Isha Ambani receives Maharashtrian of the Year 2024 award for outstanding contributions to business sector
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Isha Ambani receives Maharashtrian …
Rajya Sabha polls: Nomination filing window ends, many set to get elected unopposed on Feb 27
File image of the Rajya Sabha. ANI
Nominations for the Rajya Sabha polls have ended today and many candidates are expected to …
Ajit Pawar faction is the real NCP, rules Maharashtra Assembly Speaker
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Ajit Pawar faction is the real NCP,…
India rejects demand of European FTA bloc for inclusion of ‘data exclusivity’ to protect generic drug firms’ interest
India has dismissed the request from the European Free Trade Association (EFTA) bloc, consisting of Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway, and Switzerland, to include a ‘data exclusivity’ provision in…
MoD inks Rs 1752-crore deal with Kanpur firm for stabilised remote control guns
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MoD inks Rs 1752-crore deal with Ka…
Happy to be alive, survived prison only because of defence training, says Navy veteran released from Qatar
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Happy to be alive, survived prison …
Anant Ambani-Radhika Merchant’s Wedding: Guests will receive candles from visually impaired artisans from Mahabaleshwar
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Anant Ambani-Radhika Merchant’s Wed…
PM Modi addresses diaspora in Abu Dhabi, says ‘Bharat is proud of you’
Hailing India and UAE as “partners in progress”, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday said the country is proud of every Indian living in the UAE.“Our partnership is getting stronger in al…
PM Modi and UAE President introduce UPI RuPay card service in Abu Dhabi
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PM Modi and UAE President introduce…
Jaishankar lauds India-Australia partnership in trade, defence
Pointing towards the fast-paced growth in the trade and investment relationship between India and Australia as reflected in the increased presence of the Indian community in this country, External …
PM Modi to inaugurate first Hindu temple in Abu Dhabi, hold talks with President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed
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PM Modi to inaugurate first Hindu t…
India will surely get UNSC seat but not easily, says EAM Jaishankar
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar. PTI File
India will get a permanent seat at the United Nations Security Council but i…
India reports Rs 5,077 Cr FDI in defence sector
According to the data provided by Minister of State for Defence Ajay Bhatt, Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) worth Rs 5077 crore has been reported by companies operating in the defence sector, the…
EAM Jaishankar discusses bilateral ties, Indo-Pacific and West Asia situation with Australia’s Wong
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Friday discussed the bilateral comprehensive strategic partnership, the Indo-Pacific region and the situation in West Asia with his Australian counterpart…
‘Coalgate, 2G, CWG… UPA regime marked by scams’: White Paper on economy by Nirmala Sitharaman
Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Thursday presented a White Paper outlining the government’s accomplishments over the past decade. The document also enlisted numerous scandals that…
India-EFTA close to finalise $100 bln trade agreement deal
India is on the brink of concluding a trade agreement that could see a small group of European nations investing up to $100 billion over 15 years to facilitate smoother trade access to the country,…
Indian armed forces line up Rs 25,000 Cr to fulfil defence space needs: CDS Gen Chauhan
Chief of Defence Staff Gen Anil Chauhan on Wednesday announced that the Indian armed forces have allocated funds amounting to Rs 25,000 crore to fulfil its defence space needs including the…
Union Min Anurag Thakur slams foreign media, says they are working with anti-India bias
Union Minister of Information and Broadcasting Anurag Thakur highlighted the escalating concerns surrounding fake news, paid news, and clickbait news, saying that foreign media are working with…
Saudi Arabia agrees $3.2 bln deal to buy South Korean surface-to-air missile defence system
South Korean defence firm LIG Nex1 has won a $3.2 billion deal to export a mid-range surface-to-air missile defence system to Saudi Arabia, South Korea’s Ministry of National Defence said on…
India signs $78 billion pact for 20 yrs to extend LNG imports from Qatar
India finalised a USD 78 billion agreement on Tuesday aimed at extending LNG imports from Qatar for an additional 20 years until 2048, securing rates below current prices.
Petronet LNG Ltd, India’s…
India to remain on alert for ‘hot money’ after bond index inclusion
India will monitor flows of foreign funds after its inclusion into JPMorgan’s emerging market debt index and will take steps to avoid ‘hot money’ that can trigger volatility in its currency and bond…
PM Modi says India to see investment of $67 bn in 5-6 years in energy sector, invites global investors
India will see an investment of USD 67 billion in the energy sector in the next 5 to 6 years as he invited global investors to participate in India’s growth story, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on…
India to sign multi-billion-dollar deal with Qatar to extend LNG import for 20 years at lower rates
India is likely to sign on Tuesday a multi-billion dollar deal to extend import of 7.5 million tonnes of LNG per year from Qatar for another 20 years beyond 2028 at rates that are lower than current…
LK Advani fought all his life to free Indian democracy from grip of one party, family: PM Modi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi took a dig at the Congress party on Saturday after former Deputy Prime Minister LK Advani was conferred with the Bharat Ratna. Modi praised the veteran BJP leader, stating…
India to replace military personnel in 3 aviation platforms in Maldives by May 10
Following a high-level meeting between India and the Maldives on the contentious issue of Indian military personnel in the island nation, the Maldivian Foreign Ministry announced on Friday that India…
India on threshold of becoming global economic powerhouse, says PM Modi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that India is now on the threshold of becoming a global economic powerhouse with the auto and automotive component industry playing a significant role.
Addressing the…
Impact of digitisation, connectivity on rural economy yet to be measured, says FM Sitharaman
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said that the impacts of digitisation and connectivity on the rural economy are not coming through in current economic indicators.
In an exclusive interview with…
Biggest strength under PM Modi is stability in policy, says FM Nirmala Sitharaman
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said that the biggest strength under PM Modi is stability in policy.
In an exclusive interview with Managing Director of Network18 Rahul Joshi, the FM said “Policy…
No other party working on upliftment of tribals except BJP, says FM Nirmala Sitharaman
FM Nirmala Sitharaman said that no other party has worked to uplift tribals in the country except the BJP but still, the opposition calls the BJP a party of the upper caste.
In an exclusive interview…
FM Nirmala Sitharaman called interim budget ‘secularism in action’, says people are recognising reforms
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman termed the Interim Budget 2024-25 “secularism” in action. “People on the ground are talking about programmes, this is secularism in action, ” she said.
In an…
What Budget 2024 is telling the world, and you, about India
Budgets are not supposed to say much. They are, after all, just statements of account of a country – how the government plans to mobilise resources and spend them. Yet, India’s annual budget is the…
‘Growth, welfare and fiscal restraint’: Experts laud budget, say fulfils aspirations of women, youth and farmers
Experts and economists have hailed the fiscal projections in the interim Budget, saying the lower fiscal deficit forecast shows that the government, even in an election year, is serious about fiscal…
‘A roadmap to achieve developed Bharat by 2047’: Amit Shah praises Interim Budget 2024-25
Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Thursday said that the budget draws the roadmap to achieve PM Modi’s vision of a developed Bharat by 2047.
Shah praised the Interim Budget 2024-25, saying that the…
Budget 2024: Govt plans to set up three economic railway corridors, 40,000 trains will be upgraded to Vande Bharat
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman’s Interim Budget for 2024-25 has proposed a significant boost to the Indian Railways, with plans to establish three major economic railway corridors Energy, Mineral…
Budget 2024: India negotiating bilateral investment treaties with countries, says FM Nirmala Sitharaman
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said on Thursday that India is in the process of negotiating bilateral investment treaties with various countries to encourage foreign inflows. She highlighted that…
Budget 2024: Road ministry’s allocation hiked by 2.8 per cent to Rs 2.78 lakh crore
The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH) has received a boost in funding, with the Union Budget allocating approximately Rs 2.78 lakh crore for 2024-25, a 2.8 per cent increase from the…
Budget 2024: Centre to withdraw disputed direct tax demand of up to Rs 25,000 till FY10; Rs 10,000 for FY11-15
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said on Thursday that the government will withdraw old disputed direct tax demands of up to Rs 25,000 till FY10 and Rs 10,000 for 2010-11 to 2014-15.
Presenting the…
Budget 2024: At least 43 Cr loans aggregating to Rs 22.5 lakh Cr extended under PM Mudra Yojana, says FM Sitharaman
The government has extended 43 crore loans aggregating to Rs 22.5 lakh crore under the PM Mudra Yojana, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said on Thursday.
Sitharaman in her pre-election Budget,…
Budget 2024: 25 crore people came out of poverty in last 10 years, says FM Sitharaman
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Thursday said that the government believes in “empowering the poor” and in the last ten years, at least 25 crore people have been assisted to get freedom from…
Budget 2024: FM Sitharaman leaves income tax rates, slabs unchanged
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Thursday proposed in the interim budget presented on February 1 to retain rates and slabs under the new as well as the old tax regimes.
“In keeping with the…
India bought less gold jewellery in 2023 but more gold bars and coins: WGC
India’s gold demand dipped by 3 per cent year-on-year to 747.5 tonnes in 2023, according to the World Gold Council. However, the demand is expected to rise to between 800 and 900 tonnes in the coming…
China will influence our neighbourhood but India shouldn’t be scared of such politics: Jaishankar
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar emphasised on Tuesday the importance of recognising China’s influence on India’s neighbouring countries, saying that India should not be intimidated by such…
Yoga guru Baba Ramdev’s wax statue unveiled by ‘Madame Tussauds New York’ in Delhi
Madame Tussauds New York unveiled the wax statue of Yoga guru Ramdev on Tuesday in Delhi. The wax statue will be placed at the Wax Museum in Times Square, Manhattan.
The wax statue of Baba Ramdev has…
Age is no bar: PM congratulates Rohan Bopanna on his historic Australian Open win
Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated tennis player Rohan Bopanna on winning men’s doubles in the finals of the Australian Open 2024.
“Time and again, the phenomenally talented @rohanbopanna…
INS Vishakhapatnam responds to distress call from merchant vessel in Gulf of Aden
Indian Navy’s guided missile destroyer INS Visakhapatnam deployed in the Gulf of Aden responded to a distress call from MV Merlin Luanda on Friday night and brought fire under control.
The MV has 22…
India-France ties: Four French citizens receive Padma Shri awardees 2024, highest for any foreign country
Four people from France received Padma Shri awardees this year, the highest from any foreign country. The move also underscores the strength of India-France relations, official sources said.
The…
Gyanvapi built on remains of pre-existing temple, Hindu deities buried underneath: ASI survey report
The Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) has released a scientific survey report on the Gyanvapi mosque, saying that there was a Hindu temple at the site of Gyanvapi before the construction of the…
Extraordinary performance in GDP will continue in 2024, beyond, says President Murmu in R-Day address
India’s GDP growth rate has remained the highest among major economies in recent years, and the country has all reasons to believe that this performance will continue in the year 2024 and beyond, said…
Centre allows direct listing of securities by Indian companies on international exchanges of GIFT IFSC
The Department of Economic Affairs (DEA) under the Ministry of Finance has amended the Foreign Exchange Management (Non-debt Instruments) Rules, 2019 and notified the direct listing of equity shares…
Govt inks Rs 1070 cr pact with Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders for 14 fast patrol vessels
The Ministry of Defence signed a contract with Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Ltd (MDL) on Wednesday for the acquisition of 14 ‘Fast Patrol Vessels’ (FPVs) for the Indian Coast Guard (ICG).
“The value of…
Exercise Desert Knight: IAF conducts joint air drills with France, UAE
The Indian Air Force (IAF) conducted ‘Exercise Desert Knight’ along with the French Air and Space Force (FASF) and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) Air Force.
While the French participation included the…
India, Egypt to conduct 2nd edition of joint exercise in Anshas
The Indian Army contingent comprising 25 personnel reached Egypt to take part in the 2nd edition of a joint exercise called ‘Cyclone’ between special forces of India and Egypt. The exercise will be…
India- Kyrgyzstan to hold joint special forces exercise in Himachal Pradesh
The 11th edition of the India-Kyrgyzstan joint special forces exercises ‘Khanjar’ has commenced at the special forces training school in Bakloh, Himachal Pradesh. The exercise is scheduled to be…
India’s pride has returned along with Ram Lalla in Ayodhya: RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat
India’s pride has been returned along with Ram Lalla in Ayodhya, RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat said on Monday.
Addressing people after the ‘Pran Pratishtha’ ceremony at the Shri Ram Janmaboomi Temple in…
‘Janma Safal Ho Raha Hamara’: On eve of Ram Mandir consecration, Prasoon Joshi pens down poem praising Lord Ram
On the eve of the ‘Pran Pratishtha’ ceremony at the Ram Temple in Ayodhya, renowned lyricist Prasoon Joshi penned a poem, expressing admiration for Lord Ram and capturing the prevailing enthusiasm as…
Ram Mandir consecration: Invitees start arriving at Ayodhya, Ambani family to attend ‘Pran Prantistha’ ceremony
Business tycoon Mukesh Ambani along with all his family members, Bollywood superstar Amitabh Bachchan, Gautam Adani, sporting icon Virat Kohli, Sachin Tendulkar, actor Rajnikanth and Jan Sena Chief…
India becomes first Vice Chair of COFI Sub-Committee on Fisheries Management
India has been elected as the First Vice Chair of the FAO COFI (Food and Agriculture Organisation Committee on Fisheries) Sub-Committee on Fisheries Management, said the Indian embassy in…
India logs 1,378 cases of Covid sub-variant JN.1, highest from Maharashtra
India has recorded a total of 1,378 cases of the COVID-19 sub-variant JN.1, with Manipur being the latest state to detect its presence, according to data from the Indian SARS-CoV-2 Genomics Consortium…
India working with friendly nations on leveraging AI to enhance defence capabilities: DRDO chief
India is collaborating with “friendly” countries on leveraging Artificial intelligence for enhancing defence capabilities, the head of the Defence Research Development Organisation (DRDO) said on…
Slowing global growth a concern but India better placed to deal with geopolitical challenges: Shaktikanta Das at Davos
Slowing global growth is reason for concern, a cause of worry but India is better placed to deal with various geopolitical challenges, Reserve Bank of India Governor Shaktikanta Das said at the World…