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New Delhi, March 29 The government may announce more relief packages for vulnerable segments of the economy, including the MSME sector, to help them sustain and keep inflation under control in the domestic market if the West Asia crisis continues, sources said.The government has announced a...

New Delhi, March 29 – Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday called fishermen "a strong foundation of Atmanirbhar Bharat," who continue to strengthen the country's economy, and mentioned the efforts being made to further enhance the fisheries sector.Speaking during the 132nd episode of his...

Chandigarh, March 28 In a boost to Punjab's tourism and hospitality sector, Industries Minister Sanjeev Arora announced on Saturday that the Oberoi Group and Springedge Solutions Pvt. Ltd. have signed a memorandum of understanding for the development of a major hospitality project in Amritsar...

March 28, New Delhi: The design elements of the Noida International Airport reflect the cultural traditions of Uttar Pradesh. The new airport is also expected to create a wide range of job opportunities for local youth, contributing to regional employment growth and economic activity.

New Delhi, March 27 Greater Noida's housing market is likely to see increased demand and supply of residential properties with improved economic activities, thanks to the upcoming new Noida International Airport in the national capital region, according to Knight Frank.On Friday, real estate...

New Delhi, March 27 More than ₹9,200 crore has been invested by 168 approved applicants under the production-linked incentive scheme in the food processing sector, the government said on Friday in the Rajya Sabha.In a written reply, Minister of State for Food Processing Industries Ravneet...

Shimla, March 25 A total of 2,411 new industrial units have been established in Himachal Pradesh in the past three years, while 88 industrial units have shut down during the period, Industries Minister Harshvardhan Chauhan said on Wednesday.He said that continuous efforts are being made to...

Bengaluru, March 23 The Karnataka government told the Legislative Assembly on Monday that it is aware of future challenges and is maintaining a "fiscal balance", as the opposition BJP cautioned about a crisis similar to that in Himachal Pradesh, where salaries for the chief minister, ministers...

Hyderabad, March 22 Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu on Sunday said global conflicts are impacting the marketing of products from the state, while stressing that the Centre is taking steps to mitigate the fallout.Addressing a session at the Indian School of Business here, he...

Shimla, March 22 The stage is set for the resumption of Indo-Tibetan trade, which was suspended in 2020 due to the Covid pandemic, through the Shipki La pass in Kinnaur, on the Himachal Pradesh border, starting in June this year, Tribal Development and Revenue Minister Jagat Singh Negi said here...

Mumbai, March 14 Union Minister Piyush Goyal said on Saturday that India is well-positioned to handle any situation related to crude oil and fuel, as the West Asia crisis disrupts gas shipments and shipping routes, and highlighted that the government has increased kerosene production to provide...

Civil Aviation Minister Kinjarapu Rammohan Naidu today inaugurated Amazon Air's inaugural cargo flight from Delhi to Guwahati, enhancing air cargo connectivity for the North-East region. In a social media post, the Minister stated that this dedicated air cargo service will significantly reduce...

Mumbai, March 11 The Congress claimed in the legislative assembly on Wednesday that there was a shortage of domestic LPG in Maharashtra, demanding that the government clarify the situation and inform the House about the steps being taken to address it.Raising the matter, Congress legislature...

New Delhi, March 6 Indian Railways carried 137.72 million tonnes of freight in February 2026, registering a 3.96 per cent increase compared to 132.48 million tonnes in February 2025, the Ministry said on Friday."Freight revenue during the month stood at Rs 14,571.99 crore, up from Rs 14,151.96...

In February of this year, Indian Railways transported over 137 million tonnes of freight, representing a significant increase of 3.96% compared to the same period last year. The Ministry of Railways stated that this steady growth in freight reflects the sustained demand for rail-based logistics...

Jerusalem, March 5 The ongoing war with Iran could cost Israel an estimated 9.4 billion NIS (approximately $3 billion) per week under current restrictions on economic activities, the Israeli Finance Ministry has warned."In a letter sent to the Chief of the Home Front Command, Maj. Gen. Shai...

New Delhi, February 24 The Indian economy is expected to record a growth rate close to 8.1 per cent in the September-December quarter, according to a report released on Tuesday, under the revised series with the new base year of 2022-23.The country witnessed a growth rate of 8 per cent in the...

The country's economy is estimated to have grown by 8.1 percent in the third quarter of the current fiscal year. This was stated in a research report released today by the State Bank of India. According to the report, high-frequency indicators suggest that economic activity remained resilient in...

The Secretary General of the Confederation of All India Traders (CAIT) and BJP MP, Praveen Khandelwal, stated that trade during this year's Holi festival is expected to exceed 80 thousand crore rupees across the country. He added that this figure represents a growth of nearly 25 per cent...

New Delhi, February 22 The country's demand for coal, which had been weak earlier in the current financial year, is expected to increase in the coming days due to a sharp increase in electricity consumption, an industry expert said on Sunday.Vinaya Varma, Managing Director of mjunction...