Centre to raise wheat allocation under PMGKAY

The government on Wednesday announced an increase in wheat allocation to beneficiaries under the Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Anna Yojana (PMGKAY) from October onwards, in a bid to stabilise prices.

Government plans to transform India Post into logistics firm

The government is looking to transform India Post into a logistics company and increase the revenue of the department by 50-60 per cent in the next 3-4 years, Union Telecom Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia said on Wednesday.

I-T dept hikes limits for filing appeals in courts

The income tax department has hiked the minimum threshold for filing appeals by the department in tribunal, high courts and the Supreme Court.

India stands out globally, will continue to grow at fast pace, says Sitharaman

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Wednesday said India is standing out globally in terms of economic growth and will continue to do so in the next few years.

Sensex & Nifty retreat on profit booking ahead of US Fed decision

Benchmark stock indices Sensex and Nifty hit fresh lifetime intra-day highs before closing lower on Wednesday due to profit booking in IT shares ahead of the keenly-awaited US Fed's decision on interest rates The 30-share BSE Sensex dropped by 131.43 points or 0.16 per cent to settle at 82,948.23 in a volatile trade.

Cabinet approves setting up of NCOE for animation, VFX, gaming|

The Union Cabinet on Wednesday approved a proposal to set up the National Centre of Excellence (NCOE) for animation, visual effects, gaming, comics and extended reality (AVGC-XR) on lines of the IITs and IIMs to anchor the animation ecosystem in the country.

REC, RE developers sign MoU worth Rs 1.12L crore

REC Limited, a Maharatna CPSU under the Ministry of Power and a leading NBFC, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) during the 4th Global Renewable Energy Investors Meet & Expo (RE-INVEST 2024) in Gandhinagar with RE developers aggregating about Rs 1.12 lakh crore which will be implemented over a period of 5 years.

Windfall tax on crude petroleum slashed to zero

The government has slashed windfall tax on domestically produced crude oil to 'nil' per tonne with effect from September 18.

PFC pays Rs 462 cr divi- dend to govt

State-owned Power Finance Corporation (PFC) has paid a final dividend of Rs 462 crore to the Government of India for 2023-24, a statement said on Wednesday.

'Govt to launch Rs 1,000 cr credit guarantee fund to boost pledge financing for farmers'

The government on Wednesday said it will soon launch a Rs 1,000 crore credit guarantee fund to enhance lender confidence in pledge financing against electronic Negotiable Warehouse Receipts for farmers and traders using WDRA-registered warehouses.

Govt raises refund cap for Sahara Group depositors to Rs 50,000

The government has raised the cap on refund amounts for small depositors of the Sahara Group Cooperative Societies to Rs 50,000, up from the previous limit of Rs.10,000, a senior cooperation ministry official said on Wednesday.

India look to spin a new story but tricky Bangladesh no pushovers

Littered largely with lopsided contests, India's hopes of walking down that familiar path will hinge on sorting an uncharacteristic batting infirmity against spin when they face Bangladesh in a twoTest series starting here from Thursday.

MBSG begin AFC Champions League Two campaign with goalless draw

Mohun Bagan started their AFC Champions League Two campaign on a frustrating note, playing out a goalless draw against Tajikistan's FC Ravshan at the Salt Lake Stadium here on Wednesday.

'Stree 2' is the highest- grossing Hindi movie ever

The film is directed by Amar Kaushik

Everyone is replaceable: AAHANA KUMRA

She revealed she hasn't been offered a role for last three years

Malvika stuns Olympics medallist Tunjung

Young Malvika Bansod pulled off a sensational straight-game victory over Paris Olympics bronze medallist Gregoria Mariska Tunjung of Indonesia in the women's singles opening round to emerge as the lone Indian survivor in the China Open Super 100 badminton tournament here on Wednesday.

Asian Games medallist Kiran fails dope test

Asian Games bronze-winner shot-putter Kiran Baliyan has been provisionally suspended by the National Anti Doping Agency (NADA) for testing positive for a banned substance as a slew of athletes across sports figured in the latest list of dope offenders.

EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE CAN PREVENT WORKPLACE TOXICITY

Leaders with emotional intelligence handle challenges better and create a healthy work environment

EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE: UNSUNG HERO OF LEADERSHIP QUALITIES

Unfortunately, in our education system, technical skills and academic achievements often take precedence, while emotional and social skills are rarely given the attention they deserve

IIT Mandi Catalyst's flagship event from Nov 15

IT Mandi Catalyst, the first technology business incubator of Himachal I ogy of Himach tion of its flagship event, the Himalayan Startup Trek (HST), from November 15 to 17, 2024.

'ANRF SETS STAGE FOR INDIA TO BECOME GLOBAL POWERHOUSE OF KNOWLEDGE'

The Anusandhan National Research Foundation (ANRF) represents a transformative initiative aimed at elevating India to global prominence by building an ecosystem that fosters creativity, entrepreneurship, and forward-thinking.

Modi unveils Rs 3,800 crore railway, highway projects, launches Odisha's Subhadra Scheme

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday marked 100 days of his third term in office by launching several major projects in Odisha, worth over Rs 3,800 crore.

J&K: 7 districts to vote in 1st phase today

After a decade-long gap, the first phase of Assembly elections is set to take place on Wednesday in Jammu and Kashmir, marking the first such exercise since the abrogation of Article 370 in August 2019.

SC halts 'bulldozer justice' till October 1 without its permission

In a landmark decision, the Supreme Court on Tuesday ordered a temporary nationwide halt on property demolitions until October 1, 2024, expressing deep concern over the potential misuse of demolition powers by authorities.

Kejriwal steps down; Atishi to become Delhi's youngest and third woman CM

The political landscape of Delhi has shifted dramatically with Arvind Kejriwal's resignation as Chief Minister, paving the way for Atishi to assume the role.

Mamata appoints Manoj Verma as new Kolkata CP; DC, 2 health officials moved

Swapan Soren has been made the new Director of Health Services

PM Modi to visit US from Sept 21 to 23 for Quad, UN summits

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to embark on a three-day visit to the United States from September 21 to 23, 2024, focusing on key diplomatic engagements and community outreach.

SC closes criminal proceedings against 30 Army men in 2021 botched Nagaland op

In a significant relief to 30 Army personnel, the Supreme Court on Tuesday closed criminal proceedings initiated against them by the Nagaland government over the alleged killing of 13 civilians in a botched anti-militancy operation in Mon district in 2021.

Announcement of census very soon': Amit Shah

Home Minister Amit Shah announced on Tuesday that the government will \"very soon\" reveal plans for conducting the long-awaited national census.

Antibiotic resistance predicted to kill 39 million in next 25 yrs: Lancet study

Antibiotic resistance occurs when drugs designed to kill infectious bacteria and fungi become ineffective, as these pathogens evolve and develop resistance