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BMC shelves SevenHills, blood bank proposals after CM steps in

BMC shelves SevenHills, blood bank proposals after CM steps in

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Mumbai: Chief minister Devendra Fadnavis’s intervention, following strong opposition from the Shiv Sena (UBT), forced the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation’s (BMC’s) improvement committee on Wednesday to send four proposals back to the civic administration for reconsideration, including the privatisation-linked revival of SevenHills Hospital in Marol. Mumbai, India – Feb. 4, 2016 : Seven Hills Hospital at Andheri in Mumbai, India, on Thursday, February 4, 2016. (Photo by Pratham Gokhale/ Hindustan Times) (Hindustan Times) The development is expected to deepen the simmering tensions between the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and the Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena, which heads the improvement committee, as Fadnavis reportedly acted on demands raised by the Shiv Sena faction led by Uddhav Thackeray. According to officials familiar with the developments, Fadnavis intervened after Shiv Sena (UBT) MLA Aaditya Thackeray strongly opposed the four proposals during a press conference on Tuesday, alleging they were against Mumbai’s interests and aimed at facilitating land grabbing in the city. The proposals included the privatisation of SevenHills Hospital, the commercialisation of blood banks in five civic hospitals, an exhibition …

Industry forums in Kerala welcome development proposals in Union Budget

Industry forums in Kerala welcome development proposals in Union Budget

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Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presents the Union Budget 2026-27 in the Lok Sabha in New Delhi on February 1, 2026. | Photo Credit: PTI Industrial forums in Kerala have welcomed the Union Budget 2026-27, presented by Finance Minister Niramala Sitharaman on Sunday, hailing what they find proposals aiming development of key sectors. The Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI) Kerala State Council said the Budget has focussed on the comprehensive growth of key sectors. The projects for processing critical minerals, setting up of special chemical corridors, schemes for manufacturing electronic components and textile parks are commendable, (FICCI) Kerala State Council chairman V.P. Nandakumar said. ‘Growth-oriented’ The Indian Chamber of Commerce & Industry, Cochin (ICCI) welcomed the Budget, calling it growth-oriented, reform-focused, and aligned with the country’s long-term development goals. Rajkumar Gupta, president, ICCI Cochin-2, said the strong push for manufacturing, with ₹10,000 crore for bio-pharma, ₹40,000 crore for electronic component manufacturing, and ₹10,000 crore for SMEs, alongside continued emphasis on semiconductors and strategic rare earth magnet corridors will be benefiting Kerala. The …

ISRO invites proposals from Indian scientists to analyse data from Aditya-L1 mission

ISRO invites proposals from Indian scientists to analyse data from Aditya-L1 mission

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ISRO to launch Aditya-L1, the first space-based Indian observatory to study the Sun. File | Photo Credit: ANI On the second anniversary of India’s maiden solar mission, Aditya-L1 reaching the Lagrangian point (L1), the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) on Tuesday (January 6, 2026) made the Announcement of Opportunity (AO) soliciting proposals for the first AO cycle observations. The Aditya-L1 spacecraft reached the L1 point on January 6, 2024, 127 days after it was launched on September 2, 2023, and since then has been making continuous and comprehensive observations of the Sun from the Sun–Earth L1 point. According to ISRO scientific data from the mission are regularly released in public domain for global scientific utilization. To maximise “At present there are more than 23 TB data in public domain and several important scientific results have been published in International peer reviewed journals. To further maximise the scientific return from this unique mission, the ISRO has released the first AO inviting proposals from the Indian solar physics community for Aditya-L1 observation time,” ISRO said. It added …

AIFF’s two proposals for ISL

AIFF’s two proposals for ISL

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The All India Football Federation’s (AIFF) three-member committee on Wednesday proposed a short-term proposal in order to organise the Indian Super League (ISL) 2025-26 season. According to a report in The Times of India, the three-member committee met five ISL clubs including Mohun Bagan FC and NorthEast United (virtually) in the capital on Wednesday giving them 48 hours to revert with feedback. The proposal includes dividing the 14 teams into East and West conferences with seven teams each playing double-leg matches, a total of 42 matches per conference. Top four teams from each conference qualify for the championship round, where single matches will decide the champions. The matches will be played at two centralized venues and bottom three teams from each confidence will compete in single-leg matches in the relegation battle. Under the second proposal, teams, selected randomly, will play single leg matches accounting to six or seven home/away matches, making a total of 91 matches for 14 teams. The team winning the most points will be declared champions. The proposals from AIFF did not …

Diamond rings can wait, penguins prefer ‘pebble proposals’ | Pets-animals News

Diamond rings can wait, penguins prefer ‘pebble proposals’ | Pets-animals News

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You probably have read that male penguins propose to their mates with pebbles. It’s the sort of animal fact that is sure to bring a smile to your face. But is it true? Do penguins really kneel—well, use a flipper—to offer a small stone as a sign of lifelong commitment? Let’s find out! Among several species—most famously Adelie and Gentoo penguins—pebbles play a surprisingly important role in courtship. However, rather than functioning as a diamond ring, these pebbles serve as building materials. Penguins construct their nests on rocky shores using whatever stones they can find, and a well-built nest can protect eggs from snowmelt, predators, and sudden gusts of wind. Enter the pebble “proposal” Male penguins often present a smooth, perfect pebble to a female as part of their courtship ritual. It’s both a practical offering (“I can help build a strong nest”) and a romantic gesture (“I’ve chosen you—and this perfect stone—to build a future”). If the female accepts the pebble, she’ll often place it in her nest, and the pair may bond for …

Before marrying Dharmendra, Hema Malini REJECTED proposals from these several actors, they were…

Before marrying Dharmendra, Hema Malini REJECTED proposals from these several actors, they were…

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Before marrying Dharmendra, Hema Malini REJECTED proposals from these several actors, they were… Home News and Gossip Before marrying Dharmendra, Hema Malini REJECTED proposals from these several actors, they were… Hema Malini is known as the dream girl of Bollywood, and deservedly so. Here is a list of various actors she had gotten proposals from before she got married to Dharmendra. No matter the generation, the Bollywood industry is known for its insanely talented female actresses. One such actress is Hema Malini, who has charmed her way into the hearts of people from various generations. Her beauty is often regarded as the benchmark of grace in the Hindi film industry. With her balanced features, luminous skin tone, and strikingly expressive eyes, Malini has a kind of visual symmetry and shine that is rarely seen. Perhaps that’s why it wasn’t just fans who loved her. Many big names from Bollywood could not help but fall for the actress. In fact, …

Rising Northeast Summit attracts investment proposals worth Rs 4.3 lakh crore

Rising Northeast Summit attracts investment proposals worth Rs 4.3 lakh crore

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The two-day Rising Northeast Investors Summit, where investment potentials of the northeastern states were showcased, could draw an unprecedented Rs 4.3 lakh crore worth of investment proposals to the region, Union Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia said, reported the PTI. The summit was inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi on May 23–24, where chief ministers of all the northeastern states, Union ministers, industry leaders, diplomats, and others took part. According to PTI, Scindia, the Minister for Development of North Eastern Region (DoNER), said the ministry has created eight high-level task forces across key sectors like agriculture, sports, investment promotion, tourism, economic corridors, infrastructure, textiles and handicrafts, and animal husbandry, allowing each state to chart its own roadmap, according to an official statement. He further said the DoNER ministry has been holding discussions with different stakeholders, including investors, foreign diplomats, and ambassadors, encouraging them to explore investment opportunities in the northeastern states. In the last one year, the ministry led an extensive nationwide and international engagement effort in this direction, the statement said. The prominent …

Andhra Pradesh invites proposals for empanelment of drone-as-a-service providers

Andhra Pradesh invites proposals for empanelment of drone-as-a-service providers

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Representational file image. | Photo Credit: G.N. Rao Andhra Pradesh is rapidly progressing with the aim of becoming the ‘Drone Capital’ of India. The State’s vision is to develop world-class drones using indigenous technologies and to emerge as a significant player in the global drone industry. Aspiring entrepreneurs and industry leaders are invited to bring forward their proposals and to shape the future of the drone industry.  In alignment with the vision of  Chief Minister  N. Chandrababu Naidu, the A.P. Drone Corporation is executing strategic initiatives to foster rapid growth in the drone sector and is working to make drone services widely available to the administration as well as the public. The corporation has extensively studied how drones can be beneficial and in which sectors they can be effectively used. It has identified over 100 practical drone use cases across sectors and continues to explore new applications. Proposals are welcomed from startups, established companies, and individuals eager to innovate in this space. A state-of-the-art Drone City is being developed over 300 acres in Orvakal, Kurnool district. …

Himanta meets Jeet Adani, discusses implementation of ₹50,000 crore investment proposals in Assam

Himanta meets Jeet Adani, discusses implementation of ₹50,000 crore investment proposals in Assam

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File photo of Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma. | Photo Credit: The Hindu Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma met Adani Group director Jeet Adani on Sunday and discussed the investments of ₹50,000 crore proposed by the conglomerate during the state’s business summit in February. Mr. Sarma said the State Government was expecting that the proposals given by the Adani Group for investment in various sectors would become a reality soon. “During #AdvantageAssam2, the Adani Group made a ₹50,000 crore investment commitment. Today, along with my senior officers, we had an in-depth meeting with Mr. Jeet Adani, Director of Adani Group, and his team to operationalise this commitment,” he said in a post on X. “We expect the MoUs which we signed related to significant investments in developing an aero-city, hotels, cement plant and key infrastructure projects, will take off soon,” he added. Adani Group Chairman Gautam Adani had announced that the conglomerate will invest ₹50,000 crore across various sectors in the state, addressing the inaugural function of the Advantage Assam 2.0 business summit …

Defence council clears capital acquisition proposals worth over Rs 54,000 crore for Army, Navy, and Air Force

Defence council clears capital acquisition proposals worth over Rs 54,000 crore for Army, Navy, and Air Force

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Procurement of 1350 HP engines for T-90 tanks, Varunastra Torpedoes & Airborne Early Warning & Control Aircraft Systems gets the nod. The Defence Acquisition Council (DAC), chaired by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, on Thursday (March 20),  approved eight capital acquisition proposals worth over Rs 54,000 crore. The decision includes procurement of advanced engines for T-90 tanks for the Army, Varunastra torpedoes for the Navy, and Airborne Early Warning and Control (AEW&C) systems for the Air Force. For the Indian Army, the council gave the nod for the procurement of a 1,350 HP Engine to upgrade the present 1,000 HP Engine for the T-90 Tanks. This will enhance the battlefield mobility of these tanks, especially in the high-altitude area by increasing the power-to-weight ratio.  Navy to receive Varunastra Torpedoes  For the Indian Navy, AoN for procurement of Varunastra Torpedoes (Combat) was accorded by DAC. Varunastra Torpedo is an indigenously developed ship-launched anti-submarine torpedo developed by the Naval Science & Technological Laboratory. Induction of additional quantities of this torpedo would enhance the Navy’s capability against adversaries’ submarine threats.  For …