New Delhi, Aug 15 — Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday said that India saw just 30 per cent electrification of Railways in 90 years and a massive 70 per cent in the last 10 years and has now made its mark in the field of hydrogen-powered trains in the world as well.Addressing the nation from…
New Delhi, Aug 15 — India’s economy remains on a resilient growth path with a real GDP growth of 8 per cent expected in the first quarter of fiscal 2027, a report said on Saturday.Celebrating India’s 80th Independence Day, the report from SBI Research noted strong credit and deposit momentum in the…
Bengaluru, Aug 15 — Karnataka Chief Minister, D.K. Shivakumar, on Saturday called upon Kannadigas to join hands with his government in driving Karnataka’s development, setting an ambitious target of transforming the state into a $3 trillion economy by 2047.Addressing the 80th Independence Day…
New Delhi, Aug 15 — Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Independence Day vision provides strong confidence to Indian industry and the wider business community, leading industry chamber Assocham said on Saturday.The emphasis on self-reliance, ‘Vocal for Local’, domestic manufacturing and strategic…
New Delhi, Aug 15 — The Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) has notified the ‘Foreign Assets of Small Taxpayers-Disclosure Scheme Rules, 2026’ for a one‑time disclosure window, allowing small taxpayers to declare undisclosed foreign assets and income.The rule offers immunity from prosecution and…
Mumbai, Aug 15 — The Indian equity benchmarks posted notable losses after two consecutive weeks of gains, over elevated crude and persistent global uncertainty.Nifty declined 0.83 per cent during the week and shed 0.12 per cent on the last trading day to reach 24,366. At close, Sensex was down 70…
New Delhi, Aug 15 — Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday set ambitious global targets for Indian businesses, calling for stronger representation of pharmaceutical firms on the world map.Addressing the nation from the Red Fort on the 80th Independence Day, PM Modi said India’s economic growth…
New Delhi, Aug 15 — Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman met 86 interns from 24 partner companies of the Prime Minister Internship Scheme (PMIS) to hear about their career aspirations, and experience during the programme.The interaction focused on the programme’s role in making graduates…
New Delhi, Aug 15 — Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday said that the country should have 50 companies among the Fortune 500 list, an Indian bank among the global top five and 100 gigawatts of nuclear power capacity by 2047, apart from 7-8 more semiconductor plants in the next 1-2 years.PM…
New Delhi, Aug 15 — The Central government cut export duties on petrol, diesel and aviation turbine fuel (ATF) from Saturday, setting the petrol levy at zero and cutting charges on diesel and ATF.The government reduced the petrol export duty to nil from Rs 3.5 per litre, cut the total levy on…
Seoul, Aug 15 — South Korea's chief trade negotiator has been dismissed from his post, officials said on Saturday, as Seoul faces mounting tariff pressure from the United States amid a series of unresolved bilateral trade issues.Yeo Han-koo was notified of his dismissal by the Ministry of Personnel…
Raipur, Aug 14 — Chhattisgarh has reaffirmed its strong commitment to building a competitive, investment-friendly and sustainable industrial ecosystem, government officials said on Friday. The state perspective and special address by the Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai took centre stage on Day 2 of…
Mumbai, Aug 14 — The Maharashtra Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has suspended 14 food business licences after conducting a statewide inspection drive targeting food establishments operating through quick-commerce and online food delivery platforms, including Blinkit, Zepto, and Instamart.The…
Mumbai, Aug 14 — Intensifying its crackdown on food safety violations, the Maharashtra Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on Friday conducted a statewide inspection drive and suspended 14 licenses, including of quick-commerce and online food delivery establishments, officials said.According to an…
New Delhi, Aug 14 — The government has decided to remove the 12-minute advertisement duration cap for television channels to enable fair competition and ensure ease of doing business, according to a statement issued by the Ministry of Information & Broadcasting on Friday.The advertisement…
Hyderabad, Aug 14 — The Telangana government will organise the 'Telangana Rising Global Summit 2.0' in December with the theme 'Invest Telangana', it was announced on Friday.The three-day summit, to be held December 7, 8, and 9, aims to showcase to the world the immense opportunities available for…
New Delhi, Aug 14 — President Droupadi Murmu said on Friday that the Indian economy is projected to grow at over twice the average global growth rate despite the warfare and instability prevailing in several parts of the world.Addressing the nation on the eve of the 80th Independence Day, the…
Ahmedabad, Aug 14 — Actor Rajeev Khandelwal, who has been declared the brand ambassador of the Adani Group's 'Vande Bharatam', is set to host the initiative that aims to identify and support innovators, entrepreneurs and problem-solvers from across India.Addressing reporters inAhmedabad, Khandelwal…
Mumbai, Aug 14 — Congress and Shiv Sena-UBT have criticised the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)-led MahaYuti government over the closure of 36,211 companies shut down in five years due to its flawed policies. Maharashtra Congress President Harshwardhan Sapkal on Friday launched a scathing attack on…
New Delhi, Aug 14 — In a first for the country's postal network, the Department of Posts on Friday delivered the National Flag, the Tiranga, by drone from the Mandi Head Post Office to the Rehardhar Branch Post Office in Himachal Pradesh. The initiative marked India Post's first-ever drone delivery…
New Delhi/Dhaka, Aug 14 — The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Friday said that while the existing arrangement for supplying diesel to Bangladesh continues, Dhaka's request for additional supplies will be examined in light of India's domestic requirements, refining capacity and diesel…