Panaji, April 3 Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant on Friday welcomed the passage of the Jan Vishwas Bill, 2026, in Parliament, describing it as a major reform that will boost "ease of living" and "ease of doing business".In a post on a social media platform, Sawant said the legislation was a...
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Kochi, April 2 The UDF, led by the Congress, released its manifesto for the April 9 Assembly elections in Kerala on Thursday, promising free travel for women on all Kerala state transport buses, an increase in welfare pensions to Rs 3,000 per month, and a monthly allowance of Rs 1,000 for female...
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Seoul, March 26 – The ruling Democratic Party (DP) of South Korea and the government have agreed to submit an additional budget bill to the National Assembly next Tuesday, according to the budget minister, in an effort to mitigate the economic impact of a prolonged war in the Middle East on...
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Amaravati, March 25 – In a major relief for electricity consumers across Andhra Pradesh, the Andhra Pradesh Electricity Regulatory Commission (APERC) approved no increase in electricity tariffs for 2026-27 on Wednesday.The state government said that the APERC's decision reaffirms its...
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Amaravati, March 25 In a major relief for consumers across Andhra Pradesh, the Andhra Pradesh Electricity Regulatory Commission (APERC) has approved no increase in electricity tariffs for FY2026–27, reaffirming the state government's commitment to protecting households, farmers, and small...
New Delhi, March 16 The Indian Youth Congress held a 'Sansad Gherao' at Jantar Mantar here on Monday to oppose the India-US trade deal, alleging that the agreement could adversely affect farmers, workers, and small businesses.At least 90 protesters were detained as they attempted to march...
New Delhi, March 16 The Indian Youth Congress held a 'Sansad Gherao' at Jantar Mantar here on Monday to protest the India-US trade deal, alleging that the agreement could negatively impact farmers, workers, and small businesses.At least 90 protesters were detained as they attempted to march...
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New Delhi, March 16 The Indian Youth Congress (IYC) staged a 'Sansad Gherao' protest at Jantar Mantar here on Monday against the India-US trade deal, alleging that the agreement would be detrimental to farmers, workers, and small businesses.Led by IYC national president Uday Bhanu Chib...
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New Delhi, March 13 Issues with the availability of LPG have begun to disrupt the livelihoods of street vendors across the national capital, forcing many to close their stalls or take out heavy loans to sustain their daily operations.The disruption has pushed several small-scale traders into...
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In New Delhi, several restaurants and small eateries have temporarily closed due to a shortage of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG), disrupting kitchen operations.Business owners say this situation is affecting their daily earnings and causing anxiety among workers who rely on these establishments...
Guwahati, March 11 – Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said on Wednesday that the state government is prioritizing infrastructure development in rural areas to sustain economic growth and expand opportunities for entrepreneurs and small businesses across the state.In a post on the...
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A program on women empowerment, titled "Smriddhi," was organized by the FICCI Ladies Organisation (FICCI FLO) at the Jammu Convention Centre, with the aim of promoting financial independence and entrepreneurship among women.Nasir Aslam Wani, Advisor to the Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir...
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New Delhi, March 10 The Aam Aadmi Party on Monday targeted the BJP-led central government, claiming a "deepening" LPG supply crisis, with party chief Arvind Kejriwal saying the situation could worsen in the coming days.Attacking Prime Minister Modi over the crisis amid the ongoing conflict in...
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Thiruvananthapuram, March 7 – In a rare interaction between political leaders and the state’s technology community, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi engaged with IT professionals, startup founders, and technologists at the Technopark campus here on Saturday, calling for a stronger focus on skills...
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New Delhi, March 2 Amazon India announced 'Zero Referral Fee' on over 12.5 crore products on Monday, a move the e-commerce giant said aims to accelerate growth for lakhs of sellers across the country.Building on last year's fee revision, the company has expanded zero referral fee coverage from...
Patna, February 27 – A three-day exhibition was organized in the Rohtas district of Bihar to raise awareness about the PM Vishwakarma scheme and also to encourage people to avail assistance under the scheme.District Magistrate Udita Singh inaugurated a 3-day exhibition-cum-trade fair at the...
February 24, New Delhi – A group of 22 U.S. Senate Democrats introduced legislation on Monday that would require the Trump administration to fully refund, within 180 days, all revenue collected from tariffs that were struck down by the U.S. Supreme Court, along with interest.The 22 Democrats...
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Washington, February 24 – US Senate Democrats have introduced legislation to force the Trump administration to refund billions of dollars in tariffs after the Supreme Court ruled them unlawful.US Senator Ben Ray Lujan said that President Donald Trump "ignited a global trade war the moment he...
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Bengaluru, February 23 Karnataka Minister for Large and Medium Industries M B Patil inaugurated Amazon's newly constructed, fully equipped 11 lakh sq ft corporate office near Yelahanka here on Monday.Located on a five-acre site approximately 15 kilometers from the Kempegowda International...
Bengaluru, February 23 Karnataka Minister for Large and Medium Industries M B Patil inaugurated Amazon's newly constructed, fully equipped 11 lakh sq ft corporate office near Yelahanka here on Monday.He said this is Amazon's 10th corporate office in the state. The company, which has a...