PM Modi to leave for Thailand tomorrow for BIMSTEC meet

IANS | April 2, 2025 10:28 PM

New Delhi, April 2 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi will leave for Bangkok on Thursday to attend the 6th BIMSTEC Summit, with his visit also set to further strengthen economic and trade ties between India and Thailand.

209 MW solar plants have been set up at 2,249 railway stations: Vaishnaw

IANS | April 2, 2025 10:12 PM

New Delhi, April 2 (IANS) Indian Railways has set up about 209 MW of solar plants on 2,249 railway stations and service buildings across the country so far as part of its efforts to promote solar energy in line with the government policies to enhance renewable energy, the Parliament was informed on Wednesday.

Centre gets record dividend of Rs 74,106 crore from PSUs

IANS | April 2, 2025 2:33 PM

New Delhi, April 2 (IANS) The government has received a record Rs 74,016 crore as dividends from Central public sector enterprises in financial year 2024-25 which is 16 per cent higher than the corresponding figure of Rs 63,749.3 crore in 2023-24, according to the latest data compiled by the Department of Investment and Public Asset Management.

India’s rural lending landscape sees key transformation, structured loan schemes rise

IANS | April 2, 2025 1:46 PM

New Delhi, April 2 (IANS) Driven by rapid digitisation, rise of fintech and increased government support, the rural lending landscape in India is undergoing a significant transformation, creating new opportunities for structured and efficient lending models and ensuring that credit reaches those who need it most, according to a new report.