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New Delhi, February 23 Union Minister Giriraj Singh on Monday criticised Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, alleging that he is misleading the nation on the India-US trade deal and attempting to incite unrest in the country.Singh also said that Gandhi should undergo brain mapping.Criticising the...

Gandhinagar, February 23 – The Women Art and Craft Festival was inaugurated at the Gujarat Legislative Assembly premises on Monday as part of the ‘Har Ghar Swadeshi, Ghar Ghar Swadeshi’ campaign.Assembly Speaker Shankar Chaudhary formally inaugurated the festival. Deputy Speaker Purnesh Modi...

Jammu, February 17 Jammu and Kashmir recorded a steady increase in GST collections, with total revenue amounting to Rs 24,080.79 crore over the past three financial years, reflecting improved compliance and a widening tax base, the UT government said on Tuesday.Responding to a written question...

Mandi, February 16 – The seven-day internationally renowned Mahashivratri Festival began on Monday in Mandi, a town in Himachal Pradesh, also known as 'Chhoti Kashi', which is celebrating its 500th anniversary.This year, 216 deities are participating in the week-long festival, which begins a...

KUPWARA, January 15: The Lolab Winter Festival concluded on a high note in Kariwan, Devar Lolab, drawing thousands of visitors and showcasing the scenic beauty and cultural richness of the Lolab Valley.The festival was inaugurated by the Deputy Commissioner of Kupwara, Shrikant Suse, in the...

Kochi, February 15 A two-day international buyer-seller meet will be held here from February 17 to open global market avenues for products of Kerala's MSMEs, the State Industries Department said.Titled TRADEX KERALA 2026, the event is expected to be attended by around 30 buyers from over 20...

Gandhinagar, February 14 – The Gujarat Legislative Assembly has been transformed into a showcase of the state’s traditional arts in preparation for the Budget Session, which begins on February 16. Artisans from across the state have been commissioned to create and install works within the...

Jaipur, February 14 – The sixth meeting of the Board of Investment was held on Saturday at the Chief Minister’s residence, chaired by Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma. During the meeting, customized incentive packages were approved for 10 mega projects across key sectors, aimed at attracting...

Jaipur, February 14 The Rajasthan government on Saturday approved customized incentive packages for 10 mega projects involving an investment of approximately ₹46,000 crore, officials said.The Board of Investment, in a meeting chaired by Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma, approved proposals...

Kanihama in Budgam has been developed as a model craft village with infrastructure works worth Rs. 3 crore to promote Kani shawls and traditional handicrafts.February 14, Srinagar: Kanihama, globally known for its intricate Kani shawls, has been developed as a model craft village to preserve...

The Ministry of External Affairs, in collaboration with the Office of the Development Commissioner (Handicrafts) under the Ministry of Textiles, organized a special cultural evening for BRICS Sherpas and Sous Sherpas at the National Crafts Museum. The event, held on the 10th of this month...

Jammu, February 12 The Jammu and Kashmir Assembly on Thursday passed grants amounting to Rs 6,713.59 crore for various ministries through voice vote after a day-long discussion.The House approved Rs 5,298.43 crore for the Public Works Department, Rs 866.16 crore for Industries and Commerce, Rs...

Jammu, February 12 Jammu and Kashmir Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Kumar Choudhary on Thursday announced that the government is planning to amend the J&K Industrial policy to recalibrate industrial incentives and address unit closures, aiming to sustain industrial growth, promote local...

Lucknow, February 13 The Uttar Pradesh government has trained 1.31 lakh artisans and distributed free toolkits under the One District One Product (ODOP) scheme to promote traditional industries, MSME Minister Rakesh Sachan informed the Assembly on Thursday.Responding to a starred question by...

Gurugram, February 10 The SARAS Aajeevika Mela-2026, which showcases rural crafts and women entrepreneurship, began here on Tuesday, bringing together more than 900 women entrepreneurs from across the country, officials said.The fair features over 450 stalls, displaying a wide range of...