New Delhi, Feb 7 (IANS) Bold reforms and a leadership role in global trade are crucial for achieving Viksit Bharat by 2047, according to experts from the government. The experts including the Chief Economic Advisor, and from the Ministry of Defence spoke at a conclave, organised by NITI Aayog in the national capital on Thursday. … Read more
Mumbai, Feb 7 (IANS) The Reserve Bank Governor announced on Friday that the RBI will be introducing forward contracts in Government securities for which the directions will be issued shortly. “We have been receiving feedback about the need to allow forward contracts in Government securities to enable further market development. Such forward contracts will enable … Read more
Guwahati, Feb 6 (Ians) Assam Chief Minister of complaint Biswa Sarma on Thursday held a video conference at lok sewa Bhawan in dispur with the district commissioners from across the state, an official said. A statement noted that the meeting was a concerted effort to assess and deliberate on the progress of several critical initiatives … Read more
Amaravati, Feb 6 (IANS) The Andhra Pradesh government has ordered an inquiry into alleged threats to Shaik Dastagiri, an accused turned approver in the murder of former state minister Y. S. Vivekananda Reddy, when he was in Kadapa Jail. Rajahmundry Central Jail Superintendent S. Rahul has been appointed as the inquiry officer. He will record … Read more
Jaipur, Feb 6 (IANS) Rajasthan Parliamentary Affairs Minister Jogaram Patel stated in the Legislative Assembly on Thursday that the state government holds exclusive authority to create, abolish, or modify districts, divisions, and other administrative units within the state. “This includes the formation and reorganisation of new districts, subdivisions, tehsils, sub-tehsils, and villages,” the minister said. … Read more
New Delhi, Feb 6 (IANS) Calling for a focus on a strong crackdown against the illegal immigration industry, External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar on Thursday reiterated the universal obligation for countries to repatriate their nationals found living abroad illegally. In a statement in response to an adjournment motion given by the Congress in Lok Sabha, … Read more
New Delhi, Feb 6 (IANS) Taking credit for ending licence-permit raj promoted by the Congress, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday highlighted his government’s pro-active decisions and action for the digital revolution in the country. Replying in Rajya Sabha to the Motion of Thanks on the President’s Address, PM Modi said had ‘Digital India’ not … Read more
Jaipur, Feb 6 (IANS) Rajasthan Deputy Chief Minister Diya Kumari said on Thursday that the BJP government is filling the potholes created during the Congress regime. “The condition of roads built during the previous Congress government was quite bad. However, now the state govt is getting them repaired. The roads are also being monitored by … Read more
Ranchi, Feb 6 (IANS) Another child exhibiting symptoms of Guillain-Barre Syndrome (GBS) has been admitted to a hospital in Ranchi, bringing the total number of suspected cases in Jharkhand to three. While two children are undergoing treatment in private hospitals, one has been admitted to Rajendra Institute of Medical Sciences (RIMS), Ranchi. The state health … Read more
