Chennai, 2/2: Popular Tamil actor Vijay on Friday announced the launch of his political party, Thamizhaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK), to usher in a “fundamental political change” in Tamil Nadu that would lead to a “corruption-free” and efficient governance. In a three-page statement, Vijay announced that his new political party will contest the 2026 Tamil Nadu…
Ranchi, 2/2: Former Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren was on Friday remanded to five days’ Enforcement Directorate custody by a special PMLA court here in connection with a money laundering case linked to an alleged land fraud, lawyers said. Soren was arrested on Wednesday night after a seven-hour grilling by the ED in the money…
Ranchi, 1/2: The special PMLA court here sent former Jharkhand chief minister Hemant Soren, arrested by the Enforcement Directorate (ED), to judicial custody for a day, lawyers said. The JMM executive president has been sent to judicial custody for a day, lawyers said. Soren was arrested after a seven-hour grilling by the ED in a…
Bhubaneswar, 1/2: As per the direction of Chief Minister Sri Naveen Patnaik, Chairman 5T and Nabin Odisha, Sh Kartik Pandian visited Gajapati and Dhenkanal District to review the progress of developmental works in the district and interact with students and general public. He attended the Maha Guru Abhisheka ceremony at Padmasambhava Monastery, Jiranga and…
New Delhi, 1/2: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Thursday said Pradhanmantri Suryodaya Yojana will enable one crore families to get up to 300 units of free electricity every month and help them save up to Rs 18,000 annually. Prime Minister Narendra Modi had announced the ‘Pradhanmantri Suryodaya Yojana’ with the target of installing rooftop solar…
New Delhi, 1/2: The Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman while presenting the Union Budget 2024-25 said, “Under the PM Kisan Yojana, direct financial assistance is provided to 11.8 crore farmers.” In her budget speech she also said, “The efforts of value addition in agriculture sector and boosting farmers’ incomes will be stepped up. Pradhan Mantri…
New Delhi 1/2: Speaking about the NDA government’s achievements during the past three terms, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said “Our government is focused on GDP- governance, development, and performance,” and is constantly striving to upskill the workforce. Sitharaman said that the Union government is constantly working towards empowering the youth of the country, as she…
New Delhi, 1/2: Companies building roads, ports and airports are on traders’ watchlist as Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s administration is set to present its last budget before the national elections. Shares linked to rural spending and state-owned firms are likely to be a focus area in Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman’s budget speech on Thursday, as…
Mumbai, 31/1: The RBI on Wednesday barred Paytm Payments Bank Ltd from accepting deposits or top-ups in any customer account, prepaid instruments, wallets, and FASTags, among others after February 29, 2024. The Reserve Bank’s action against Paytm Payments Bank Ltd (PPBL) follows a comprehensive system audit report and subsequent compliance validation report of the external…
Ranchi, 31/1: Champai Soren will be the Jharkhand Chief Minister in place of Hemant Soren, the Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM) announced on Wednesday. Hemant Soren is believed to be inside the Raj Bhavan at present. “ED officials had gone inside Raj Bhavan along with Hemant Soren,” said JMM Rajya Sabha MP Mahua Majhi.
