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The government has approved 52 new applications under Round III of the Production Linked Incentive (PLI) Scheme for Textiles. The Ministry of Textiles stated that these applicants have committed an investment of ₹6,708 crore, with an expected turnover of ₹21,186 crore. The approved proposals are...

Union Tribal Affairs Minister Jual Oram has highlighted the transformative role played by the National Scheduled Tribes Finance and Development Corporation (NSTFDC) in empowering Scheduled Tribe communities across the country. Addressing the 25th foundation day of NSTFDC in New Delhi, Mr. Oram...

The National Compensatory Afforestation Fund Management and Planning Authority (NACMPA) organized a National Workshop on the Settlement and Digitization of Forest Boundaries in New Delhi yesterday. It brought together senior officials from the Union Government, State governments, and Union...

Chennai, April 11 Saturday's opening bullion rates:1 Gm Gold, 22 Kt – Rs 14,100.001 Gm Gold, 18 Kt – Rs 11,760.001 Gm Silver – Rs 265.00

April 11, New Delhi – Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri concluded his visit to the United States. Key discussions focused on expanding the strategic partnership.He met Under Secretary William Kimmitt to discuss advancing U.S.-India cooperation on critical and emerging technologies, securing...

April 11, New Delhi – Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed his grief over the tragic incident that occurred in the holy city of Mathura in Uttar Pradesh on Friday, where a boat carrying tourists capsized in the Yamuna river, resulting in the loss of at least 10 lives while several others went...

Florida, April 11 US Ambassador to India Sergio Gor said on Saturday that Washington and New Delhi will closely work together across key sectors, including trade, defense, and energy.Speaking on X after his meeting with Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri in Florida, Gor said, "It was a pleasure to...

New Delhi, April 11 A parliamentary panel has raised concerns about the vacant director's position at the renowned Khuda Bakhsh Oriental Public Library in Patna since August 2023, and has sought a report from the Ministry of Culture on the reasons for the delay in filling the position.The...

April 11, New Delhi – India’s Minister of State for External Affairs, Kirti Vardhan Singh, met senior leaders of Myanmar's new government in Nay Pyi Taw on Friday.During the visit, the Minister of State met with Myanmar's Vice Presidents, U Nyo Saw and Daw Nan Ni Ni Aye, as well as Foreign...

New Delhi, April 11 Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday paid tributes to the renowned social reformer, Jyotirao Phule, on his birth anniversary, stating that his life was dedicated to the ideals of equality, justice, and education.He also highlighted Phule's pioneering role in advocating...

April 11, New Delhi – Union Minister of Commerce & Industry, Piyush Goyal, held a virtual meeting with his Bahraini counterpart, Abdulla Bin Adel Fakhro, Minister of Industry and Commerce.During the virtual meeting, Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal welcomed the regional ceasefire and emphasized...

April 11, New Delhi – External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar will undertake an official visit to the United Arab Emirates. During the second leg of his visit, the EAM will meet with the leadership of the UAE to review close cooperation and deepen the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership between...

Buxar (Bihar), April 11 A man was arrested in the Buxar district of Bihar for sending a message to the website of a foreign intelligence agency, claiming that he could compromise the security of Prime Minister Narendra Modi in exchange for money, police said.The accused, identified as Amal...

Washington, April 11: India and the United States expanded cooperation on energy, critical technologies, and defense during Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri's meetings with senior US officials this week, signaling closer strategic alignment.On the final day of his hectic three-day engagements...

Washington, April 11 India's Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri discussed furthering energy cooperation with the US in nuclear power and new areas such as coal gasification and LPG exports during his meeting with US Energy Secretary Chris Wright.Concluding his three-day visit to the US, Misri's...

Jammu, April 10 The Parliamentary Standing Committee on Energy met with Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha at Lok Bhavan here on Friday.The committee, led by its Chairman Shrirang Appa Barne, is on a study visit to Jammu, according to an official spokesman.Members of the delegation included...

Rishikesh, April 10 Unidentified individuals damaged a section of the glass at one end of the Bajrang Setu, the country's first pedestrian glass bridge under construction over the Ganga river in Laxman Jhula, a popular tourist destination in Uttarakhand, officials said on Friday.Praveen...

New Delhi, April 10 The Delhi Development Authority plans to organize a heritage week at the Mehrauli Archaeological Park between April 13 and 18 to commemorate International Day for Monuments and Sites, officials said on Friday.The week would include activities such as walks, student...

Chandigarh, April 10 Amritpal Singh Mehron, the main accused in the murder case of social media influencer Kanchan Kumari, was arrested by the Punjab Police on Friday after he was deported from the Middle East, a top officer said.The police did not disclose the name of the country that had...

New Delhi, April 11 – In a significant administrative reshuffle within India's higher education sector, the University Grants Commission (UGC) has decided to relieve its Secretary, Professor Manish R. Joshi, from his duties.The decision, approved by the competent authority, will take effect on...