New Delhi, April 8 (IANS) The Pradhan Mantri MUDRA Yojana (PMMY), the flagship programme of the Modi government, has marked 11 years of operation, aimed at funding the ‘unfunded’ micro enterprises, small businesses and setting the path for their growth.Since its inception on this day in 2015, the programme has been instrumental in powering the business dynamics of small businesses and first-time entrepreneurs, in particular.According to government estimates, around 58 crore loans worth more …
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Bengaluru, March 18 (IANS) Nearly one in three job postings in India now signal urgency, using terms such as “Immediate Joiner” or “Short Notice, highlighting employers’ growing preference for professionals who can onboard fast and can contribute from day one, a report showed on Wednesday.The ‘Employer Hiring Urgency Index’ has risen to 158 in 2026 (from 100 in 2022), while ‘Immediate Joiner Availability’ has reached only 112, creating a widening structural talent gap, according …
Phillaur (Punjab), March 4 (IANS) Sukhraj Singh Gill and Rajesh Kumar Gautam held the joint lead at a total of five-under 137 after round two of the DP World PGTI NexGen Phillaur Open 2026, which will be played at the Ranjitgarh Golf Club in Phillaur, Punjab.Sukhraj (70-67) and Rajesh (70-67), who were both overnight tied ninth, followed up their first-round scores of one-under 70 with scores of four-under 67 in round two, to move into the joint lead.Aditya Raj Singh Chahal, Pankaj Maandiya, Sha…
New Delhi, March 3 (IANS) The domestic hospitality industry is likely to post sustained healthy performance in FY26 as revenues projected to grow 9–12 per cent year-on-year (YoY), a report said on Tuesday.This will be supported by steady domestic leisure travel, MICE activity, weddings and resilient corporate demand, according to the ICRA report.The report noted that the growth outlook remains favourable despite the high base of FY25.The rating agency has projected average room rates (ARRs) to…
Phillaur, March 3 (IANS) Imran Ali Mollah and Pankaj Maandiya took the honours in Round One of the INR 25 lakh Professional Golf Tour of India (PGTI)’s NexGen Phillaur Open 2026 presented by R S Gill, being played at the Ranjitgarh Golf Club in Phillaur, Punjab on Tuesday.Imran and Pankaj shot scores of three-under 68 at the Par-71 course to hold the joint lead at the second event of the 2026 DP World PGTI NexGen season.A bunch of six players were in tied third place at two-under 69. The six pla…
Mumbai, Feb 1 (IANS) Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde has congratulated Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on presenting her ninth budget, aimed at making India self-reliant and developed. He stated that the budget provides significant strength to Mumbai and Maharashtra — the growth engines of the country — by boosting the holistic development of smaller cities, enhancing infrastructure, and providing massive incentives to Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs). Thi…
New Delhi, Feb 1 (IANS) Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced a powerful thrust on infrastructure development in her Union Budget speech for 2026-27, emphasising sustained public investment to drive economic growth and balanced regional progress.The government will maintain its strong focus on enhancing infrastructure in cities with populations exceeding five lakh, particularly Tier-2 and Tier-3 urban centres that have emerged as vital growth hubs.This shift aims to reduce pressure on ma…
New Delhi/Hyderabad, Jan 28 (IANS) Asserting that India is becoming a major global aviation hub, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday urged investors from around the world to “join us as co-pilots on India’s flight to success”.The Prime Minister declared that the government is working on the next phase of the UDAN scheme to further strengthen regional and affordable air connectivity.In his video message at the inaugural of Wings India 2026, the civil aviation summit that began at Begumpet…
New Delhi, Jan 28 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Wednesday that India is emerging as a major aviation gateway between the Global South and the world, with major opportunities for investors and manufacturers connected with the aviation industry.Addressing the Wings India 2026 programme at Hyderabad via video conferencing, the Prime Minister welcomed industry leaders, investors and experts, noting that the next era of the aviation industry is full of aspirations and India is emerging …
Bangaluru, Jan 25 (IANS) The ED filed a chargesheet in a Special Court (PMLA) against Winzo, a company in the business of hosting Real Money Games (RMG) through its mobile application, for cheating and money laundering, an official said on Sunday. The Directorate of Enforcement (ED), Bengaluru Zonal Office, filed the chargesheet on January 23 before the Special Court under the provisions of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act, 2002, said a statement.The ED filed the chargesheet against Winzo …