Yogi Adityanath meets Singapore Deputy PM, host of MoUs inked for investments in UP 

IANS | February 24, 2026 5:16 PM

New Delhi, Feb 24 (IANS) Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, who is currently on a four-day visit to Singapore and Japan for attracting global investors and inviting big-ticket investments in the state, met Singapore's Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Trade and Industry, Gan Kim Yong, and also visited an airport logistics hub with his team on Tuesday, to draw "valuable insights" and their subsequent application in building a robust aviation infrastructure in the state.

Grand Braj Holi begins, devotees and tourists throng Barsana, Nandgaon

IANS | February 24, 2026 4:39 PM

Mathura (Uttar Pradesh), Feb 24 (IANS) Thousands of devotees and tourists from across India and abroad have begun arriving in the Braj region to witness the world-famous Holi celebrations in Barsana, Vrindavan and Mathura, as the traditional festivities formally commenced with ritual ceremonies on Tuesday.

Union Cabinet approves Rs 275 hike in MSP of jute for 2026-27

IANS | February 24, 2026 4:28 PM

New Delhi, Feb 24 (IANS) The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Tuesday approved an increase of Rs 275 per quintal in Minimum Support Prices (MSP) of raw jute for marketing season 2026-27 compared to the price of the previous year.

Cabinet enhances equity investment limit of POWERGRID to Rs 7,500 crore per subsidiary

IANS | February 24, 2026 4:03 PM

New Delhi, Feb 24 (IANS) The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA), chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Tuesday approved enhanced delegation to Power Grid Corporation of India Limited (POWERGRID), enhancing the permissible equity investment limit of the company from the current threshold of Rs 5,000 crore per subsidiary to Rs 7,500 crore per subsidiary -- while retaining the existing cap of 15 per cent of the company's net worth.