PM SVANidhi scheme brings new life to street vendors, frees them from debt traps
Sheikhpura, Dec 17 (IANS) The Central government’s welfare-oriented Prime Minister Street Vendor’s AtmaNirbhar Nidhi (PM SVANidhi) Scheme has emerged as a ray of hope for street vendors and footpath shopkeepers, transforming their lives by making them self-reliant and freeing them from the long-standing burden of high-interest loans taken from moneylenders. Earlier, street vendors were forced […]
India’s marine product exports clock 21 pc rise in April-October
New Delhi, Dec 17 (IANS) India’s marine product exports have clocked a 21 per cent increase to Rs 42,322 crore ($4.87 billion), during the first seven months of the current financial year (April–October) compared with Rs 35,107.6 crore ($4.20 billion) recorded in the same period of the previous year, with export volumes during this period […]
Indian pharma exports up over 9 pc in 2024-25: Govt
New Delhi, Dec 17 (IANS) India’s pharmaceutical exports stood at $30.47 billion in 2024–25, registering a growth of 9.4 per cent over the previous year, supported by a strong manufacturing base and expanding global outreach, Commerce Secretary Rajesh Agrawal said on Wednesday. Inaugurating a one-day Regional Chintan Shivir on Pharmaceutical Exports, the Commerce Secretary highlighted […]
BJP slams Rahul Gandhi for showing India’s robust manufacturing in bad light
New Delhi, Dec 17 (IANS) The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Wednesday slammed Leader of the Opposition (LoP) Rahul Gandhi for showing India’s robust manufacturing growth in the last 11 years in a bad light globally. Rahul Gandhi, who is in Germany’s Munich, visited a plant of a leading automobile manufacturer and posted a video […]
Gujarat govt to procure tur at MSP of Rs 8,000 per quintal; registration opens till Dec 22
Ahmedabad, Dec 17 (IANS) The Gujarat cabinet, on Wednesday, held detailed deliberations on the procurement of tur (pigeon pea) at the Minimum Support Price (MSP). Agriculture Minister Jitu Vaghani announced that the government will purchase tur at a support price of Rs 8,000 per quintal, in line with the Centre’s MSP policy. The procurement process […]
Ferozepur-Delhi Vande Bharat Express to make halt at Barnala
New Delhi, Dec 17 (IANS) In a major political development ahead of the early 2027 Assembly polls in Punjab, the Union government on Wednesday approved the stoppage of the Ferozepur-Delhi Vande Bharat Express in Barnala town, benefiting at least six districts that fall in the politically sensitive Malwa region. The stoppage will mainly benefit commuters […]
Manipur Guv reaffirms commitment to inclusive development and indigenous heritage
Imphal, Dec 17 (IANS) Manipur Governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla on Wednesday reiterated the state government’s commitment to inclusive development, the preservation of indigenous culture, and the promotion of local livelihoods. The Governor on Wednesday inaugurated the 18th state-level ‘Orange Festival -2025’, held at the mini-stadium in Manipur’s northeastern region’s Tamenglong district headquarters. Addressing the inaugural […]
Mere proof of victim’s caste insufficient for conviction under SC/ST Act: Supreme Court
New Delhi, Dec 17 (IANS) The Supreme Court has set aside the conviction of a man under the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, 1989, in a gang rape and murder case, holding that the prosecution failed to establish that the offence was committed with knowledge of the victim’s caste. A bench […]
National Herald case: Congress workers protest against ED in Rajasthan
Jaipur, Dec 17 (IANS) Congress workers in Rajasthan, under the leadership of state chief Govind Singh Dotasra, marched to gherao the BJP headquarters in Jaipur and courted arrest protesting against the ED and alleged that it was harassing and intimidating opposition leaders. The protest was attended by Leader of the Opposition Tika Ram Jully, Congress […]
Andhra Pradesh’s overall growth rate shows upward trend
Amaravati, Dec 17 (IANS) Andhra Pradesh’s overall economic growth rate is showing a strong upward trend, with the State clearly outperforming the national average in the second quarter (Q2) and maintaining strong growth momentum during the first half of the year, a top official said on Wednesday. Peeyush Kumar, Principal Secretary, Planning, presented a comprehensive […]
