90 lakh houses delivered to slum dwellers in cities under PMAY-U

IANS | March 17, 2025 4:23 PM

New Delhi, March 17 (IANS) A total of 6.54 crore people comprising 1.39 crore households are living in slums across the country and 90.60 lakh houses have been completed/delivered to beneficiaries from slums under PMAY-U till March 3, 2025, the Parliament was informed on Monday.

Modi, Luxon agree to bolster India-New Zealand trade, investment ties

IANS | March 17, 2025 4:06 PM

New Delhi, March 17 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his New Zealand counterpart Christopher Luxon on Monday agreed to enhance the trade and investment relationship between the two countries, to realise the untapped potential and contribute to inclusive and sustainable economic growth.

Neo, mid-sized banks boost India's share in BFSI GCCs

IANS | March 17, 2025 2:33 PM

New Delhi, March 17 (IANS) Neo banks and mid-sized banks are increasingly opening Global Capability Centres (GCCs) in India, following the example of larger global banking giants, according to a report.

Bill Gates explores AI-driven ‘Viksit Bharat’ strategy room at NITI Aayog

IANS | March 17, 2025 2:31 PM

New Delhi, March 17 (IANS) Bill Gates, co-chair of the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, on Monday visited NITI Aayog’s Viksit Bharat Strategy Room (VBSR), where he experienced an advanced AI-enabled immersive centre designed to enhance evidence-based decision making for policymakers across the country.