Structural reform measures will surely boost India's economy, further efforts towards Aatmanirbhar Bharat: Amit Shah
Shah said, "Rs 50,000 crores for infrastructure development in the coal sector and introduction of commercial mining is a welcome policy reform which will bring more competition and transparency".
May 16, 2020, 21:54 PM IST
Noida metro chalks out restart plan: Face masks, Aarogya Setu app, must for passengers
In this regard, the NMRC is taking required steps at all its stations and inside the trains to ensure that all passengers of the Aqua Line follow the guidelines laid down by the Centre for prevention of the COVID-19 infection.
May 16, 2020, 20:30 PM IST
Govt will take steps to make India MRO hub: FM Nirmala Sitharaman
Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Saturday said steps will be taken to make the country a hub for Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO) of aircraft, announcing measures to boost the country's domestic aviation sector. "Not just civil aircraft but defence aircraft can also benefit from the MRO if we make India a huge hub ... Maintenance cost for all airlines will come down and that again will have a ripple effect on passengers. Travellers can probably pay less after that," she said.
May 16, 2020, 18:36 PM IST
Centre announces privatisation of discoms in UTs
Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Saturday said electricity distribution companies in Union Territories (UTs) will be privatised.
May 16, 2020, 18:24 PM IST
Centre raises viability gap funding for social infra projects
Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Saturday announced a hike in viability gap funding (VGF) for development of social infrastructure. In her fourth tranche of economic stimulus, she said Rs 8,100 crore will be provided as viability gap funding for development of social infrastructure.
May 16, 2020, 18:19 PM IST
India to set up research reactor for affordable treatment of cancer, other diseases
This will promote the welfare of humanity through affordable treatment for cancer and other diseases, she said unveiling the fourth tranche of the economic stimulus package.
May 16, 2020, 18:11 PM IST
India opens space sector for private players
For boosting private participation in space activities, the government will provide a level playing field for private companies in satellites, launches and space-based services.
May 16, 2020, 17:50 PM IST
Restrictions on utilisation of Indian air space to be eased for efficient flying of civilians
Announcing the fourth tranche of economic stimulus, she said only 60 per cent of Indian airspace is freely available.
May 16, 2020, 17:29 PM IST
Ban on import of certain weapons used by Indian forces, FDI in defence manufacturing hiked to 74% from 49%
In a bid to boost Make in India in defence production, Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Saturday said that some weapons and platforms will be banned for imports. Items banned for imports can only be purchased from within the country, she said presenting the fourth tranche of the economic stimulus package.
May 16, 2020, 17:12 PM IST
Commercial mining in coal sector will be introduced, govt monopoly will be removed: Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman
Addressing the nation, Sitharaman asserted that revenue sharing mechanism will be offered for commercial mining of coal instead of the regime of fixed rupees/tonne.
May 16, 2020, 16:48 PM IST
Amid coronavirus COVID-19 lockdown, Mamata Banerjee government to pay full train fare of West Bengal migrants
Taking to the micro-blogging site, Twitter, state Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee announced the decision and saluted the toil faced by the migrants.
May 16, 2020, 15:59 PM IST
Amid COVID-19 crisis, PM Modi thanks Trump for decision to donate ventilators to India, says important for nations to work together
Taking to micro-blogging site Twitter, the PM said that this pandemic is being fought collectively by all.
May 16, 2020, 15:33 PM IST
Kerala reiterates demand to Centre in increasing borrowing limit amid coronavirus COVID-19 lockdown
Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan on Friday reiterated the demand of the state government to increase the borrowing limit from the current 3 per cent to 5 per cent, amid the coronavirus COVID-19 lockdown.
May 15, 2020, 22:42 PM IST
MHA asks states to ensure migrant workers board special trains, provide them food and shelter
In an official statement, the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has asserted that the people need to be made aware about these arrangments and counselled by the states to not travel on foot.
May 15, 2020, 22:21 PM IST
Coronavirus COVID-19 cases in Tamil Nadu surpass 10,000; liquor shops to re-open from May 16 except in Chennai, Tiruvallur
In what comes as a relief to tipplers in Tamil Nadu, the state-run TASMAC (Tamil Nadu State Marketing Corporation) liquor stores are all set to open in non-containment zones across the state from Saturday, May 16.
May 15, 2020, 20:43 PM IST
NHRC issues notice to Punjab and Uttar Pradesh over migrant mother wheeling suitcase with child sleeping on it
The NHRC has called for a detailed report within four weeks in the matter including the action taken against the responsible officers or officials and relief/ assistance provided to the victim families.
May 15, 2020, 20:30 PM IST
From 4 trains a day to 145 per day: Indian Railways ferries lakhs of passengers to their home states amid coronavirus COVID-19 lockdown
In a remarkable achievement, a total 145 “Shramik Special” trains were operationalized from various states carrying more than 2.10 lakh passengers back to their home states.
May 15, 2020, 17:11 PM IST
Coronavirus COVID-19 lockdown 4.0 may be announced on May 16, MHA likely to issue new guidelines: Sources
The lockdown, enforced on March 25, was originally to end on April 14. It was then extended to May 3, and then again to May 17.
May 15, 2020, 17:00 PM IST
Zomato lays off 13 per cent employees amid coronavirus COVID-19 crisis, to be notified by video calls
An official statement read, "Multiple aspects of our business have changed dramatically over the last couple of months and many of these changes are expected to be permanent."
May 15, 2020, 16:37 PM IST
India asks G-20 nations to ensure access to essential medicines, treatments and vaccines at affordable prices, amid coronavirus COVID-19 pandemic
Goyal strongly called for an agreement to enable the use of TRIPs flexibilities to ensure access to essential medicines, treatments and vaccines at affordable prices.
May 14, 2020, 22:16 PM IST
