Experts call for ramping up science and tech investment in India
New Delhi, December 23 (IANS) While India has enormous talent, the overall investment in science and technology is very modest, said experts here on Tuesday. At an event held in the national capital, the experts reflected on how scientific research priorities must evolve in response to global uncertainty, rapid technological advances, and increasingly complex societal […]
Govt reaffirms commitment to integrate surveillance, strengthen labs to combat influenza
New Delhi, Dec 23 (IANS) The government has reaffirmed its commitment to integrate surveillance and strengthen labs to combat influenza, said the Health Ministry on Tuesday. The National Centre for Disease Control (NCDC), in collaboration with the World Health Organization (WHO), organised a two-day influenza Chintan Shivir from December 22-23 in New Delhi. The Shivir […]
Minister advises India Post to drive strategic biz growth, boost regional outreach
New Delhi, Dec 23 (IANS) The government on Tuesday advised India Post to adopt a proactive and strategic approach to business growth, including reaching out to businesses and entities contributing high GST. Dr Pemmasani Chandra Sekhar, Minister of State for Communications and Rural Development, also advocated establishing dedicated marketing executive teams in every circle to […]
Bank of India raises Rs 10,000 crore via infrastructure bonds
New Delhi, Dec 23 (IANS) Bank of India on Tuesday raised Rs 10,000 crore through the issuance of long-term infrastructure bonds at an interest rate of 7.23 per cent per annum. The fund-raising was carried out through the NSE Electronic Bidding Provider Platform. The base issue size was Rs 5,000 crore, with an additional green […]
Manohar Lal kicks off operation of 250 MW unit of India’s largest hydropower project
New Delhi, Dec 23 (IANS) Union Minister of Power Manohar Lal on Tuesday inaugurated the commercial operation of Unit–2 (250 MW) of the 2000 MW Subansiri Lower Hydroelectric Project through virtual mode. With the commissioning of Unit 2, the Project is moving swiftly towards commissioning of 3 Units of 250 MW each shortly, followed by […]
K’taka: Gruha Lakhsmi scheme beneficiaries share pain over ‘stalled’ funds
Bengaluru, Dec 23 (IANS) Gruha Lakshmi scheme is one of the flagship schemes of the Karnataka government, aimed at empowering women by providing financial assistance to female heads of households; however, the default in payment for months has left the beneficiaries high and dry. Under the scheme, a monthly financial aid of Rs 2,000/- is […]
Haryana: Kisan Diwas celebrated in Hisar, dozens of farmers honoured
Hisar, Dec 23 (IANS) The Kisan Diwas was celebrated at the Chaudhary Charan Singh Haryana Agricultural University in the city on Tuesday, where dozens of farmers were honoured for leading the transition to natural farming and also encouraging others to adopt the ‘organic’ path. The event saw Prof. B.R. Kamboj, Vice-Chancellor of the university, gracing […]
Income Tax Dept red flags ineligible deduction claims in ITRs
New Delhi, Dec 23 (IANS) The Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) has launched a “Nudge” campaign for the 2025–26 assessment year on Tuesday, asking taxpayers to voluntarily review and correct deduction or exemption claims identified as potentially ineligible through the Income Tax Department’s advanced data analytics. Some of these claims, which have been filed […]
Vishwakarma Shram Samman Yojana is transforming the lives of artisans
Ghazipur, Dec 23 (IANS) Artisans in Uttar Pradesh’s Ghazipur district are transforming their lives by benefiting from the Vishwakarma Shram Samman Yojana. Artisans say that under this scheme, they received 10 days of training, and an amount of Rs 4,000 was also credited directly to their bank accounts by the government. Sanju, who makes baskets […]
Gazans fear renewed displacement after Israeli strikes
KHAN YUNIS(RAHNUMA): When her children, trembling with fear, ask where the family can go to escape Israel’s continued bombardment in southern Gaza’s Khan Yunis area, Umm Ahmed has no answer. In her small, devastated village near Khan Yunis city, recent Israeli drone and artillery strikes shattered the tenuous sense of peace delivered by a ceasefire […]
