New Delhi, Sep 12 — The approvals under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana–Urban 2.0 (PMAY-U 2.0) are set to reach the 20-lakh milestone soon, according to the government.With total 18.77 lakh houses approved so far, the scheme is steadily expanding access to safe, affordable and pucca homes. These…
New Delhi, Sep 11 — India has the potential to work with BRICS nations to shape a new chapter of global economic growth, with industry leaders and global experts highlighting the country's strong economic expansion, entrepreneurial strength, innovation capabilities and growing role in international…
New Delhi, Sep 11 — The Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI) has imposed a penalty of Rs 1 crore on Canara HSBC Life Insurance Company Limited for mis-selling a life insurance policy to an 88-year-old customer.The regulator found several lapses in the sale of a deferred…
Mumbai, Sep 11 — Union Labour & Employment Minister Mansukh Mandaviya on Friday urged state governments to undertake a detailed assessment of the current utilisation of cess funds, identify gaps, and explore new avenues for their effective utilisation, keeping in view the long-term welfare and…
Kolkata, Sep 11 — West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari said on Friday that the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), the premium agency under the Department of Defence Research and Development in the Ministry of Defence, is all set to set up a mega project in the state.…
Mumbai, Sep 11 — The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has imposed a monetary penalty of Rs 27.30 lakh on Asset Care & Reconstruction Enterprise Limited (ACRE) for non-compliance with regulatory requirements related to the charging of management fees.The central bank said the penalty was imposed…
New Delhi, Sep 11 — A high-level policy roundtable on Friday highlighted the need for appropriate cross-border infrastructure, policy and regulatory alignment, and political consensus to advance regional electricity cooperation amongst members of the Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-sectoral…
New Delhi, Sep 11 — South African President Cyril Ramaphosa on Friday met Adani Group Chairman Gautam Adani here during the BRICS Summit 2026 as part of his engagements to deepen trade and investment ties."His Excellency President Cyril Ramaphosa holds an engagement with Adani Group Chairman, Mr…
Tehran/New Delhi Sep 11 — Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian on Friday thanked India and Prime Minister Narendra Modi for hosting the BRICS Summit in New Delhi and making "valuable efforts" to strengthen cooperation amongst the members of the grouping. "I would like to sincerely thank the…
New Delhi, Sep 11 — Union Minister of State, Science & Technology and Earth Sciences Dr. Jitendra Singh said on Friday that India’s coastline must be viewed as an interconnected space of ecology, security, economy, technology and human development.India’s 11,000–12,000 km long coastline offers…
Mumbai, Sep 11 — Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Friday urged the Reserve Bank of India to bolster the country’s digital rupee platform and boost both wholesale and retail central bank digital currencies.Addressing the Global Fintech Fest here, FM Sitharaman said the central bank…
Mumbai, Sep 11 — The Reserve Bank of India on Friday announced an open market sale of bonds maturing in fiscal 2029 to fiscal 2032 worth Rs 1 lakh crore, and the move aims to drain excess liquidity in the economy.The sale will be done in three tranches of Rs 50,000 crore, Rs 25,000 crore, and Rs…
New Delhi, Sep 11 — Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Friday that India is keeping up its fast pace of growth amid global uncertainties, offering a source of confidence for growth and stability.Addressing the Leaders Session of the BRICS Business Forum alongside Russian President Vladimir Putin,…
New Delhi, Sep 11 — India’s BRICS presidency is creating fresh momentum for trade, investment and economic cooperation among member and partner countries, with business and institutional representatives from Russia, Egypt and other BRICS Plus nations expressing confidence in the opportunities…
New Delhi, Sep 11 — Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal said on Friday that the share of the BRICS countries in global merchandise exports has doubled from 12 per cent in 2003 to 24 per cent at present, reflecting the potential of the bloc to deepen trade further in the years ahead.The Union Minister…
New Delhi, Sep 11 — Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Friday that BRICS countries account for more than 40 per cent of global GDP, compared with 29 per cent for the G7, as the world undergoes deep structural and profound shifts.Speaking at the 'BRICS Business Forum' in the national capital,…
New Delhi, Sep 11 — Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday said that he was delighted to meet Russian President Vladimir Putin in New Delhi, less than two weeks after their meeting in Kyrgyzstan.“Delighted to meet President Putin in Delhi, less than two weeks after our meeting in Bishkek. During…
New Delhi, Sep 11 — Paytm Founder and CEO Vijay Shekhar Sharma on Friday said that the country’s digital payment system is among the most advanced in the world.Speaking to IANS on the sidelines of the BRICS Summit 2026 here, he said the Summit is taking place in India when the whole world has seen…
Mumbai, Sep 11 — The National Stock Exchange (NSE) said on Friday that its premium valuation was determined by merchant bankers and that the exchange had followed the pricing process recommended by them, while derivatives revenue is expected to remain sustainable as India’s capital markets continue…
New Delhi, Sep 11 — Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on Friday urged BRICS member countries to link their payment systems, encourage trade in local currencies, and make digital trade more accessible globally.Addressing the inaugural session of the BRICS Business Forum 2026, the minister…
New Delhi, Sep 11 — A dedicated BRICS Agriculture Portal will be launched soon to strengthen agricultural trade, technology, innovation and collaboration among BRICS countries. This was decided during the session on "Promoting Agri Products and Agri-tech Startups in BRICS", chaired by Vikramjit…