Union Minister of Commerce & Industry, Shri Piyush Goyal during his address at the International Innovation Conclave organised by the PHD Chamber of Commerce & Industry (PHDCCI) in New Delhi said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s government is ready to promote the drone industry that has seen rapid growth in the last three years. Praising the development of technology and growth in the drone industry on the strength of innovation, Shri Goyal asserted that development of the drone ecosystem and deploying them in villages across the nation aligns with the PM’s ‘NAMO Drone Didi’ initiative that will help empower the women in the agriculture sector.

Shri Goyal said that technological progress in the drone industry will help combat erratic weather patterns and assist farmers in getting higher quality and higher quantity yields. The Production-Linked Incentive (PLI) Scheme for drones and drone components is a kickstarter for the sector to progress and should not be considered as a permanent subsidy scheme from the government, said the MInister. “In the third term of the PM’s administration we will work at triple the speed, ensure three times the result and and hope to become the third largest economy in the world”, said the Union Minister.

Robert Towne, the Oscar-winning screenplay writer of "Shampoo," "The Last Detail" and other acclaimed films whose work on "Chinatown" became a model of the art form and helped define the jaded allure of his native Los Angeles, has died. He was 89.

Towne died Monday surrounded by family at his home in Los Angeles, said publicist Carri McClure. She declined to comment on any cause of death.

In an industry which gave birth to rueful jokes about the writer's status, Towne for a time held prestige comparable to the actors and directors he worked with. Through his friendships with two of the biggest stars of the 1960s and '70s, Warren Beatty and Jack Nicholson, he wrote or co-wrote some of the signature films of an era when artists held an unusual level of creative control. The rare "auteur" among screen writers, Towne managed to bring a highly personal and influential vision of Los Angeles onto the screen.

Kate Winslet, who rose to fame with her role in James Cameron's Titanic and gained further recognition for her performances in Finding Neverland, Little Children, The Holiday, and many more, has received numerous accolades including an Academy Award, a Grammy Award, and two Primetime Emmy Awards. In addition to numerous awards, now the ace actor has received a Lifetime Achievement Award at the Munich International Film Festival, according to The Hollywood Reporter.

Winslet, when she received her award at Munich's Deutsches Theatre, talked about the European premiere of her latest film, Ellen Kuras' biography Lee, in which she plays war photographer Lee Miller.

The Centre on Thursday notified the appointment of Justice Sheel Nagu as the Chief Justice of the Punjab & Haryana High Court.

Justice Nagu was serving as the Acting Chief Justice of the Madhya Pradesh High Court after Chief Justice Ravi Malimath demitted the office on May 24, 2024.

Now, Justice Sanjeev Sachdeva has been appointed as the new Acting Chief Justice of the Madhya Pradesh High Court.

According to the official notification :“ The President is pleased to appoint Shri Justice Sheel Nagu, Judge of the High Court of Madhya Pradesh, to be the Chief Justice of the High Court of Punjab and Haryana with effect from the date he assumes charge of his office.”

Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL), a 'Maharatna' and a Fortune Global 500 Company, proudly announces its partnership with the Indian Olympic Association (IOA) as the official Principal Partner for four years, starting from Paris Olympics '24 through Los Angeles Olympics '28.

This four-year partnership supports and salutes the sheer grit and determination of Indian athletes, many of whom come from humble backgrounds and remote corners of India.

As part of this collaboration, BPCL will launch series of campaigns designed to support and uplift the Indian contingent heading to Paris. These initiatives aim to inspire the nation, galvanize support for our athletes, and celebrate their relentless pursuit of excellence on the global stage. Through these campaigns, BPCL reaffirms its dedication to nurturing sporting talent and fostering a spirit of national pride and unity.

LIC on Thursday announced the launch of 'Jeevan Samarth', an initiative aimed at transforming the agency ecosystem.

To achieve this, Life Insurance Corporation (LIC) has partnered with a global consulting firm, which will undertake this agency transformation project by reviewing its existing agency framework on an end-to-end basis.

It will also entail revamping the agency operations at the branch, division and zonal level directed towards establishing global best practices in the wake of the fast-changing industry and regulatory landscape of the insurance sector, LIC said in a statement.

State-owned Energy Efficiency Services Ltd (EESL) on Thursday said it has inked an agreement with Telangana-based Padma Vadthya to accelerate the adoption of energy efficiency solutions in the state.

Vadhya Padma, a renowned woman entrepreneur from Telangana and owner of Padma Vadthya, has inked the partnership to support the establishment of retail franchises for the company.

The pact aims to establish retail franchises and make energy-efficient technologies more accessible to residents of Telangana, it stated.

According to the statement, this will contribute to India's efforts in conserving energy and reducing its carbon footprint, thereby helping the nation meet its climate goals.

By establishing retail franchises with Padma Vadthya, EESL aims to create a network of retail stores that can effectively distribute and promote these solutions to a larger customer base.

The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) and Rail Vikas Nigam Limited (RVNL) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) today to collaborate and jointly work as a Project Service Provider for Design, Construction and Consultancy Projects in India and abroad.

The MoU was officially signed by Dr P.K.Garg, Director (Business Development) DMRC and Rajesh Prasad, Director Operations, RVNL in the presence of other senior officials.

This partnership seeks to combine the efforts of DMRC and RVNL in future projects both in India and internationally. They will serve as the Project Service Provider for various ventures, including Metro systems, Railways, High-Speed Rail, Highways, Mega-Bridges, Tunnels, Institutional Buildings, Workshops or Depots, S&T works, and Railway Electrification.

The Unified Payments Interface (UPI) has reached the heart of Paris, as the flagship store of Galeries Lafayette on Haussmann Boulevard started accepting UPI payments, ANI reported.

This landmark move is a step further in realising Prime Minister Narendra Modi's vision of globalising UPI, an instant payment system developed by the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) in 2016.

"On July 3, 2024, the Unified Payments Interface (UPI) became live at the flagship store of the world-renowned Galeries Lafayette in Haussmann, Paris. This expands the acceptance of UPI in Paris after a successful launch at the iconic Eiffel Tower," according to an Indian Embassy statement quoted by ANI.

On July 2, it was announced that BTS member Jin will serve as South Korea’s torchbearer at the 2024 Paris Olympics this summer. His role in the Olympic torch relay aims to promote messages of “harmony” and “peace,” according to an official statement, reports Teen Vogue.

The iconic Olympic torch relay precedes every edition of the Games, symbolising unity and sporting spirit. Originating at Olympia, Greece, the Olympic flame embarks on a journey through diverse nations before reaching the host city, a tradition inaugurated during the 1936 Berlin Summer Olympics.

Jin recently wrapped up his mandatory military service and commemorated this significant moment by reuniting with his BTS bandmates, all of whom were granted leave to celebrate this milestone together.