Centre has released Rs 50,571 crore to states as special assistance

IANS | December 3, 2024 12:31 PM

New Delhi, Dec 3 (IANS) The Centre has released Rs 50,571.42 crore to states as part of its ‘special assistance for capital investment’ scheme to step up expenditure in various development projects during the first eight months of the current financial year, Minister of State for Finance, Pankaj Chaudhary has informed the Lok Sabha.

India’s power consumption up 5 per cent in Nov

IANS | December 3, 2024 11:47 AM

New Delhi, Dec 3 (IANS) India's power consumption increased by 5.14 per cent to 125.44 billion units in November this year from 119.30 billion units in the same month last year, according to official figures.

US unveils new package of chip export controls against China

IANS | December 3, 2024 9:25 AM

Washington, Dec 2 (IANS) The United States has announced a new semiconductor export control package against China, including curbs on high-end chips for artificial intelligence (AI) that are likely to affect the South Korean industry.