Govt is working to build developed India by 2047: Rajnath Singh

New Delhi, 2/6: With great power comes great responsibility, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said on Friday quoting a famous dialogue from Hollywood blockbuster “Spiderman” to emphasise that India’s responsibility will increase in sync with its rising global stature. In an address at an event, Singh also noted that when India emerges as a superpower, it…

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Delhi, Abu Dhabi move to deepen defence ties, after Saudi Arabia inks military deal with Pakistan, spars with UAE

New Delhi, 19/1: With tensions between Abu Dhabi and Riyadh over Yemen escalating, India and the United Arab Emirates signed a Letter of Intent for a strategic defence partnership agreement on Monday, just four months after a similar pact between Saudi Arabia and Pakistan raised hackles in New Delhi.Prime Minister Narendra Modi hosted UAE President…

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Women’s reservation bill to come into force after 2024 census: Sitharaman

New Delhi, 16/12: The Centre will initiate steps to enforce the women’s reservation bill after the 2024 census, Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has said. Speaking after releasing a commemorative postal stamp in the name of Rani Abbakka at Moodbidri in Dakshina Kannada district on Friday, Sitharaman said the women’s bill became a reality as…

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GMR Kamalanga Energy wins Odisha State Energy Conservation Award

Dhenkanal (Odisha), Dec 23, 2024: GMR Kamalanga Energy Limited GKEL), a subsidiary of GMR Power and Urban Infra Ltd (GPUIL), has been awarded with the coveted Odisha State Energy Conservation Award (OSECA)-2024 for its contribution towards energy efficiency and energy conservation. GKEL received the Top Performer Award for its meritorious performance under the category of CPP/IPP in the State level function, organized…

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Govt raises diesel duty, hikes ATF levy with immediate effect

The Centre on Saturday increased excise duties on petroleum products, including high-speed diesel, with immediate effect, according to a notification issued by the Ministry of Finance.New Delhi: The Centre on Saturday increased excise duties on petroleum products, including high-speed diesel, with immediate effect, according to a notification issued by the Ministry of Finance. The Union…

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