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e-Shram portal now available in all 22 scheduled languages
January 08, 2025
The e-Shram portal now available in 22 Indian languages for better access
Multilingual e-Shram portal ensures inclusivity for unorganized workers
30,000 workers register daily on the upgraded multilingual e-Shram platform
Live Mint
Microsoft announces $3 bn investment in India after Nadella's meet with PM Modi
January 08, 2025
Microsoft commits $3B to India after Nadella’s meet with PM Modi
Satya Nadella shared plans to make India AI-first after meeting PM Modi
Microsoft to invest in Azure expansion and train 10M people in AI skills by 2030 in India
The Times Of India
'Immensely touched': Sharmistha thanks PM Modi after govt earmarks land for memorial of ex-president Pranab Mukherjee
January 08, 2025
Sharmistha Mukherjee thanks PM Modi for memorial land for Pranab Mukherjee
Govt allocates land for Pranab Mukherjee's memorial within Rashtriya Smriti complex
Sharmistha Mukherjee reveals Congress didn't hold a condolence meeting for her father, unlike …
Business Standard
Six new fund houses set to join Rs 68-trillion MF industry in 2025
January 08, 2025
6 new fund houses to enter India’s ₹68 trillion MF industry in 2025
The firm aims to redefine investment solutions in India with tech, global partnerships, and …
The growing investor interest in MFs has led to the entry of multiple new players in recent years
The Times Of India
EV sales zoom 20% to nearly 1Lunits in 2024 on price cuts
January 08, 2025
EV sales saw a 20% rise in 2024, with nearly 1L units sold, fueled by price reductions
Price cuts and govt incentives have been key to boosting EV demand and adoption in 2024
Tata motors leads the EV market with sales of 61,496 units in 2024, JSW MG Motor is 2nd ranked …
CNBC TV 18
Government announces major projects to boost capacity at Kandla Port with Rs 57,000-crore investment
January 08, 2025
The government announced two major capacity expansion projects at Kandla Port with a combined …
A new Multi Cargo Terminal at Tuna Tekra is under consideration, which will add 18.33 MTPA to …
One Single Buoy Mooring (SBM) and 2 product jetties are being constructed at Vadinar
The Financial Express
Export of petroleum products up 3 per cent in December
January 08, 2025
India’s export of petroleum products in December increased by 3.1% to 1.37 million barrels per …
Africa emerged as the top destination for India’s exports of petroleum products in December
India exported 349,736 barrels per day of petroleum products to Asia last month
Business Standard
Office space leasing in top 8 cities surpasses 2019 levels: Knight Frank
January 08, 2025
Demand for office space across eight major cities was at an all-time high during last year: Data
Total office space absorption during the 2024 stood at an impressive 719 lakh square feet
The exceptional demand for office spaces underscores the confidence of global and domestic …
Money Control
India Gears Up for 18th Pravasi Bharatiya Divas in Bhubaneswar
January 08, 2025
Bhubaneswar is set to host the 18th Pravasi Bharatiya Divas from January 8 to 10, 2025
The 18th Pravasi Bharatiya Divas themed "Diaspora's Contribution to a Viksit Bharat," …
The 18th Pravasi Bharatiya Divas aims to strengthen bonds with global Indians and celebrate …
The Times Of India
Namo Bharat Trains: Travel From Delhi To Meerut In Just 35 Minutes At 160 Kmph On RRTS!
January 07, 2025
With the launch of new section of RRTS corridor travel time between Delhi and Meerut has come …
The Namo Bharat trains operate at the speed of 160 kmph and a ride from New Ashok Nagar in …
By using Namo Bharat RRTS commuters will be able to travel between Delhi and Meerut in under 40 …
Hindustan Times
Making Digital India safe, secure and inclusive
January 07, 2025
The Indian citizen is at the heart of the Draft Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) Rules, …
Draft Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) Rules, 2025 empower citizens with rights such as …
The Draft Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) Rules, 2025 mandate verifiable parental or …
DD News
Indian economy in robust spot globally in 2025 with high frequency indicators picking up growth
January 07, 2025
India’s economy shows strong momentum in 2025, with high-frequency indicators signaling steady …
Sensex hit a record 85,500 in CY24 with an 8.7% surge: Economist, BOB
Sectors including real estate, consumer durables, and IT were amongst the best-performing …
The Economics Times
Jan Aushadhi outlets cross Rs 1,255-cr sales till Nov-end; entails benefit of Rs 5k cr for citizens
January 07, 2025
Jan Aushadhi sales hit ₹1,255 crore in 2024, offering ₹5,000 crore savings to citizens
Affordable medicines via Jan Aushadhi benefited citizens with ₹5k crore in savings by Nov 2024
A ₹500 crore scheme was launched to strengthen India’s pharmaceutical industry, boosting …
The Economics Times
RBI adds 8 tons gold to its reserves in November 2024: WGC
January 07, 2025
The RBI continued with its 2024 gold buying streak, this lifted the year to date buying to 73 …
RBI remains the second largest gold buyer in 2024 after Poland: World Gold Council
In November 2024, Reserve Bank of India added 8 tonnes gold to its reserves: World Gold Council
The Economics Times
Railway capex tops Rs 2 lakh crore in FY25; PM Modi inaugurates Rail projects in J&K, Telangana, and Odisha
January 07, 2025
PM Modi inaugurates the new Jammu Railway Division; he also inaugurated rail projects in …
Capital Expenditure (Capex) for the current fiscal by the Indian Railways has topped Rs 2 lakh crore
Rs 1,198 crore total expenditure in Railway has been incurred in Jan itself, taking total …
The Economics Times
Regional air connectivity will remain govt's priority, says official
January 07, 2025
10 years ago the passenger traffic was at 11 crore and the count has doubled to 22 crore: Civil …
Regional air connectivity will continue to be the priority for the government and air passenger …
An ecosystem is being developed for operations of seaplanes: Civil Aviation Secretary …
Money Control
India’s services activity rises to a 4-month high of 59.3 in December
January 07, 2025
India’s services activity rises to a four-month high of 59.3 in December compared with 58.4 in …
The HSBC India Services Business Activity Index remained above the 58 mark for a third …
Forward-looking indicators such as new business and future activity suggested that the strong …
The Times Of India
Partnership at new heights: PM Modi after Sullivan meeting
January 07, 2025
PM Modi hosts US NSA Jake Sullivan, highlights the strides made in India-US strategic partnership
India-US Comprehensive Global Strategic Partnership has scaled new heights, including in the …
PM Modi appreciates a letter from President Biden handed over to him by US NSA Jake Sullivan; …
News18
Grameen Bharat Mahotsav: A Roadmap For Rural India’s Empowerment
January 07, 2025
The SBI report shows a sharp decline in rural poverty reflects India’s strides towards …
PM Modi’s inauguration of the Grameen Bharat Mahotsav underscores the government’s emphasis on …
The Grameen Bharat Mahotsav is more than just a celebration, it is a strategy. It emphasises …
The Times Of India
Won't be long before Bharat sees its first bullet train: PM Modi
January 07, 2025
The demand for high-speed trains is growing; the day is not far when the first bullet train …
The aspirational India now wants to accomplish more in less time and people wish to take long-…
Government is taking several steps to improve transport infrastructure, from expressways to …
The Economics Times
Specialty steel gets new PLI
January 07, 2025
The government launched production-linked incentives scheme (PLI) 1.1 for specialty steel made …
The new PLI scheme 1.1 for speciality steel aims to reduce India’s dependence on speciality …
The government has set an investment threshold of 50% for companies to be eligible for …
The Economics Times
Industrial & warehousing dominate with $ 2.5 billion in realty investments for 2024
January 07, 2025
Industrial & warehousing attracted $2.5B in realty investments in 2024, leading the sector’s …
$2.5B poured into industrial real estate reflects rising demand for logistics infrastructure
Warehousing dominated realty investments in 2024, signaling a boom in logistics
The Economics Times
Big 4 in India outshine MNC parents; combined revenue seen at over Rs 45,000 crore in FY25
January 07, 2025
India’s Big 4 projected to cross ₹45,000 crore in revenue by FY25, outshining their global …
Strong consulting & advisory demand drives Big 4 firms' revenue growth in India
"We will grow 23-25% in FY25. For Deloitte India now, more than 60% of revenue comes from …
Deccan Herald
Titagarh Rail delivers India's first driverless 'Make-in-India' trainset to Bengaluru Metro
January 07, 2025
India’s first driverless ‘Make-in-India’ trainset delivered by Titagarh Rail to Bengaluru …
Bengaluru Metro’s new driverless trainset showcases India’s push for self-reliant innovation in …
Titagarh Rail to deliver 2 more trains by April 2025 and ramp up production to 2 trains/month …
The Indian Express
Maha Kumbh | Beautification campaign: Railways pitch in with ‘Paint My City’ drive
January 07, 2025
The Indian Railways’ ‘Paint My City’ drive aims to beautify infrastructure for Maha Kumbh 2025, …
Prayagraj’s railway stations, including Junction and Sangam, have been transformed into …
Prayagraj’s station makeover for Maha Kubh 2025, highlights its spiritual legacy, celebrating …
Business Standard
Over 3.3 million users from 183 countries visit Maha Kumbh website
January 07, 2025
3.3 million users visited the Maha Kumbh website
People from 183 countries across the world are actively seeking information about the Maha …
CM Yogi Adityanath inaugurated the official Maha Kumbh website in Prayagraj on October 6, 2024, …
Ani News
PM Modi meets Jake Sullivan, says India-US Comprehensive Global Strategic Partnership has scaled new heights
January 07, 2025
PM Modi met U.S. National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan to discuss bilateral relations
PM Modi highlighted the growing India-US Comprehensive Global Strategic Partnership
India and US are strengthening ties in defense, technology, and economic sectors
Deccan Herald
Ajmer Sharif deewan hails PM Modi for sending 'chadar' for shrine
January 07, 2025
Ajmer Sharif Deewan praised PM Modi for sending a sacred chadar during the annual Urs festival
PM's act symbolised respect for India's diverse religious fabric and countered attempts to …
The gesture by PM Modi of sending a ceremonial 'chadar' for the Ajmer Sharif shrine is a …
News18
NEP 2020: Building The Bedrock For A Viksit Bharat By 2047
January 07, 2025
The NEP 2020 policy lays the foundation for India’s development by 2047
India's education system, with 26 crore children, 1 crore teachers, and 15 lakh schools, is the …
Modi govt’s NEP 2020 aspires to nurture a generation of young people while being fully equipped …
The Economics Times
Income inequality declining with support from Govt initiatives: Report
January 06, 2025
Income inequality in India is declining, with government initiatives like DBT and subsidies
Direct Benefit Transfers (DBT) have been effective in reducing the income gap in India
Government welfare programs are improving financial inclusion and supporting lower-income households
The Financial Express
Direct benefit transfers in FY25 cross Rs 4.15 lakh crore
January 06, 2025
Direct Benefit transfers (DBT) in FY25 have crossed ₹4.15 lakh crore, reflecting a rise in …
In FY25, ₹2.54 lakh crore (61%) of DBT transfers were in kind, with the remainder in cash to …
DBT has led to ₹3.5 lakh crore savings from FY15 to FY23, improving welfare spending efficiency
Swarajya
India Achieves Milestone: World's Third Largest Metro Rail Network With 1,000 km Operational Length
January 06, 2025
India is on track to become the second largest Metro network in the world
PM Modi inaugurated the 2.8 km stretch between Janakpuri and Krishna Park of Delhi Metro Phase-…
India's vast metro rail network, now the third-largest in the world, trails only China and the US
Business Today
‘Most preferred destination’: Piyush Goyal says FDI inflows into India rising rapidly
January 06, 2025
India has been averaging over $4.5 billion in monthly FDI inflows since January, despite global …
Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) inflows into India are on the rise, leading to millions of new …
Investors from the Middle East, the EFTA region, Japan, the EU, and the US are all realising …
The Indian Express
‘Infrastructure is govt’s main focus over past decade’: PM Modi in Delhi
January 06, 2025
PM Modi inaugurates the first section of the Delhi-Meerut RRTS in Delhi and he also interacts …
Over the past decade, the government’s primary focus has been on infrastructure development: PM …
10 years ago, the budget for infrastructure was around Rs 2 lakh crore, and has now increased …
News18
‘Delhi Sheeshmahal Work Done During Covid’: PM Modi Cites C&AG Report, Attacks AAP
January 06, 2025
The cost of renovation of the Delhi CM’s residence rose three times, and this work was done …
The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government has been deliberately blocking (C&AG report) it from being …
The cost of refurbishing the Delhi CM’s residence escalated three times to Rs 33 crore, as per …
The Economic Times
PM Modi lays foundation for ayurveda institute in Delhi, says world will soon adopt 'Heal in India'
January 06, 2025
India has immense potential to become the health and wellness capital of the world: PM Modi
The day is not far when, along with ‘Make in India’, the world will also adopt ‘Heal in India’ …
PM Modi virtually lays the foundation for a new Central Ayurveda Research Institute building in …
Live Mint
Give BJP a chance to make Delhi world’s best capital, get rid of ‘AAP-da’: PM Modi at Rohini rally ahead of polls
January 06, 2025
In the last 10 years, the government that Delhi has seen is no less than ‘AAP-da’. Now, we can …
It is very important that our Delhi, the capital of the country, walks step by step in this …
PM Modi urges the people of Delhi to elect the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), says Delhi wants …
The Hindu
New flights to Lakshadweep on cards as PM Modi’s visit, improved connectivity spurs travel demand
January 06, 2025
Between April and November 2024, Agatti airport handled 69,027 passengers, compared to 28,144 …
PM Modi’s visit to Lakshadweep last year brought the islands into spotlight and now a year …
Daily passenger arrivals at Agatti airport in Lakshadweep rose five-fold in the winter season …
Business Standard
Rail freight hits fast track in India's auto industry, shows data
January 06, 2025
Indian Railways' share in vehicle transportation rose from 1.5% in 2014 to over 20% in 2024
Automotive freight revenue saw a 5% increase in FY25, reaching Rs 973 crore by December
Maruti Suzuki aims for 35% of vehicle dispatches via rail by FY31, up from 22% in FY24
News18
Viksit Bharat Young Leaders’ Dialogue: Shaping India's Future Through Youth Empowerment
January 06, 2025
The Viksit Bharat Young Leaders’ Dialogue is set to be held on January 11, 2025, to empower …
Experts will emphasize innovation and skill-building as key drivers for national progress
Policymakers will highlight the importance of youth leadership in shaping India’s future
India
Masterstroke by Modi govt as India becomes one of the countries with largest Metro network, China and America stand at…
January 06, 2025
India has joined the ranks of nations with the largest metro rail networks, ranking third after …
Metro expansion enhanced urban connectivity and reduced traffic congestion across major cities
The Modi government’s urban mobility push drove India’s metro rail growth significantly
Organiser
Transforming Urban India: A comprehensive journey towards sustainable and inclusive growth
January 06, 2025
Urban sector investments surged 16 times, from ₹1.78 lakh crore to ₹28.5 lakh crore post-2014
Govt’s push for smart cities, infrastructure, and housing aims to build a developed India by 2047
Minister Manohar Lal termed urban development key to India’s growth trajectory
News18
'Will End Corruption': PM Modi Assures No Welfare Scheme To Be Shut If BJP Voted To Power In Delhi
January 06, 2025
PM Modi assures that BJP will not shut down any welfare schemes if voted to power in Delhi
PM Modi vows to fight corruption and focus on transparent governance for Delhi’s development
PM Modi emphasizes Delhiites' resolve for change: "Aapda nahi sahenge, badal kar rahenge" (will …
Business Standard
India is a great innovation hotspot for Lenovo: MD Shailendra Katyal
January 06, 2025
Shailendra Katyal, MD, Lenovo called India a major innovation hotspot for the company
India’s growing tech ecosystem plays a key role in Lenovo’s market expansion
Lenovo is focusing on collaboration with Indian businesses to drive growth and innovation
The Financial Express
Agri credit scales new high, to cross Rs 28 lakh crore in FY25
January 06, 2025
Agri credit in India is set to exceed ₹28 lakh crore in FY25, a new record: NABARD Chairman …
The agri-credit target for 2024-25 is set at a record ₹27.5 lakh crore, 31% higher than FY24’s …
In FY23-24, banks disbursed ₹25.49 lakh crore in agri loans, a 15% increase from FY23, with 10% …
Business World
Indian Toy Sector Sees 239% Rise In Exports In FY23 Over FY15: Study
January 05, 2025
The Indian toy industry has witnessed 52% decline in imports and 239% increase in exports in …
The efforts of the Government have enabled in creation of a more conducive manufacturing …
India is emerging as a top exporting nation due to the country's integration into the global …
The Economics Times
64.5 mn passengers carried on international routes in Jan-Nov 2024, up 11.4 pc: Centre
January 05, 2025
Indian and foreign airlines carry 64.5 million passengers on international routes between …
Indian carriers transport 29.8 million passengers, while foreign carriers handle 34.7 million …
The Ministry of Civil Aviation highlights significant growth in international air travel, with 6.…
The Economics Times
PM Modi to launch multiple development projects worth over Rs 12,200 crore in Delhi on 5th Jan
January 05, 2025
PM Modi will inaugurate and lay the foundation stone of multiple development projects worth …
PM Modi will inaugurate the 13 km stretch of Delhi-Ghaziabad-Meerut Namo Bharat corridor …
PM Modi will inaugurate the 2.8 km stretch between Janakpuri and Krishna Park of Delhi Metro …
Hindustan Times
Metro section, first Namo Bharat connectivity: PM Modi to flag off big projects in Delhi on Jan 5
January 05, 2025
PM Modi will lay the foundation stone for the 26.5 km long Rithala - Kundli section of Delhi …
PM Modi will launch several development and infrastructure projects in Delhi worth more than ₹12,…
PM Modi will inaugurate new 13-kilometre corridor the Delhi-Ghaziabad-Meerut Namo Bharat Rapid …
News18
'Inspired And Humbled By...": Infosys Ex-CEO Vishal Sikka Meets PM Modi For Discussion On AI
January 05, 2025
It was a privilege to meet PM Modi for a detailed and wide-ranging discussion on AI, its impact …
Vishal Sikka, former CEO of Infosys, met PM Modi, says “I left the meeting both inspired and …
India is committed to taking the lead in AI, with a focus on innovation and creating …