India's forex reserves climb nearly $1 billion to $672.5 billion

India's forex reserves rise by $964 million to $675.16 billion: RBI

Foreign currency assets, the largest component of the reserves, increased by $930 million to $546.51 billion, while gold reserves edged up to $105.23 billion. Special Drawing Rights (SDRs) and the reserve tranche position with the IMF also recorded marginal gains 1 day ago
'Phone banking' during UPA rule resulted in huge NPAs: FM Nirmala Sitharaman

'Phone banking' during UPA rule resulted in huge NPAs: FM Nirmala Sitharaman

Sitharaman and Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu distributed loans worth ₹3,216 crore to over 1.03 lakh beneficiaries under various Central schemes. Naidu praised the Centre's banking reforms and highlighted financial assistance for Amaravati, Polavaram, Visakhapatnam Steel Plant, and other development projects. 1 day ago
Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced a special economic package worth $175 million for Seychelles to support projects across key sectors including social housing, e-mobility, vocational training, health, defence and maritime security. Addressing a joint

Abrogation of Articles 370, 35A Most Fitting Tribute to Dr Syama Prasad Mookerjee: PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on the 125th birth anniversary of Dr Syama Prasad Mookerjee, said the abrogation of Articles 370 and 35A in 2019 was the most fitting tribute to the Bharatiya Jana Sangh founder's supreme sacrifice. In a signed article, Modi hailed Mookerjee's contribution to national unity, democratic values, and the integration of Jammu and Kashmir. 13 days ago
Centre releases Rs 25,863 crore to states under VB-G-RAM-G scheme

Centre releases Rs 25,863 crore to states under VB-G-RAM-G scheme

Replacing MGNREGA from July 1, the scheme has been rolled out nationwide without major issues, with Andhra Pradesh, Kerala and Rajasthan leading in generating employment. Chouhan said wages have been increased by around 10 per cent, with a minimum daily wage of ₹300. 13 days ago
Seychelles not small island state but large ocean country, says PM Modi

'One In Every 50 People In Seychelles Has Undergone Training In India': PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi said one in every 50 people in Seychelles has received training in India, highlighting the strong people-to-people ties between the two nations. Addressing Seychelles' National Assembly, he reaffirmed India's support for the island nation's youth, digital transformation and inclusive development. 20 days ago