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Micron nears $1 billion investment in India chip packaging plant  Micron Technology Inc is close to committing at least $1 billion towards setting up a chip packaging factory in India, Bloomberg News reported on Friday. An announcement could be made when Prime Minister Narendra Modi visits the U.S. next week, according to the report, citing people with knowledge of the matter, one of whom said that the money promised could also rise up to $2 billion. Micron did not immediately respond to a Reuters request for comment.
Micron nears $1 billion investment in India chip packaging plant
Micron nears $1 billion investment in India chip packaging plant
Source: Reuters
16/06/2023 12:19:02 PM
PM urges G20 Agri Ministers to focus on collective action to achieve food security  Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday urged Agriculture Ministers from the G20 nations to deliberate on how to undertake collective action to achieve global food security. In his virtual address to the G20 Agriculture Ministers' meet, Modi said that ways must be found to build sustainable and inclusive food systems, focussed on marginal farmers. "We must find ways to strengthen global fertiliser supply chains. At the same time, adopt agricultural practices for better soi...
PM urges G20 Agri Ministers to focus on collective action to achieve food security
PM urges G20 Agri Ministers to focus on collective action to achieve food security
Source: IANS
16/06/2023 11:53:35 AM
Shirdi-Igatpuri section of Nagpur-Mumbai SuperExpressway thrown open Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde and Deputy CM Devendra Fadnavis on Friday threw open the 80-km stretch of the Nagpur-Mumbai SuperExpressway section between Shirdi-Igatpuri (Bharvir). The 701-km-long 'Hindu HrudaySamrat Balasaheb Thackeray Maharashtra Samruddhi Mahamarg' is being built at a cost of around Rs 55,350 crore and the 520-km-long Nagpur-Shirdi stretch (Phase I) was inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in December 2022. Being constructed by the Maharasht...
Shirdi-Igatpuri section of Nagpur-Mumbai SuperExpressway thrown open
Shirdi-Igatpuri section of Nagpur-Mumbai SuperExpressway thrown open
Source: IANS
27/05/2023 10:53:22 AM
Government committed to boost tourism, infrastructure development: Nitin Gadkari Nitin Gadkari, the Union Minister of Road Transport and Highways on Wednesday said that the Centre was committed to enhancing the tourism sector and strengthening the country's infrastructure which were positively impacting job creation. He was speaking at the CII Annual Session 2023 here. Under the theme 'Future Frontiers, Competitiveness, Technology, Sustainability, Internationalisation', Gadkari highlighted the significant progress made in these areas and the positive impact...
Government committed to boost tourism, infrastructure development: Nitin Gadkari
Government committed to boost tourism, infrastructure development: Nitin Gadkari
Source: IANS
24/05/2023 4:39:15 PM
Mutual trust & respect bind India-Australia ties: PM Modi While addressing a massive crowd of the Indian diaspora in Sydney on Tuesday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that mutual trust and respect are the elements that bind India and Australia ties. He made the remarks at an event at the Qudos Bank Arena where he received a rousing welcome from the diaspora members. Upon his arrival at the arena accompanied by his Australian counterpart Anthony Albanese, Modi was welcomed amid Vedic chanting and other traditional rituals. Addressing the ...
Mutual trust & respect bind India-Australia ties: PM Modi
Mutual trust & respect bind India-Australia ties: PM Modi
Source: IANS
23/05/2023 5:45:03 PM
Modi meets Australian singer Guy Sebastian in Sydney  Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who is currently on a visit to Australia, on Tuesday met singer Guy Sebastian, who was the winner of the first Australian Idol in 2003, and called the latter "remarkable". Taking to Twitter, the Prime Minister said: "Guy Sebastian is a remarkable singer and has unparalleled passion towards music. In addition, he is passionate about social service as well. I was glad to have interacted with him today." He also attached a photo of th...
Modi meets Australian singer Guy Sebastian in Sydney
Modi meets Australian singer Guy Sebastian in Sydney
Source: IANS
23/05/2023 2:56:25 PM
PM Narendra Modi to be in Ajmer on May 31 Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be visiting Ajmer in Rajasthan on May 31, said party leaders on Tuesday. He will address a public meeting on the occasion of completion of nine years of his government. BJP has started preparations to accord a grand welcome to the PM, said party workers. Party leaders furnished this information saying that earlier it was BJP national president J.P. Nadda who was scheduled to visit. However, now, preparations are being made for PM Modi's scheduled vi...
PM Narendra Modi to be in Ajmer on May 31
PM Narendra Modi to be in Ajmer on May 31
Source: IANS
23/05/2023 10:59:45 AM
PM Modi conferred with Papua New Guinea's highest civilian award Prime Minister Narendra Modi was on Monday conferred with the Companion of the order of Logohu by Papua New Guinea, the nation's highest civilian award for championing the cause of unity of Pacific Island countries and spearheading the cause of Global South. In a tweet, the Prime Minister's Office said: "Papua New Guinea has conferred the Companion of the Order of Logohu on PM Narendra Nodi. It was presented to him by Papua New Guinea Governor General Sir Bob Dadae." M...
PM Modi conferred with Papua New Guinea's highest civilian award
PM Modi conferred with Papua New Guinea's highest civilian award
Source: IANS
22/05/2023 12:37:37 PM
Prime minister Narendra Modi calls uniform tariff for gas pipeline as noteworthy reform Prime minister Narendra Modi on Friday described the implementation of a uniform tariff by Petroleum and Natural Gas Regulatory Board (PNGRB) as a noteworthy reform in the energy and natural gas sector. In response to a tweet thread by Petroleum Minister Hardeep Puri, Modi tweeted, "Noteworthy reform in the energy and natural gas sector." In a tweet thread, Puri informed that in line with objective of economic development of all regions of the country, PNGRB has introduced imp...
Prime minister Narendra Modi calls uniform tariff for gas pipeline as noteworthy reform
Prime minister Narendra Modi calls uniform tariff for gas pipeline as noteworthy reform
Source: IANS
31/03/2023 11:37:47 AM
NXP Semiconductors CEO Kurt Sievers meets PM Narendra Modi Kurt Sievers, CEO of the Dutch semiconductor designer and manufacturer NXP Semiconductors, met Prime Minister Narendra Modi during his visit to the country. In a tweet about the meeting on Tuesday, the company said: "NXP CEO Kurt Sievers met with India's PM @narendramodi to discuss strengthening the semiconductor ecosystem, developing STEM workforce and startup ecosystem in India. We're committed to driving innovation and positive change through our tech solutions." In...
NXP Semiconductors CEO Kurt Sievers meets PM Narendra Modi
NXP Semiconductors CEO Kurt Sievers meets PM Narendra Modi
Source: IANS
30/03/2023 12:05:20 PM
PM arrives in Karnataka; inaugurates hospital, to dedicate Metro line in Bengaluru Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Karnataka on Saturday to participate in various inauguration programmes in Bengaluru and Chikkaballapur districts of the state. At his arrival at HAL Airport here, the Prime Minister was welcomed by Chief Minister Basvaraj Bommai and the Governor Thawar Chand Gehlot. Minister for Housing V. Somanna was also present on the occasion. The PM then flew down to Chikkaballapur in a special chopper. PM Modi has dedicated Madhusudan Sai Medical Sciences a...
PM arrives in Karnataka; inaugurates hospital, to dedicate Metro line in Bengaluru
PM arrives in Karnataka; inaugurates hospital, to dedicate Metro line in Bengaluru
Source: IANS
25/03/2023 1:00:10 PM
Prime Minister Narendra Modi to visit poll-bound Karnataka on March 25 Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit poll-bound Karnataka on March 25 for a day-long visit. He will inaugurate Sri Madhusudan Sai Institute of Medical Sciences and Research at Chikkaballapur. The Prime Minister will also inaugurate Whitefield (Kadugodi) to Krishnarajapura Metro Line of Bangalore Metro. The metro line will further enhance ease of mobility and reduce traffic congestion in the city, official sources said. The Prime Minister will also undertake a ride in the metro....
Prime Minister Narendra Modi to visit poll-bound Karnataka on March 25
Prime Minister Narendra Modi to visit poll-bound Karnataka on March 25
Source: IANS
24/03/2023 12:04:02 PM
pm narendra modi, Shah events lined up this weekend` Karnataka,BJP hopes to overcome setbacks Even as the opposition parties are making a big hue and cry over the repeated visits of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah to Karnataka, the BJP seems to be going all the more aggressive. PM Modi is visiting the state on March 25 and Shah is taking up the state tour on March 24 and 26. With back to back visits and high-voltage campaigning in mega events across the state, the ruling BJP is hoping to create maximum impact on voters. Amit Shah is unveiling statu...
pm narendra modi, Shah events lined up this weekend` Karnataka,BJP hopes to overcome setbacks
pm narendra modi, Shah events lined up this weekend` Karnataka,BJP hopes to overcome setbacks
Source: IANS
23/03/2023 11:20:53 AM
Bommai flags off BJP's Pragati Rath Yatra in Karnataka Karnataka Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai said on Friday that the people have faith and belief in the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) as it has a strong leadership. Speaking after flagging off the BJP Pragati Rath Yatra here on Friday, he said 130 raths (chariots) will tour all over the state to highlight the achievements of both the state and the Central governments. This information will be disseminated to the women, poor, and the school-children. The BJP can alone build Nava Bharath thr...
Bommai flags off BJP's Pragati Rath Yatra in Karnataka
Bommai flags off BJP's Pragati Rath Yatra in Karnataka
Source: IANS
25/02/2023 12:00:42 PM
Northeast region is strong pillar of Act East Policy: Prime Minister Narendra Modi Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday said that the northeast is a strong pillar of the Act East Policy and Meghalaya along with the entire region has a strong prospect of trade and tourism. He made the remarks while addressing his first election rally in Shillong ahead of the February 24 Assembly polls in Meghalaya. The Prime Minister said that with the initiative of the NDA government, the fortune of the northeast has been changing rapidly. "We are proud of Meghalaya's cu...
Northeast region is strong pillar of Act East Policy: Prime Minister Narendra Modi
Northeast region is strong pillar of Act East Policy: Prime Minister Narendra Modi
Source: IANS
24/02/2023 6:05:09 PM
Prime Minister Narendra Modi' Shivamogga airport will boost commerce, connectivity & enhance tourism Prime Minister Narendra Modi has said that the airport in Shivamogga, Karnataka will boost commerce, connectivity and enhance tourism. Modi was responding to the tweet threads by Member of Parliament from Shivamogga constituency, B. Y. Raghavendra wherein he has informed that the dream of an airport at Shivamogga is coming true. The Shivamogga Airport will establish itself as not merely an airport, but as the gateway of Malnad region's journey to transformation. The Prime Minister t...
Prime Minister Narendra Modi' Shivamogga airport will boost commerce, connectivity & enhance tourism
Prime Minister Narendra Modi' Shivamogga airport will boost commerce, connectivity & enhance tourism
Source: IANS
24/02/2023 3:57:59 PM
Prime Minister Narendra Modi terms Yediyurappa's farewell speech 'inspirational' Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday hailed the spirit and farewell speech of former chief minister and BJP Central Parliamentary Committee Member B.S Yediyurappa in the Karnataka Assembly. "Being a karyakarta (active member) of BJP, I felt that this speech (by Yediyurappa) is inspirational. The speech imbibes the ethics of the party. This will definitely give inspiration to other party workers," Narendra Modi stated in his social media handle. He also shared the post by BJP...
Prime Minister Narendra Modi terms Yediyurappa's farewell speech 'inspirational'
Prime Minister Narendra Modi terms Yediyurappa's farewell speech 'inspirational'
Source: IANS
24/02/2023 2:18:39 PM
Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurates UP Global Investors Summit in Lucknow Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the three-day Uttar Pradesh Global Investors Summit 2023 in Lucknow on Friday. Top industrialists, including Aditya Birla group Chairman Kumar Mangalam Birla and Reliance Industries Chairman Mukesh Ambani, participated in the event. Hailing Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath-led government, Birla said it has taken several measures regarding ease of doing business, helping it emerge as an attractive state for investors. He appealed to the industrialis...
Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurates UP Global Investors Summit in Lucknow
Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurates UP Global Investors Summit in Lucknow
Source: IANS
10/02/2023 1:35:48 PM
Aero India 2023: Rajnath to chair aerospace, defence industries CEOs round table  The Defence Ministry will organise a 'CEOs Round Table' on February 13, the inaugural day of Aero India 2023, under the chairmanship of Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, an official statement said on Wednesday. The platform, with theme "Sky is not the limit: Opportunities beyond boundaries", is expected to lay the foundation of a more robust interaction between the industry partners and government with an eye on bolstering the Make in India campaign, a Ministry statem...
Aero India 2023: Rajnath to chair aerospace, defence industries CEOs round table
Aero India 2023: Rajnath to chair aerospace, defence industries CEOs round table
Source: IANS
9/02/2023 10:31:00 AM
PM Narendra Modi wears jacket made of material recycled from plastic bottles  Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday wore a blue sleeveless jacket made of material recycled from plastic bottles. The Prime Minister was spotted wearing the jacket in the Parlaiment in the morning. The jacket was presented to the Prime Minister by Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL) during India Energy Week in Bengaluru on Monday. The IOCL will recycle 100 million PET bottles annually to make fabric, in a push to decarbonise the economy. The process of making fabric ...
PM Narendra Modi wears jacket made of material recycled from plastic bottles
PM Narendra Modi wears jacket made of material recycled from plastic bottles
Source: IANS
8/02/2023 3:28:59 PM
Digital India emerges top wealth-generation opportunity for Indian retail investors  The 'Digital India' theme has emerged as an incredible wealth-generation opportunity for retail investors, investment technology platform WealthDesk said on Wednesday. The 'WealthDesk Year-end Bulletin' underscored that the country has made significant progress in terms of digital friendliness since 2017. As per the bulletin, ITC Ltd., ICICI Bank, Coal India, Sun Pharmaceutical Industries and State Bank of India were the most popular stocks among the 'WealthBas...
Digital India emerges top wealth-generation opportunity for Indian retail investors
Digital India emerges top wealth-generation opportunity for Indian retail investors
Source: IANS
18/01/2023 5:29:03 PM
Understand pressures of middle class as I belong to same category, says FM Nirmala Sitharaman Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has said that she is sensitive about the pressures faced by the middle class, as she too is from the same class of society. Speaking during the function organised by RSS mouthpiece Panchjanya to mark the publication's 75th year on Sunday, the finance minister said that being from the middle class herself, she was aware of the pressures on it and therefore the government has not imposed any fresh taxes on them. "The Modi government has not lev...
Understand pressures of middle class as I belong to same category, says FM Nirmala Sitharaman
Understand pressures of middle class as I belong to same category, says FM Nirmala Sitharaman
Source: IANS
16/01/2023 12:20:53 PM
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Amit Shah remember Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar on his death anniversary Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minster Amit Shah on Tuesday paid tributes to the Father of the Indian Constitution Bhim Rao Ambedkar on his death anniversary. "On Mahaparinirvan Diwas, I pay homage to Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar and recall his exemplary service to our nation. His struggles gave hope to millions and his efforts to give India such an extensive Constitution can never be forgotten," the Prime Minister tweeted. Taking to Twitter, the Union Home Minister post...
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Amit Shah remember Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar on his death anniversary
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Amit Shah remember Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar on his death anniversary
Source: IANS
6/12/2022 4:19:03 PM
PM Narendra Modi, Rajnath Singh visit L.K. Advani on 95th birthday Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Tuesday visited BJP patriarch L.K. Advani to mark his 95th birthday. Rajnath Singh posted photos of the visit on Twitter and said the BJP veteran is "counted among the tallest figures of Indian politics". "He has made a very important contribution in the development journey of the country, society and the party. I wish him good health and long life," he added. Many other Ministers and top BJP...
PM Narendra Modi, Rajnath Singh visit L.K. Advani on 95th birthday
PM Narendra Modi, Rajnath Singh visit L.K. Advani on 95th birthday
Source: IANS
8/11/2022 3:49:59 PM
Bengaluru is the destination for global investors: Karnataka Chief Minister Bengaluru is the preferred destination for global investors, Karnataka Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai said on Tuesday, adding that the three-day 'Invest Karnataka' meet will be a grand success. Bengaluru Palace will host 'Invest Karnataka', the three-day global investors' meet, which will be inaugurated virtually by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on November 2. Talking to reporters after inspecting the arrangements for the three-day meet at the Palace ground on Tuesda...
Bengaluru is the destination for global investors: Karnataka Chief Minister
Bengaluru is the destination for global investors: Karnataka Chief Minister
Source: IANS
1/11/2022 8:02:18 PM
`Appu lives in the hearts of millions`, tweets PM Narendra Modi Late Kannada superstar Puneeth Rajkumar's dream project 'Gandhada Gudi' is fast moving towards completion and the makers released the trailer on Sunday. The docu-drama is set to release on October 28. The docu-drama helmed by Amoghavarsha, features the last big screen appearance of the late filmstar. Fondly known as Appu, Puneeth Rajkumar had died last year of a massive heart attack on October 29, 2021. He was 46 years old. After unveiling the Gandhada Gudi trailer lasting a...
`Appu lives in the hearts of millions`, tweets PM Narendra Modi
`Appu lives in the hearts of millions`, tweets PM Narendra Modi
Source: IANS
10/10/2022 1:19:07 PM
Prime Minister Narendra Modi set to gift 5G services to Indians on Oct 1 New Delhi, Sep 24  The National Broadband Mission (NBM) under the Ministry of Communications on Saturday tweeted (and later deleted) that Prime Minister Narendra Modi will officially roll out the 5G services in India on October 1 -- the same day when the India Mobile Congress (IMC) kicks off which will heavily focus on 5G and related domains. All the top telecom honchos -- including Reliance Industries Chairman and Managing Director Mukesh Ambani and Founder and Chairman of Bhart...
Prime Minister Narendra Modi set to gift 5G services to Indians on Oct 1
Prime Minister Narendra Modi set to gift 5G services to Indians on Oct 1
Source: IANS
24/09/2022 8:07:54 PM
`Brightened our lives with laughter, humour and positivity`:Prime Minister Narendra Modi Articulating the sentiments of Raju Srivastava fans across the world, Prime Minister Narendra Modi tweeted that the comedian, who passed away after a 43-day struggle on September 21 at the age of 58, "brightened our lives with laughter, humour and positivity". The Prime Minister said: "He leaves us too soon but he will continue to live in the hearts of countless people thanks to his rich work over the years. His demise is saddening. Condolences to his family and admirers. Om...
`Brightened our lives with laughter, humour and positivity`:Prime Minister Narendra Modi
`Brightened our lives with laughter, humour and positivity`:Prime Minister Narendra Modi
Source: IANS
21/09/2022 1:43:20 PM
Prime Minister Modi congratulates Liz Truss on being chosen the next British PM New Delhi, Sep 5  Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday congratulated Liz Truss for being chosen as the next Prime Minister of the United Kingdom. In a tweet, Modi wished her the very best for assuming the new role and responsibilities. "Congratulations @trussliz for being chosen to be the next PM of the UK. Confident that under your leadership, the India-UK Comprehensive Strategic Partnership will be further strengthened. Wish you the very best for your new role and res...
Prime Minister Modi congratulates Liz Truss on being chosen the next British PM
Prime Minister Modi congratulates Liz Truss on being chosen the next British PM
Source: IANS
5/09/2022 8:58:05 PM
Tech can help solve some of India's biggest challenges: Microsoft President  Microsoft President and Vice Chair Brad Smith on Thursday said that technology can help solve some of India's biggest challenges, like climate change and food security. Smith, who is in India this week, said the country can take a giant leap via world-class innovations that can help solve global issues. "I'm in India as the country celebrates 75 years of Independence. It's an exciting time to learn more about how technology can help solve some of India's bigge...
Tech can help solve some of India's biggest challenges: Microsoft President
Tech can help solve some of India's biggest challenges: Microsoft President
Source: IANS
1/09/2022 1:45:48 PM
India to commission first home-built carrier, but short of jets on deck India will formally commission its first home-built aircraft carrier on Friday, the culmination of 17 years of construction and tests as the country seeks to catch up with regional rival China and its far larger naval fleet. The INS Vikrant however will not have its own fleet of fighter jets on deck and instead will rely on a few Russian-designed aircraft borrowed from India's only other carrier, the INS Vikramaditya. France's Dassault and Boeing are locked in a race to provide ...
India to commission first home-built carrier, but short of jets on deck
India to commission first home-built carrier, but short of jets on deck
Source: Reuters
31/08/2022 4:01:22 PM
Don't need to work hard to form government, but have to build nation: Prime Minister Narendra Modi  Prime Minister Narendra Modi, congratulating people of Goa for becoming first state to be 'Har Ghar Jal' certified, on Friday that said that one doesn't need to work hard to form a government, but much efforts and hard work is required to build the nation. "Goa is playing a progressive role in last few years in the vision of the nation. I wish all the people of Goa and local bodies. The way Goa has worked on 'Har Ghar Jal', it is an inspiration to whole count...
Don't need to work hard to form government, but have to build nation: Prime Minister Narendra Modi
Don't need to work hard to form government, but have to build nation: Prime Minister Narendra Modi
Source: IANS
20/08/2022 10:29:56 AM
Oil costs spur India to produce ethanol from farm waste PANIPAT, India (Reuters) - India opened its first factory to produce ethanol from rice straw or stubble on Wednesday as part of measures to reduce its reliance on oil imports and meet its net zero carbon goal. Prime Minister Narendra Modi said the project will help cut pollution in India's capital New Delhi, which has been blanketed by smog from stubble burning in recent winters, as well as in the northern states of Haryana and Punjab. India, one of the world's biggest emitter o...
Oil costs spur India to produce ethanol from farm waste
Oil costs spur India to produce ethanol from farm waste
Source: Reuters
10/08/2022 8:52:37 PM
West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee meets PM Narendra Modi, raises issue of GST dues West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, who's on a four-day visit to the national capital, met Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the latters's residence here on Friday. Sources said that during the meeting, many important issues were discussed between the two leaders, including the outstanding GST payment to the state, for which the Prime Minister also assured to find a solution. During her visit, Banerjee may also call on President Droupadi Murmu besides attending a meeting o...
West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee meets PM Narendra Modi, raises issue of GST dues
West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee meets PM Narendra Modi, raises issue of GST dues
Source: IANS
6/08/2022 10:37:34 AM
Modi speaks to Philippines President Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday spoke on the phone with President of the Philippines, Ferdinand Marcos Jr. According to the Prime Minister's Office (PMO), Modi congratulated Marcos Jr. on becoming the 17th President of the Southeast Asian country following his victory in the presidential election in May. The two leaders reviewed various areas of bilateral engagement, and expressed satisfaction at the rapid growth of cooperation between the two countries in recent years, the P...
Modi speaks to Philippines President
Modi speaks to Philippines President
Source: IANS
5/08/2022 5:04:19 PM
'India gave a breath of life': Sri Lankan President  Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe on Wednesday thanked India, saying the closest neighbour has given 'a breath of life' to the country that was economically ailing with major shortages of essential items such as food, fuel, medicine and many more. "I wish to specially mention the assistance provided by India, our closest neighbour, in our efforts in economic revitalisation. The Government of India under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has given ...
'India gave a breath of life': Sri Lankan President
'India gave a breath of life': Sri Lankan President
Source: IANS
3/08/2022 2:42:09 PM
India inks six pacts with Maldives  India and the Maldives on Tuesday signed six pacts in the field of cyber security, capacity building, housing, disaster management and infrastructure development. After holding talks with the visiting Maldivian President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said, "Threat of crime, terrorism and drug trafficking is serious in the Indian Ocean and close India-Maldives ties were important for peace in the entire region." President Solih, who is on a four-day ...
India inks six pacts with Maldives
India inks six pacts with Maldives
Source: IANS
3/08/2022 9:31:24 AM
High excise duties in Punjab hit fuel pump dealers With Prime Minister Narendra Modi asking Chief Ministersto lower excise duties on the fuels, petroleum dealers in Punjab, especially in border areas, on Wednesday said it became difficult to operate as diesel is at least cheaper by Rs 6 and petrol by Re 1 compared to Himachal Pradesh and Jammu and Kashmir. "Successive governments in Punjab -- the Akalis and the Congress had been regularly increasing VAT on petrol and diesel, resulting in vast difference in petroleum prices in Punjab a...
High excise duties in Punjab hit fuel pump dealers
High excise duties in Punjab hit fuel pump dealers
Source: IANS
28/04/2022 9:58:03 AM
Softbank-backed Ola Electric faces India probe after e-scooter fire NEW DELHI  - India is investigating how an e-scooter built by Ola Electric caught fire at the weekend, with the government worried the incident could cause panic and hamper growth of the nascent electric vehicle (EV) sector, a top bureaucrat told Reuters. For Prime Minister Narendra Modi's government, EVs are crucial to meeting India's carbon reduction target and reducing its fuel import bill. "If reasons for the damage are not nipped in the bud, it can spread panic af...
Softbank-backed Ola Electric faces India probe after e-scooter fire
Softbank-backed Ola Electric faces India probe after e-scooter fire
Source: Reuters
29/03/2022 8:09:17 PM
iPhone maker Foxconn to make chips in India with Vedanta TAIPEI  - Taiwan's Foxconn said on Monday it had partnered with Indian conglomerate Vedanta Ltd to make semiconductors in the South Asian country, as the electronics giant looks to diversify its business amid a global chip shortage. Foxconn, the world's largest contract electronics manufacturer and a major Apple supplier, has expanded into areas including electric vehicles (EVs) and semiconductors in recent years. In a statement, Foxconn said it had signed a memorandum of u...
iPhone maker Foxconn to make chips in India with Vedanta
iPhone maker Foxconn to make chips in India with Vedanta
Source: Reuters
14/02/2022 7:58:04 PM
Emphasis on 'Swadesh Darshan', tourism infra development in Budget The tourism sector has got a boost in the Union Budget with 18.42 percent more allocation than the previous year; the ministry has got Rs 2400 crore. The major component of the Budget will go to the Swadesh Darshan Scheme. Speaking about the budget, Tourism Minister G Kishan Reddy said, "I am grateful to PM Sri Narendra Modi ji & FM Nirmala Sitharaman garu for an 'Atmanirbhar Bharat ka Budget'. As India celebrates 75 years of independence with Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav, we a...
Emphasis on 'Swadesh Darshan', tourism infra development in Budget
Emphasis on 'Swadesh Darshan', tourism infra development in Budget
Source: IANS
1/02/2022 7:30:16 PM
India fuel price freeze eases inflation pressure, boosts Modi election hopes -observers NEW DELHI - A fuel price freeze by India's oil companies as the global crude market surges could dampen inflationary pressures enough to delay an interest rate hike, and might generate significant electoral gains for Prime Minster Narendra Modi, observers said. Indian fuel retailers revised prices daily through much of last year but, despite the oil market hitting a seven-year high, have held them unchanged since early November as well as cutting gasoline and gasoil taxes. The gover...
India fuel price freeze eases inflation pressure, boosts Modi election hopes -observers
India fuel price freeze eases inflation pressure, boosts Modi election hopes -observers
Source: Reuters
19/01/2022 8:17:22 PM
Quote from Mr Anil Agarwal, Chairman, Vedanta Limited on PM Shri Narendra Modi’s views at World Economic Forum. Below are views of Mr. Anil Agarwal, Chairman, Vedanta Limited on PM Shri Narendra Modi’s views at World Economic Forum. “We fully agree with PM Shri Narendra Modi Ji at #DavosAgenda that it's the best time to invest in India. It is a great opportunity for entrepreneurs to identify partners & investors to collaborate with them, as general consciousness is that they'd like to work with local entrepreneurs.   India is definitely on the path of encourag...
Quote from Mr Anil Agarwal, Chairman, Vedanta Limited on PM Shri Narendra Modi’s views at World Economic Forum.
Quote from Mr Anil Agarwal, Chairman, Vedanta Limited on PM Shri Narendra Modi’s views at World Economic Forum.
Source: PR Agency
18/01/2022 8:53:37 PM
On New Year day, PM Modi talks economic growth  On the very first day of New Year 2022 on Saturday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi came up with data which reflect the growth of the Indian economy in 2021. Speaking about the economy, the Prime Minister said that on many parameters, the Indian economy is looking better than pre-Covid days. He pointed out: "today the growth rate of our economy is more than 8 per cent. Record foreign investment has come to India. Our forex reserves have reached record levels. Old records have also ...
On New Year day, PM Modi talks economic growth
On New Year day, PM Modi talks economic growth
Source: IANS
1/01/2022 7:23:47 PM
PM Modi inaugurates projects worth Rs 650 cr in Goa  Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday offered five infrastructure projects worth nearly Rs 650 crore to the service of the nation, which includes a renovated Fort Aguada Jail Museum, a super speciality block at Goa Medical College, the new South Goa District Hospital, an Aviation Skill Development Centre at Mopa Airport and a Gas insulated Substation at Dabolim-Navelim, Margao. The Prime Minister is in Goa on the occasion of the 60th anniversary of the state's Liberation from Po...
PM Modi inaugurates projects worth Rs 650 cr in Goa
PM Modi inaugurates projects worth Rs 650 cr in Goa
Source: IANS
19/12/2021 5:56:47 PM
Indian Prime Minister :cryptocurrencies should be used to empower democracy, not undermine it NEW DELHI  - India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Friday that emerging technologies like cryptocurrencies should be used to empower democracy, not undermine it. "We must also jointly shape global norms for emerging technologies like social media and cryptocurrencies so that they are used to empower democracy, not to undermine it," Modi said in his address at a virtual "Summit for Democracy" hosted by U.S. President Joe Biden.
Indian Prime Minister :cryptocurrencies should be used to empower democracy, not undermine it
Indian Prime Minister :cryptocurrencies should be used to empower democracy, not undermine it
Source: Reuters
10/12/2021 6:13:19 PM
India's digital public infra solutions can improve lives globally: Prime Minister Narendra Modi Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday said India's digital public infrastructure solutions can improve the lives of citizens around the world. Speaking at the InFinity Forum organised by Bloomberg and IFSCA, he said via video link: "We believe in sharing our experiences and expertise with the world and learning from them as well." "Tools like 'UPI' and 'RuPay' provide an unparalleled opportunity for every country. An opportunity to provide a low cost ...
India's digital public infra solutions can improve lives globally: Prime Minister Narendra Modi
India's digital public infra solutions can improve lives globally: Prime Minister Narendra Modi
Source: IANS
3/12/2021 12:56:19 PM
President Ram Nath Kovind and Prime Minister Narendra Modi lead nation in greeting Nagaland on statehood day President Ram Nath Kovind and Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday led the political brass of the country in greeting people of Nagaland on the state's formation day. President Kovind said: "Greetings to the people of Nagaland on statehood day. The rich culture and traditions of Naga tribes enrich our 'Unity in Diversity'. I fondly recall the warmth of the people during my visit in 2017. My best wishes for a bright future of the people and the State." In a twe...
President Ram Nath Kovind and Prime Minister Narendra Modi lead nation in greeting Nagaland on statehood day
President Ram Nath Kovind and Prime Minister Narendra Modi lead nation in greeting Nagaland on statehood day
Source: IANS
1/12/2021 12:04:07 PM