DBT, Jan Dhan schemes revolutionised welfare delivery in India: FM Sitharaman

IANS | June 5, 2025 12:02 PM

New Delhi, June 5 (IANS) Several groundbreaking financial inclusion schemes by the Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led government have revolutionised welfare delivery in India in the last 11 years, by plugging leakages and ensuring transparency, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said on Thursday.

Centre eases SEZ norms in big push to semiconductors, electronic parts

IANS | June 5, 2025 11:48 AM

New Delhi, June 5 (IANS) The government has eased rules to boost manufacturing of semiconductors and electronic components by allowing companies to set up factories on smaller plots in special economic zones (SEZs) which will lower the cost of entry. These units will also be allowed to sell their products in the domestic market, in addition to exports.

Adani Group contributes Rs 74,945 crore tax in FY25, up 29 pc

IANS | June 5, 2025 10:28 AM

Ahmedabad, June 5 (IANS) The Adani Group's total contribution to the exchequer increased by 29 per cent to Rs 74,945 crore in fiscal year 2025, from Rs 58,104 crore in FY24, through its portfolio of listed entities, it announced on Thursday.

DGCA pulls up Turkish Airlines over multiple safety violations

IANS | June 4, 2025 10:42 PM

New Delhi, June 4 (IANS) The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has found multiple safety violations in Turkish Airlines operations during surprise inspections carried out between May 29 and June 2 at four major Indian airports -- Delhi, Hyderabad, Chennai, and Bengaluru, it was announced on Wednesday.