New Delhi, March 30 (IANS) The Central government’s fiscal deficit touched 80.4 per cent of the budgeted target by the end of the first 11 months from April to February of the financial year 2025-2026, reflecting a strong fiscal position, according to figures released by the Comptroller General of Accounts on Monday.The gap between the government’s expenditure and revenue stood at Rs 12.53 lakh crore from April to February, against the full-year target of Rs 15.58 lakh crore. In the same perio…
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Noida, March 28 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday credited farmers for ushering in what he described as a “new phase of development” in Uttar Pradesh, while also highlighting their role in ethanol production and providing “huge relief” to the country during a period of global uncertainty.Speaking after inaugurating Phase 1 of the Noida International Airport in Uttar Pradesh’s Jewar, the Prime Minister underscored the transformative impact of improved connectivity on the region’s ag…
Mumbai, March 24 (IANS) Congress Legislative Party Leader Vijay Wadettiwar on Tuesday launched a fierce attack on the MahaYuti government during last week’s motion debate, citing the collapse of law and order, rising atrocities against women, the drug menace, and the spread of superstition. He expressed his outrage, stating that the prestige of progressive Maharashtra has been tarnished by this government and that “democracy is being murdered” in the state.Wadettiwar alleged that in the progress…
New Delhi, March 21 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday met Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta and discussed issues related to the national capital’s all-round development, strengthening infrastructure, and the commitment to fulfilling the aspirations of the people.Chief Minister Gupta called on PM Modi ahead of the presentation of the Delhi Budget 2025-26 on March 24 in the Assembly.CM Rekha Gupta also heads the government’s Finance Department.Pollution mitigation, women-centric pro…
New Delhi, March 17 (IANS) Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman clarified on Tuesday that the entire 25 per cent increase in domestic LPG production is being supplied to households as cooking gas.Speaking in the Rajya Sabha, the Finance Minister also highlighted that 65 per cent of the total LPG consumed in India is imported, and as much as 90 per cent of this quantity is shipped through the Strait of Hormuz.The government is ensuring a steady flow of LPG even in these turbulent times, she said, …
New Delhi, March 13 (IANS) As global supply chains face recurring disruptions from geopolitical tensions and shifting trade routes, resilient infrastructure and logistics networks will be critical to sustaining economic growth, said Karan Adani, Managing Director (MD), Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone (APSEZ), and Director, Adani Cement, at the annual leadership summit of a media group here on Friday.He noted that the ongoing crisis in West Asia has highlighted the vulnerability of global t…
Amaravati, March 12 (IANS) Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu on Thursday announced that the government is considering the proposal to establish an Electronics City near Hindupur.CM Naidu also announced that a Creative City will be established in Amaravati to encourage content creators, AI, film and creative industries, aiming to boost the creative economy in the state.Addressing the district Collectors’ conference on the second day, he stated that the government is developing …
New Delhi, March 5 (IANS) Terming Finland as an “important partner” of India in the Nordic region, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday announced that the two nations are expanding cooperation in Arctic and polar research. While addressing a joint press meet with Finland President Alexander Stubb following their talks at Hyderabad House in New Delhi on Thursday, PM Modi stated that the two nations have also agreed to expand research cooperation in teacher training, school-to-school partnersh…
Jammu, Feb 8 (IANS) The Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board (SMVDSB) on Sunday took a series of far-reaching decisions aimed at transforming the Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine and its surrounding region into one of India’s most vibrant and globally recognised spiritual destinations, while simultaneously boosting local employment, infrastructure and community welfare. The decisions were taken at a meeting of the Shrine Board chaired by Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha, who is also th…
Mumbai, Jan 28 (IANS) Engineering and construction major Larsen & Toubro (L&T) on Wednesday reported a 4 per cent decline in its consolidated net profit to Rs 3,215 crore for the quarter ended December 31, 2025, (Q3 FY26) mainly due to a one-time exceptional expense linked to new labour laws, even as revenue and order inflows remained strong.The company said it made a one-time material provision of Rs 1,191 crore, net of tax and non-controlling interest, towards employee benefits arising…