New Delhi, Jan 28 (IANS) India’s 12 major ports, owned by the Central government, handled 72.2 million tonnes of cargo in December, recording a 3.22 per cent growth over the same month of the previous year. According to data compiled by the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways, the Deendayal Port in Gujarat’s Kandla accounted … Read more
Mumbai, Jan 28 (IANS) The share of the Unified Payments Interface (UPI) in India’s digital payments has surged from 34 per cent in 2019 to an impressive 83 per cent in 2024, with a remarkable CAGR (cumulative average growth rate) of 74 per cent over the last five years, according the RBI’s payment system report. … Read more
New Delhi, Jan 27 (IANS) In the vast landscape of human gatherings, nothing quite compares to the Kumbh Mela. As a company, we have been deeply engaged this year in the Mela — and, every single time I have a discussion on this subject, I am humbled by the vision our forefathers had. As someone … Read more
New Delhi, Jan 26 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday thanked the world leaders for their greetings and wishes on the occasion of India’s 76th Republic Day. In response to a post on X by Nepal Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli, PM Modi said, “Thank you for your warm wishes Prime Minister @kpsharmaoli. As … Read more
New Delhi, Jan 26 (IANS) Russian President Vladimir Putin on Sunday congratulated his Indian counterpart Droupadi Murmu and Prime Minister Narendra Modi on the occasion of the country’s 76th Republic Day. The Russian leader in a message said: ” Honourable Mrs President, Honourable Mr Prime Minister, Please accept sincere congratulations on the occasion of the … Read more
New Delhi, Jan 26 (IANS) The rapid development of smaller cities in India is expected to generate 24 million talent opportunities in tier 2 and 3 markets by 2033, with a balanced workforce comprising 75 per cent male and 25 per cent female talent, according to a new report. As per the World Travel and … Read more
New Delhi, Jan 26 (IANS) Kartavya Path on Sunday witnessed a grand display of India’s military might comprising tanks, missiles, rocket launchers, warplanes, surveillance gadgets, lethal weapon systems, and also rich cultural heritage. One of the highlights was the impressive March Past by various Marching Contingents of the Indian defence forces, allied services and others. A … Read more
New Delhi, Jan 26 (IANS) Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar on Sunday extended greetings to the nation on the occasion of 76th Republic Day, urging the people, especially the youth, to determinedly work to realize the mission of 2047 Viksit Bharat. In a post on social media platform X, Dhankhar wrote, “RepublicDay Greetings and Best Wishes … Read more
New Delhi, Jan 25 (IANS) President Droupadi Murmu on Saturday addressed the nation on the eve of the 76th Republic Day. While addressing the country, the President lauded the tireless efforts of the farming community, labourers, scientists as well as young Indians for their invaluable contributions to the country’s tangible progress, which has started to … Read more