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New Delhi, 11May 2026 India’s Smart Cities Mission concluded in March 2025 after a decade that saw ₹1.6 lakh crore spent on more than 8,000 projects across 100 cities. It was an important beginning, but only that. The larger challenge now lies ahead. By 2030, nearly 600 million Indians are…
Academic leaders from India and Uzbekistan explore collaboration in precision agriculture, space studies, and innovation-driven research New Delhi: The MERI Centre for International Studies organised a high-level Indo-Uzbek academic interaction focused on enhancing cooperation in research, innovation, and the use of space technology for agriculture and livestock sectors. The delegation…
08th May, 2026 : The last decade has witnessed an incremental policy response, although a cautionary one for virtual digital assets (VDAs) from India. What started as a question of VDA being an asset or not, slowly shifted towards examining the need for a regulation in the otherwise nebulous zone…
Gold stays above ₹1.52 lakh while silver nears ₹2.60 lakh per kg in India. See today’s gold and silver prices in major Indian cities New Delhi: Gold and silver prices stayed high across India on May 8, 2026, because of global uncertainty and strong demand for safe investment options. Silver…
Rising summer temperatures are increasing the risk of heatstroke across India. Here’s how you can stay safe during extreme heat New Delhi: As summer strengthens across India, temperatures are rising rapidly. The India Meteorological Department has warned that many regions may see higher temperatures and more heatwave days. This raises…
IMF report shows India slips to 6th largest economy as UK moves ahead due to GDP revision and weaker rupee, despite strong growth outlook of 6.5% New Delhi: India has slipped to the 6th-largest economy in the world, according to the latest report by the International Monetary Fund (IMF) released…
Surgeon rethinks knee pain care, shifting from replacement to regeneration, offering non-surgical hope and better mobility for patients in India In homes across India, knee pain is often accepted as an inevitable part of ageing. It begins quietly—difficulty climbing stairs, discomfort while sitting or standing—but gradually starts limiting mobility and…
India’s crypto firms face stricter KYC under PMLA, but lack CKYC access; Enabling it can boost compliance, transparency, and trust in the VDA ecosystem With India’s crypto ecosystem growing rapidly, the importance of strong compliance systems has never been greater. One key piece of this puzzle is access to the…
India Adds 50 GW in Just 14 Months, Crosses 150 GW Milestone India has achieved its fastest-ever addition of 50 GW of solar capacity in just 14 months, reaching the landmark 150 GW milestone. This marks a significant acceleration compared to the 11 years it took to reach the first…
Gold near ₹1.52 lakh, silver around ₹2.60 lakh; Check April 11 city-wise gold and silver rates, MCX prices, and reasons behind today’s bullion movement New Delhi: Gold and silver prices in India showed slight movement today after recent ups and downs in global and domestic markets. Gold prices stayed high…
