NIA nabs chicken vendor in Bihar over ‘anti-national activities’ suspicion
Patna, Dec 12 (IANS) National Investigation Agency (NIA) said on Thursday that they have arrested a chicken vendor over the alleged “anti-national” activities in Bajpatti Goth village of Bihar’s Sitamarhi district. An official said that the NIA raids took place early on Thursday morning, around 4 a.m. and detained the chicken seller Mohammad Aleem from […]
Jagan Mohan Reddy leads semi-Christmas celebrations at YSRCP office
Amaravati, Dec 12 (IANS) Former Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister and YSR Congress Party president Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy led the Semi-Christmas celebrations at the YSRCP Central Office in Tadepalli, here on Thursday. Y.S. Jagan cut the Christmas cake and extended greetings, emphasizing peace, love, and unity. Christian leaders prayed for the well-being and prosperity of […]
J&K moving towards equality, opportunity & social justice under PM Modi: L-G
Jammu, Dec 12 (IANS) J&K Lt Governor (L-G) Manoj Sinha said on Thursday that under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, J&K is moving towards equality, opportunity and social justice. “Under the leadership of PM Modi changes have taken place in recent years and these changes exemplify inclusive development, eliminating biases and fostering hope […]
Assam CM confident of achieving peace in B’desh through diplomatic intervention
Bhubaneswar, Dec 12 (IANS) Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Thursday exuded confidence that Prime Minister Narendra Modi will ensure the safety of minority Hindus in neighbouring Bangladesh through diplomatic negotiations. While speaking to media persons after offering prayers at the famous Jagannath temple at Puri, CM Sarma said, “Whatever happening with Hindus in […]
Kerala: Survivor in actress abduction case seeks open court trial
Kochi, Dec 12 (IANS) A popular Kerala actress, who survived a sexual assault in 2017, has moved the trial court seeking to conduct the remaining proceedings of the case in open court. The trial is currently in its final stages at the Principal District and Sessions Court in Ernakulam. Actor Dileep, a well-known figure in […]
India can set global benchmark for sustainable mobility with EV goals: Report
New Delhi, Dec 12 (IANS) With EV sales reaching 1.2 million and achieving 5 per cent market penetration in FY24, the shift toward electric mobility is rapidly gaining momentum in India, a report said on Thursday, adding that right policy support and faster decision-making can help in fostering collaborations across stakeholders. EVs are emerging as […]
69 pc of $1 trillion FDI inflow into India came in last 10 years: Govt
New Delhi, Dec 12 (IANS) Total FDI inflows into India over the last decade (April 2014 to September 2024) amounted to $709.84 billion, accounting for 68.69 per cent of the overall FDI inflow in the past 24 years which crossed the $1 trillion mark, according to the Commerce and Industry Ministry’s year-end review released on […]
Over 95 pc of Indian villages have 4G mobile coverage: Centre
New Delhi, Dec 12 (IANS) Mobile network coverage in rural India has reached nearly 97 per cent and out of 6,44,131 villages, around 6,22,840 villages have mobile coverage and out of these, 6,14,564 villages are covered with 4G mobile connectivity, the Parliament was informed on Thursday. Under the Pradhan Mantri Janjati Adivasi Nyaya Maha Abhiyan […]
India’s retail inflation declines to 5.48 per cent in Nov
New Delhi, Dec 12 (IANS) India’s retail price inflation based on the Consumer Price Index (CPI) declined to 5.48 per cent in November as the increase in prices of food items eased during the month bringing relief to household budgets, said the Ministry of Statistics on Thursday. The slowing inflation marks a reversal of the […]
Gross NPA of PSBs drops to 3.12 pc in 10 years, net profit at Rs 1.41 lakh cr in FY24: Centre
New Delhi, Dec 12 (IANS) The gross non-performing asset (NPA) ratio of public sector banks (PSBs) declined to 3.12 per cent in September this year, from 4.97 per cent in March 2015 and from a peak of 14.58 per cent in March 2018, the Centre informed on Thursday. The Ministry of Finance said in a […]
