Indira Gandhi’s ‘Garibi Hatao’ call still etched in hearts of poor: Komatireddy
Hyderabad, Nov.19 (RAHNUMA): On the occasion of the birth anniversary of former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi, Minister for Roads & Buildings and Cinematography, Komatireddy Venkat Reddy paid rich tributes at her statue on PV Marg in Hyderabad on Wednesday. Speaking on the occasion, the Minister recalled Indira Gandhi’s unparalleled service to the nation, her courage, […]
Telangana CM launches distribution of one crore sarees
Hyderabad, Nov 19 (IANS) Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy on Wednesday launched the distribution of one crore sarees to one crore women. Launching Indiramma saree distribution on the occasion of former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi’s birth anniversary, he said the ‘people’s government’ has taken up the programme as part of women empowerment in the […]
Efforts on for last rites of 45 pilgrims killed in bus accident near Madinah
Hyderabad, Nov 19 (IANS) Family members of 45 Umrah pilgrims from Hyderabad who died in Sunday’s bus accident near Madinah in Saudi Arabia have reached the holy city and the Telangana government delegation is making all efforts for the last rites of the deceased at the earliest in consultation with Saudi authorities. The state government […]
Kumaraswamy unveils Rs 30,000 crore plan to double capacity of Rourkela Steel Plant
Rourkela, Nov 19 (IANS) Union Minister for Steel and Heavy Industries H.D. Kumaraswamy on Wednesday announced plans to double the capacity of the Rourkela Steel Plant (RSP) to 9.8 million tonnes by 2030 with an investment of about Rs 30,000 crore. “We are also taking up modernisation of the plant for about Rs 9,000 crore […]
Atal Innovation Mission inks pact with CFA Institute India to boost financial literacy
New Delhi, Nov 19 (IANS) In line with the Government of India’s ongoing efforts to strengthen the country’s innovation and entrepreneurship landscape, NITI Aayog’s Atal Innovation Mission (AIM) formalised a strategic partnership with CFA Institute India Pvt. Ltd with the signing of a Joint Statement of Intent here on Wednesday The partnership will extend substantial […]
Urbanisation is key to Odisha’s 2036 Vision: Minister
Bhubaneswar, Nov 19 (IANS) The Minister of State, Works Department, Prithiviraj Harichandan, on Wednesday, stressed that the success of widespread urbanisation is crucial to achieving the vision of a developed Odisha by 2036. Addressing the gathering on the second day of the two-day District Collectors and SPs Conference here in Bhubaneswar, Harichandan emphasised the need […]
New Aadhaar app to facilitate paperless identity sharing, option to verify Aadhaar information: UIDAI CEO
New Delhi, Nov 19 (IANS) Offline verification using the Aadhaar App would offer both users and entities a secure, convenient and privacy-protecting method for identity verification and discourage sharing and reliance on physical or photocopies of Aadhaar, which otherwise is a possible reason for potential fraudulent practices, Bhuvnesh Kumar, CEO of Unique Identification Authority of […]
Niti Aayog releases report on enhancing water security across 18 blocks in 11 states
New Delhi, Nov 19 (IANS) NITI Aayog released a report on Wednesday titled “Water Budgeting in Aspirational Blocks,” marking a significant effort to take forward local water budgeting for enhancing water security. The water budgeting exercise uses a web-based platform, Varuni, to enhance the block-level water security planning and undertake integrated water management. It provides […]
Nepal decides to facilitate Indian companies in developing hydropower projects
Kathmandu, Nov 19 (IANS) The Investment Board Nepal (IBN) has taken several decisions to facilitate Indian companies in developing a number of hydropower projects in Nepal. A meeting of the IBN, chaired by Nepal’s Prime Minister Sushila Karki on Wednesday, has paved the way for a company promoted by SJVN Limited of India to obtain […]
AI and climate change future business risks for Indian firms by 2028: Report
New Delhi, Nov 19 (IANS) Indian firms ranked cyber attacks or data breaches as their top business risk, with AI and climate change as future business risks by 2028, a report said on Wednesday. Talent attraction and retention challenges persist, while property damage and exchange rate fluctuation are more pronounced in India than the rest […]
