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FGD rule relaxation to cut electricity cost by 25-30 paise a unit

July 14, 2025 revoi editor 0

New Delhi : The government’s move to ease sulphur emission rules for most coal-fired power plants strikes a delicate balance between costs, climate and compliance and is expected to cut electricity costs by 25-30 paise per unit, officials said on Sunday. In a gazette notification, the government has restricted the 2015 mandate of installing flue-gas […]

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Steel: Russia inks deal with Pakistan to modernize its steel mill

July 12, 2025 revoi editor 0

Virendra Pandit New Delhi: Ahead of a potential US-India interim trade deal, Russia has signed an agreement with Pakistan to restore and modernise the Pakistan Steel Mills (PSM) project, marking a new chapter in cooperation between the two countries, the media reported on Saturday. China was also in the race for getting the contract […]

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Trump tariffs: Potential US-India interim deal may lower levy to under 20%

July 12, 2025 revoi editor 0

Virendra Pandit New Delhi: A potential US-India interim trade deal, expected this month, may lower America’s tariffs on Indian imports to less than 20 percent, the media reported on Saturday. The deal may also force some other nations, including China, to come to terms with the US, whose President Donald Trump, in February, described […]

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Space: NASA to telecast Shukla-piloted Ax-4 mission’s return from ISS on July 14

July 12, 2025 revoi editor 0

Virendra Pandit New Delhi: The USA’s National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) will provide live coverage of the undocking and departure of the Axiom Mission 4 (Ax-4) private astronaut mission from the International Space Station (ISS), scheduled for approximately 7:05 am EDT (4:30 PM IST) on Monday, July 14. Indian Air Force (IAF) Group […]

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FM Sitharaman lays foundation stones for projects worth over Rs 1,000 crore in Meghalaya

July 12, 2025 revoi editor 0

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Friday inaugurated and laid foundation stones for infrastructure and development projects worth Rs 1,087.81 crore in Meghalaya. Addressing an integrated public programme at the LARITI — International Centre for Performing Arts and Culture in Shillong, Sitharaman praised the state’s progress and credited Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma’s leadership for effective […]

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NCC ideal for India’s youth: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh

July 12, 2025 revoi editor 0

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Friday chaired the first Governing Council Meeting of the National Cadet Corps Alumni Association (NCCAA) at South Block, New Delhi. Addressing the delegation, the defence minister described the NCC as “a platform that presents an ideal for the youth of the country.” He termed former NCC cadets as strong pillars […]

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India releases roadmap for quantum-safe cybersecurity

July 12, 2025 revoi editor 0

In a push to secure India’s growing digital economy from the looming threat of quantum computing, the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) on Friday released a white paper that lays out a plan for transitioning to quantum-resilient cybersecurity systems. Titled “Transitioning to Quantum Cyber Readiness”, the paper, launched jointly with the Indian Computer […]

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Indian Army launches ‘Operation SHIVA’ to ensure safe Amarnath Yatra in Kashmir

July 12, 2025 revoi editor 0

The Indian Army has launched ‘Operation SHIVA 2025’, a high-intensity annual security exercise to ensure the safe and smooth conduct of the Shri Amarnath Yatra, officials said on Friday. This year’s deployment comes amid heightened threats from Pakistan-backed proxy groups, following recent operations in the Valley, officials said. Planned in coordination with the civil administration […]

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India’s gold reserves rise by $342 million, forex stands at $699.736 billion: RBI

July 12, 2025 revoi editor 0

The country’s gold reserves grew by $342 million during the week, reaching $84.846 billion, according to the latest weekly data released by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on Friday. Along with gold, Special Drawing Rights (SDRs) with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) increased by $39 million to $18.868 billion. Additionally, India’s reserve position with […]

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Three in four Bihar voters have submitted forms in SIR drive: ECI

July 12, 2025 revoi editor 0

Three out of every four electors in Bihar have submitted their enumeration forms as part of the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of the electoral roll, taking the total coverage of the drive to 74.39 per cent, an official from the Election Commission of India (ECI) said on Friday. “As of 6 p.m. on Friday, […]