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The programme will provide professional maritime security training, practical exposure and an exchange of best practices among personnel

The recent sacking of over 1,000 employees of two information technology firms in Kerala has triggered a disquiet in the sector. G. Ragesh talks to some of the affected employees and other stakeholders to find out what is ailing the sector

Union Minister alleges that large scale diversion of land belonging to HMT in Bengaluru were directed between 1999 and 2004

K.C. Venugopal, in a post on X, assured that the party will continue to “confront the Modi government and demand the Education Minister’s resignation”

The Union government has responded to activist Sonam Wanghuk’s ongoing fasting at Jantar Mantar with silence for the past 19 days even as an alarmed Delhi High Court asserted on July 16 that the ‘life of any citizen is precious’

In an extraordinary milestone, researchers have managed to cultivate liver and kidney tissues in outer space. This innovative mission, a collaboration between Auxilium Biotechnologies and the Wake Forest Institute, leveraged cutting-edge bioprinting techniques to achieve impressive scalability. The unique microgravity environment facilitated optimal cell distribution and tissue growth, paving the way for potential future advancements in organ repair and replacement therapies.

Minhaj Alam, Additional Chief Secretary, Home and Vigilance, will hold full additional charge of Industries (Coir)

Preliminary assessments indicate that nearly 80% of the sown crop has been lost in several affected areas due to inadequate rainfall and persistently high temperatures: Parameshwara

Government to table Prevention of Insults to National Honour (Amendment) Bill that will make the intentional insult of, or disruption during, the singing of Vande Mataram a punishable offence

In recent times, penguins face challenges in sourcing food due to altered prey behaviors. As krill and fish migrate deeper or spread out to elude predators, penguins must dive greater depths and swim longer distances in search of sustenance. Thus, it's crucial for conservation initiatives to take into account these changing hunting dynamics in our evolving oceans.

As many as 2,460 devotees make donations during the day, of whim 2,354 contribute online, while 106 opt for the offline mode, following the announcement that the concessions available under the existing donation schemes will cease after Tuesday midnight

KPCC spokesperson V.R. Anoop launches broadside against Chief Minister. He says in a social media post that the courtesy shown to Hindu Aikya Vedi’s K.P. Sasikala and R.V. Babu could have been extended to KPCC general secretary P.M. Niyas and KSU president Aloshious Xavier

With Indian students increasingly looking beyond the traditional study destinations, TOEFL plans to expand its test centre network in smaller towns through a partnership with Crizac

NITI Aayog roadmap proposes adoption of a mission-mode execution strategy backed by new financing and regulatory reforms, targets expanding India’s bioeconomy from $195.3 billion in 2025 to $2.6 trillion by 2047