 billion during the same period last year, according to data released by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI). The surge in net FDI reflects growing investor confidence in India’s economic prospects, particularly…
A two-day Block Level Inclusive Sports Meet for Children with Special Needs (CwSN) was successfully organized at Government Middle School, Kamorta, Nancowrie, under the Inclusive Education initiative of Samagra Shiksha. Held on October 31 and November 1, the event aimed to promote inclusivity, participation, and sportsmanship among differently-abled students across the region. The sports meet…
Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) expects only a minor impact from higher provisions related to Input Tax Credit (ITC), with its value of new business (VNB) margins remaining stable. LIC CEO R. Doraiswamy said the overall GST effect has been less than 1% so far, adding that the insurer will pass on the benefits…
Rishabh Pant has returned from the injury he suffered in England in July and has been included in India’s squad for the upcoming two-match Test series against South Africa. The first Test is scheduled for November 14 at Eden Gardens in Kolkata, followed by the second Test in Guwahati on November 22. Pant replaces N…
Google is planning to build a powerful artificial intelligence data centre on Christmas Island, a remote Australian territory in the Indian Ocean, following a cloud services agreement signed earlier this year with the Australian Department of Defence. The initiative, which has not been publicly disclosed until now, is part of a broader effort to enhance…
Standard Glass Lining Technology Ltd (SGLTL) has reported robust financial results for the second quarter of FY26, marking a pivotal moment in its strategic transformation. The company, traditionally known for manufacturing glass-lined equipment, is now repositioning itself as a precision engineering and technology solutions provider for global process industries. For Q2 FY26, SGLTL posted a…
In a landmark initiative promoting inclusive education and physical development, the Block Project Office (Samagra Shiksha), Little Andaman, successfully organized the first-ever Block-Level Inclusive Sports Meet for Children with Special Needs (CwSN) for the academic year 2025–26. The event was held on November 3 and 4 at the PM SHRI Government Model Senior Secondary School…
The Indian government has broadened the Electronic Cargo Tracking System (ECTS) for Nepal-bound shipments, enabling cargo movement through additional ports and new rail-road routes. Announced on Tuesday, the move aims to streamline procedures, cut transit time, reduce congestion at major ports, and enhance cargo security, while also supporting India’s growing exports to Nepal. The GPS-based…
