International passengers to shell out more at Delhi airport from April 16

IANS | March 30, 2025 8:46 PM

New Delhi, March 30 (IANS) International passengers will have to shell out more for flying out of Delhi airport starting April 16, as the Airports Economic Regulatory Authority (AERA) has approved higher and variable user development fees (UDF) for economy and business class passengers.

India records robust growth in metal production during FY 2024-25

IANS | March 30, 2025 2:01 PM

New Delhi, March 30 (IANS) The production of key minerals such as iron ore, manganese ore, bauxite and lead in the country have recorded a robust growth in financial year 2024-25 after reaching record production levels in FY 2023-24, according to a statement issued by the Ministry of Mines on Sunday.

Nearly 31 lakh defence pensioners onboarded on SPARSH portal: Centre

IANS | March 29, 2025 9:24 PM

New Delhi, March 29 (IANS) Of the total 32 lakh defence pensioners, nearly 31 lakh have been onboarded on System for Pension Administration-Raksha (SPARSH) and their pensions are being directly credited into their bank accounts, the government informed on Saturday.