(PIB) A meeting of the Consultative Committee of the Ministry of Power was held today under the Chairmanship of Shri Manohar Lal, Hon’ble Union Minister for Power and Housing & Urban Affairs. The agenda for discussion was “Roadmap for Development of Nuclear Power Generation.” During the meeting, Hon’ble Minister highlighted India’s commitment to achieving net zero carbon emissions by 2070 and emphasized that increasing the share of non-fossil fuel-based power generation is central to this vision. As the power sector contributes over 40% of global energy-related emissions, nuclear energy, being a non-fossil and stable power source, will play an increasingly…
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(PIB) In a clear sign of its growing adoption and utility, Aadhaar number holders carried out more than 2,707 crore authentication transactions in 2024-25 including 247 crore such transactions in March alone. Aadhaar has been an enabler of digital economy and the increasing adoption shows its growing role across sector including banking, finance, telecom, and for the smooth delivery of benefits under various government schemes and services. The total number of authentication transactions in March 2025 (246.75 Cr) is higher than the transactions clocked during the same period last year as well as in February 2025. Since inception, the cumulative…
(PIB) Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi will participate in YUGM Conclave on 29th April, at around 11 AM, at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi. He will also address the gathering on the occasion. YUGM (meaning “confluence” in Sanskrit) is a first-of-its-kind strategic conclave convening leaders from government, academia, industry, and the innovation ecosystem. It will contribute to India’s innovation journey, driven by a collaborative project of around Rs 1,400 crore with joint investment from the Wadhwani Foundation and Government Institutions. In line with Prime Minister’s vision of a self-reliant and innovation-led India, various key projects will be initiated during the conclave.…
(HT) The closure of Attari border amid heightened tensions between India and Pakistan following the Pahalgam terror attack is likely to affect India’s imports of dry fruits, including almonds and pistachios, from Afghanistan, which is expected to push the prices of these commodities significantly in the domestic markets, exporters in both countries said. In the aftermath of the April 22 terror attack at a meadow in Pahalgam, which claimed 26 lives, India took a series of measures, including immediate shutting down of the Attari-Wagah land border. In retaliation, Pakistan also announced that all trade with India, including to and from…
(The Pioneer) In a major push for women’s empowerment, the Yogi Adityanath-led Uttar Pradesh government is fast-tracking the construction of Shramjeevi Mahila Hostels to provide safe and affordable housing for working women. Supported by the Central and state governments, 15 hostels are targeted for completion within the 2024-25 financial year. Launched in 2024-25, the Shramjeevi Mahila Hostel scheme is being implemented by the Women Welfare Department under the Government of India’s Special Assistance to States for Capital Investment (SASCI) programme. A total of eight stateof-the-art hostels, each capable of accommodating 500 women, are being built in Lucknow, Gautam Buddha Nagar…
(HT) A day after Delhi recorded its hottest day of the season on Saturday, the Capital on Sunday recorded its warmest night in six years, with a minimum temperature of 27.2°C, which was three degrees above normal and the highest in April since 2019, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD). The last time the minimum temperature was higher was on April 25, 2019, when it was 28°C. IMD forecasted a marginal temperature dip in the short term, predicting winds of 15-20kmph to hit the Capital. It issued yellow alerts for Tuesday, Friday and Saturday, forecasting gusty winds of 50kmph…
(HT) Chief minister Rekha Gupta toured the rural belt of outer Delhi on Sunday and said the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)-led government will spend more than ₹1,200 crore on projects there such as an interstate bus terminus (ISBT) and education infrastructure. She said that all remaining villages in the Capital will be connected with Indraprastha Gas Limited (IGL) supply lines. She also promised to address the issue of stray cattle on roads and extend financial support to gaushalas. “The government is continuously working for the rural areas of Delhi. We have allocated ₹1,200 crore in funds specifically for the development…
(HT) Two more Ganga ghats spanning across 5km will be constructed for Ardh Kumbh fair scheduled to be held in Haridwar in 2027 in a bid to ensure maximum devotees take the Ganga dip on major festive occasions, officials said. According to irrigation secretary Dr Rajesh Kumar, who recently inspected Kumbh Mela area in Haridwar and Rishikesh as part of mega arrangements for Ardh Kumbh fair, in two sections new Ganga ghats stretching 5km will be developed specifically for the fair. “As Ardh Kumbh fair in 2027 is to be organised at the scale of Maha Kumbh fair, amenities and…
(The Pioneer) In the aftermath of the horrific killing of 26 tourists in Baisaran meadow of Pahalgam on April 22, the passenger traffic by air has dropped to roughly 50 per cent at the Srinagar airport. According to the data shared by the Srinagar airport authorities on their official page on X, “4619 passengers landed in Srinagar via 53 flights on April 26, and only 28 passengers arrived there in three additional flights”. Compared to this, over 53000 passengers headed back (between April 22-26) after the attack, which killed 26 tourists and left 17 others wounded. Before the Pahalgam massacre,…
(The Pioneer) Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the first World Audio Visual and Entertainment Summit (WAVES) in Mumbai on Thursday, a four-day event that will bring together the entire spectrum of the media and entertainment industry. The prime minister is also expected to interact with top leaders of the media and entertainment industry during the summit, which is also aimed at giving a boost to the creator’s economy taking shape across the world. Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis and Information and Broadcasting Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw will also address the inaugural session of the summit, which is expected to witness…