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Nalanda University's Chancellor Arvind Panagariya expressed gratitude as Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the new campus of the university on Wednesday and said that he has started working on the direction to increase the number of students and professors in the University. Prime Minister Narendra Modi unveiled a plaque at the new campus of Nalanda University in Bihar's Rajgir as he inaugurated the campus on Wednesday morning. While speaking to ANI, Arvind Panagariya said that soon the number of regular students in the University is going to reach 1,000.

Rich man’s fruit? In a first, India plans to import avocado from Brazil to tame domestic pricesThe available studies on post-harvest losses in India are not comparable and there is no emphasis on measuring food waste at the consumer level. Estimates of post-harvest losses in the country vary from 18% to 25% across the entire supply chain, though they are thought to be much higher, at up to 45%, for fruit and vegetables.“India’s food processing capabilities have immense potential.

Crisil highlighting India's significant potential in energy transition and digital infrastructure, on June 19.“The next decade will see us invest more than $100 billion in the energy transition space and further expand our integrated renewable energy value chain that today already spans the manufacturing of every major component required for green energy generation," he said.In addition to constructing solar parks and wind farms, the conglomerate is establishing facilities to manufacture electrolyzers for green hydrogen production, as well as wind power turbines and solar panels.Gautam Adani stated that India will begin adding a trillion dollars to its GDP every 12 to 18 months, setting the country on a path to becoming a $30 trillion economy by 2050.Milestone Alert! Livemint tops charts as the fastest growing news website in the world

The New Balance store highlights the brand's commitment to empowering people through sports and quality craftsmanship. The store boasts a carefully curated collection of performance & lifestyle products, within a dynamic retail experience, featuring some of the brand’s popular technologies like Fresh Foam X and FuelCell. One can also see some of New Balance’s iconic lifestyle models, the 9060, 1906, 2002R, and the 550 at this new store.

Prajwal Revanna, accused in a rape and sexual harassment case, has been remanded to Special Investigation Team (SIT) custody until June 24 by a Karnataka court on Wednesday, a day after he had been sent to judicial custody under separate charges. The SIT produced him in a court in Bengaluru for the second rape case filed against him. It had earlier requested an extension of his police custody for further questioning. The former JDS MP, who lost the recent Lok Sabha election as the NDA candidate from Hassan, was arrested on May 31, when he returned to the country after nearly five weeks. He is battling charges of sexual abuse of women after pen drives of explicit videos allegedly involving him surfaced in Hassan and other places days ahead of the April 26 election.

Also read | India must learn from China's patent chase and focus on quality over quantity “The treaty could potentially attract investment to India, though several factors will influence the extent of this impact," said Jogeshwar Mishra, partner at law firm Shardul Amarchand & Mangaldas & Co. “These include providing a clearer legal framework for the use of genetic resources and traditional knowledge." The treaty would also improve market confidence, Mishra said, as it would ensure that “traditional knowledge and genetic resources are used ethically and legally, minimising the risk of legal disputes".

Thermal power plants (TPPs) had coal stocks of over 45 million tonne on June 16, higher by 32 per cent as compared to the same day last year, an official statement said on Wednesday. Ministry of Coal said it is working round-the-clock to ensure a consistent supply of coal to TPPs. As a result of enhanced production, efficient management of logistics and smooth inter-agency coordination, the highest ever coal stock has been reported at TPPs, the ministry statement said.

Interested students must complete their CAT 2024 registration by September 21, 2024, to book a slot for the exam. The test remains important for candidates across the country as it holds admission to 21 IIMs, IITs, and over 1200 other B-schools across India.

North Dakota’s financial regulatory authority has joined other US states in withdrawing Binance.US’ money transmission license.

Australia’s main opposition party says it plans to build Australia’s first nuclear power plants as early as 2035, arguing the government’s policies for decarbonizing the economy with renewable energy will not work

Fatigue is setting in as a U.S. aircraft carrier nears its ninth month waging the most intense running sea battle since World War II

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has prepared a checklist to review the party's below-par performance in recently concluded Lok Sabha Elections for the 80 seats of Uttar Pradesh. Through the list of questions in the checklist, the saffron party will try to analyse reasons for its defeat in most of the constituencies in the state. The party will also explore seats, except Varanasi and Lucknow, where the it won but with a reduced victory margin than before, according to a report in Indian Express.

Realty also depicts similar trends, showing a growing number of high-net-worth individuals, including NRIs, considering purchasing luxury real estate in India. Amidst these developments, the demand for luxury homes is increasing phenomenally as the growing affluent class aspires for superior amenities, spacious living areas, distinctive designs, prestigious addresses, a healthy lifestyle, and a high return on investment.Moreover, the uptick in NRI participation reflects renewed confidence in the Indian property market and the appeal of investing in premium and luxury real estate, particularly in Goa, Mumbai, and Delhi-NCR.A very interesting fact is unveiled in the Luxury Outlook Survey 2024.

A sector’s contribution is traditionally assessed through economic metrics. However, in today’s complex geopolitical landscape, the significance of port infrastructure transcends these measures. This sector holds strategic importance for India’s economic vitality, geopolitical influence and national security.

The National Hotel & Lodging Association says a majority of hotels across the country are understaffed.

Justin Trudeau has said that he sees a new opening to engage with India on «some „very serious“ issues on national security after the return of Prime Minister Narendra Modi to office for a third consecutive term. In an interview to CBC News on Monday on the eve of the anniversary of the killing of Khalistani terrorist Hardeep Singh Nijjar, Trudeau said, „Now that he's through his election, I think there is an opportunity for us to engage, including on some very serious issues around national security and keeping Canadians safe and the rule of law.“ Trudeau's remarks follow his meeting with Prime Minister Modi in Italy during the G7 Summit where India was invited as an Outreach country. PM Modi had tweeted a photograph of himself with the Canadian PM as they shook hands.

The price change in 24 carat gold in the last one week has been -0.69% .whereas in the last month it has been 1.91%.The cost of silver is Rs.87820.0 per kg down by Rs.190.0 per kg. Gold Price Today in Delhi is ₹73495.0/10 grams. Yesterday’s Gold Price on 18-06-2024 was ₹73663.0/10 grams.

MUMBAI : Sanitaryware maker Varmora Granito, backed by global private equity firm Carlyle Group, is looking to raise $100-150 million in a pre-public listing round, two people familiar with developments in the company said. The mix of primary and secondary fundraise from private equity investors is expected to see the company valued at ₹5,000 crore (nearly $600 million), the people added. “There is significant inbound interest from funds that are willing to invest in the company," said one of the persons cited above.

International Day of Yoga on June 21 on the banks of Dal Lake in Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir. As many as 3,000- 4,000 people are expected to attend the event scheduled at the Sher-e-Kashmir International Convention Centre (SKICC) along the picturesque Boulevard road.This year the theme of the International Day of Yoga is ‘Yoga for Self and Society’ which highlights yoga's dual role in fostering individual and societal well-being.Also Read: International Yoga Day 2024: Yoga with Modi is back! PM explains Asanas in animated videos.

The deadly stockpiles of nuclear weapons built by Cold War adversaries Russia and the US gave the ‘MAD’ doctrine of ‘Mutually Assured Destruction’ a literal ring. With thousands of nukes each, both had enough to destroy the planet many times over. Could today’s geopolitical divide between a China-led bloc and the US-led West imperil the world with another arms race being pushed beyond the limits of reason by its force of rivalry? According to the latest report by Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI), a think-tank, all nine nuclear-armed countries—the US, Russia, UK, France, China, India, Pakistan, North Korea and Israel—modernized their arsenals in 2023, while some deployed new weapon systems.

Chinese Premier Li Qiang is set to talk with Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim with the two countries due to ink new cooperation pacts on digital economy and green development as they mark 50 years of diplomatic relations