India considering allowing foreign investment in nuclear power industry
New Delhi: India is considering overturning a ban on foreign investment in its nuclear power industry and allowing greater participation by domestic private firms, two government sources told Reuters, as part of a push for cleaner energy. The measures have been recommended by a government panel, set up by think-tank Niti Aayog which is headed […]
President calls for sound public financial management system
New Delhi: President Droupadi Murmu on Tuesday observed that a sound system of public financial management helps in promoting equitable and inclusive development in a country. Droupadi Murmu was talking to a group of officers of the Indian Civil Accounts Service (2018-2021 batches) which called on her at the Rashtrapati Bhavan. The president hoped these […]
Dairy sector has a special role in making women self-reliant: Prez
Karnal: President Droupadi Murmu on Monday said the dairy sector has a special role in making women self-reliant and changing their social and economic status. Addressing the convocation function of the Indian Council of Agricultural Research-National Dairy Research Institute (ICAR-NDRI) here, Murmu said women have over 70 per cent participation in the dairy sector and […]
Second cheetah death at MP’s Kuno within month raises questions over officials’ efficiency
The death of another cheetah within a month has raised serious questions about the efficiency of officials at Madhya Pradesh’s Kuno National Park (KNP). The KNP lost yet another cheetah when the six-year-old male feline Uday died on Sunday. Uday, who was given this name just recently, was among the 12 cheetahs that were translocated […]
We will establish a drug-free India by 2047: Amit Shah
New Delhi: Terming the drug menace a major issue across the country, Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Wednesday announced to make a “drug-free India” by 2047, seeking a “Team India” and “whole of government approach” in the fight against the menace. Shah made the announcement at the inaugural event of the first National Conference […]
If Arvind Kejriwal is corrupt then no one in world is honest: AAP supremo on CBI summons
New Delhi: “If Arvind Kejriwal is corrupt then there is no one in this world who is honest,” Delhi Chief Minister said on Saturday, a day after CBI summoned him for questioning in connection with the excise policy case. Addressing a press conference in the national capital, he said, “Tomorrow, they (CBI) have called me […]
India to protect interests of farmers, dairy sector in free trade agreement with EU: Goyal
Rome: India will completely protect the interests of farmers and dairy sector in the proposed free trade agreement (FTA) with the European Union, commerce and industry minister Piyush Goyal has said. He was here on an official visit to hold discussions with leaders and the private sector on ways to further enhance trade and investment […]
Wheat export ban to continue for now: Goyal
Rome: The ban on exports of wheat will continue as India has to ensure adequate supplies of the foodgrain for its domestic market and keep the inflation at check, Union minister Piyush Goyal said on Thursday. He said that the procurement of wheat has started and the numbers for the first week of buying are […]
‘Don’t mess around with my authority’: CJI warns lawyer
New Delhi: A bench headed by Chief Justice of India D.Y. Chandrachud everyday usually hears around 100 cases on an average seeking urgent listing before the benches of the Supreme Court. The Chief Justice’s court is often packed with lawyers, who mention their matter seeking urgent hearing. During the mentioning of the cases, the Chief […]
Himachal Staff Selection Commission will be constituted again: CM
Chief Minister Sukhwinder Singh Sukhu said on Wednesday that the Himachal Pradesh Staff Selection Commission (HPSSC), Hamirpur which was dissolved for alleged paper leaks and irregularities in recruitment, will be constituted again. He made this announcement in response to the discussion on the proposal brought under Rule 130 in the State Legislative Assembly regarding irregularities […]
