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Finance minister assures FIEO delegation of full backing to exporters amid
Updated : 5 months, 4 weeks ago IST
A delegation of the Federation of Indian Export Organisations (FIEO) on Thursday called on Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman and received assurances of full government support to safeguard exporters' interests following the recent escalation of tariffs by the United States, said the indust
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Russia launches long-range strikes on Ukrainian military targets
Updated : 5 months, 4 weeks ago IST
Russia carried out long-range strikes on Ukrainian military targets using Kinzhal missiles, hitting weapons plants and airfields, RT reported. Ukraine said most missiles were intercepted but confirmed damage at 13 sites, including Kiev-based Ukrspecsystems. Moscow claimed to have earlier tar
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Israel expands humanitarian efforts in Gaza with additional aid hubs
Updated : 7 months ago IST
According to the IDF Spokesperson's Unit, the move is part of efforts to expand food distribution "in accordance with the directives of the political echelon." The new sites will be managed by American civil society organisations in coordination with the US. government.
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KTR slams CM Revanth Reddy, accuses him of neglecting flood situation in T
Updated : 7 months ago IST
BRS Working President K T Rama Rao (KTR) has sharply criticised Chief Minister Revanth Reddy, accusing him of negligence in handling the severe flood situation in Telangana. Drawing a comparison to Emperor Nero, KTR said Reddy was reviewing projects like Musi River beautification and the Oly
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Work underway to increase water flow at temporary lake formed: Uttarkashi
Updated : 7 months ago IST
The temporary lake was formed following an obstruction in the Yamuna River caused by debris from Gadgad Gadera near Syanachatti. Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami inspected the site and directed officials to remove the silt deposited in the river route and widen the lake's mouth
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US to get first Tamil goddess temple in Texas with idols made in India
Updated : 7 months ago IST
The temple is being modelled after the famous Samayapuram Mariyamman temple in Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu. The initiative has been taken by Tharagaram Baashyam and his wife, Saraswati, originally from Chennai and currently residing in Texas. The shrine is being constructed on a 10-acre site
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"God forbid if it had rained for four days, situation would be like 2014":
Updated : 7 months ago IST
Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah expressed concern over the recent flash flood situation in the region, stating that the administration narrowly escaped a major crisis.
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"Situation is serious": Punjab Minister Aman Arora on flood crisis
Updated : 7 months ago IST
Arora highlighted the efforts being made to rescue people, their animals and belongings, and provide food and other essential supplies.
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Punjab Flood: Around 20 villages affected as situation worsens in Fazilka
Updated : 7 months ago IST
According to Fazilka Deputy Commissioner (DC) Amarpreet Kaur Sandhu, the water level increased over the past two to three days, affecting connectivity to many villages.
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PMJDY enhanced dignity, gave people power to script their own destiny: PM
Updated : 7 months ago IST
On the occasion of Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana's (PMJDY) 11th anniversary, Prime Minister Narendra Modi lauded the scheme's impact over the years. "When the last mile is financially connected, the entire nation moves forward together. That is exactly what the PM Jan Dhan Yojana achieve
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More than 56 crore Jan Dhan accounts opened in last 11 years: Nirmala Sith
Updated : 7 months ago IST
More than 56 crore Jan Dhan accounts have been opened, in the last 11 years, bringing millions into the formal banking system, said Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman in a message marking the 11 years of the Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana (PMJDY), launched by Prime Minister Narendra M
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CPI(ML)'s Dipankar Bhattacharya says INDIA bloc receiving "tremendous resp
Updated : 7 months ago IST
CPI(ML) leader Dipankar Bhattacharya on Thursday said that the Voter Adhikar Yatra in Bihar is the beginning of a "historic movement" for the entire state and is getting "tremendous" response from the public.
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