Uttar Pradesh approves Amitabh Kant Committee proposals; likely to provide relief to homebuyers
LUCKNOW: The Uttar Pradesh cabinet on Tuesday approved the implementation of recommendations from the Amitabh Kant Committee report on real estate projects, in a move that could bring relief to lakhs of homebuyers in the state. The approval came after a proposal of the Industrial Development Department for the resolution of legacy stalled housing projects, cabinet […]
Fresh revelations in Adani issue indicate over Rs 12,000 cr may have been siphoned off in two years: Congress
NEW DELHI:The Congress on Friday alleged that fresh revelations in the Adani issue by a foreign publication indicate that ”more than Rs 12,000 crore may have been siphoned out of the country in two years”. Congress general secretary Jairam Ramesh, in a statement, dubbed it the ”biggest scam” of modern India. He claimed that this […]
CAG dismisses allegations of malfeasance in transfer of officers
NEW DELHI: The CAG on Friday denied any malfeasance in the transfer of auditors connected with reports that unearthed alleged irregularities in the Centre’s flagship Bharatmala and Ayushman Bharat schemes, saying transfers and postings are a matter of administrative convenience, and attaching ulterior motives to these is highly presumptuous. In a statement, the Comptroller and […]
K.P.M Swamy assumes charge as CMD of NBCC Limited
NEW DELHI: K. P. M. Swamy assumed the charge of Chairman & Managing Director of NBCC (India) Ltd., a distinguished Navratna CPSE w.e.f. from October 1, 2023. Prior to his appointment as CMD by Govt. of India, he held the charge of Director (Commercial), NBCC, his comprehensive portfolio included the execution of the Redevelopment of […]
Foxconn founder Terry Gou announces run for Taiwan presidency
Terry Gou, who founded Apple supplier Foxconn, said Monday he will run as an independent candidate in Taiwan’s presidential election, ending months of speculation. At a news conference, Gou criticised the governing Democratic Progressive Party, saying its policies have “brought Taiwan into the risk of war” with China, which claims the self-ruled island democracy as […]
Congress accuses Gujarat governmnet of excess payment of Rs 3,900 crore to Adani Power Mundra
NEW DELHI: Gujarat Congress chief Shaktisinh Gohil on Saturday accused the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) government in the state of making an excess payment of Rs 3,900 crore to Adani Power Mundra Limited (APMuL) over five years under two power purchase agreements (PPA), an allegation the government denied. Gujarat government spokesperson and cabinet minister Rushikesh […]
Adani-Hindenburg row: SEBI’s inability to reach final conclusion ‘deeply worrying’, says Congress
NEW DELHI: The Congress on Saturday said stock market regulator SEBI’s inability to reach a conclusive finding on the allegations of round-tripping and money laundering by the Adani Group was ”deeply worrying”. Congress general secretary Jairam Ramesh said the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has admitted this in its status report to the […]
India over the Moon as ISRO scripts history Chandrayaan-3 first spacecraft to land on lunar south pole
BENGALURU: India has reached where no nation has gone before. In a giant leap for its space programme, India’s Moon mission Chandrayaan-3 touched down on the lunar south pole at 6.04 pm on Wednesday, propelling the country to an exclusive club of four and making it the first country to land on the uncharted surface. […]
Aparna Enterprises commits Rs 150 crore to drive growth in FY24
NEW DELHI: Aparna Enterprises, India’s fastest growing building materials manufacturer, commits an investment of Rs 150 crore in FY24 to proliferate its business, and support its expansion to meet the industry’s escalating demand. This strategic commitment is a testament to the company’s unwavering dedication to delivering top-notch products and services that cater to the dynamic […]
Merlin Group launches Serenia – tallest residential address on Barrackpore Trunk Road
NEW DELHI: Merlin Group, the leading real estate conglomerate in Eastern India with footprints across the country and beyond the borders, has launched Serenia – The tallest residential condominium on Barrackpore Trunk Road, commonly known as BT Road, is a four- and six-lane trunk road in Kolkata metropolitan area, West Bengal, India. It connects Kolkata […]
Education in Ireland launches an integrated marketing campaign ‘Embrace the Emerald Isle
NEW DELHI: Education in Ireland, in its commitment to fostering strong educational ties between India and Ireland, has launched an integrated marketing campaign ‘Embrace the Emerald Isle: Unveiling Ireland’s Educational Excellence’ aimed at attracting a significant number of Indian students for the 2024-25 academic cycle. This comprehensive strategy by Education in Ireland, (the education arm […]
Over Rs 1,100 crore property tax collected in Delhi this quarter: Mayor
NEW DELHI: The Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) has collected over Rs 1,110 crore as property tax in the April to June quarter, a surge of over 40 per cent from the same period the previous year, Mayor Shelly Oberoi said on Monday. However, the BJP said that the higher tax collection was due to […]
India under Narendra Modi has realised her potential, capabilities in 9-years: Piyush Goyal
NEW DELHI: India has scripted a history in exports in the last two years both in terms of growth rate and absolute numbers with the shipments reaching at worth USD 500 billion in 2020-21 and USD 776 billion in 2022-23, senior BJP leader and Union Minister Piyush Goyal said on Tuesday. India under Prime Minister […]
India world’s fastest growing economy due to Narendra Modi government’s visionary efforts: BJP
NEW DELHI: Indian economy is not only propelling the growth of the country but has also become an engine of growth for the global economy due to “concerted and visionary efforts” of the government, the BJP said on Tuesday. Addressing a press conference, BJP national spokesperson Gopal Krishna Agarwal claimed India’s gross domestic product (GDP) […]
Congress claims India’s debt under Narendra Modi government risen to Rs 155 lakh crore, demands white paper on economy
NEW DELHI: The Congress on Saturday alleged that India’s debt has nearly ”tripled” to Rs 155 lakh crore in the nine years under Prime Minister Narendra Modi and demanded a white paper on the state of the economy. Congress spokesperson Supriya Shrinate alleged the Modi government’s ”economic mismanagement” is responsible for the present state of […]
ED director SK Mishra’s tenure extended due to FATF review, won’t continue in office after November: Modi government to Supreme Court
NEW DELHI: The Narendra Modi government (Centre) on Monday defended in the Supreme Court the third extension of service granted to Enforcement Directorate chief Sanjay Kumar Mishra, asserting it was due to a peer review being conducted by the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) this year and said he will retire this November. A bench […]