UP CM terms interim budget as a vision for ‘developed India’
Lucknow, Feb 1 - Lauding the interim union budget, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath said that the financial statement is a vision for a 'Developed India' and the roadmap to make 'New India' the growth engine of the world.
DRDO successfully launches Green Propulsion System in orbit
New Delhi, Feb 1 - Ministry of Defence on Thursday said that DRDO has successfully launched a Green Propulsion System -- developed under Technology Development Fund (TDF) scheme of DRDO -- in orbit functionality on a payload launched by PSLV C-58.
Rooftop solarisation figures in green package of Interim Budget
New Delhi, Feb 1 - Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Thursday announced a slew of measures including rooftop solarisation for the promotion of green growth and renewable energy.
Sitharaman announces three new railway economic corridors
New Delhi, Feb 1 - Finance Minister Nirmal Sitharaman on Thursday announced the setting up of three new major railway economic corridors.
Rajasthan Deputy CM inaugurates JLF in Jaipur
Jaipur, Feb 1 - Rajasthan Deputy Chief Minister Diya Kumari on Thursday inaugurated the 17th edition of Jaipur Literature Festival (JLF) at Hotel Clarks Amer in Rajasthan.
Interim Budget 2024: Strong economic fundamentals make it easier for FM to go for growth
New Delhi, Feb 1 - Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman’s Interim Budget 2024 to be presented in Parliament at 11 am today is expected to continue with the government’s big ticket expenditure on infrastructure projects and focus on agriculture and schemes for the rural
Interim Union Budget 2024: FM reaches Rashtrapati Bhawan
New Delhi, Feb 1 - Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman reached Rashtrapati Bhawan to call on President Droupadi Murmu before presenting the interim Union Budget for 2024 in Lok Sabha.
Genome Valley Excellence Award for Nobel laureate paediatrician
Hyderabad, Jan 31 - The Genome Valley Excellence Award for 2024 will be conferred upon Nobel Prize-winning paediatrician and professor Gregg L. Semenza, announced BioAsia, the marquee healthcare and life sciences event, organised by the Government of Telangana.
Nitish Kumar to talk to PM, HM over Manipur situation: JD(U) MLA
Imphal, Jan 31 - Bihar Chief Minister and JD(U) chief Nitish Kumar has reportedly expressed serious concerns over the ethnic turmoil in Manipur, and assured the lone JD(U) MLA from the northeastern state that he would urge Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Home
Army chief Gen Pande unveils expanded Bombay Sappers memorial, postage stamp
Pune, Jan 31 - Chief of Army Staff, Gen Manoj Pande here on Wednesday dedicated the expanded Bombay Sappers War Memorial at the Bombay Engineer Group and Centre in Kirkee, and released a commemorative postage stamp as part of its centenary celebrations.
Gujarat Assembly set for budget session with 11 critical Bills on table
Gandhinagar, Jan 31 - The Gujarat Assembly is set to embark on its Budget session on February 1, with the state government preparing to introduce approximately 11 bills to enhance governance and address administrative sectors.
16 AIIMS, 315 medical colleges established in last 10 years: President Murmu
New Delhi, Jan 31 - President Droupadi Murmu on Wednesday said that as many as 16 AIIMS and 315 medical colleges have been established in the last decade while the number of MBBS seats has more than doubled during the period.
India, Oman ink MoU on procurement of defence material, equipment
New Delhi, Jan 31 - India and Oman on Wednesday signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) pertaining to procurement of defence material and equipment which would provide a framework for a new area of defence collaboration.
President mentions Ram Mandir, Article 370, economic reforms in her address to Parliament
New Delhi, Jan 31 - President Droupadi Murmu addressed the joint sitting of both the Houses of Parliament on Wednesday, mentioning the removal of Article 370, economic reforms, educational reforms and indigenous defence manufacturing. In her first address in the new Parliament building.
Varanasi court allows Hindus to worship in Gyanvapi mosque basement
Varanasi (UP), Jan 31 - A Varanasi court on Wednesday allowed Hindus to worship inside the sealed basement of the Gyanvapi mosque.
Full budget will be presented after formation of new govt, says PM Modi
New Delhi, Jan 31 - Speaking to the media before the start of the Budget Session, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that full budget will be presented after the formation of the new government.
‘Made in India’ Samsung Galaxy S24 series goes on sale
New Delhi, Jan 31 - Samsung on Wednesday announced that its recently launched flagship smartphone series -- Galaxy S24, is now available to buy in India.
Yogi appoints Prashant Kumar as UP’s acting DGP
Lucknow, Jan 31 - The Yogi Adityanath government has appointed DG Law and Order Prashant Kumar as the new acting DGP of Uttar Pradesh.
‘Severe’ air quality chokes Delhi most of the days in January
New Delhi, Jan 31 - Throughout January, Delhi grappled with persistent air pollution, exacerbating a crisis that had already been worsening since the previous year. Unfavourable weather conditions, including fog, calm winds, and low temperatures, contributed to the deterioration of air quality.=
Govt appoints 4 members of 16th Finance Commission
New Delhi, Jan 31 - The Government on Wednesday appointed four members to the 16th Finance Commission which was constituted on December 31, 2023 with Arvind Panagariya, former Vice-Chairman of the NITI Aayog, as its Chairman.