Author: Aruna Sharma

(Amar Ujala) राजधानी लखनऊ में शुक्रवार को मुख्यमंत्री योगी आदित्यनाथ और विश्व बैंक के अध्यक्ष अजय बंगा ने प्रदेश में यूपी-एग्रीस और एआई प्रज्ञा कार्यक्रम की शुरुआत की। इसके जरिये पूर्वांचल व बुंदेलखंड क्षेत्रों में आधुनिक तकनीक आधारित खेती को बढ़ावा मिलेगा। 10 लाख किसानों को इसका फायदा होगा। ‘एआई प्रज्ञा’ के जरिये उत्तर प्रदेश को आर्टिफिशियल इंटेलिजेंस के हब के तौर पर विकसित किया जाएगा। साथ ही प्रदेश में 10 लाख युवाओं को आर्टिफिशियल इंटेलिजेंस के विभिन्न पहलुओं में दक्ष बनाया जाएगा। दोनों कार्यक्रम लॉन्च करते हुए सीएम योगी आदित्यनाथ ने कहा कि आज सारे विश्व ने मान लिया…

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(Amar Ujala) टाइटेनियम और सुपर अलॉय मैटेरियल से बने उपकरणों की यूरोप से अपूर्ति में देरी के कारण एचएएल को तेजस मार्क-2 के जी-4, वन-4 इंजन तैयार करने में देरी हुई। अब ऐसा नहीं होगा। दरअसल, अब इन दोनों धातुओं से बने फाइटर जेट, सबमरीन, स्पेस क्राफ्ट और एयरोइंजन में लगने वाले खास उपकरणों का निर्माण लखनऊ में ही किया जाएगा। इसके लिए पीटीसी इंडस्ट्रीज लिमिटेड यहां कॉम्प्लेक्स स्थापित कर रही है। रक्षा मंत्री राजनाथ सिंह सोमवार को ब्रह्मोस नेक्स्ट जेनेरेशन मिसाइल उत्पादन केंद्र के सामने बनने वाले इस कॉम्प्लेक्स का भूमि पूजन करेंगे। बता दें कि पीटीसी इंडस्ट्रीज एयरोस्पेस,…

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(PIB) In a major step towards expanding bilateral trade and investment engagement, the first round of negotiations for the India–New Zealand Free Trade Agreement (FTA) concluded successfully today in New Delhi. The negotiations were held from 5-9 May, 2025. This development builds on the shared commitment to deepen economic ties and guidance given by Hon’ble Prime Minister of India, Shri Narendra Modi during the visit of the Right Hon’ble Christopher Luxon, Prime Minister of New Zealand in March 2025. The FTA was launched during the meeting between Hon’ble Shri Piyush Goyal, Minister of Commerce and Industry, Government of India, and…

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(PIB) Referring to the prevailing scenario in the country, Lok Sabha Speaker Shri Om Birla said that ‘We are proud of our armed forces – their valor, bravery, and vision.’ He observed that just as the Indian Army has made our borders impregnable and strong, similarly, the Steel Frame of India, i.e., the Indian Civil Service, has played a vital role in shaping the country. He called upon the young civil servants to leave a legacy of service, guided by Indian values and democratic ideals. He also urged them to bring the sense of purpose, discipline, and service to their…

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(PIB) Union Minister for Finance and Corporate Affairs Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman, today, convened a high-level meeting with the Managing Directors and CEOs of Public and Private Sector Banks and insurance companies amidst emerging security concerns arising from tensions at the border. Senior officials from the Department of Financial Services (DFS), Ministry of Finance, CERT-In, RBI, IRDAI and NPCI attended the meeting that focused on reviewing the banking sector’s operational and cybersecurity preparedness, including digital applications such as internet banking and UPI. The Managing Directors and CEOs of all the banks and insurance companies apprised the Union Finance Minister about the…

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(PIB) The International Monetary Fund (IMF) today reviewed the Extended Fund Facility (EFF) lending program ($1 billion) and also considered a fresh Resilience and Sustainability Facility (RSF) lending program ($1.3 billion) for Pakistan. As an active and responsible member country, India raised concerns over the efficacy of IMF programs in case of Pakistan given its poor track record, and also on the possibility of misuse of debt financing funds for state sponsored cross border terrorism. Pakistan has been a prolonged borrower from the IMF, with a very poor track record of implementation and of adherence to the IMF’s program conditions.…

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(Indian Express) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday evening chaired a high-level meeting with the top defence establishment to take stock of the security situation. With tensions escalating with Pakistan, Modi met Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, NSA Ajit Doval, Chief of Defence Staff Gen Anil Chauhan, Army Chief Gen Upendra Dwivedi, IAF Chief Air Chief Marshal A P Singh, Navy Chief Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi to strategise over the future course of action. Earlier in the day, Modi held interactions with veterans, including former chiefs of the three services, taking their feedback on the current situation. On Friday afternoon, Union Home…

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(PIB) The Airports Authority of India (AAI) and relevant aviation authorities have issued a series of Notices to Airmen (NOTAMs) announcing the temporary closure of 32 airports across northern and western India for all civil flight operations, effective from 9th  to 14th  May 2025 (which corresponds to 0529 IST on 15th May 2025), due to operational reasons. The following airports are affected by this NOTAM: Adhampur Ambala Amritsar Awantipur Bathinda Bhuj Bikaner Chandigarh Halwara Hindon Jaisalmer Jammu Jamnagar Jodhpur Kandla Kangra (Gaggal) Keshod Kishangarh Kullu Manali (Bhuntar) Leh Ludhiana Mundra Naliya Pathankot Patiala Porbandar Rajkot (Hirasar) Sarsawa Shimla Srinagar Thoise Uttarlai All civil…

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(FE) Coal India (CIL) plans to supply 4500 MW of carbon-free energy in a phased manner to the upcoming green ammonia facilities of AM Green. It will be through a combination of solar and wind, whose capacities CIL aims to set up on a pan-India basis, AM Green said in a statement. A formal non-binding memorandum of understanding (MoU) for long-term supply and sourcing of renewable energy was recently signed between the two entities. While the solar power capacity would be to the tune of 2500 MW to 3000 MW, wind is expected to account between 1500 MW and 2000 MW…

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(BS) Bhushan Power & Steel’s former promoter, Sanjay Singhal, has filed a plea with the National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) in New Delhi seeking enforcement of the Supreme Court’s recent order directing the company’s liquidation. In an application dated May 6th, Singhal asked the NCLT to take on record the SC order and give necessary directions to appoint a liquidator. Business Standard has seen the petition. The top court had ruled that prior resolution efforts were invalid due to JSW Steel’s ineligibility under Section 29A of the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code. The move revives years long insolvency litigation over the…

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