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Veteran executive with 30 years at Apple succeeds Jeff Williams, praised for global supply chain leadership and sustainability efforts Apple Inc. has announced the appointment of Indian-American executive Sabih Khan as its new Chief Operating Officer (COO), marking a significant leadership transition at one of the world’s most influential tech companies. Khan, a longtime Apple veteran with nearly three decades of service, will formally assume the role later this month, succeeding Jeff Williams, who plans to retire by the end…

Nvidia on Wednesday has briefly hit $4 trillion in market value, making it the first publicly traded company to hit that milestone. Nvidia stock rose 2.76% after the market opened on Wednesday to hit an intraday record high that pushed its market value above the $4 trillion mark. Nvidia then pared its gains but finished the day up by 1.8%, putting the company’s market value at just below $4 trillion. Nvidia beat Apple and Microsoft to the $4 trillion mark.…

Union Minister, MoFAH&D and Ministry of Panchayati Raj, Shri RajIv Ranjan Singh, Prof. S.P. Singh Baghel, Minister of State for MoFAH&D and Panchayati Raj, Shri George Kurian to grace the occasion in Bhubaneswar National Fish Farmers Day is a tribute to the unwavering dedication of fish farmers who play a pivotal role in strengthening India’s food security, meeting the growing demand for fish-based protein, and driving rural employment. Their efforts not only sustain millions of livelihoods but also contribute significantly…

A New Step Towards Inclusive, Grassroot Development: Mines Minister G Kishan Reddy Shri G Kishan Reddy also Inaugurates DMF Exhibition at Handloom Haat Union Minister of Coal and Mines Shri G Kishan Reddy today released operational guidelines of ‘Aspirational DMF Programme’ for the convergence of DMF initiatives with the Aspirational District Programme (ADP) and Aspirational Block Programmes (ABP). These guidelines are designed to strategically align District Mineral Foundation (DMF) planning and implementation with the development priorities identified under ADP and…

India aims for energy independence by 2047 and Net Zero by 2070: Minister Hardeep Singh Puri Global energy transition must be just, inclusive and equitable, says Shri Puri Shri Hardeep Singh Puri, Minister of Petroleum and Natural Gas, addressed a distinguished audience of leaders, industry experts and professionals on ‘Oil Markets: Energy Security, Growth & Prosperity’ at the 9th OPEC International Seminar in Vienna, Austria today. The Minister outlined India’s renewed momentum to explore and drill for hydrocarbons by opening 2.5…

National workshop on Centralized Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) Platform Version 2.0 and NaMo Drone Didi Yojana Held The Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare (Mechanization & Technology Division) organized a one-day national workshop on the Implementation of the Online Centralized Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) Platform Version 2.0 and the NaMo Drone Didi Yojana in New Delhi today. The event was graced by Dr. Devesh Chaturvedi, Secretary, DA&FW, Dr. Pramod Kumar Meherda, Additional Secretary, and Smt S. Rukmani, Joint Secretary (M&T).…

“Skill training is the cornerstone of our vision for Viksit Bharat @2047”: Union Secretary Shri Rajit Punhani The Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE), in collaboration with the Department of Agricultural Research and Education (DARE), successfully hosted the second workshop on “Skilling: Future Ready Workforce” as a thematic prelude to the 5th National Conference of Chief Secretaries at Kaushal Bhawan, New Delhi. The workshop brought together senior policymakers, domain experts, industry leaders, and academia to chart a unified, future-ready…

In a significant step towards sustainable development, a 54 kW solar power plant was inaugurated in New Delhi today at the Pandit Deendayal Upadhyaya National Institute for Persons with Physical Disabilities (PDUNIPPD), under the aegis of the Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities. Secretary (DEPwD), Shri Rajesh Aggarwal, launched the eco-friendly initiative which was established in collaboration with Legrand India, marking a pivotal move towards environmental conservation and renewable energy adoption. Addressing the occasion, Shri Rajesh Aggarwal emphasized that…

Major push for renewable energy: ₹14,147 crore transmission scheme discussed to evacuate solar power from key zone A high-level meeting was convened on 03.07.2025 to review key issues impacting major infrastructure projects in Gujarat and Rajasthan, with a focus on resolving bottlenecks through the Project Monitoring Group (PMG) mechanism. A total of 22 issues related to 18 critical projects—collectively valued at over ₹36,296 crore—were taken up for discussion. Among the major initiatives discussed was the Transmission System Strengthening Scheme for…

A new breakthrough from astronomers reveals a dazzling world of miniature plasma loops in the lower layers of the Sun’s atmosphere. These are so small and short-lived, that they have stayed hidden until now. However, they hold clues to one of the Sun’s deepest mysteries –how it stores and unleashes magnetic energy. While the Sun may appear calm to our eyes, beyond the glowing surface of the Sun lies a much less dense yet highly dynamic atmosphere made of plasma and shaped by magnetic fields. Among the…