Uttarakhand government presents supplementary budget of Rs 7,844 croreUttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami has presented a supplementary budget of Rs 7,844.18 crore. This budget prioritises sectors s...
27 Oct, 2026, 08.13 PM IST
Delhi to Haridwar in 1.5 hours next month? Nitin Gadkari says new road projects will boost tourism, jobsUnion Road Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari announced the opening of new road projects next month. Travel time from Delhi to H...
27 Oct, 2026, 03.08 PM IST
Second-largest salt producer state ranks last in usage of iodised salt; children lose up to 15 IQ points due to iodine deficiencyTamil Nadu, India's second-largest salt producer, has the lowest share of households using adequately iodised salt, with just 62% meeting t...
27 Oct, 2026, 09.02 AM IST
India to get first cooperative sector airline, says Kerala CM SatheesanKeralam government has given approval for the cooperative sector to initiate flight services in India. Chief Minister V D Satheesan announc...
26 Oct, 2026, 11.38 AM IST
Insurance commission: NBFCs seek 5-year transition period to reduce selling feeThe industry body of NBFCs has told the Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI) that the proposed commission caps o...
26 Oct, 2026, 12.56 AM IST
A Colorado family spent over 100 years raising cattle and growing crops on 10,000 acres; then 30 wind turbines added another income stream to their ranchThe Kochis family revitalized their historic ranch, creating the Rush Creek Wind Farm while preserving their farming legacy. Featuring 30 w...
25 Oct, 2026, 03.35 PM IST
Ladakh to launch Rs 100 crore startup policy next month, aims to benefit 1,000 startupsThe UT Administration of Ladakh plans to launch a Startup Policy next month to support local entrepreneurs. With a budget of ₹100 crore, th...
25 Oct, 2026, 02.47 PM IST
Odisha steps up preparedness, evacuation plans as severe cyclonic storm nears Andhra coastThe Odisha government is mobilizing personnel and resources in anticipation of a severe cyclonic storm forecasted to make landfall. Chief M...
25 Oct, 2026, 12.23 PM IST
FSDC stresses on vigilance, reforms amid global uncertainty & AI boomFinance minister Nirmala Sitharaman led an important session of the Financial Stability and Development Council, focusing on maintaining fi...
23 Oct, 2026, 11.23 PM IST
Bajaj Finserv says Deepak Reddy appointed as CEO designate of Bajaj General InsuranceBajaj General Insurance has appointed Deepak Reddy as CEO designate from January 1, 2027. He will take over as managing director and CEO on...
23 Oct, 2026, 03.28 PM IST
Karnataka seeks Rs 20,585 cr NDRF aid as drought loss crosses Rs 62,481 cr, DyCM Parameshwara writes to PM ModiKarnataka is experiencing severe Kharif drought, affecting nearly 58 lakh hectares of land. Deputy Chief Minister G Parameshwara has reache...
23 Oct, 2026, 09.46 AM IST
NSDC raises Rs 4 crore through Social Stock Exchange for global skilling initiativeThe funds raised will be used to provide skilling and employment opportunities to 600 youth from economically weaker other backward classes...
22 Oct, 2026, 08.14 PM IST
72-year-old Pennsylvania woman's 100-year-old house was at a risk of collapse. She could not afford repairs. How she got a grant to fix her homeMaureen Bird, a 72-year-old Pennsylvania resident, feared her nearly 100-year-old home could collapse because of a cracked basement wall. U...
21 Oct, 2026, 07.21 AM IST
NABVENTURES plans Rs 30-70 crore bets on growth-stage firms in Fund IINABVENTURES aims to invest ₹30-70 crore per company in agriculture, rural financial services, and climate solutions. The venture capital ar...
19 Oct, 2026, 05.36 PM IST
SARAS Mela moves beyond Delhi-NCR, brings 1,500 rural women entrepreneurs to VijayawadaThe National SARAS Mela in Vijayawada showcases around 1,500 women entrepreneurs from various states and union territories. Organized under...
19 Oct, 2026, 12.04 PM IST
Government renames prominent pension schemes: Increase disability pension amount; continues old aged and widow pensionsThe Indian government has approved the continuation of the National Social Assistance Programme with significant financial outlay. Changes ...
17 Oct, 2026, 11.19 AM IST
Centre calls for convergence of JJM 2.0, VB-G RAM G to ensure sustainable rural drinking waterThe Department of Drinking Water and Sanitation is urging better coordination between Jal Jeevan Mission 2.0 and VB-G RAM G. Initiatives di...
14 Oct, 2026, 05.56 PM IST