New Delhi, Jan 26 (IANS) Balochistan, despite its abundant reserves of natural gas, coal, copper and gold -- remains one of the poorest provinces in Pakistan, a new report has said, adding that for many in Balochistan, “China-Pakistan Strategic Convergence (CPEC) is perceived less as a development opportunity and more as a dispossession”.
New Delhi, Jan 26 (IANS) Veteran banker and industrialist Uday Kotak on Monday said he was “humbled and honoured” to be conferred the Padma Bhushan.
New Delhi, Jan 26 (IANS) In a dramatic rally, the gold prices have surpassed $5,000 an ounce, hitting another record high amid heightened global uncertainties.
New Delhi, Jan 26 (IANS) Several Union Ministers on Monday took firm resolve to build a strong, prosperous and developed India (Viksit Bharat) by 2047, as India celebrated its 77th Republic Day.
New Delhi, Jan 26 (IANS) MSMEs are the most powerful platform for job creation and if India is to become prosperous, there is nothing more effective than MSMEs, according to Minister for MSME, Jitan Ram Manjhi.
New Delhi, Jan 25 (IANS) The Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (PFRDA) has constituted a committee of investment experts for Strategic Asset Allocation and Risk Governance (SAARG) to review, recommend and modernise the investment framework under the National Pension Scheme (NPS), it was announced on Sunday.
New Delhi, Jan 25 (IANS) Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Sunday said that India is progressing from over 2 crore towards 3 crore Lakhpati Didis, as he felicitated over 400 Lakhpati Didis, PMAY-G beneficiaries and SHG leaders in recognition of their leadership and contribution towards strengthening rural livelihoods, community institutions and inclusive development in pursuit of the vision of Viksit Bharat at 2047.
New Delhi, Jan 25 (IANS) Veteran actor Dharmendra and Left stalwart and former Kerala Chief Minister V.S. Achuthanandan have been awarded the Padma Vibhushan posthumously on the occasion of the Republic Day 2026, late JMM founder and former Jharkhand Chief Minister Shibu Soren, singer Alka Yagnik, and Malayalam superstar Mammotty the Padma Bhushan, and sportspersons Harmanpreet Kaur, Rohit Sharma, and Savita Punia the Padma Shri.
New Delhi, Jan 25 (IANS) A recent hearing of the Senate Standing Committee on Interior has raised serious concerns about the poor state of cyber security in Pakistan, especially within key government institutions such as NADRA and the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR).
New Delhi, Jan 25 (IANS) With deposing Venezuela’s Nicolas Maduro and taking over the country’s oil industry, the US is in the position to derail China’s ambitions in the South American country in the near future, according to reports.
