Nirmala Sitharaman launches Rs 1,000 cr worth infra projects
New Delhi, March 1 - Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Friday virtually launched seven infrastructure projects worth over Rs 1,000 crore that include residential and office complexes for government officials.
Financial Intelligence Unit slaps Rs 5.49 cr penalty on Paytm Payments Bank
New Delhi, March 1 - The Financial Intelligence Unit-India (FIU-IND) has imposed a penalty of Rs 5.49 crore on Paytm Payments Bank Ltd for violations of money laundering prevention rules, the Union Finance Ministry said on Friday.
97.62 pc of Rs 2000 banknotes returned to banking system: RBI
Mumbai, March 1 - The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) said on Friday that nearly 97.62 per cent of the Rs 2000 banknotes in circulation have been returned to the banking system.
Jaishankar’s Korea visit: A further step to enhance ties with diaspora
The visit of EAM Jaishankar, who has always thanked and praised the diaspora while calling them ambassadors of India, comes at a time when a significant number of Indians are choosing the nation as a study-abroad destination.
Nitin Gadkari sanctions Rs 3,371cr for 4-laning Silchar-Churaibari corridor in Assam
New Delhi, March 1 - Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari said on Friday that an amount of Rs 3,371.18 crore has been sanctioned for three projects in Assam encompassing sections from Nilambazar/Cheragi bypass to Chandkhira, Chandkhira to Churaibari, and
NBCC sells Rs 830 crore worth commercial space at WTC in Delhi
New Delhi, March 1 - NBCC (India) Ltd, in the 24th e-auction, has sold approximately 2 lakh square feet of commercial space for approximately Rs 830 crore in the World Trade Centre (WTC) project at Nauroji Nagar in the national capital, the construction
‘PM – Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana’ promises to save Rs 15K per household
New Delhi, March 1 - The Centre's 'PM - Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana' that aims to provide free electricity to one crore households, who opt to install rooftop solar electricity unit of 3 kilowatt capacity, promises an "assured saving of approximately Rs
My resolve is to prevent Trinamool from looting public money in Bengal: PM Modi
Kolkata, March 1 - Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Friday that he has taken a resolution to prevent rampant corruption and looting of public money by the leaders and workers of the ruling Trinamool Congress in West bengal.
Bengal CM was busy protecting accused when Sandeshkhali women sought her help: PM Modi
Kolkata, March 1 - Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday said that when the women in Sandeshkhali were desperately seeking West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee's help against the atrocities by local Trinamool Congress leaders, she was busy "protecting the accused persons".
PM Modi to visit Kashmir Valley on March 7, first since Article 370 abrogation
Srinagar, March 1 - Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to visit the Kashmir Valley on March 7, his first visit to the Valley since the abrogation of Article 370 in August 2019.
Gujarat announces one-time fees for property transfer
Gandhinagar, March 1 - The Gujarat government has announced relaxations in fees for the transfer of homes under the state Housing Board. The move is set to benefit homeowners across the state.
Army chopper makes precautionary landing in farm fields in Rajasthan
Jaipur, March 1 - A Chetak helicopter of the Indian Army made a 'precautionary' landing in a farm field near Didwana village in Rajasthan on Friday.
Gurugram to get first eco-tourism botanical park
Gurugram, March 1 - The Municipal Corporation Manesar (MCM) will develop the city's first eco-tourism botanical park in Kasan village of Haryana's Gurugram district, officials said on Friday.
Projects worth Rs 48K crore to create 14,000 jobs in Ayodhya, Varanasi, Mathura
Lucknow, March 1 - The Yogi Adityanath government in Uttar Pradesh is set to transform the three major centres of Hindu faith -- Ayodhya, Kashi and Mathura -- into prominent cities for employment.
Defence Ministry inks MoUs worth Rs 39,125cr to procure military equipment
New Delhi, March 1 - Ministry of Defence (MoD) on Friday said that it has signed five major capital acquisition contracts worth Rs 39,125.39 crore to procure military equipment which includes procurement of Aero-engines for MiG-29 aircraft, Close-in Weapon System (CIWS), high-power radar
Foundation stone of Sindri fertiliser plant was laid in 2018, inauguration by PM Modi today
New Delhi, March 1 - Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday laid the foundation stone and dedicated to the nation multiple developmental projects worth Rs 35,700 crores in Sindri of Jharkhand’s Dhanbad.
Five startups get Rs 6 crore grant for innovations in mining sector
New Delhi, March 1 - Union Minister for Mines Pralhad Joshi has handed over letters of financial grants totalling Rs 6 crore to five startups for funding innovations in the mining and mineral sector, according to an official statement issued on Friday.
India elections: Google partners with news publishers, fact-checkers to curb deepfakes
New Delhi, March 1 - Ahead of the Lok Sabha elections, Google on Friday announced to support ‘Shakti, India Election Fact-Checking Collective’, which is a consortium of news publishers and fact-checkers in the country, in order to curb the spread of deepfakes.
‘Late night meeting, then back to work early morning’: PM Modi’s schedule draws wide praise from netizens
New Delhi, March 1 - Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the tallest leader of Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), commands immense mass appeal and public connect despite being in power for ten years. The reason behind this is not his post or stature but his
NC, PDP & Congress firming up for pre-poll alliance in J&K
Srinagar, March 1 - Political circles are agog in J&K saying that a seat-sharing agreement between the Congress, National Conference (NC) and the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) is in the offing and an announcement to this effect is likely within the next few