REC Foundation Commits ₹6 Crore to Sankara Eye Hospital for Cataract Surgeries Benefiting 8,000 EWS Patients
Chennai (Business Desk): REC Limited, through its CSR arm, REC Foundation, has signed a Memorandum of Association (MoA) with Sankara Eye Hospital, Pammal, Chennai wherein REC committed ₹6.00 Crore for the project ‘Eye Care for All’ – an initiative to provide support to 8,000 beneficiaries for cataract surgery. The MoA was formalized on February 17, 2025, […]
Underwater Archaeology Wing Begins Explorations In Dwarka
New Delhi (National Desk): A team of five archaeologists from the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI), led by Prof. Alok Tripathi, Additional Director-General (Archaeology) has commenced groundbreaking underwater explorations off the coast of Dwarka. The team, which also includes H.K. Nayak, Director (Excavations and Explorations), Dr. Aparajita Sharma, Assistant Superintending Archaeologist, Ms. Poonam Vind, and […]
ICC Reveals Shreyas Iyer Among Top 5 Batsmen to Watch Out for in Champions Trophy 2025
New Delhi (Nilesh Tiwari): It would be a huge task on the shoulders of Daryl Mitchell as New Zealand would try to win the Champions Trophy for the first time in 2000. Topping career best in 2023 ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup (552 runs at 69) and Pakistani average (517 runs at 51.70), the all-round […]
Top 10 Countries With Highest Defence Budgets in 2025
Greater Noida (Defence Desk): According to a recent report by the International Institute of Strategic Studies (IISS), global defence expenditure is set to reach $2.46 trillion in 2024, up from $2.24 trillion last year. This means that on average global defence spending is now 1.9% of the world’s total GDP, up from 1.6% in 2022 […]
Salman Rushdie Criticises Elon Musk, Questions His Stance on Freedom of Expression
Washington (Staff Correspondent): Renowned British-Indian author Salman Rushdie, who has faced threats several times and has been badly injured in an attack, has expressed his dislike and dissatisfaction against billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk. He accused Musk of failing to defend freedom of expression and said that Musk’s stance actually undermines this freedom. Musk’s stance and […]
‘No More, No Less!’: Donald Trump Announces US Tariff Policy
Greater Noida (World Desk): US President Donald Trump has announced a new trade policy for the purposes of fairness in the international trade. Donald Trump said that they will charge a RECIPROCAL Tariff meaning, whatever Countries charge the United States of America, they will charge them – No more, no less! Trump emphasised that they […]
Power Grid awards Volks Energie the strategic bid to Drive India’s Future towards Sustainability
New Delhi (Staff Correspondent): In a ground-breaking shift towards sustainability, Power Grid Corporation of India Ltd (PGCIL), has awarded Volks Energie, a leading provider of Solar Energy, HVAC, and Energy Storage Solutions, a strategic project towards sustainability. This project is set to revolutionize energy storage in India, helping the Power Grid move from relying on traditional […]
BPSC Students Restart Protest in Patna
Patna (National Desk): The Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC) aspirants have restarted their protest in Patna. The aspirants are protesting for the cancellation on 70th Prelims Examinations. During the prelims examinations, a paper leak incident was reported at Bapu Sabhagar in Patna on December 13, 2024. Sharing this incident on X, Congress wrote, “Students in […]
Centre Approves PM-AASHA Scheme Till 2025-26
New Delhi (National Desk): The central government has approved the continuation of the integrated Pradhan Mantri Annadata Aay Sanrakshan Abhiyan (PM-AASHA) Scheme during the 15th Finance Commission Cycle up to 2025-26. The integrated PM-AASHA Scheme is administered to bring-in more effectiveness in the implementation of procurement operations that would not only help in providing remunerative […]
External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar Visits Oman to Participate in 8th Indian Ocean Conference
Greater Noida (National Desk): External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar on Sunday visited Oman to participate in the 8th Indian Ocean Conference. During the conference, EAM delivered the keynote address in the inaugural session, underscoring India’s commitment to strengthening regional cooperation and ensuring a stable and prosperous Indian Ocean region. Forging robust partnerships across […]