All of 14, Dhinidhi Desinghu on Wednesday produced a record-breaking swim to clock the 'Best Indian Time' in the girl's 100m freestyle event on way to a fourth place finish at the 11th Asian Group Aquatics Championships in Philippines.

Dhinidhi broke the previous record of 57.35s set by Kenisha Gupta, clocking a new Indian best time of 57.33s competing in the 'C' category at New Clark City in Capas, Philippines.

NTPC Green Energy Limited (NGEL), a wholly owned subsidiary of NTPC Limited, has signed a joint venture agreement with Maharashtra State Power Generation Company Limited (MAHAGENCO) for the development of renewable energy parks in the state of Maharashtra, according to an official statement.

The company to be set up under the joint venture will develop GW-scale renewable energy parks and undertake projects of this scale in a phased manner. The agreement aligns with the green energy objectives of NTPC and is another step in the Government of India's efforts towards energy transition, said the statement.

Peru has announced a nationwide health emergency in response to a significant rise in dengue fever cases, exacerbated by a combination of extreme heat and heavy rains.

Health Minister Cesar Vasquez revealed that the death toll attributed to the virus has reached 32 this year, with a total of 31,300 reported cases in just the first eight weeks, marking a notable increase from previous years.

The decision to declare a health emergency was made by the Peruvian government's cabinet on Monday, following warnings from Vasquez about an impending dengue outbreak. The measure, approved promptly, aims to provide additional resources and support to healthcare providers grappling with the surge in cases, particularly in the hardest-hit regions.

Oil India Limited (OIL), India's oldest oil and gas exploration and production company, is hosting its first-ever global partner roadshow, "Confluence: Where Energy and Opportunity Converge," in Abu Dhabi, UAE on February 28th.

This event marks a significant step for OIL as it seeks to achieve ambitious growth and expand its international presence. The company has set ambitious production targets of 4 million metric tonnes of oil and 5 billion cubic meters of gas annually by 2026, alongside a revenue target of 12 billion dollars by 2030. To achieve these goals, OIL plans to invest 4.8 billion dollars in various activities, including increased exploration efforts, improved field development, and accelerated production. Additionally, the company aims to aggressively expand its operations in offshore Indian regions.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to inaugurate two First Mile Connectivity Projects (FMC) led by Northern Coalfields Limited (NCL), a subsidiary of Coal India Limited (CIL) under the Ministry of Coal, via a virtual ceremony on February 29.

Valued at Rs 1393.69 crore, the projects mark a major leap towards efficient, mechanized coal evacuation while prioritizing eco-friendly practices to mitigate carbon emissions.

The projects include the Jayant OCP CHP-SILO and the Dudhichua OCP CHP-SILO. The Jayant OCP CHP-SILO, constructed with an investment of Rs. 723.50 crore, has a capacity of 15 million tonnes per annum (MTPA). Similarly, the Dudhichua OCP CHP-SILO, with an investment of Rs. 670.19 crore, operates at a capacity of 10 million tonnes per annum (MTPA).

The National Institute of Ayurveda, Jaipur, under the Ministry of Ayush of the Government of India and Department of Thai Traditional and Alternative Medicine of the Ministry of Public Health of the Government of the Kingdom of Thailand signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) on the establishment of an academic collaboration in Ayurveda and Thai traditional medicine in New Delhi.

The MoU was formalised at the 10th India-Thailand Joint Commission Meeting held at Hyderabad House, New Delhi on Tuesday. BK Singh, Joint Secretary, Ministry of Ayush, Government of India, and Dr Taweesin Visanuyothin, Director General, Department of Thai Traditional and Alternative Medicine Thailand signed the MoU in the presence of other dignitaries during the event.

Goa Governor PS Sreedharan Pillai's book 'Basic Structure and Republic' was released by the Archbishop of Changanacherry (Kerala), Mar Joseph Perumthottam, on Tuesday.

The unveiling of the book took place in the presence of the Minister for Water Resource Development, Co-Operation and Provedoria Subhash Shirodkar at the old Durbar Hall of Goa Raj Bhavan.

The first copy of the book was received by Shirodkar, which was presented by Mar Joseph Perumthottam. The first lady of Goa Rita Shreedharan Pillai also graced the occasion.

Asserting that the Congress Government is committed to implement the six guarantees it has promised to the people, Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy has said that his Government aims at setting up “Telangana Model” in the implementation of welfare schemes as benchmark for other States to follow.

The Government had started implementation of two guarantees, free bus travel for women and enhancement of coverage under Aarogyasri from Rs. 5 lakh to Rs. 10 lakh within 48 hours of Congress taking over the reins. The Chief Minister on Tuesday launched two more guarantees, refill of domestic LPG cylinders at ₹500 each and power supply up to 200 units a month free of cost for eligible families.

The Assam Legislative Assembly has passed the Assam Public Examination (Measures for Prevention of Unfair Means in Recruitment) Bill, 2024, aimed at curbing the leakage of question papers and the use of unfair means during public examinations for recruitment purposes under the state government. The bill seeks to provide effective measures to prevent and address offences related to the unfair means used in recruitment examinations for various posts under the state government, including autonomous bodies, authorities, boards, or corporations.

The Assam Legislative Assembly has passed the Assam Public Examination (Measures for Prevention of Unfair Means in Recruitment) Bill, 2024, aimed at curbing the leakage of question papers and the use of unfair means during public examinations for recruitment purposes under the state government. The bill seeks to provide effective measures to prevent and address offences related to the unfair means used in recruitment examinations for various posts under the state government, including autonomous bodies, authorities, boards, or corporations.

Praful Patel is currently with the Ajit Pawar-led NCP, and was elected to the Rajya Sabha in July 2022.

Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) leader Praful Patel on Tuesday resigned as the Rajya Sabha MP four years ahead of the completion of his term. The 67-year-old leader, once a trusted aide of Sharad Pawar, is currently with the Ajit Pawar faction that has been recognised by the Election Commission as the ‘real’ NCP.

Patel was elected to the Rajya Sabha for a fifth term in July 2022, a year before the party split due to Ajit Pawar and his supporters joining the ruling Eknath Shinde-Devendra Fadnavis government in Maharashtra.