Follow Us on Google News New Delhi, June 12 (IANS) There has been more than 90 times rise in direct benefit transfer (DBT) in just a decade under the Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led government, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said on Thursday. Moreover, India leads the world in real-time payments, with more than Rs 260 lakh … Read more
Follow Us on Google News Mumbai, June 8 (IANS) A fierce political row has erupted after Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi alleged “match-fixing” in the Maharashtra Assembly elections, prompting a sharp response from Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, who accused the Congress leader of misleading the public after his electoral defeat. Fadnavis, … Read more
Follow Us on Google News Chennai, June 8 (IANS) While major political parties in Tamil Nadu have already launched their pre-election groundwork for the 2026 Assembly polls, the PMK finds itself mired in a leadership tussle between its founder, Dr S. Ramadoss and party president Anbumani Ramadoss. However, recent developments suggest a potential easing of … Read more
Follow Us on Google News New Delhi, June 7 (IANS) India can position itself as a global leader in livestock exports, especially in value-added segments, and the industry must be more aspirational and aim for a 20 per cent increase in exports this fiscal (FY26), senior government officials have said. In last fiscal (FY25), the … Read more
Follow Us on Google News Ratlam (Madhya Pradesh), June 6 (IANS) Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan on Friday appreciated Chief Minister Mohan Yadav for renaming ‘CM RISE’ school as ‘Sandipani Vidyalaya’ and effectively implementing the National Education Policy (NEP-2020) in Madhya Pradesh. Pradhan, who was in Madhya Pradesh to inaugurate a Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya in … Read more
Follow Us on Google News Ahmedabad, June 3 (IANS) Gujarat is witnessing a renewed uptick in Covid-19 cases, with 451 active cases reported across the state as of Tuesday, according to the health department. Of the total active cases, 20 patients are currently hospitalised, while 431 are under home isolation. So far, 43 individuals have … Read more
Follow Us on Google News Chennai, June 3 (IANS) The Stanley Reservoir in Mettur, popularly known as the Mettur Dam and a lifeline for millions in Tamil Nadu, has witnessed a remarkable increase in water levels this year, due to the sustained rainfall brought by the southwest monsoon. As of June 2, the dam is … Read more
Follow Us on Google News New Delhi, May 31 (IANS) Amid the latest wave of Covid-19, the number of SARS-CoV2 infections in the country has risen to 2,170. As many as 511 new cases were recorded from the previous day, according to the latest update by the Health Ministry on Saturday. Meanwhile, 255 patients were … Read more
Follow Us on Google News New Delhi, May 30 (IANS) India’s foreign exchange reserves recorded a robust increase of $6.99 billion to $692.72 billion for the week ended May 23, according to RBI’s weekly data released on Friday. Foreign currency assets, a major component of the reserves, surged by $4.52 billion to $586.17 billion, the … Read more
