Bhubaneswar, Feb 17 (IANS) Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Monday presented the state budget with an outlay of Rs 2,90,000 crore for the financial year 2025-26 giving special focus on agriculture, infrastructure development, urbanisation and the industry sector. The size of the budget for the current financial year of 2025-26 has been pegged … Read more
New Delhi, Feb 17 (IANS) The Secretary General of the International Maritime Organization (IMO), Arsenio Dominguez, will be visiting Mumbai from February 19 to 21. It will be his first official visit to India since he took office on January 1, 2024. The Secretary-General will meet with senior government officials, industry representatives and the seafaring … Read more
Chandigarh, Feb 11 (IANS) Punjab AAP spokesperson Neel Garg on Tuesday asked state BJP chief Sunil Jakhar to focus on his own problems rather than worrying about Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann. Responding to Jakhar’s statement about Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann, the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) hit back sharply. “Someone whose own future is uncertain should … Read more
New Delhi, Feb 8 (IANS) The government has reiterated that reducing coal imports and increasing domestic production is the key focus, as the coal sector remains a cornerstone of India’s energy security, playing a vital role in the country’s industrial and economic growth. With the fifth-largest geological coal reserves globally and as the second-largest consumer, … Read more
New Delhi, Feb 6 (IANS) Reinforcing bilateral military cooperation, the high-level visit to India by a Bhutanese delegation led by Lieutenant General Batoo Tshering, Chief Operations Officer (COO) of the Royal Bhutan Army, concluded on Thursday. “During the visit, the two Armies explored new avenues for defence collaboration and reaffirmed the enduring bond between the … Read more
New Delhi, Jan 31 (IANS) As Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman prepares to present Union Budget 2025-26 on Saturday, the government’s focus is expected to be on fiscal consolidation, infrastructure spending, and sector-specific incentives, according to top global brokerages and global financial institutions. According to Jefferies, consumer discretionary spending could be boosted by income tax cuts, … Read more
New Delhi, Jan 27 (IANS) Adoption of low-flow fixtures and smart sanitary wares in homes and encouraging industries to develop water-efficient products were suggested by experts at a workshop organised by the Ministery of Jal Shakti here on Monday to discuss water use efficiency. Union Minister of Jal Shakti C.R. Patil inaugurated the one-day workshop … Read more
New Delhi, Jan 26 (IANS) As India celebrates the 76th Republic Day, the majestic Kartavya Path in the national capital saw India’s rich cultural heritage and its military might on full display, with the country’s top leadership as well as thousands of delegates in attendance. More than 30 tableaux from 16 state governments and Union … Read more
New Delhi, Jan 26 (IANS) As the world’s attention turns to the developing countries of the Global South, India’s rapid progress will play a key role in shaping the future of the global economy, according to Amitabh, G20 Sherpa and former NITI Aayog CEO. In his address at an event organised by the Association of … Read more
