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UP info commission issues arrest warrant as power dept 'ignores' RTI query

The matter pertains to an electricity connection dated January 1, 1911 in the Kazakpura area of Varanasi against consumer Uma Shankar Yadav

Bangaram, Thinnakara islands becoming tourism hotspots in Lakshadweep

Prime Minister Narendra Modi's photographs during his visit and stay at Bangaram, taken on a newly formed sand bank there has made the place even more popular

Kerala govt plans drive and charge infrastructure for electric vehicles

Pilot project to take shape in FY25; roads to have copper coils with receivers on vehicles

Govt relaxed about OPEC+ cutting oil output, says oil minister Puri

India's oil-buying spree comes as the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries and its allies, including Russia, are capping their production amid demand concerns

Rs 5,077 crore FDI reported by companies operating in defence sector: Govt

The defence industry sector was opened up in May 2001 for private sector participation, Defence Ajay Bhatt said

FAME II EV subsidies till March-end or until funds are available: Govt

The heavy industries ministry said in the statement that the second phase of its flagship scheme to promote adoption of EVs in India FAME II was 'fund- and term-limited'

TDP MP urges Centre to review 100% equity divestment in Vizag Steel Plant

TDP Member of Parliament Kanakamedala Ravindra Kumar on Friday demanded that the Centre take steps for revival of Visakhapatnam Steel Plant and review its decision to divest government stake.

Avaada Energy secures 1,400 MWp solar projects from state-owned agencies

Avaada Energy on Friday said it has secured over 1,400 MWp solar projects across the country from state-owned agencies

Mumbai-bound flight returned to Delhi due to 'momentary foul smell': IndiGo

A Mumbai-bound IndiGo aircraft returned to the national capital on Friday morning, with the airline saying the plane came back as a precaution due to a "momentary foul smell"

Artificial intelligence driving more layoffs than companies want to admit

Experts struggle to get an accurate picture of just how many jobs are being eliminated as AI rapidly advances

Monetary policy review: Key fact statement must for retail, MSME loans

Providing critical information about the terms of the loan agreement, including the all-inclusive interest cost, will significantly benefit borrowers in making informed decisions

Cabinet decision on railways will boost infra, reduce congestion: PM Modi

The Cabinet chaired by Modi approved six projects of the Ministry of Railways with an estimated cost of nearly Rs 12,343 crore with 100 per cent funding from the central government

Looking to extend Digi Yatra facility to international passengers: Scindia

As per the guidelines issued by the Directorate General of Civil Aviation, Digi Yatra is a decentralised mobile wallet-based identity management platform

Cabinet approves six multi-tracking projects worth Rs 12,000 crore

Projects likely to add 87 million tonnes of cargo for rail

NPCI appoints Ajay Kumar Choudhary as non-executive chairman of board

Choudhary succeeds Biswamohan Mahapatra who was appointed non-executive chairman in 2018

Govt aims to make Lakshadweep model for responsible, inclusive development

The strategy includes leveraging the islands' natural beauty to promote tourism

Foxconn invites bids to construct Rs 1,200 crore plant in Karnataka

The Karnataka government has approved an investment proposal of around Rs 22,000 crore from Foxconn

Cabinet approves telecom spectrum auctions at base price of Rs 96,317.65 cr

Spectrum, held by certain companies undergoing insolvency process, that are expiring this year, will also be put on auction

Govt clamps down on polluters: 83 units found non-compliant with norms

The non-compliant companies spanned across sectors like dairy, pharmaceuticals, sugar, and paper, among others

Builders seek interest rate cut in RBI's next meet to boost housing demand

Real estate developers and consultants feel that the strong momentum in the housing market will continue with the RBI deciding to keep the key policy rate unchanged