NEW DELHI : The first look at the Delhi-Ghaziabad-Meerut regional rapid transit system (RRTS) was unveiled on Friday by the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA) in the national capital. The 82 km long RRTS Delhi-Ghaziabad-Meerut will be the first of its kind in India with a design speed …
Read More »Outbound Harley-Davidson In Talks With Hero MotoCorp: Sources
Harley-Davidson Inc. is in advanced talks with India’s Hero MotoCorp for a distribution deal that will allow the American firm’s iconic motorcycles to be sold in India, after it stops local manufacturing there, three sources told Reuters. The Milwaukee-based company said Thursday it will halt sales and close its manufacturing …
Read More »UP CM Yogi Adityanath launches portal to connect students with jobs – education
Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Thursday launched a unified portal called ‘U-Rise’ to guide students in learning, career guidance and obtaining employment in Uttar Pradesh. Approximately 20 lakh students, receiving technical and vocational education, and technical experts will benefit from this portal. Students will be able to access the electronic …
Read More »Sekhar Basu, N’s Chief Scientist, Dies from Covid | India News
Eminent nuclear scientist Sekhar Basu died of Covid-19 at a Kolkata hospital early Thursday, lowering the curtain on a career that saw him championing major research and development programs as a former chairman of the Atomic Energy Commission (AEC), director of Bhabha. Atomic Research Center (BARC) and secretary of the …
Read More »CAG detains MBDA and Dassault for violating compensation clause
CAG’s report on “defense offset management” said Wednesday that French company Dassault Aviation and European missile maker MBDA have not transferred technology to DRDO that they had initially proposed in the 59,000 crore deal for 36 Rafale jets. Dassault Aviation is the manufacturer of the Rafale aircraft and MBDA provided …
Read More »Explained: What is a nasal vaccine and how does it work? | India News
NEW DELHI: Bharat Biotech on Wednesday signed a licensing agreement with the Washington University School of Medicine in St Louis, USA, for a new intranasal single dose “chimpanzee adenovirus” vaccine for Covid-19. As Covid cases continue to show an increase around the world, several nations are working on vaccines that …
Read More »Stock Market: These stocks were the key culprits in Sensex’s 1,115-point collapse
NEW DELHI: Defensive sectors finally gave way on Thursday after five days of resistance, joining a pronounced sixth day of domestic index sell-off. While most sectors were under pressure during the last five sessions, it was TI that held its ground. Thursday’s slide in defensive sectors meant investors became cautious …
Read More »Apple may host the iPhone 12 launch event on October 13, the smallest model will probably be called iPhone Mini-Technology News, Firstpost
FP trendSeptember 24, 2020 10:52:20 IST Apple will reportedly launch its iPhone 12 lineup on October 13 and the line will likely include a 5.4-inch variant, two 6.1-inch models, and a 6.7-inch high-end variant. A recent report suggests that the 5.4-inch iPhone will be an entry-level smartphone and will likely …
Read More »Are you really that old? Prime Minister Narendra Modi Asks Milind Soman While Praising His Passion For Fitness
By: Lifestyle Desk | New Delhi | Updated: September 24, 2020 8:38:38 pm We must do our best to keep our bodies active at all times, says Milind Soman. (Source: milindrunning / Instagram) The first anniversary of the Fit India movement saw Prime Minster Narendra Modi interact with fitness influencers …
Read More »No technology transfer yet, Rafale makers failed to comply with offsets, says CAG
Written by Krishn Kaushik | New Delhi | Updated: September 24, 2020 3:22:20 pm An Indian Air Force officer wearing a protective mask at Ambala Air Force Station before the induction ceremony for the five Rafale aircraft on September 10, 2020 (Express photo by Tashi Tobgyal) In strongly influencing the …
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