Follow Us on Google News Lucknow, April 24 (IANS) In a strong condemnation of the Pahalgam terror attack, senior Sunni cleric and Imam of Aishbagh Eidgah, Maulana Khalid Rashid Firangi Mahali, on Thursday called on the people of Pakistan to rise against their government and military for facilitating acts of terror on Indian soil. The … Read more
Follow Us on Google News New Delhi, April 22 (IANS) The cement sector is expected to see a 6.5-7.5 per cent demand growth this fiscal, driven by a 10 per cent rise in budgetary allocation for core infrastructure ministries and on expectation that an above-normal monsoon will boost agricultural profitability — in turn lifting rural … Read more
Follow Us on Google News New Delhi, April 12 (IANS) Senior Congress leader Udit Raj on Saturday attributed the recent surge in violence in West Bengal to the growing influence of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in the state. His remarks came following the unrest in the Murshidabad district over the Waqf Act, which witnessed … Read more
Follow Us on Google News New Delhi, April 9 (IANS) The Labour Force Participation Rate (LFPR) in India’s urban areas increased for males from 74.3 per cent in 2023 to 75.6 per cent in 2024, and slightly for females from 25.5 per cent to 25.8 per cent, leading to an overall rise in it from … Read more
Follow Us on Google News New Delhi, April 8 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s ambitious ‘Pradhan Mantri Mudra Yojana (PMMY)’ has brought a significant change in the lives of small business owners, youth, and entrepreneurs across the country. Success stories emerging from various parts of India, including Ranchi (Jharkhand), and Hubballi (Karnataka), clearly highlight that … Read more
Follow Us on Google News New Delhi, April 2 (IANS) Driven by rapid digitisation, rise of fintech and increased government support, the rural lending landscape in India is undergoing a significant transformation, creating new opportunities for structured and efficient lending models and ensuring that credit reaches those who need it most, according to a new … Read more
Follow Us on Google News Koderma (Jharkhand), April 1 (IANS) Women participating in a Kalash Yatra in Chhatarbar village in Jharkhand’s Koderma district were attacked with stones on Tuesday. The women, carrying urns on their heads as part of a religious ritual, were seeking alms when unidentified individuals pelted stones from rooftops, damaging several urns. … Read more
Follow Us on Google News New Delhi, March 28 (IANS) The total revenue earned from the disposal of scrap from Central government offices under the ‘Swachhata (cleanliness)’ campaign from 2021-2025 has now gone up to Rs 2,666 crore, according to the monthly report released by the Centre’s Department of Administrative Reforms and Public Grievances on … Read more
Follow Us on Google News Chennai, March 25 (IANS) With summer setting in, the Regional Meteorological Centre (RMC) in Chennai has forecast a gradual rise in day temperatures across many parts of Tamil Nadu, starting Tuesday. Dry weather is expected to dominate the state, except for districts along the Western Ghats, which may receive light … Read more