India urges US to restore GSP status for duty-free exports
New Delhi, Jan 13 - India has requested the US to restore its status under the Generalized System of Preferences (GSP) program which was scrapped by the former Donald Trump administration in 2019.
Rajnath approves Rs 10 lakh insurance for BRO’s Casual Labourers
New Delhi, Jan 13 - Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Saturday approved a proposal to launch a Group (Term) Insurance Scheme for Casual Paid Labourers (CPLs) engaged by the Border Roads Organisation (BRO), General Reserve Engineer Force for the ongoing project works.
Jackky Bhagnani, Rakul Preet attend Ram Mandir’s replica rath flag off ceremony in Mumbai
Mumbai, Jan 13 - Actor-producer Jackky Bhagnani along with actress Rakul Preet attended the Ram Mandir’s replica rath flagged off by Deputy Chief Minister of Maharashtra, Devendra Fadnavis and director Rohit Shetty. Both Jackky and Rakul added a touch of glamour and star
Night temperature rises above freezing point in Srinagar after one month
Srinagar, Jan 13 - After nearly a month, the night temperature rose above the freezing point in Srinagar on Saturday at 0.2 degrees Celsius.
Delhi records coldest morning with min temp of 3.6 degrees
New Delhi, Jan 13 - Amid a cold wave, the dense fog engulfed the national capital on Saturday with minimum temperature dropping to the record breaking 3.6 degrees Celsius, four notches below the seasonal average, the India Meteorological Department said.
‘A contractual obligation’: Wipro on lawsuit against Jatin Dalal
Bengaluru, Jan 12 - Bengaluru based corporate giant Wipro on Friday clarified that there is nothing personal about lawsuits filed against former top officials of the company.
15 kilometers of new railway lines being laid every day in Rajasthan: Ashwini Vaishnaw
Jaipur, Jan 12 - Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Friday said that at least 15 kilometers of new railway lines are being laid every day in the desert state.
PM Modi inaugurates MTHL, other projects worth Rs 30K crore in Mumbai
Mumbai, Jan 12 - Prime Minister Narendra Modi dedicated the sleek new and gleaming, India's longest sea-bridge, 'Atal Bihari Vajpayee Sewri-Nhava Sheva Atal Setu' or the Mumbai Trans Harbour Link, built at a cost of over Rs 18,000 crore to the nation, here
Invest in Kashmir: Amit Shah to Gujarat’s business community
Gandhinagar, Jan 12 - Home Minister Amit Shah on Friday asked the Gujarati industrialists to consider expanding their businesses to the northern parts of the country, with a special focus on Kashmir.
Need for increase in Standard Deduction for salaried taxpayers: Anand Rathi Advisors
New Delhi, Jan 12 - Salaried individuals have not received any additional relief in the form of a standard deduction, as it has remained unchanged for all individuals, regardless of their income levels.
Meghalaya gets second Raj Bhavan in Tura
Tura (Meghalaya), Jan 12 - Meghalaya on Friday got its second Raj Bhavan in Tura in West Garo Hills region of the state as Governor Phagu Chauhan inaugurated it virtually from Shillong.
Assam is dedicated to nation’s growth by providing human resources: CM
Guwahati, Jan 12 - Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Friday said that the state is dedicated to aiding in the nation's growth, particularly by providing qualified human resources for a range of industries.
Extension of three train services in Andhra flagged off
Vijayawada, Jan 12 - Union Minister for Culture and Tourism G. Kishan Reddy flagged off extension of three train services in Andhra Pradesh at a function held at Guntur Railway station on Friday.
Modi lauds Indian diaspora on Pravasi Bhartiya Diwas 2024
Celebrating the achievements and contributions of the 32-million-plus-strong Indian diaspora on this year’s Pravasi Bharatiya Diwas (PBD), Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday
BRS Working President rules out any alliance with BJP
Hyderabad, Jan 12 - BRS Working President K. T. Rama Rao on Friday made it clear that there is no question of an alliance of his party with the BJP.
Rahul-led ‘Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra’ to launch from Thoubal instead of Manipur’s capital
Imphal, Jan 12 - After the BJP Government gave limited permission to use the Hapta Kangjeibung Palace ground in Imphal for launching the ‘Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra’ led by former party President Rahul Gandhi on January 14, the Congress on Friday announced that
Akali Dal reserves 33% seats for women in Assembly, Lok Sabha polls
Chandigarh, Jan 12 - Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) President Sukhbir Badal on Friday announced that the party would give 50 per cent seats to women in panchayat and local body elections, besides reserving 33 per cent seats for women in the state Assembly
FPI inflows of $ 10.1bn in Dec 2023 are highest ever recorded in a single month
New Delhi, Jan 12 - Inflows of US$ 10.1bn in December 2320 are the highest ever monthly inflows recorded in a single month, a research by Bank of Baroda said.
PM Modi inaugurates Mumbai Trans Harbour Link – India’s longest sea-bridge
Mumbai, Jan 12 - Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday inaugurated India's longest sea-bridge -- the 22-km long Atal Bihari Vajpayee Sewri-Nhava Sheva Atal Setu, or Mumbai Trans Harbour Link, here.
PM Modi says India’s mood & style today ‘youthful’, urges youngsters to dilute dynastic politics
Nashik (Maharashtra), Jan 12 - Hailing India as a young nation raring to break boundaries in all spheres, Prime Minister Narendra Modi here on Friday called upon the youth to join politics and serve the country, as their participation could 'dilute dynasty politics'.