More than 5 lakh students appear for Class 10 exam in Telangana
Hyderabad, March 21 (IANS) More than five lakh students are appearing in the Secondary School Certificate (SSC) public examinations which began across Telangana on Friday. The examination started at 9.30 a.m. at 2,650 examination centres amid tight security. Candidates were allowed into the centres up to 9.35 a.m. as the Director of Government Examination (DGE) […]
Telangana CM seeks NABARD loans under RIDF for development
Hyderabad, March 21 (IANS) Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy on Friday urged the National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) to provide loans at low interest rates under the Rural Infrastructure Development Fund (RIDF) to support development projects in the state. Revanth Reddy also requested the NABARD to sanction the required funds for […]
Mahindra & Mahindra to hike SUV, commercial vehicle prices from April
Mumbai, March 21 (IANS) With several automakers set to increase prices due to rising costs, leading SUV manufacturer Mahindra & Mahindra (M&M) on Friday announced a price hike of up to 3 per cent for its sport utility vehicle (SUV) and commercial vehicle (CV) range. The new prices will come into effect from April 2025. […]
Bajaj Finserv shares slip over 4 pc in 6 months amid insurance deal
Mumbai, March 21 (IANS) Shares of Bajaj Finserv continued to decline on Friday by falling 0.53 per cent during intra-day trade to Rs 1,842 on the National Stock Exchange (NSE). The stock has dropped over one per cent in the last five days, nearly 2 per cent in the past month, and over 4 per […]
Industrial electronics to help India reach $500 bn manufacturing goal: Experts
New Delhi, March 21 (IANS) Industrial electronics, which contributes 20 per cent to India’s current $150 billion electronics production, can help the country lead the Industrial Revolution 4.0 and reach the $500 billion manufacturing goal, industry experts said on Friday. Industrial electronics is no longer an option — it is a necessity. With decisive policy […]
70 per cent coaches running on Indian Railways General and non-AC category: Ashwini Vaishnaw
New Delhi, March 21 (IANS) Indian Railways is currently utilising 79,000 coaches for running train services for passengers of which 56,000 coaches, comprising 70 per cent of the total, are General and non-AC Sleeper category, Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw informed the Parliament on Friday. In order to increase accommodation for passengers travelling in unreserved coaches, […]
SEBI cracks down on misleading social media content, removes 70,000 posts
Mumbai, March 21 (IANS) The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) on Friday said it has taken strict action against misleading content on social media, removing over 70,000 posts and accounts since October 2024. This move is part of the SEBI’s ongoing efforts to tackle misinformation and regulate online financial influencers. The market regulator […]
Tripura govt announces 13 new schemes for farmers, girls and underprivileged
Agartala, March 21 (IANS) Tripura Finance Minister Pranajit Singha Roy while presenting the annual Budget for the 2025-26 fiscal year on the first day of the Budget session of the state Assembly on Friday announced 13 new schemes for the welfare of farmers, girls, women, youth and the poor people. Roy presented a Rs 32,423.44 […]
Gujarat govt has allocated 41 pc more budget for sports, says minister
Gandhinagar, March 21 (IANS) While addressing discussions on the demands for the Department of Sports, Youth, and Cultural Activities in the Budget session of the Gujarat Assembly, Minister Harsh Sanghvi emphasised that youth are the future of the country. He stated that the Gujarat government remains committed to fostering sports awareness, skill development, and a […]
Rajasthan govt takes U-turn on Land Revenue Amendment Bill, sends it to select committee
Jaipur, March 21 (IANS) In a last-minute move, the Rajasthan government on Friday referred the Rajasthan Land Revenue (Amendment and Validation) Bill to the Select Committee of the Assembly, just before it was set to pass following a debate in the House. After concluding the debate, Revenue Minister Hemant Meena proposed sending the bill to […]
