Narendra Modi reviews progress of Ayushman Bharat and Sugamya Bharat Abhiyan
NEW DELHI: The Prime Minister Narendra Modi today chaired his thirtieth interaction through PRAGATI – the ICT-based, multi-modal platform for Pro-Active Governance and Timely Implementation. This was also the first PRAGATI meeting in the new term of the Union Government. The 29 PRAGATI meetings in the previous term, saw a cumulative review of 257 projects […]
Naveen Patnaik lauds two district collectors-Samarth Verma, Kulange Vijay Amruta
BHUBANESWAR: Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Tuesday praised two district collectors for reaching out to the people and setting out an example for other officers. The chief minister praised the collector of Kendrapara, Samarth Verma and collector of Ganjam, Kulange Vijay Amruta through twitter posts after their activities were published in a section of […]
Rajya Sabha passes IBC amendment, restoring primacy of lenders in insolvency cases
NEW DELHI: The Rajya Sabha on Monday approved amending the three-year-old Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (IBC), providing clarity about preference to secured lenders over operational creditors and giving lenders explicit authority over distribution of proceeds of auction of loan defaulting companies. Replying to a debate on the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (Amendment) Bill 2019, Finance […]
RBI slaps Rs 26 lakh fine on Mobikwik, Hip Bar for violating norms
NEW DELHI: The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has imposed a total penalty of around Rs 26 lakh on two online payment solutions providers One Mobikwik Systems and Hip Bar. One Mobikwik Systems Private Limited has been slapped a fine of Rs 15 lakh while Hip Bar Pvt Ltd faced a fine of Rs 10.85 […]
India to be third biggest economy by 2024: Amit Shah
NEW DELHI: India’s Home Minister Amit Shah on Sunday said that in the next five years, India would be the third biggest economy in the world. Shah was speaking at the second ground breaking ceremony in Lucknow which saw the launch of more than 250 projects worth Rs 65,000 crore. He said that in the […]
Rajya Sabha clears RTI Bill; Parliament session to go on till August 7
NEW DELHI: The government of India has decided to extend Parliament session till August 7, Parliamentary Affairs Minister Pralhad Joshi said in the House on Thursday, after the Triple Talaq Bill was passed in the Lok Sabha. The Right to Information (RTI) Amendment Bill was also passed in the Rajya Sabha by a voice vote. […]
Maharashtra mulls framing policy to set up solar projects
MUMBAI: The Maharashtra government is contemplating to prepare a policy wherein vacant plots and agriculture land will be taken on lease to set up solar energy projects. An Energy Department official said that many people have evinced interest in leasing out their land for a period of 30 years to set up solar projects. The […]
RBI panel for hike in collateral free lending, MUDRA loan limit to Rs 20 lakh
NEW DELHI: A committee constituted by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has recommended increase in the collateral free lending limit to Rs 20 lakh for MSMEs and self-help groups, Parliament was informed on Thursday. The committee has also recommended revision of loan limit sanctioned under MUDRA (Micro Units Development and Refinance Agency) to Rs […]
Maharashtra government doubles minimum wages of workers
MUMBAI: The Maharashtra government on Wednesday doubled the minimum wages of workers employed in shops and establishments across the state. Talking to reporters, Labour Minister Sanjay Kute said the decision will benefit nearly one crore workers employed in 10 lakh shops and establishments in the state in 67 different types of employment. “As per clause […]
Amrapali Group entered into “sham agreements” with firm linked to M S Dhoni: Auditors to Supreme Court
NEW DELHI: Amrapali Group had entered into “sham agreements” with Rhiti Sports Management Pvt Ltd (RSMPL), which promotes brand of Indian cricketer Mahendra Singh Dhoni, to “illegally divert” home buyers money, the court appointed forensic auditors have told the Supreme Court. The forensic audit report accepted by the top court on Tuesday said that Amrapali […]
Lalu Prasad, Akhilesh lose VIP security cover; protection for others scaled down
NEW DELHI:The government of India has removed the VIP security cover of several politicians and lawmakers, including RJD boss Lalu Prasad and SP chief Akhilesh Yadav, while it has scaled down the protection category of many others after reviewing over 130 cases, official sources said Tuesday. This is the first full-scale review of VIP protectees […]
Supreme Court cancels registration, lease of Amrapali group
NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court on Tuesday cancelled the registration of the embattled Amrapali group under the Real Estate Regulatory Authority (RERA) and the lease of its properties granted by Noida and Greater Noida authorities. A bench of Justices Arun Mishra and U U Lalit appointed the National Buildings Construction Corporation (NBCC) to complete all […]
Haryana grants house rent allowance to 3.5 lakh employees
CHANDIGARH: Eyeing the forthcoming Assembly elections, Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar on Saturday announced a bonanza for employees by granting them house rent allowance as per the recommendations of Seventh Central Pay Commission. The revised house rent allowance would be implemented with effect from August 1 and it would benefit about 3.5 lakh employees. […]
Air India stops promotions, appointments as government prepares to sell stake
NEW DELHI: Air India has stopped giving promotions for its employees and recruiting new personnel as the government of India prepares for the disinvesment of the debt-laden airline, an official, who did not wish to be named, said on Sunday. The government is expected to soon start the disinvesment process for Air India, which has […]
Review of power pacts by Andhra Pradesh to hit state’s prospects to woo investments: Chandrababu Naidu
VIJAYWADA: The Andhra Pradesh government’s decision to review power purchase agreements signed by the previous regime is a “recipe for disaster” and will hurt the state’s prospect to attract investment, former chief minister N Chandrababu Naidu said on Saturday. The YSR Congress Party-led Andhra Pradesh government has decided to review power purchase agreements (PPA) worth […]
Functional routes under UDAN rises to 186
NEW DELHI: 12 routes under the Regional Connectivity Scheme (or Ude Desh ka Aam Naagrik /UDAN in Hindi) have recently become functional. This takes the total operational routes under UDAN to 186 (including 8 Tourism RCS routes) of the total 706 sanctioned Routes. Also, Durgapur airport is the 40th airport to become functional under the […]