Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde has introduced a new regulatory framework aimed at transforming the way Mumbai’s ageing pagdi buildings are redeveloped. Calling it a “historic decision”, Shinde said the move is intended to reduce the risk of structural failures, prevent loss of life and improve the pace at which old, dilapidated properties can … Read more
New Delhi: The PM Kisan Samman Nidhi Yojana (PM-KISAN) aims to provide financial assistance to farmers. However, there are also several other supportive schemes in operation. One scheme guarantees a monthly pension of ₹3,000. Furthermore, if calculated annually, you will receive a monthly pension of ₹36,000. This scheme is called the PM Kisan Mandhan Yojana … Read more
Silchar, Dec 12: The Gammon Bridge on National Highway 6 has been closed for 48 hours after district authorities ordered an emergency shutdown to facilitate repair work on a newly detected structural issue. The closure, effective from 6 pm on December 12 to 6 pm on December 14, comes following a report from NHIDCL engineers … Read more
New Delhi, Dec 12: The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Friday informed Parliament that the government has not recorded any significant rise in deaths of Indian nationals living or working abroad and stated that the mortal remains of 54,511 Indians have been brought back to the country between 2016-2025. The clarification came in a … Read more
Mumbai, Dec 12: Adani Green Energy Limited (AGEL) has emerged as one of India’s strongest performers in the latest sustainability ratings released by the National Stock Exchange (NSE) for the financial year 2025. The Adani Group company achieved an overall sustainability score of 78, rising from 74 in the previous year, and secured the top … Read more
New Delhi, Dec 12: The Supreme Court on Friday came down heavily on a public interest litigation (PIL) seeking the implementation of the Right to Education (RTE) Act in minority-run madrasas and other educational institutions. A Bench led by Justice B.V. Nagarathna refused to entertain the plea, imposed a cost of Rs one lakh on … Read more
Bhubaneswar, Dec 12: A major fire broke out on the top floor of a three-storey building in the Satya Vihar area of Bhubaneswar on Friday, where a bar-restaurant was operating. No casualties have been reported, said officials. The bar and restaurant, named ‘No Limit Air’, was found to have no fire safety system and a … Read more
Guwahati, Dec 12: Financial assistance were handed over to as many as 442 former BLT cadres residing outside the BTC region at a programme held at the Srimanta Sankaradeva Kalakshetra here on Thursday. The meeting was attended by BTC Chief Executive Member, Hagrama Mohilary and Minister for Housing and Urban Affairs, Jayanta Mallabaruah. Baruah and … Read more
Jindal Steel on Thursday said it has increased its heat treatment capacity to 60,000 tonnes a month, making it the country’s largest player in the segment. Heat treatment capacity refers to a facility’s ability to process steel to alter properties like hardness, toughness, and strength. In a statement, Jindal Steel said, “It has become India’s … Read more
Over the past few years, women’s participation in employment and business has increased rapidly. Nearly 20% of businesses in India are owned by women. To further accelerate this participation, the government is implementing several schemes, such as the Udyogini Scheme, which provides collateral-free loans to women. This scheme is a powerful support for women to … Read more