Patna, Nov 4 (IANS) The election activity is intensifying in Bihar, with campaigning for the first phase of polling set to end at 5 p.m. on Tuesday. Before the silence period kicks in, Mahagathbandhan’s Chief Ministerial candidate Tejashwi Yadav on Tuesday made a series of major announcements at a press conference in Patna.
New Delhi, Nov 4 (IANS) The Gem and Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) has called on the government to amend the Customs Act, offer concessional export credit, expedite the passage of the SEZ Act amendment, and form a National Gem and Jewellery Park Policy to enhance India's competitiveness in global trade.
New Delhi, Nov 4 (IANS) The government was set to launch the third round of the production-linked incentive (PLI) scheme for Specialty Steel on Tuesday, which is one of the key initiatives under the Atmanirbhar Bharat vision.
New Delhi, Nov 4 (IANS) India has sent the first export consignment of 12 metric tonnes of Fortified Rice Kernel (FRK) from Chhattisgarh to Costa Rica, said the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, on Tuesday.
New Delhi, Nov 4 (IANS) Global rating agency Fitch Ratings has revised the Outlook on Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone Limited's (APSEZ) as well as Adani Energy Solutions Limited's (AESL) to ‘Stable’ from ‘Negative’, adding that the Adani Group has demonstrated access to diversified funding sources.
Amritsar, Nov 4 (IANS) A devoted contingent of Sikh pilgrims departed from Amritsar for Pakistan on Tuesday under the banner of the Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC) to participate in the sacred celebrations of Guru Nanak Dev's Prakash Parv. The group will take part in religious ceremonies at Nankana Sahib, the birthplace of Guru Nanak, and other historic Gurdwaras across Pakistan.
New Delhi, Nov 4 (IANS) Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Upendra Dwivedi continues to assess the Indian Army’s operational readiness across various formations. After recently visiting several border areas, the Army Chief has examined multiple aspects of preparedness, including drone warfare capabilities and innovations in training at Kharga Corps.
New Delhi, Nov 4 (IANS) Union Railways Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw, who reviewed the progress of Ahmedabad Station redevelopment and the High-Speed Rail project, has said that the construction of the bullet train station in Ahmedabad is in advanced stage.
Thiruvananthapuram, Nov 4 (IANS) The condition of 19-year-old Sreekutty, who was seriously injured after being pushed off a moving train at Varkala by a drunken co-passenger, remains critical, doctors at the Thiruvananthapuram Medical College Hospital said on Tuesday.
Roseau, Nov 4 (IANS) India and Dominica signed Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) for the implementation of five Quick Impact Projects (QIPs) aimed at boosting community development in the Caribbean nation. The Government of India will provide financial assistance of USD 250,000 to support these local initiatives under its development partnership programme.
