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Manufacturing sector pushes India's industrial output growth to 5% in Jan

The country's factory output, measured in terms of the Index of Industrial Production (IIP), witnessed 4.2 per cent growth in January 2024

Govt to auction mineral exploration licences for 13 blocks on March 13

With the enactment of the MMDR Amendment Act, 2023, exploration licences were introduced to allow private participation in reconnaissance and prospecting for 29 critical and deep-seated minerals

Cong, DMK protest in Lok Sabha over renewable project near Indo-Pak border

Asking a supplementary during Question Hour, Manish Tewari of the Congress said national security and energy security have to go hand in hand

Excessive data, digital tools regulation can slow MSMEs expansion: Survey

A majority of respondents said that excessive regulation could create constraints for MSMEs, depriving them of digital tools necessary for scaling their businesses and reaching new markets

Over 50% employees experience burnout due to poor work-life balance: Survey

As employees navigate the challenges of a post-pandemic world, the survey reveals that 52 per cent of employees experience burnout due to poor work-life balance, Vertex Group said

Govt gets 73 applications under 2nd round of PLI for speciality steel

PLI schemes were launched as part of government's efforts to increase production of special steel in India to make the country self-reliant in high grade steel

Govt committed to ensuring fair conduct of examinations: MoS Education

Majumdar said the government has passed a new law 'Public Examination (Prevention of Unfair Means) Act, 2024' and implemented many recommendations of the K Radhakrishnan committee

PFC board okays Rs 1.4 trn borrowing, Rs 3.5 per share interim dividend

Board of Directors of Power Finance Corporation Ltd. (PFC), in its meeting held on March 12, 2025, approved a total borrowing of Rs 1,40,000 crore for 2025-26, a regulatory filing stated

Those responsible for flawed MSRTC tender will face action: CM Fadnavis

Notably, the transport portfolio is handled by Pratap Sarnaik who belongs to the Shiv Sena, a party headed by deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde

India to see $600 bn in investments over next 3 yrs for startups: Experts

This influx of capital is anticipated to foster innovation, support entrepreneurship, and create an enabling environment for new ventures to thrive

Oppn alleges energy projects along Indo-Pak border compromise security

Asking a supplementary during Question Hour, Manish Tewari of the Congress said national security and energy security have to go hand in hand

PM Modi providing free foodgrains to 800 million people: Pralhad Joshi

Union food minister said when NDA government assumed charge after the 2014 Lok Sabha polls, Prime Minister Modi took the initiative to ensure free foodgrains to the poor as he understands their pain

India's economic growth to exceed 6.5% in FY26, says Moody's Ratings

Moody's said that following a temporary slowdown in mid-2024, India's economic growth is expected to reaccelerate and record one of the fastest rates among large economies globally

Centre wants states to take responsibility, check illegal coal mining

Reddy said the Assam chief minister has conveyed to him that around 250 rat-hole mining sites have been closed down in the state and 12 people were arrested in this connection

Glenmark launches Empagliflozin for diabetes in India under Glempa brand

The medications are designed to improve glycemic control in adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus while also reducing cardiovascular outcomes in patients with cardiovascular risk

Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar recovers, discharged from AIIMS-Delhi

He was admitted to the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) on March 9 following cardiac-related ailments, it said in a statement

HC seeks NIA stand on J&K MP Engineer Rashid's plea to attend Parliament

Senior advocate N Hariharan, appearing for Rashid said, Parliament session was till April 4 and his constituency was going unrepresented

MP budget to be around Rs 4.21 trillion: CM Mohan Yadav before presentation

Deputy CM and Finance Minister Jagdish Devda will be presenting the budget in the legislative assembly during the day

Preserving paddy fields needed for food security, groundwater: Kerala govt

Announcement was made in the state assembly by Kerala Agriculture Minister P Prasad in response to a query during question hour on whether the government intends to preserve existing paddy fields

CG Power gets nod for $36 mn deal to acquire Renesas Electronics business

Earlier in October, CG Power had inked a pact to acquire the Radio Frequency (RF) components business of Japan-based Renesas Electronics Corporation for a cash consideration of $36 million