PM Modi launches Shramev Jayate scheme

Prime Minister Narendra Modi today launched a series of schemes including Pandit Deendayal Upadhyay Shramev Jayate scheme to create a conducive environment for industrial development, ensuring transparency in the labour sector and…

NHRC seeks Report on Pentavalent Vaccine

The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has sought a report from Union Health Ministry over 'controversial' Pentavalent Vaccine. The apex rights body has directed the Secretary of Health Ministry and Department of Health Research to…

62.71% Polling reported in Kandhamal Bypoll

The voting in Kandhamal Lok Sabha bypoll has been by and large peaceful, with 62.71% people exercising their franchise today. Although the voter turnout is 11% less than the polling percentage (74%) recorded during 2014 general elections,…

IndiGo places largest order with Airbus

Indian low-cost carrier IndiGo has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to buy 250 A320 neo(new engine option) planes from Airbus, a purchase that could be worth nearly $26 billion and rank as the largest single order of jets from the…

Samsung smart-watch arrives in India

Samsung on Tuesday launched Gear S 3G-enabled smart-watch in India. The Gear S has been priced at Rs. 29,500 (MRP) and expected to sell at Rs 29,000, which comprises over 1,000 apps. Samsung Gear S designed with an elegant curved Super…