US authorities likely to drop case against Adani Group chief soon
New Delhi, May 14 (IANS) The US authorities are moving to resolve the allegations of fraud against Adani Group Chairman Gautam Adani and bring to an end the case, which has been lingering for more than a year, according to sources. The US Justice Department may announce the dropping of charges as early as this […]
Piyush Goyal meets german leaders to advance India-EU trade partnership
New Delhi, May 14 (IANS) Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on Thursday held a productive discussion with senior leaders and policymakers from Germany on strengthening India-Germany economic cooperation and advancing the India-EU trade partnership. “The discussions focused on strengthening the business environment, enhancing investment flows, and deepening collaboration across key sectors including textiles, pharmaceuticals, […]
Sugar export ban welcomed by traders in Rajasthan, gives relief to local consumers
Jaipur, May 14 (IANS) Sugar traders across Rajasthan have welcomed the Central government’s decision to impose a temporary ban on sugar exports till September, calling it a timely move aimed at ensuring adequate domestic supply and stabilising prices in the local market. Traders from Sikar, Sri Ganganagar and Ajmer said the decision would help maintain […]
TN CM Vijay urges PM Modi to scrap cotton import duty amid textile sector crisis
Chennai, May 14 (IANS) Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay on Thursday urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to immediately remove the 11 per cent import duty on cotton, warning that the state’s textile and apparel sector was facing a severe crisis due to spiralling raw material costs. In a letter addressed to the Prime […]
MP CM meets Union Ministers, discusses UCC and key projects
Bhopal, May 14 (IANS) Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav on Thursday held a series of meetings with Union ministers in New Delhi to discuss preparations for Simhastha 2028, the proposed Ujjain airport, law and order, agriculture, irrigation, urban development, and the Uniform Civil Code. Calling the meetings important for the state’s future roadmap, Yadav […]
Omar Abdullah govt approves Rs 361 crore waste management project in Srinagar
Srinagar, May 14 (IANS) The J&K Cabinet, headed by Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, on Thursday approved a Rs 361 crore solid waste management project in the Achan area of Srinagar district. An official statement said that the Council of Ministers, headed by Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, has accorded approval for the establishment of an 800 […]
Vande Mataram made mandatory in schools is BJP’s tribute to Bankim Chandra Chatterjee: Samik Bhattacharya
Kolkata, May 14 (IANS) West Bengal Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) President Samik Bhattacharya said on Thursday that the state government’s decision to make the singing of ‘Vande Mataram’ compulsory in state-run schools is the party’s tribute to its writer Bankim Chandra Chatterjee. Speaking to IANS, Bhattacharya said: “Bringing ‘Vande Mataram’ into schools is part of […]
Maharashtra clears four expressway projects in Vidarbha
Mumbai, May 14 (IANS) Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis-led Cabinet Committee on Infrastructure on Thursday granted administrative approval for four access-controlled expressway projects in Vidarbha, totalling 547 km, to connect Maharashtra’s eastern and western borders through high-speed corridors. He instructed officials to ensure swift progress and timely completion of the projects. These projects are the Nagpur–Gondia […]
Path towards ‘Viksit Bharat 2047’ will pass through West Bengal: Jyotiraditya Scindia
Bagdogra (West Bengal), May 14 (IANS) Union Minister for Communications and Development of North Eastern Region, Jyotiraditya Scindia, on Thursday asserted that the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) government in West Bengal will ensure that the path towards ‘Viksit Bharat 2047’ passes through the state. Union Minister Scindia was on his way to Sikkim on a […]
Bihar CM reviews key infrastructure projects in Darbhanga
Patna, May 14 (IANS) A high-level review meeting was held in Darbhanga on Thursday under the chairmanship of Samrat Choudhary, focusing on major infrastructure and healthcare projects in the region. Key projects under review included the expansion of Darbhanga Airport, the redevelopment of Darbhanga Medical College and Hospital (DMCH), and the construction of All India […]
