Govt schemes boost women’s financial empowerment, entrepreneurship across India
New Delhi, March 6 (IANS) Government-backed women-centric schemes are strengthening financial empowerment and entrepreneurship across India, particularly in rural and underserved regions, an official factsheet said on Friday. Several major women empowerment schemes, such as the Sukanya Samriddhi Yojana, NaMo Drone Didi Yojana, and the Womaniya Initiative, aim to expand access to credit, skills, and […]
Govt assures farmers of adequate fertiliser supply amid Iran crisis
New Delhi, March 6 (IANS) Addressing market speculation triggered by geopolitical disruptions in West Asia and the Strait of Hormuz, the Centre’s Department of Fertilisers on Friday firmly assured the farming community that India’s fertiliser stocks remain robust and are sufficient to handle the upcoming kharif season. The Department of Fertilisers said that the country’s […]
India’s Free Trade Agreements expand to cover 38 countries
New Delhi, March 6 (IANS) India has steadily expanded its network of free trade agreements over the past few years to reach nine FTAs spanning as many as 38 countries, an official statement said on Friday. These agreements have been negotiated with openness, balance and the national priority of an Atmanirbhar Bharat, according to the […]
UPSC journey had many ups and downs, says topper Anuj Agnihotri from Rajasthan
Jaipur, March 6 (IANS) Union Public Service Commission (UPSC), on Friday, declared the final results of the Civil Services Examination 2025, with Anuj Agnihotri, a doctor by profession from Rawatbhata in Rajasthan’s Chittorgarh district, securing the top position. His achievement has brought pride to the entire Rajasthan and especially to his hometown. While congratulating Anuj […]
38 Jamia Millia Islamia academy students ace Civil Services Exam 2025
New Delhi, March 6 (IANS) As many as 38 candidates from the Residential Coaching Academy (RCA), Centre for Coaching and Career Planning, Jamia Millia Islamia (JMI) have achieved notable success in the UPSC Civil Services Examination, 2025, said an official on Friday. Four candidates have secured positions within the top 50 ranks, securing ranks 7, […]
Maharashtra Budget outlines plan to expand industrial economy to $1,500bn by 2047
Mumbai, March 6 (IANS) The Maharashtra government has set an ambitious target to increase the gross income of the industrial sector in the state from $123 billion to $1,500 billion by 2047. Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, while presenting the annual Budget for 2026–27, said the state’s new Industry, Investment and Services Policy–2025 proposes to raise […]
EAM Jaishankar meets counterparts from Mauritius and Bhutan, underlines India’s commitment to deepen ties
New Delhi, March 6 (IANS) External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar held a meeting with his counterparts from Mauritius and Bhutan on the sidelines of Raisina Dialogue 2026 in New Delhi on Friday. EAM Jaishankar met Bhutanese counterpart Lyonpo DN Dhungyel and reaffirmed India’s commitment to deepen partnership between two nations. “Delighted to meet Bhutan […]
Pralhad Joshi terms K’taka Budget ‘meaningless’, accuses govt of fiscal mismanagement
New Delhi/Bengaluru, March 6 (IANS) Union Minister for Food, Consumer Affairs and Public Distribution Pralhad Joshi has criticised the 17th Budget presented by Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, stating that its only distinction is its large size of Rs 4.48 lakh crore while also setting records in terms of rising state debt and fiscal deficit, and appearing […]
CM Nayab Saini invites Singaporean companies to invest in Haryana
Chandigarh, March 6 (IANS) The President of the Singapore India Business Forum, Prasoon Mukherjee, on Friday called on Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini here and held discussions on industrial investment, trade cooperation and opportunities available for Singaporean companies in the state. The Chief Minister invited the Singapore India Business Forum and investors from Singapore […]
Maharashtra’s debt stock likely to cross Rs 11 lakh crore in 2026-27
Mumbai, March 6 (IANS) Maharashtra’s total debt stock is projected to cross Rs 11 lakh crore in 2026-27 as the state continues to borrow to fund infrastructure projects and welfare schemes, government officials said on Friday. According to the state government’s budget documents, Maharashtra’s total debt is estimated at Rs 11,02,654 crore in 2026- 27. […]
