Elaborating on some of India's key priority areas for achieving developed nation status, Dr Nageswaran stated that improvements in human resource development are critical for achieving higher economic growth prospects.
The Supreme Court has sought a response from the Centre and Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) on a plea raising concern over the use and overuse of pesticides and other chemical insecticides on food crops and food items.
The accused has been identified as Faizal Khan, a resident of Mandideep, Raisen district, and he runs a puncture shop here in Bhopal. He was booked under IPC section 153 B (Imputations, assertions prejudicial to national-integration).
Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis alleged that Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray used to call himself "Hindutvawadi" adding that now "Tipu Sultan Zindabad" and "Allahu Akbar" slogans are being raised in his rallies.
Rashtriya Ispat Nigam Limited (RINL), a pivotal player in the steel industry, faced an unprecedented challenge when operations at Adani Gangavaram Port Limited (AGPL) had to be halted, after the port workers agitated, raising various demands.
The United Nations upwardly raised India's economic growth projections for 2024 from 6.2 per cent to 6.9 per cent mainly driven by strong public investment and resilient private consumption, joining IMF that recently upped the country's growth forecast.
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], May 17: Merck Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Merck KGaA Germany, marks 'World Hypertension Day 2024' together with Africa's First Ladies, Ministries of Health, Medical Societies and Academia, through their "Nationwide Diabetes & Hypertension Blue Point
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], May 17: 30 days ahead of UEFA EURO 2024, the biggest football festival of the year, Sony Sports Network has launched its blockbuster campaign "Universe Ka Sabse Bada Football Festival of 2024" featuring their brand ambassador for football, Bollywood sensation Ka
"I would like to tell those who raise questions on the abrogation of Article 370 that the rise in the voter turnout from 14 per cent in the past to 40 per cent (in Srinagar) is the greatest testament to the success of the decision," Amit Shah said in an exclusive conversation with ANI.
Ireland players are set to recieve a pay rise after Cricket Ireland (CI) and the Irish Cricketers' Association (ICA) reached an agreement on the terms of the central contract.
She stated, "Violent protests were happening in PoJK, and Ahmed Farhad reported on the incident. He was very vocal about the situation in PoJK. I urge all Kashmiris and the Joint Awami Action Committee to raise their voices for his immediate release."
The RBI recently clarified that NBFIs should comply with existing regulatory caps on disbursal of loans in cash to below Rs 20,000 (around USD 240). This compares to a higher Rs 200,000 cap on general cash transactions for individuals, which some lenders, the rating agency said, had adopted