Telangana: Nobel laureate, former RBI Guv in advisory council for ‘Vision 2047’
Hyderabad, Nov 20 (IANS) The government of Telangana has constituted an advisory council comprising eminent personalities from diverse fields for ‘Telangana Rising: Vision 2047’. Nobel laureate Abhijit Banerjee, former IAS officers Aruna Roy and Harsh Mandar, former Reserve Bank of India Governor (RBI) Governors D. Subbarao and Raghuram Rajan, Biocon chairperson Kiran Mazumdar Shaw and […]
Hyderabad pilgrims who died in Saudi bus accident to be buried in Madinah
Hyderabad, Nov 20 (IANS) The last rites of 45 Umrah pilgrims from Hyderabad who died in a bus accident near Madinah in Saudi Arabia on November 16 will be performed in the holy city on Friday. Telangana government’s delegation, led by Minorities Welfare Minister, which is in Madinah to oversee the arrangements for the last […]
UP: Awareness program held to educate farmers about soil testing, under PM-RKVY
Lucknow, Nov 20 (IANS) If the health of soil is assessed and tested ahead of sowing of crops, it gives insights into the essential elements required for a good harvest and also on how the farmers can compensate for the losses by equipping the soil with nutrients at the right time. Taking preventive steps in […]
RBI’s foremost priority is to ensure financial stability: Reserve Bank Guv
New Delhi, Nov 20 (IANS) Reserve Bank Governor Sanjay Malhotra on Thursday said that the foremost priority of the RBI is to ensure financial stability in the system, and it was working to simplify regulatory requirements where possible while maintaining necessary safeguards and guardrails. In his address at the VKRV Rao Memorial Lecture in the […]
UP: Khadi Mahotsav to kick off tomorrow; notable gramodyog units to be honoured
Lucknow, Nov 20 (IANS) Starting November 19, the capital city will host a remarkable ten-day-long Khadi festival, where a wide array of exquisite handicrafts, furniture and handloom from across the state will be put on display. During the event, selected entrepreneurs and beneficiaries will also be acknowledged and honoured. The variety of homegrown products that […]
FM Sitharaman holds consultations across sectors in run-up to Budget 2026-27
New Delhi, Nov 20 (IANS) Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Thursday held consultations here with representatives of trade unions and labour organisations as part of the groundwork in the run-up to the Union Budget 2026-27, which will be presented on February 1. The meeting is part of the ministry’s annual stakeholder engagement process, where labour […]
Chhattisgarh’s first solar village: Nathukonha now powered by free energy
Dhamtari, Nov 20 (IANS) In an important step aimed at promoting renewable energy and ensuring electricity access to every household, Nathukonha village in Dhamtari district has become Chhattisgarh’s first solar-powered village under the Prime Minister Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana. The announcement was made recently during the visit of Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan […]
IITF 2025: Artisans, exhibitors hail govt support amid record footfall
New Delhi, Nov 20 (IANS) Exhibitors and artisans at the 44th India International Trade Fair 2025 (IITF 2025) here are overwhelmed by the massive participation from visitors this year, as thousands visit Bharat Mandapam here to experience India’s diverse crafts, culture and innovations. The fair, which began on November 14, has seen unusually high footfall […]
AI projected to drive 20 pc of India’s IT and tech companies’ revenues by 2030
New Delhi, Nov 20 (IANS) Artificial intelligence (AI) is set to become the biggest growth driver for India’s IT services and software export industry, with AI‑led projects projected to account for up to 20 per cent of the sector’s revenue by 2030, a report said on Thursday. The report from investment bank Equirus Capital said […]
Nasscom launches UK Forum to deepen India‑UK tech, AI collaboration
New Delhi, Nov 20 (IANS) National Association of Software and Service Companies (Nasscom) on Thursday announced the launch of a UK Forum to deepen bilateral technology and trade ties between India and the United Kingdom. The forum through improving bilateral cooperation aims to drive investment, innovation and high‑value digital jobs, the statement said. The forum […]
