New Delhi, April 8 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday said that the Pradhan Mantri Mudra Yojana (PMMY) reflects an economic ethos where opportunities are accessible, initiatives are encouraged, and every dream is given the support to grow. Taking to social media platform ‘X’, the PM Modi said, “PM Mudra Yojana reflects an economic ethos where opportunities are accessible, initiatives are encouraged and every dream is given the support to grow.”He also shared a post by MyGovIn…
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Raipur, April 2 (IANS) Odisha concluded its impressive campaign by winning both the men’s and women’s hockey gold medals at the Khelo India Tribal Games 2026 in Raipur, held at the Vallabhbhai Patel International Hockey Stadium. The men’s final saw Odisha beat Jharkhand 4-1, while the women’s final was a tight contest, with Odisha narrowly defeating Mizoram 1-0. Jharkhand’s men’s team earned silver; Chhattisgarh took bronze; and, in the women’s category, Jharkhand also claimed a well-des…
New Delhi, Feb 25 (IANS) If the India AI Impact Summit 2026 has taught us anything, it is that artificial intelligence is no longer just a catchphrase used by business leaders and techies. It is increasingly being presented as a tool for development, which must address real-world issues rather than being used for theoretical and technological goals. When Prime Minister Narendra Modi articulated the summit’s guiding motto, “Sarvajan Hitay, Sarvajan Sukhaye” (welfare and happiness for all), …
Mumbai, Feb 24 (IANS) India’s e‑commerce market, currently at $120–140 billion, is projected to reach $280–300 billion by 2030, even as it remains 7–8 per cent of total consumer spending, a report said on Tuesday.The report from Boston Consulting Group said that even amidst rapid growth of e-commerce offline retail remains resilient, having grown at an annual rate of 13-14 per cent over the past four years.Market is entering a phase of coexistence between online and offline retail, wit…
New Delhi, Jan 6 (IANS) Rural India emerged as the key growth driver for passenger vehicle sales in 2025, outpacing urban markets as demand expanded beyond major cities, data released by the Federation of Automobile Dealers Associations (FADA) on Tuesday showed.The rural passenger vehicle sales grew 12 per cent during the year, compared with an 8 per cent rise in urban areas.Total passenger vehicle sales climbed to 4.47 million units in 2025, up from 4.1 million units in 2024, the data said.The …