New Delhi, July 21 (IANS) India’s residential market demonstrated resilience in H1 2026, with sales rising 3 per cent to 1,38,382 units, reflecting sustained buyer confidence and robust market fundamentals, a report said on Tuesday.The report from real estate services firm JLL noted a 9 per cent increase in new launches to 1,68,507 units signalling strong developer confidence.The quarterly sales moderated by 4 per cent in Q2 2026 versus Q1 and a softer quarter reflected seasonal factors and pr…
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New Delhi, July 20 (IANS) India’s Index of Core Industries (ICI) recorded a 5 per cent growth in June this year compared with the same month of the previous year, driven by a surge in the production of iron ore, electricity and cement, according to the new series data released on Monday. The Office of the Economic Adviser, Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), has released the revised series of the ICI with the Base Year 2022-23 for the first time. The new series wil…
Guwahati, July 18 (IANS) Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Saturday said the state has emerged as one of the leading performers in the NITI Aayog’s Investment Friendliness Index, crediting sustained policy reforms, improved infrastructure and a stable law and order environment for the achievement. Sharing the development on X, Sarma said Assam has steadily transformed into a preferred investment destination and urged domestic and international investors to explore the opportunities ava…
Bhubaneswar, July 17 (IANS) The Odisha government on Friday signed a Programmatic Transaction Advisory Services Agreement (TASA) with the International Finance Corporation (IFC) to strengthen the state’s Public‑Private Partnership (PPP) ecosystem and attract private investment in key infrastructure sectors. The agreement was signed during a ceremony held here under the chairmanship of Chief Secretary of Odisha, Anu Garg.According to an official statement, the collaboration aims to mobilise p…
Chandigarh, July 17 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday described Chandigarh not just as a city, but as a model of development in healthcare, education and connectivity. “Chandigarh is known for its planned development, better lifestyle and ease of living. Chandigarh is also recognised for its excellent healthcare facilities. Above all, it is blessed by Maa Chandi. That is why the development of Chandigarh has always been a priority for the NDA government,” PM Modi said after inaug…
Jodhpur, July 17 (IANS) Union Minister for Culture and Tourism Gajendra Singh Shekhawat on Friday launched a sharp attack on the Opposition ahead of Parliament’s Monsoon Session, alleging that parties opposing delimitation and the Women’s Reservation Act would once again be exposed before the country.Addressing the media at his residence in Jodhpur, Shekhawat said the Opposition’s “double standards” had already been exposed during the previous Parliament session and claimed the same would happen…
Jabalpur/Bhopal, July 17 (IANS) The Sleemanabad water tunnel, one of Madhya Pradesh’s longest-delayed irrigation projects that has been under construction for nearly 17 years, has entered its final phase, with Chief Minister Mohan Yadav set to inspect the site in Katni district on Friday. According to a state government statement, the 11.952-km tunnel, being developed by the Narmada Valley Development Authority (NVDA) under the Bargi Diversion Project, is expected to carry Narmada water through …
Patna, July 16 (IANS) A viral video circulating on social media has once again drawn attention to the hardships faced by residents of Bihar’s flood-prone regions. The video purportedly shows a father carrying his young son on his shoulders while crossing a fast-flowing river, reportedly to ensure the child reaches school. However, the authenticity of the video and the accompanying claim have not been independently verified.The situation in northern Bihar has worsened after continuous rainfall in…
Guwahati, July 15 (IANS) Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Wednesday said Arunachal Pradesh’s aggressive push towards hydropower generation could transform it into the richest state in the Northeast within the next decade, while stressing that development requires political consensus and public support. Speaking during a discussion in the Assam Assembly, Sarma said Arunachal Pradesh has embarked on an ambitious plan to generate around 30,000 MW of electricity through hydropower project…
Chandigarh, July 14 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Jind in Haryana on July 17 would mark a significant milestone in the state’s development journey, with the launch of development projects and the flagging off of the country’s first hydrogen-powered train, heralding a new era of green and modern transportation in India, state Cooperation Minister Arvind Sharma said on Tuesday.He said the rally in Jind would itself be organised as an eco-friendly event, generating tremendous e…