India

Himachal CM launches portal to parket products of 350,000 rural women

In a major initiative to empower rural women, Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu on Friday unveiled an e-commerce portal, Him-Era, to promote products crafted by over 350,000 rural women associated with 44,000 Self-Help Groups (SHGs).

Jan 3, 2025

Self-help groups show potential of women-led development in India: Jitendra Singh

The self-help groups (SHG) reflect the potential of women-led development in India, said Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science and Technology Dr. Jitendra Singh.

Jan 3, 2025

BPSC Aspirants' Stage A Protest At Gandhi Maidan

Protests intensify in Bihar against BPSC 70th PT Exam; political support grows

The agitation for the re-conduct of the Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC) 70th Preliminary Test (PT) gained significant momentum on Friday as protests erupted across Bihar, drawing widespread participation from students' unions, political parties, and activists.

Jan 3, 2025

Dramatic decline in India's rural poverty from 25.7 pc to 4.86 pc in last 12 years: SBI report

India's rural poverty ratio has registered a dramatic decline to 4.86 per cent in the financial year 2023-24 from 25.7 per cent in 2011-12 while urban poverty has fallen to 4.09 per cent from 4.6 per cent during this period

Jan 3, 2025

Northern Railway announces train timings for Katra-Srinagar route

Northern Railway on Friday announced train timings for the Katra-Srinagar route, which is expected to be inaugurated after January 20.

Jan 3, 2025

Adani Ports to develop berth at Gujarat's Kandla Port for multi-purpose cargo

Adani Ports' cargo volume grows 8 pc in December

The total cargo volume of Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone Limited (APSEZ) grew 8 per cent (year-on-year) to 38.4 million metric tonnes (MMT) in December 2024.

Jan 3, 2025

Centre clears incentive claims for Tata Motors, M&M under PLI scheme

The Ministry of Heavy Industries has approved incentive claims of Rs 246 crore submitted by Mahindra & Mahindra (M&M) and Tata Motors under the Rs 25,938 crore PLI scheme for the automobile and auto components industry, a senior official has confirmed.

Jan 3, 2025

India well-positioned to see significant growth in agricultural export in 2025: Report

With the government's focus on infrastructure development, technological advancements and initiatives to promote exports, India is well-positioned to see significant growth in its agricultural export sector in 2025

Jan 3, 2025

40 years after Bhopal gas tragedy, toxic waste shifted through green corridor

Bhopal gas tragedy waste containers parked in Pithampur for 24 hrs, bandh called today

For over 24 hours, container trucks carrying hazardous chemical waste from the Union Carbide India Limited (UCIL) plant in Bhopal have remained parked at the premises of the Ramki factory in the Ashapura area of Pithampur, Dhar district, Madhya Pradesh.

Jan 3, 2025

Bharatbhumi is proud of its exceptional daughters: PM Modi's tribute to Savitribai Phule

PM Modi honors education pioneer Savitribai Phule

PM Narendra Modi paid tribute to Savitribai Phule, India's first female teacher and a social reformer. Modi highlighted Phule's contributions to women's empowerment and education on social media.

Jan 3, 2025

Lokayukta expedites MUDA probe; CM Siddaramaiah prepares to put caste census report in Cabinet

Dalit family faces social boycott in Siddaramaiah's Assembly constituency

A Dalit family in Mysuru's Srinivasapura village, which falls under Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah's Varuna Assembly constituency, has been boycotted by village heads for violating a diktat of the panchayat.

Jan 3, 2025

High-level probe ordered by Bengal CM for TMC councillor's murder in Malda: Minister

Firhad Hakim, the West Bengal Minister in charge of the Municipal Affairs and Urban Development Department and Kolkata Mayor, said on Thursday that Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has ordered the highest level of enquiry in the brutal murder of Trinamool Congress councillor from the English Bazar municipality in Malda district, Dulal Sarkar alias Babla, in broad daylight.

Jan 3, 2025

Punjab govt dismisses DSP Gursher Sandhu for role in Lawrence Bishnoi's interview in custody

The Punjab government has dismissed Gursher Singh Sandhu, the Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP), for "denting the image of the police department" by facilitating a video-interview of gangster Lawrence Bishnoi during his custody at the Central Investigation Agency (CIA), Kharar, in March 2023.

Jan 3, 2025

UP govt announces transfers of 46 IAS officers; Sanjay Prasad returns as Principal Secy in Home Dept

On the second day of the new year, the Yogi Adityanath-led Uttar Pradesh government announced the transfer of 46 IAS officers, including several high-ranking officials across key departments. The reshuffle announced on Thursday marks a strategic move to enhance governance and streamline administrative functions in the state.

Jan 3, 2025

Delhi pollution: Air quality continues to be in 'poor' category

Flight, train services disrupted as dense fog engulfs Delhi-NCR

Dense fog enveloped various parts of Delhi-NCR, bringing visibility down and thereby impacting train and flight operations.

Jan 3, 2025

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India

Himachal CM launches portal to parket products of 350,000 rural women

Self-help groups show potential of women-led development in India: Jitendra Singh

Protests intensify in Bihar against BPSC 70th PT Exam; political support grows

Dramatic decline in India's rural poverty from 25.7 pc to 4.86 pc in last 12 years: SBI report

Northern Railway announces train timings for Katra-Srinagar route

Adani Ports' cargo volume grows 8 pc in December

Centre clears incentive claims for Tata Motors, M&M under PLI scheme

India well-positioned to see significant growth in agricultural export in 2025: Report

Bhopal gas tragedy waste containers parked in Pithampur for 24 hrs, bandh called today

PM Modi honors education pioneer Savitribai Phule

Dalit family faces social boycott in Siddaramaiah's Assembly constituency

High-level probe ordered by Bengal CM for TMC councillor's murder in Malda: Minister

Punjab govt dismisses DSP Gursher Sandhu for role in Lawrence Bishnoi's interview in custody

UP govt announces transfers of 46 IAS officers; Sanjay Prasad returns as Principal Secy in Home Dept

Flight, train services disrupted as dense fog engulfs Delhi-NCR

Ranveer Singh touches Sanjay Leela Bhansali's feet; Sara Ali Khan, Aditi Rao Hydari radiate in ethnic outfits at reception

Omar lambasts "arrogant" Congress after BJP's historic victory; Mehbooba reacts [details]

BJP leads in 53 seats, crosses majority mark in Chhattisgarh