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Sri Lanka returns to non-stop power supply after a year, at higher cost

After a year of load-shedding, Sri Lankans will get continuous power from Thursday, albeit with a hike in tariff in line with the conditions set by the IMF

Earthquake of 3.9 magnitude hits Meghalaya's East Khasi Hills district

State Disaster Management department officials said there was no report of any loss of life or damage to property due to the tremor

Melting of Antartica's Thwaites Glacier observed by underwater robot: Study

Widespread cracks and crevasses revealed in observations beneath the floating shelf of the vulnerable Thwaites Glacier of the Antarctic, where melting occurs more rapidly, according to a new study

2,767 complaints against influencers processed, most violations on Insta

The Advertising Standards Council of India (ASCI) on Thursday said it has processed 2,767 complaints since coming up with influencer guidelines in May 2021.

Ather Energy aims to install 2,500 charging stations by this year-end

The company has already installed over 1,000 fast charging stations across 80 cities in the country

Rural wage growth trailing inflation, govt should continue support: Report

Rural inflation had remained above urban inflation in the first half of 2022, it said, adding that rural consumption declined and average rural unemployment decreased

Water security important concern: PM Modi at launch of Jal Jan Abhiyan

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday said water security is an important concern for India and conserving the resource is a collective responsibility.

ICC apologises for ranking glitch which showed India as No.1 Test side

The International Cricket Council (ICC) has apologised for the technical glitch, which saw India displace Australia to attain the No.1 spot in the men's Test team rankings on Wednesday.

Justice Sonia Gokani sworn in as Chief Justice of Gujarat High Court

Justice Sonia Gokani was sworn in as the Chief Justice of the Gujarat High Court, first woman judge to be elevated to the post at the high court, just a few days before her retirement on February 25.

Tata Steel signs MoU with CBRI for sustainable mining solutions on Tuesday

Tata Steel and Central Building Research Institute (CBRI), a constituent of the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR), signed an MoU to collaborate on sustainable solutions in mining.

Senior BJP leader Lakshman Prasad Acharya takes oath as new Sikkim Guv

He was administered the oath of office by Sikkim High Court Chief Justice Biswanath Somadder at a function in Raj Bhavan

Fadnavis cites reports, asks officials to make drought mitigation plan

Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has asked officials to prepare a comprehensive mitigation plan due to the possibility of drought this year, an official said on Thursday

TRAI cracks unauthorised telemarketers; directs cos to stop headers misuse

TRAI on Thursday cracked down on unauthorised, pesky promotional messages by telemarketers as it issued directions to telecom operators to act swiftly to stop the misuse of headers

Any committee other than JPC will be exercise in 'exoneration': Congress

The Congress on Thursday said a thorough investigation into the Adani issue is necessary, holding that any committee other than a JPC will be nothing but an exercise in legitimisation and exoneration

12 cheetahs to be flown in from South Africa on Feb 18: Bhupender Yadav

'A C-17 aircraft of the Indian Air Force (IAF) left the country Thursday morning to bring 12 cheetahs from South Africa'

Government going to those considered remote earlier, says PM Modi

For the first time, a tribal in Droupadi Murmu has occupied the top constitutional post in the country, he said, adding the budgetary allocation for the community has risen manifold since 2014

Mehrauli demolition: Kejriwal directs administration to help those affected

This comes two days after Lt Governor V K Saxena directed the Delhi Development Authority (DDA) to stop demolitions in Mehrauli and Ladha Sarai villages till further instructions

Agreements with 26 cos signed under PLI scheme for specialty steel: Scindia

Agreements have been signed with 26 companies for 54 applications under the production linked incentive (PLI) for specialty steel, Union Steel Minister Jyotiraditya M Scindia said on Thursday.

HAL receives DGCA approval for indigenously developed 'black boxes'

The HAL said on Thursday it has received the Indian Technical Standard Order (ITSO) authorisation from the DGCA for its indigenously developed Cockpit Voice Recorder (CVR) and FDR

Ambuja declared as preferred bidder for Uskalvagu limestone block in Odisha

An e-auction was conducted by the Odisha government for the block, situated in Malkangiri district, Ambuja Cements said in regulatory filings