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BIHAR SPEEDS UP WITH NEW VANDE BHARAT TRAINS

Prime Minister Narendra Modi unveiled a slew of railway projects in Bihar on Tuesday, including the introduction of two new Vande Bharat Express trains. These initiatives were part of a larger series of projects worth Rs 85,000 crore inaugurated by the Prime Minister via video conference from Ahmedabad.

Retail inflation eases to 5.09 % in February 24, food remains pricey

India's consumer price inflation (CPI) remained unchanged at 5.09 per cent in February 2024, compared to 5.1 per cent in January, as food inflation surged higher and inflation across all other sub-groups eased in Feb 2024, indicating that the momentum in the non-food items continued to track a welcome moderation, as per Government data on Tuesday.

Goa, Lakshadweep get new air link, passenger traffic in Feb 24 down 2.9 % from Jan

The country’s regional air connectivity scheme (UDAN) has taken another leap in the Government’s aim to extend its reach to tier 2 & 3 cities, with Civil Aviation Minister Jyotiraditya M. Scindia on Tuesday inaugurating Fly91, a regional airline and flagging off its maidan flight between Manohar International Airport (MOPA), Goa and Agatti Islands, Lakshadweep.

Industrial activity down to 3.8% in Jan 24, let down by infra, construction

Industrial activity in the country proved to be a mixed bag with the index of industrial production growing by 3.8 per cent in January 2024 compared with 4.2 per cent in December led by a deceleration in the growth of manufacturing output, even as the growth in electricity generation and mining output witnessed, Government data showed on Tuesday.

Govt gears up for Bharat Mobility Expo 2025 at 3 venues from 17-22 Jan

Following the success of India’s first mega automobile industry show, Bharat Mobility Global Expo 2024 in February this year, the Government is all set to scale up the next edition of the event, Bharat Mobility Global Expo 2025, with three mega venues to witness the display of India’s power on wheels - Bharatmandapam; Yashobhoomi (India International Convention and Expo Centre) Dwarka) and India Expo Centre & Mart, Greater Noida, simultaneously from 17-22 January next year.

PVS RETAIN SWAY IN FEB '24 WHOLESALES WITH 10.8% GROWTH YOY, 2W UP 34.6%

Holding forth their sway in monthly dispatches in 2024, passenger vehicles in India again reported the highest ever wholesales of February with a year-on-year growth of 10.8 percent compared to February 2023, steered by sports utility vehicles demand in the market.

₹ED AN ALLY OF BJP, CREATING TERROR AMONGST THE OPPOSITION', SAYS SHARAD PAWAR

He added that all these figures raise doubt as to if ED's action under BJP was politically motivated. \"It indicates that ED has become a supporting party of BJP. BJP leaders know about the ED's actions in advance looks like these orders come from BJP,\" he said.

MAHARASTRA CONGRESS LEADERS TO SEEK SECURITY FOR RAHUL GANDHI'S NYAY YATRA

As the Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra is scheduled to enter Maharashtra on Tuesday, Congress leaders in the state are meeting Maharashtra Director General of Police, seeking \"enhanced\" security for Rahul Gandhi's Manipur Mumbai Yatra.

HC REBUKES MAHARASHTRA GOVT'S FOR DELAY IN LAND ALLOTMENT FOR NEW COURT

A division bench comprising Chief Justice Devendra Upadhyaya and Justice Arif Doctor expressed dissatisfaction with the Maharashtra state government's sluggish approach to the land allotment for a new court building.

Delhi High Court: Proceedings Initiated Under IBC Does Not Exclude Court Jurisdiction

The Delhi High Court in the case Godavari Projects (J.V) Vs Union of India observed and has held that the proceedings initiated under section 14 of the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, IBC do not expressly exclude the jurisdiction of the court or authorities to entertain applications under Section 11(6) of the Arbitration Act or other proceedings initiated by the corporate debtor against another party.

Punjab and Haryana High Court Seeks Centre's Response On Petition Filed By Sangeeta Phogat, Others To Set Aside Executive Committee Poll | WFI Elections

The Punjab and Haryana High Court in the case Sangeeta Phogat & Ors. v. Union of India & Ors.

DELHI HIGH COURT ISSUED SHOW CAUSE NOTICE FOR CONTEMPT; GO AIR RP UNABLE TO UNDERTAKE REGULAR MAINTENANCE OF LESSORS' AIRCRAFTS

The Delhi High Court in the case DAE (SY 22) 13 Ireland Designated Activity Company v.

CANADA INVESTS IN PIONEERING RARE EARTH PROCESSING, FUELING EV MFG

In a move aimed at bolstering Canada's presence in the global electric vehicle (EV) market, Natural Resources Canada (NRCan) announced an investment of 4.99 million Canadian dollars in funding to the Saskatchewan Research Council (SRC) through Canada's Critical Minerals Research, Development, and Demonstration (CMRDD) program.

WHO calls to accelerate tobacco, e-cigarette control measures

The World Health Organization (WHO) issued a plea to nations within the Southeast Asia Region to heighten their efforts in curbing the usage of tobacco and e-cigarettes, as stated in an official release.

NTPC, NGEL Eye thermal and renewable projects in Rajasthan

NTPC, the government-owned power behemoth, along with its subsidiary NTPC Green Energy, has signed two distinct preliminary agreements focused on exploring prospects for developing supercritical thermal plants, renewable energy projects, and green hydrogen initiatives in Rajasthan.

Moody's: India's growth to outpace other G20 emerging markets

Moody's forecasts India's Economic growth to outpace that of other emerging market G20 peers in 2024-25, attributing it to sustained momentum in domestic demand.

ADANI GREEN ENERGIZES 1,000 MW AT KHAVDA RE PARK

AGEL delivered 1,000 MW in less than 12 months of commencing work at the KhavdaREpark, which is the world's largest. This involved installing

Mumbai traffic gets boost as coastal road debuts

Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde inaugurated the first phase of the coastal road between Worli and Marine Drive in south Mumbai, hailing it as an \"engineering marvel.\"

Dehradun pioneers Robotics Scavenger Bandicoot for manhole cleaning revolution

The capital city of Uttarakhand, known for its lush greenery and pleasant climate, is set to adopt the revolutionary solution for urban sanitation, Bandicoot.

Women's job growth explodes 56% in one year, IT leads charge

The job market for women candidates has witnessed a significant surge in opportunities, with a remarkable 56 percent increase in February 2024 compared to the previous year, according to data from talent platform Foundit.

B'desh, Lanka, and other nations seek to initiate rupee trade with India: Goyal

Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal stated that Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, and Gulf nations, among others, are interested in initiating trade in rupee with India. This move aims to reduce transaction costs for businesses and is viewed as a game-changing dimension in India's international trade.

CLOSING UP SHOP MADE EASIER, GOVT AIMS FOR 3-MONTH COMPANY CLOSURE

The official highlighted that while reducing the processing time for voluntary closure presents a challenge, efforts are underway to streamline the process further.

Female SHG income soars 300% since FY19

The rural female Labour Force Participation Rate (LFPR) in India has experienced a significant surge from 21.7 percent in 2017-18 to 34.6 percent in 2022-23. This notable increase has been attributed to the rise in incomes of female members of self-help groups (SHGs) across the country.

INDIA GRANTS 1 MILLION DOLLARS TO FUND COMBATING POVERTY AND HUNGER

Ruchira Kamboj handed over the cheque of One million dollars as a contribution

Gautam Adani excited by Qualcomm CEO's India plans

During a recent encounter, Gautam Adani, the Founder and Chairman of the Adani Group, engaged in a comprehensive discussion with Cristiano Amon, President and CEO of chip maker Qualcomm.

PM MODI LAUNCHES RS 1 LAKH CRORE NH PROJECTS, DISTRIBUTES KISAN DRONES TO NAMO DRONE DIDIS

These initiatives align with the Prime Minister's vision to promote economic empowerment and financial autonomy among women, particularly in rural areas.

Bitcoin on a tear, 6th straight day up, hits record high of $71,500

On March 11, Bitcoin soared to a new record high, surpassing the $71,000 mark, signalling a relentless surge in the world's largest cryptocurrency. According to data from CoinDesk, it peaked at $71,649.3.

NEPAL PM DAHAL TO ADDRESS THE PROBLEM FACING ARUN III HYDROPOWER PROJECT

In a recent high-level meetLing presided over by Nepal Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal 'Prachanda,' urgent attention was drawn to resolving issues related to the entry route of the 900 MW Arun III Hydropower Project, Nepal's largest energy initiative currently under construction by an Indian company.

MAHARASHTRA AIMS FOR $2 TRILLION ECONOMY BY 2035, SAYS FADNAVIS

Deputy Chief Minister of Maharashtra, Devendra Fadnavis, revealed on Saturday that the state government is strategically positioning itself to accelerate economic growth, aspiring to achieve a gross domestic product (GDP) of $2 trillion (approximately Rs 165 lakh crore) by 2035.

'EC an extended branch of BJP': Raut, Kapil Sibal question resignation of top polling official

Weighing in on the surprise resignation of Election Commissioner Arun Goel barely weeks ahead of the Lok Sabha elections, Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Sanjay Raut on Sunday labelled the poll panel as an \"extended branch of the BJP\".