‘We work closely with India on our most vital priorities’: US
Washington, Feb 2 - Reiterating that its partnership with India is one of the most consequential relationships, the US has said it is working closely with the country on "most vital priorities".
Israel’s army to reach Rafah to dismantle Hamas brigades: Defence Minister Yoav Gallant
Tel Aviv, Feb 2 - Israel Defense Minister Yoav Gallant has said that the Israel forces would soon reach Rafah border and eliminate Hamas units in the border areas.
Iraq, Saudi Arabia discuss repercussions of drone attack on US base in Jordan
Baghdad, Feb 2 - Iraqi Foreign Minister Fuad Hussein held a phone talk with his Saudi counterpart Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud to follow up on regional repercussions of a deadly drone attack on a US military base in Jordan.
India pays up $32M annual UN dues, getting place on ‘honour roll’
United Nations, Feb 2 - India has paid its annual dues of $32.895 million to the UN's general budget, according to Stephane Dujarric, the Spokesman for UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres.
Biden administration notifies Congress of sale of drones to India
Washington, Feb 1 - The Joe Biden administration notified the US Congress on Thursday of the proposed sale of 31 MQ-9B HALE armed drones, clearing a period of informal review that had raised concerns of the deal being in some kind of jeopardy.
Uttar Pradesh, Bihar to get lion share of Centre’s tax revenue
Chennai, Feb 1 - Uttar Pradesh will get the highest share of the Union tax and duties at a whopping Rs 2,18,86.84 crore in 2024-25.
Interim Budget: Delhi Police allocated Rs 11,397.98 crore
Chennai, Feb 1 - Come March, it is curtains for the Faster Adoption and Manufacturing of Electric Vehicles in India-II (FAME-II) subsidy scheme for the purchase of electric vehicles (EVs) it seems.
Interim Budget: Delhi Police allocated Rs 11,397.98 crore
New Delhi, Feb 1 - Delhi Police has been allocated Rs 11,397.98 crore, a decrease of 4.47 per cent from the last fiscal, in the Interim Budget for 2024-25.
Bihar, Jharkhand, Chhattisgarh, Odisha & Bengal to be engines of growth: Sitharaman
New Delhi, Feb 1 - Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said on Thursday that the eastern region comprising Bihar, Jharkhand, Chhattisgarh, Odisha and West Bengal will become the engines of growth for achieving a 'Viksit Bharat' in the future.
Evision wins deal to show ICC events across MENA Region until end of 2027
Dubai, Feb 1 - The International Cricket Council (ICC) announced that Evision, the media and entertainment arm of e& (formerly known as Etisalat Group) has won the deal for rights to broadcast ICC men’s and women’s tournaments in the Middle East and North
Meta purged over 26mn bad pieces of content on FB, Insta in India in Dec 2023
New Delhi, Feb 1 - Meta said that it took down over 19.8 million pieces of content across 13 policies for Facebook and over 6.2 million pieces of content across 12 policies for Instagram in India in December 2023.
Govt extends tax rebate scheme for garments’ export by 2 years
New Delhi, Feb 1 - The Union Cabinet haired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday approved the continuation of the Scheme for Rebate of State and Central Taxes and Levies (RoSCTL) for export of apparel/garments and made-ups up to March 31, 2026.
Cabinet approves extension of sugar subsidy scheme for poor by 2 years
New Delhi, Feb 1 - The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narender Modi on Thursday approved the extension of the sugar subsidy scheme for Antyodya Anna Yojna (AAY) families distributed through the Public Distribution Scheme (PDS) for two more years till March
Governance, Development, Performance is govt’s ‘GDP’ mantra for growth: Sitharaman
New Delhi, Feb 1 - Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Thursday said that Governance, Development and Performance is the new 'GDP' formula that the government has adopted to steer the country to a 'Viksit Bharat' (Developed India).
Sensex ends in red on Interim Budget day
Mumbai, Feb 1 - The domestic market was marginally disappointed by lower than expected infra spending in the Interim Budget, Vinod Nair, Head of Research at Geojit Financial Services, said on Thursday.
SpiceJet commences flight operations from Ayodhya
New Delhi, Feb 1 - Civil Aviation Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia and Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Thursday virtually flagged off a SpiceJet flight from Ayodhya as the airline commenced its operations from the UP city to seven domestic destinations through non-stop
It’s transformative Viksit Bharat Budget: Pralhad Joshi
Bengaluru, Feb 1 - Union Minister for Mine, Coal and Parliamentary Affairs Pralhad Joshi, praising the union budget on Thursday said that it is a transformative Viksit Bharat Budget.
Musk announces to shift Tesla’s incorporation to Texas after $56bn pay snub
New Delhi, Feb 1 - Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk has announced that Tesla will move immediately to hold a shareholder vote to change its legal home from the US state of Delaware to Texas.
Upgrading regular rail bogies to Vande Bharat standards a dynamic move: Jupiter Wagon Ltd
Kolkata, Feb 1 - Hailing Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman's announcement of plans to upgrade 40,000 regular bogies to Vande Bharat standards, mobility solutions provider Jupiter Wagons Limited managing director Vivek Lohia, said it is a dynamic move in the right direction.
Aurobindo Pharma shares down more than 6% amid US FDA inspection
New Delhi, Feb 1 - Aurobindo Pharma shares fell more than 6 per cent on Thursday amid an inspection by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA).