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Amaravati, April 8 A World Bank delegation met Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu on Wednesday to discuss investment potential and infrastructure development in Amaravati.Naidu briefed the delegation on the progress of the new capital city and the ongoing infrastructure...

Union Textiles Minister Giriraj Singh stated that the footwear industry is a vital part of India's economy, given its large market size of nearly 1.5 to 2 lakh crore rupees and its labor-intensive nature. While interacting with stakeholders in the footwear industry in New Delhi today, the...

Patna, April 2 The commercial taxes department of Bihar recorded revenues worth Rs 43,324 crore in the 2025-26 financial year, achieving 93.17 per cent of the target of Rs 46,500 crore, a senior official said on Thursday.The collection was 4.09 per cent higher than the figure in 2024-25, he...

Chandigarh, April 1 Haryana has recorded the highest growth in State GST (SGST) collection among all states in 2025-26, according to a report by the Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC).The state's post-settlement SGST collection stood at Rs 48,289 crore in FY26, registering a...

Chandigarh, March 31 The Haryana government has revised collector rates across the state through a transparent and data-driven process that aligns with market values, an official spokesperson said on Tuesday.The revision is based on an analysis of the top 50 per cent of property registries in...

Jaipur, March 31 The Ministry of Railways has initiated work on three key railway projects in the border areas of Rajasthan, aimed at improving connectivity and boosting economic activity in the desert state, officials said.A spokesperson for the railways said that plans are underway to...

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...