MHA decides to scrap Free Movement Regime between India and Myanmar
New Delhi, Feb 8 - The Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has decided to scrap the Free Movement Regime (FMR) between India and Myanmar to ensure the internal security of the country and to maintain the demographic structure of India’s northeastern states
UPA govt brought India’s finances to perilous state: White Paper
New Delhi, Feb 8 - The White Paper on Indian Economy tabled in the Lok Sabha by Finance Minister Niramala Sitharaman on Thursday lambasts the erstwhile UPA government for bringing “public finances to a perilous state” with runaway fiscal deficits.
UPA exploited economic growth for narrow political purposes: White Paper
New Delhi, Feb 8 - The UPA government failed miserably to facilitate economic activities. Instead, it created hurdles that held back the economy, said the White Paper on Indian Economy tabled by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman in the Lok Sabha on Thursday.
Modi govt’s White Paper exposes UPA’s ‘corruption’
New Delhi, Feb 8 -The Modi government’s ‘White Paper on Indian Economy’, which was tabled by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman in the Lok Sabha on Thursday, has “exposed” the “fiscal mismanagement” of the United Progressive Alliance (UPA) government, which was in power for
Bullet Train project’s 21-km tunnel, terminus work proceeds swiftly in Maha
Mumbai, Feb 8 - The works on the Mumbai-Ahmedabad Bullet Train project's terminus at Bandra Kurla Complex and a key 21-km underground-undersea tunnel work, wrought with challenges, are progressing satisfactorily, National High Speed Rail Corporation Ltd., an official said here on Thursday.
White Paper on Economy: UPA mismanagement plunged India into economic crisis
New Delhi, Feb 8 - Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presented a 59-page 'White Paper' in the Lok Sabha on Thursday, highlighting the economic mismanagement by the erstwhile United Progressive Alliance (UPA) government, and comparing the country’s economic performance between the UPA years
Govt’s White Paper on Economy: Why now?
New Delhi, Feb 8 - Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Thursday presented a White Paper on Indian economy in the Lok Sabha.
Global Sikh Council denounces proposed amendments to Takhat Sri Hazur Act
Chandigarh, Feb 8 - The Global Sikh Council (GSC), a confederation of national-level Sikh organisations, on Thursday attacked the proposed amendments to the Takhat Sri Hazur Abchal Nagar Sahib Board Nanded Act, 1956, by the Maharashtra government.
Yogi govt to foster skill development in 47 ITI, Polytechnics through PSP module
Lucknow, Feb 8 - The Uttar Pradesh government is now focussing on the operations of 47 ITI and Polytechnic institutes across the state, while also enhancing the training processes for the students.
30 space missions planned from India in next 14 months
Chennai, Feb 8 -A total of 30 space launches -- commercial and non-commercial by government and private players-- are being planned from India over the next 14 months from the Indian spaceport in Sriharikota in Andhra Pradesh, the Indian National Space Promotion and
First ‘Aastha’ Ayodhya special train from Thiruvananthapuram on Friday
Thiruvananthapuram, Feb 8 - The first ‘Aastha’ Ayodhya special train from Kerala will be flagged off from the Kochuveli railway station, here at 10 a.m.on Friday.
We freed UP from the status of BIMARU state: Yogi
Lucknow, Feb 8 - Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, on Thursday, said that labelling UP as BIMARU state was a “political mindset”.
Sitharaman to present ‘white paper’ on UPA era’s economic mismanagement
New Delhi, Feb 8 - Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman is set to present ‘white paper’ in Lok Sabha on Thursday, showcasing the achievements of Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA) in last 10 years of Modi government while also giving an
Mumbai flyovers to bloom with a riot of multi-coloured ‘bougainvilleas’
Mumbai, Feb 8 - As part of the efforts to beautify Mumbai, the BrihanMumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) will plant multi-coloured bougainvilleas in over 2,000 pots to be placed on the city flyovers, an official said here on Thursday.
FICCI supports the idea of ‘One Nation One Election’
New Delhi, Feb 8 - A FICCI delegation led by its President Anish Shah met with members of the High-Level Committee on ‘One Nation One Election’, chaired by former President Ram Nath Kovind, on February 6.
Varanasi to have country’s first conservation centre for Gangatiri cows
Lucknow, Feb 8 - The Uttar Pradesh government will set up the country’s first conservation centre for Gangatiri, a breed of cows in Varanasi.
Women officers represent India at Riyadh Defence show
New Delhi, Feb 8 - Indian women from the Tri-Service were representing the country at the World Defence Show (WDS), currently being held in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
Sensex tanks more than 600 points after RBI credit policy
New Delhi, Feb 8 - BSE Sensex tanked more than 600 points after RBI announcement of credit policy with banks leading the fall.
Delhi records 8.2 degrees minimum temp, strong winds predicted
New Delhi, Feb 8 - The national capital on Thursday recorded a minimum temperature at 8.2 degrees Celsius, one notch below the seasonal average, the India Meteorological (IMD) Department said.
Mercury under free fall as cold intensifies in Kashmir
Srinagar, Feb 8 - Due to clear night sky, mercury remained under free fall in Kashmir on Thursday as Srinagar city recorded minus 5.2 as the minimum temperature.