New Delhi, April 18 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday said that despite the setback in Parliament, it is only a matter of time before obstacles to women’s rightful representation are removed, asserting that the government’s commitment to women’s empowerment will remain unwavering.Addressing the nation, PM Modi said the fight for reservation for women would continue until it is achieved, emphasising determination and continuity in efforts.He targeted the Congress and its allies,…
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New Delhi, April 17 (IANS) A high-level government committee, supported by the Petroleum and Natural Gas Regulatory Board (PNGRB), has recommended removing excise duty on Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) to lower prices and promote consumption of the green fuel to meet India’s target of achieving a 15 per cent share of natural gas in the fuel mix by 2030.The key recommendations include removing the 14 per cent excise duty to make CNG a more attractive fuel option and also lowering GST on CNG vehicle…
Mumbai, April 16 (IANS) The Maharashtra government, in a minor reshuffle, transferred four bureaucrats on Thursday. G. Sreekanth (IAS: RR: 2009), Mission Director, Jal Jeevan Mission, Navi Mumbai, has been posted as Divisional Commissioner, Chhatrapati Sambhaji Nagar Division, Chhatrapati Sambhaji Nagar.Jitendra Papalkar (IAS: SCS: 2010), Divisional Commissioner, Chhatrapati Sambhaji Nagar Division, has been posted as Joint Commissioner, GST, Mumbai.Gangatharan D (IAS: RR: 2013) has bee…
New Delhi, April 10 (IANS) E-way bill generation clocked a robust 13 per cent year-on-year increase during March this year to touch an all-time high of 140.6 million — reflecting the high level of economic activity in the country, Goods and Services Tax Network (GSTN) data showed on Friday.The increase in e-way bill generation also increased on a month-on-month basis by 6.04 per cent from 132.59 million in February. An e-way bill is an electronically generated document mandated under the GST re…
New Delhi, April 9 (IANS) How ShopClues went from being one of India’s most promising unicorns to a deeply discounted acquisition has emerged as one of the most striking examples of value destruction in the country’s startup ecosystem.Once valued at $1.1 billion in 2016 and preparing for a potential public listing, the Gurugram-based e-commerce firm saw its fortunes unravel rapidly before being acquired by Singapore-based Qoo10 in 2019 for roughly $70-$100 million in an all-stock deal, wipin…
New Delhi, April 9 (IANS) India’s online retail market reached approximately $65–66 billion in 2025 in gross merchandise value (GMV) and is projected to grow over 20 per cent annually to reach $170–180 billion by 2030, capturing roughly one in ten retail dollars, a report said on Thursday.The report from Bain and Company and Flipkart said e‑retail gross merchandise value grew 19–21 per cent in value terms.Growth accelerated through the year, supported by improving macroeconomic conditi…
New Delhi, April 8 (IANS) The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on Wednesday kept the repo rate unchanged at 5.25 per cent, and maintaining the status quo in its latest Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meeting.The Standing Deposit Facility (SDF) rate has been kept unchanged at 5 per cent, while the Marginal Standing Facility (MSF) rate remains at 5.50 per cent, RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra said while announcing the MPC decision.The RBI Governor described 2025 as a challenging year, but noted that infla…
New Delhi, April 6 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday addressed party workers across the country via a video message on the BJP’s Foundation Day, extending greetings and recalling the party’s ideological journey rooted in sacrifice, discipline and service to the nation.The Prime Minister described the BJP as more than just a political organisation, calling it a “mother” for its workers. He said the occasion was emotional for party members as it offered an opportunity to express …
New Delhi, April 4 (IANS) Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) Rajya Sabha member Raghav Chadha on Saturday rebutted “false and coordinated allegations” levelled against him by fellow party leaders, asserting that the accusations were aimed at silencing his voice in the Parliament. In a video on X, a defiant Chadha claimed that a “scripted campaign” had been launched against him, with repeated and identical accusations being circulated.”From yesterday, a scripted campaign is working against me. The same langua…
Davanagere (Karnataka), April 2 (IANS) Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Thursday said the Congress is receiving more-than-expected public support in the by-elections and that people have realised the “truth” about the BJP’s lack of development, even as he attacked the Centre over fund allocation.Speaking to media persons at the helipad at the MBA College premises in Davanagere, he said the response in the Davanagere South Assembly constituency has exceeded expectations.“People ha…