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Rs 900 crore allocated for COVID vaccine development: FM Sitharaman

New Delhi, Nov 12 (ANI): Addressing a joint press conference in the national capital on November 12, Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman spoke on COVID Suraksha Mission.She said, "Rs 900 crore provided for COVID Suraksha Mission for research and development of the Indian COVID vaccine to the Department of Biotechnology."

Love travelling in India? 5 latest news updates that tourists should know

Are you someone who love seeing new places and travel in India for most part of the year and look for opportunities and reasons to visit unexplored destinations? We have compiled five different news updates related to tourism development from five different places across the country. Watch the video to know what's happening around India to boost tourists inflow, despite pandemic, this festive season.

Atmanirbhar Bharat 3.0 stimulus package:12 key announcements by Sitharaman

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Thursday said that a few indicators were showing a distinct recovery in the economy. She went on to announce a new set of stimulus packages under ‘Atmanirbhar Bharat 3.0' a few days ahead of Diwali. To boost employment, the government launched the Atmanirbhar Bharat Rozgar Yojana to incentivise the creation of new employment opportunities. The new announcements aim to benefit companies and individuals who lost their jobs due to Covid-19 induced lockdown.

10 new champion sectors will be covered under Production Linked Incentives scheme: FM

New Delhi, Nov 12 (ANI): Addressing a joint press conference in the national capital on November 12, Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said, "10 new champion sectors will now be covered under the Production Linked Incentives (PLI) Scheme to boost the competitiveness of domestic manufacturing. It is expected to give a significant boost to economic growth and domestic employment." "Rs 18,000 crore will be provided over and above the budget estimate which was mentioned in the Budget 2020-21 under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana particularly for the urban areas. This extra budgetary resource being provided will help 12 lakh houses to be grounded and 18 lakh houses will get completed as a result," she added.

Dilip Ghosh's convoy attacked in WB's Alipurduar

Alipurduar (WB), Nov 12 (ANI): Unidentified people attacked on BJP state president Dilip Ghosh's convoy near Alipurduar on November 12. Protest had also erupted against Dilip Ghosh. Protestors also showed black flags and raised 'go back' slogans. Two cars were vandalised in the attack as protestors pelted stones on the convoy.

Mandate favoured Mahagathbandhan but EC's result was in NDA's favour: Tejashwi Yadav

New Delhi, Nov 12 (ANI): Addressing a joint press conference in the national capital on November 12, Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman spoke on income-tax refunds. She said, "Rs 1,32,800 crore gone as income-tax refunds to nearly 39.7 lakh taxpayers." "Pradhan Mantri Rozgar Protsahan Yojana (PMRPY) was implemented up to 31.03.2019. It had covered all sectors and is expected to run for 3 years. So even if someone joined the scheme on 31.03.2019, they would be covered under that existing scheme from then three years. Up till today about Rs 8300 Crores have been disbursed to the beneficiaries. There are about 1,52,899 establishments which are covering 1,21,069 odd beneficiaries under PM Rozgar Protsahan Yojana. Aatmanirbhar Bharat Rozgar Yojana being launched to incentivise creation of new employment opportunities during COVID-19 recovery," FM added. “Every EPFO registered orgs - if they take in new employees or those who had lost jobs between March 1 and September 30 - these empl

Rs 1,32,800 crore gone as income-tax refunds to nearly 39.7 lakh taxpayers: FM Sitharaman

New Delhi, Nov 12 (ANI): Addressing a joint press conference in the national capital on November 12, Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman spoke on income-tax refunds. She said, "Rs 1,32,800 crore gone as income-tax refunds to nearly 39.7 lakh taxpayers." "Pradhan Mantri Rozgar Protsahan Yojana (PMRPY) was implemented up to 31.03.2019. It had covered all sectors and is expected to run for 3 years. So even if someone joined the scheme on 31.03.2019, they would be covered under that existing scheme from then three years. Up till today about Rs 8300 Crores have been disbursed to the beneficiaries. There are about 1,52,899 establishments which are covering 1,21,069 odd beneficiaries under PM Rozgar Protsahan Yojana. Aatmanirbhar Bharat Rozgar Yojana being launched to incentivise creation of new employment opportunities during COVID-19 recovery," FM added. “Every EPFO registered orgs - if they take in new employees or those who had lost jobs between March 1 and September 30 - these empl

1 killed after two groups of TMC clashed in WB's Durgapur

Durgapur (WB), Nov 12 (ANI): One person was killed after two groups of Trinamool Congress (TMC) clashed in West Bengal's Durgapur. The incident took place at around 10.30 pm in Andal town on November 11. TMC worker succumbed to a gunshot injury and two others were wounded. Police investigation is underway. Speaking to media, TMC leader, Bishun Dev Nonia said, "The incident took place around 10.30 pm last night. One party worker has succumbed to a gunshot injury and two others are injured. We urge police to investigate the matter."

Rs 1.52 lakh crore disbursed under Emergency Credit Liquidity Guarantee Scheme: FM Sitharaman

New Delhi, Nov 12 (ANI): Addressing a joint press conference in the national capital on November 12, Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman spoke about various schemes. She said, "Under the Emergency Credit Liquidity Guarantee Scheme, a total amount of Rs 2.05 lakh crore sanctioned to about 61 lakh borrowers, out of which Rs 1.52 lakh crore was disbursed." "Rs 7,227 crores have been disbursed under the Special Liquidity Scheme for NBFCs/HFCs," she added. "SBI Utsav cards being distributed, under the festival advance scheme announced on October 12. 11 states sanctioned Rs 3,621 crores as an interest-free loans towards capital expenditure," FM further stated.

Shivraj Chouhan virtually launches 'Roadmap to Aatmanirbhar Madhya Pradesh'

Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh), Nov 12 (ANI): Chief Minister of Madhya Pradesh, Shivraj Singh Chouhan virtually launched 'Roadmap to Aatmanirbhar Madhya Pradesh, 2023'. The event was held in Bhopal on November 12. The event was attended by the Chief Executive Officer of the NITI Aayog, Amitabh Kant. "After attaining the historic mandate in by-elections we are bound to try to fulfill the public's expectations without wasting time. To provide roads, electricity and water is the main focus of this roadmap. It's our attempt in pursuing Aatma Nirbhar Bharat vision," CM said.

Rs 25,000 crore disbursed to farmers through NABARD: FM

New Delhi, Nov 12 (ANI): Addressing a joint press conference in the national capital on November 12, Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said through NABARD, Rs 25,000 crore was disbursed to farmers. She said, "Credit boost has been given to 2.5 crore farmers through Kisan Credit Cards (KCC), Rs 1.4 lakh crore has been distributed to farmers." "Rs 25,000 crores has been disbursed to farmers from Additional Emergency Working Capital Funding through NABARD," said FM Sitharaman.

RBI predicts likelihood of economy returning to positive growth in Q3: FM Sitharaman

New Delhi, Nov 12 (ANI): Addressing a joint press conference in the national capital on November 12, Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman spoke about predictions on Indian economy's trajectory in coming days. FM said, "I would like to announce a few new measures in the series of stimulus announcements we have been doing. Quite a few indicators showing a distinct recovery in the economy." "RBI predicts a strong likelihood of the Indian economy returning to positive growth in Q3:2020-21, ahead by a quarter of the earlier forecast," she added.

Work commenced on creating portal for migrant workers: FM Sitharaman

New Delhi, Nov 12 (ANI): Addressing a joint press conference in the national capital on November 12, Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said that concerned ministries are working closely with the states to create online portals for migrant workers. She said, "There has been very good progress on 'One Nation-One Ration Card' in 28 states covering 68.6 crore beneficiaries." "Labour Ministry together with the Finance Ministry and other concerned ministries are working closely with the states, and the work has commenced on creating a portal for migrant workers," she added.

Meerut gets materials recovery facility for recycling waste

Meerut (UP), Nov 12 (ANI): First Materials Recovery Facility (MRF) center has been set-up in UP's Meerut division. Plant was set up by Kharkhoda Nagar Panchayat. Under this facility, waste is segregated and then treated for recycling. Collection of waste material is done on de-centralized method from ward to ward. Speaking to ANI, plant in-charge Saurabh Kumar Chaubey said, "Entire garbage from city area is brought here, segregated and then treated for recycling."

AIMIM's newly-elected Bihar MLAs meet Asaduddin Owaisi

Hyderabad, Nov 12 (ANI): The newly-elected five Bihar MLAs of All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) met party chief Asaduddin Owaisi. They met him at his residence in Hyderabad on November 12. AIMIM won in five constituencies-Baisi, Amour, Kochadhaman, Bahadurganj and Jokihat in the Bihar Assembly elections. The party is expected to play a key role in the formation of the next government, having captured a sizeable number of seats in the state's Seemanchal region.

Amit Shah inaugurates border area 'Vikasotsava 2020' event at Tent City in Rann of Kutch

Kutch (Gujarat), Nov 12 (ANI): Union Home Minister Amit Shah inaugurated border area 'Vikasotsava 2020' event at Tent City in Rann of Kutch in Gujarat on November 12. Chief Minister of Gujarat, Vijay Rupani also attended the event. Shah will later interact with village heads of 3 border districts-Kutch, Banaskantha and Patan in Rann of Kutch.

Joe Biden may have 'relatives' in Mumbai: US Prez-elect's India connection

US President-elect Joseph Biden has always been a strong supporter of India and India-US partnership since his days in Senate and later as a vice-president. On his maiden visit to Mumbai in 2013, he himself had declared that he might have relatives in India, this was the time when Vice President-elect Kamala Harris's Tamil Nadu's connection did not make it to headlines yet. Biden had shared an interesting story about a Mumbai resident writing a letter to him. Watch the video.

PLI scheme explained: Modi govt's subsidy plan to boost local manufacturing

The government yesterday approved a Production-Linked Incentive (PLI) scheme for ten key sectors, including telecom, automobiles and pharmaceuticals, taking the total outlay for such incentives to nearly Rs 2 trillion over a five-year period. The scheme will help encourage domestic manufacturing, reduce imports and generate employment as the government works to bolster economic growth. The financial outlay for the new scheme will be Rs 1,45,980 crore.

Manoj Jha mocks Nitish Kumar over JD(U)'s performance in Bihar polls

Patna (Bihar), Nov 12 (ANI): Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) leader Manoj Jha on November 12 berated Chief Minister of Bihar, Nitish Kumar over his party's performance in Bihar assembly elections. He said, "Public is indeed the master, but see the condition they've placed you in. You (Nitish Kumar) dream of becoming CM after getting 40 seats. If you analyse mandate, it's decisively against you. If you still get the post, only god knows how long will this illusion last?" In the recent Bihar Assembly elections, Nitish Kumar-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA) won majority, winning 125 seats in a closely contested election. CM Nitish's party Janata Dal United secured 43 seats and Bharatiya Janata Party won 74 seats.

Tariq Anwar admits Congress' poor performance let down Mahagathbandhan

Patna (Bihar), Nov 12 (ANI): Speaking to ANI in Patna on November 12, All India Congress Committee (AICC) General Secretary, Tariq Anwar spoke on Bihar election result in which the party managed to win only 19 seats out of 70 it contested. Anwar said, "Our performance was not as good as Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) and Left. They performed way better than us. Had we performed like them, there would have been Mahagathbandhan government in Bihar." "People of Bihar wanted the same and had made up their mind for a change," he added. "We will hold discussions with our top leadership in Bihar, our election candidates and our District Congress Committees, and reach a conclusion. We will then inform the High Command," AICC General Secretary further stated.