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Centre to borrow Rs 8.45 lakh crore during April-September’22
New Delhi, March 31: Releasing government's borrowing plan, the Finance Ministry on Thursday said that out of gross market borrowing of Rs 14.31 lakh crore estimated for FY23, Rs 8.45 lakh crore is planned to be borrowed in the first…
PM Modi: 4 crore fake ration cards cancelled
New Delhi, March 29: Launching a scathing attack on the previous Congress-led government, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday said his government has weeded out over four crore fake ration cards since 2014 to prevent theft of food…
PM in Mann Ki Baat: Save every drop of water to avoid water crises
New Delhi, March 27: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday urged the countrymen to "save every drop of water" and asked children to become "water warriors" to make water conservation a movement, just as the Swachh Bharat Mission.…
$400 billion exports target achieved, govt aspires for more next year
New Delhi, March 23: Buoyed by the success of crossing $400 billion exports target for FY22 ahead of schedule, Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on Wednesday said that discussions with Indian Missions abroad, export promotion…
Assets worth Rs 19K crore of Mallya, Nirav Modi and Mehul Choksi attached
New Delhi, March 22: Assets worth Rs 19,111 crore belonging to fugitives Vijay Mallya, Nirav Modi and Mehul Choksi were attached under Prevention of Money Laundering Act, 2002 (PMLA), the government said on Tuesday. In a written reply…
Sanctions on Russia will lead to faster transition to Renewable Energy
Mumbai, March 21: At a time when the rising sanctions on Russia ffollowing its invasion on Ukraine poses challenges to the energy security of many countries, Reserve Bank of India Governor Shaktikanta Das on Monday said the transition to…
MP Minister to write to DoPT against IAS officer
Bhopal, Mar 20: Madhya Pradesh Medical Education Minister Vishvas Sarang – who also holds the crucial Bhopal Gas Tragedy Relief and Rehabilitation portfolio in addition to being a local legislator – said on Sunday that he will write to…
CII: TN budget futuristic, inclusive, propelling economic growth
Chennai, Mar 18: The Confederation of Indian Industry (Tamil Nadu) welcomed the Tamil Nadu State Budget 2022-23 as futuristic, inclusive and growth oriented aimed at propelling economic growth. Mr. Satyakam Arya, Chairman, CII Tamil…
India’s legitimate energy transactions should not be politicized
New Delhi, March 20: A day after India pointed out that a number of countries are continuing to import energy from Russia, especially in Europe, sources said on Friday that New Delhi's legitimate energy transactions should not be…
Govt brought 22,500 students stranded in Ukraine home: Jaishankar
New Delhi, March 15 (UNI) The government on Tuesday termed the evacuation of Indian students from Ukraine's Sumy as an "extremely complex" operation, as it involved the prospects of students "getting caught in crossfire" and added that…
Nitin Gadkari: Nation grows when its different regions grow
Kolkata, Mar 12 (UNI) Union Minister of Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari on Saturday stated that a nation grows when its different regions grow. According to the minister, the Eastern States of India have historically been the…
Do not choose shortcuts: PM to youth
New Delhi, Mar 12 (UNI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday advised the youth against choosing shortcuts to success adding "shortcuts will cut you short." Inaugurating the 11th Khel Mahakumbh in Gujarat, the
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Piyush Goyal lauds govt for Ukraine evacuation, accuses Cong. of spreading…
New Delhi, Mar 9 (UNI) Union minister Piyush Goyal on Wednesday said the evacuation of Indian students from Ukraine was a matter of pride for the whole nation, and slammed Congress blaming its leaders for spreading "misinformation".…
PM to women: Encourage people to use local products
New Delhi, March 8 (UNI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday called upon women to encourage people to use local products saying 'Vocal for Local' campaign is "deeply connected with women empowerment." "Vocal for Local" has become a…
‘National consensus’ on Ukraine, opposition appreciates GOI steps
"...Frank discussions took place in an amicable atmosphere, a reminder that when it comes to national interests, we are all Indians first and foremost," Tharoor said.
Will leave no stone unturned to evacuate every Indian citizen from Ukraine safely: PM
Sonbhadra/ Ghazipur (UP), March 2 (UNI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday said the massive campaign 'Operation Ganga,' launched to evacuate the stranded Indian citizens from Ukraine, reflected the growing might of India in the…
Aviation minister welcomes students returning from Ukraine
New Delhi/Bhopal, Feb 27 (UNI) Civil Aviation minister Jyotiraditya Scindia welcomed personally, the students and other passengers returning by Air India flights from Ukraine. He went to the airport to receive the relieved students…
Over 40 officers shifted in a major bureaucratic rejig at Centre
New Delhi, Feb 23: In a major bureaucratic rejig, the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC) on Wednesday approved new postings of over 40 senior officers at joint secretary and additional secretary levels. Apart from elite Indian…
FM Sitharaman: I am looking into facts of the NSE case
Mumbai, Feb 22 (UNI) Amid periodic revelations in the NSE corporate governance case involving former CEO Chitra Ramkrishna and her associates, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Tuesday said that she would comment on the issue only…
Piyush Goyal: India looking at professional & educational tie-ups in UAE
Mumbai, Feb 19 (UNI) Union Minister for Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal on Saturday said that India is looking at entering into partnership agreements with professional bodies and educational institutions in the UAE, which is facing…