New Delhi, July 16 (IANS) The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Wednesday approved the 'Prime Minister Dhan-Dhaanya Krishi Yojana' for six years, beginning 2025-26, to cover 100 districts.
New Delhi, July 16 (IANS) As India achieves 50 per cent of its installed electricity capacity from non-fossil fuel sources, the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA), chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Wednesday approved enhanced delegation of power to NTPC Ltd for investing in NTPC Renewable Energy Ltd. and its other joint ventures/subsidiaries to set up renewable energy capacity with an outlay of up to Rs 20,000 crore.
Mumbai, July 16 (IANS) Opposition leaders on Wednesday criticised Maharashtra Minister Nitesh Rane for his controversial remarks suggesting that Marathi should replace Urdu in madrasas and that the Islamic call to prayer (Azaan) be delivered in Marathi. They accused him of attempting to provoke communal tension and misrepresent minorities for political mileage ahead of the upcoming elections.
New Delhi, July 16 (IANS) The cyber cell of Delhi Police nabbed a stalker from Maharashtra on Wednesday, for harassing and defaming a woman by posting her photographs with offensive comments on social media platforms and also writing her phone numbers on public places, including toilet walls.
New Delhi, July 16 (IANS) The board of directors of State Bank of India (SBI) on Wednesday approved a proposal to raise funds worth Rs 20,000 crore through the issuance of bonds to domestic investors in the current financial year (FY26).
Patna, July 16 (IANS) The Vikassheel Insaan Party (VIP) chief Mukesh Sahani on Wednesday clarified his threatening remarks of violence at the houses of Booth Level Officers (BLOs), and stated that his statement has been taken out of context.
New Delhi, July 16 (IANS) The Supreme Court on Wednesday asked the Centre to “immediately” decide the revision pleas filed against the CBFC certification granted to the film ‘Udaipur Files’.
New Delhi, July 16 (IASN) Maharashtra is preparing to become the 11th state in India to introduce a law against forced religious conversions, drawing strong support from leaders across political lines.
New Delhi, July 16 (IANS) Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) General Anil Chauhan on Wednesday underscored the critical transformation in modern warfare, calling for a robust indigenous drone and counter-UAV capability to meet future challenges.
Bhubaneswar, July 16 (IANS) The workers and leaders of opposition Biju Janata Dal (BJD), on Wednesday, engaged in a scuffle with the Commissionerate Police at Lower PMG Square in Odisha's Bhubaneswar while marching ahead to gherao the Lok Seva Bhavan (State Secretariat), demanding justice for Fakir Mohan Autonomous College student, who succumbed on Monday following self-immolation attempt last week over sexual harrassment by a college faculty member.
