New Delhi, Dec 12 (IANS) The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Friday approved a proposal to allow 100 per cent foreign direct investment (FDI) in insurance companies in a major economic reform that does away with the 74 per cent limit that was in place for such investments.
New Delhi, Dec 12 (IANS) Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri met Sri Lanka's High Commissioner to India, Mahishini Colonne on Friday, reiterating India's commitment to support the island nation's early recovery and reconstruction efforts in the aftermath of Cyclone Ditwah.
New Delhi, Dec 12 (IANS) An investment of Rs 2 lakh crore has been realised till September this year under the production-linked incentive (PLI) schemes across 14 sectors, which has resulted in incremental production or sales of over Rs 18.7 lakh crore and employment generation of over 12.6 lakhs (direct and indirect), the Parliament was informed on Friday.
Ahmedabad, Dec 12 (IANS) More than 25,000 government employees in Kheda district have pledged support to the new “Gaam No Nirdhaar, Sahkaarey Saakaar” campaign - an initiative launched by the district administration to eliminate malnutrition.
New Delhi, Dec 12 (IANS) More than 93 lakh Ayushman cards have been issued for senior citizens aged 70 and above till December under the Ayushman Bharat - Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB-PMJAY) scheme, the government informed the Parliament on Friday.
Patna, Dec 12 (IANS) A shocking incident has emerged from Samastipur’s Vidyapati police station area, where four men posing as police personnel stole goats purchased under Chief Minister Nitish Kumar’s Women’s Employment Scheme.
New Delhi, Dec 12 (IANS) The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Friday approved the proposal to conduct the Census of India 2027 at an estimated cost of Rs 11,718.24 crore, marking the country’s first fully digital census and one of the largest administrative exercises in the world.
New Delhi, Dec 12 (IANS) Amid controversy over Vande Mataram, Rajya Sabha MP Sudha Murty on Friday said she hopes the next generation will also connect with the national song and take pride in it.
New Delhi, Dec 12 (IANS) After Rahul Gandhi, the Leader of Opposition, raised the issue of air pollution in the Lok Sabha (LoP) on Friday, Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra said that everyone, including the government, has agreed to discuss it.
New Delhi, Dec 12 (IANS) The government is prioritising trade negotiations with several countries to get market access and tariff advantages for India’s exports, including textiles, Minister of State for Commerce and Industry Jitin Prasad informed the Parliament on Friday.
