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Network-based readiness: India climbs 11 spots to enter top 50 nations
November 28, 2024
India has risen 11 places in the latest Network Readiness Index 2024, securing the 49th rank …
India’s performance in NRI 2024 is part of a series of advancements in the telecommunications …
Over the past decade, teledensity in India has risen from 75.2% to 84.69%
The Financial Express
Made in India: Indian Army Receives Advanced Sabal 20 Logistics Drone from EndureAir
November 28, 2024
EndureAir has delivered its innovative Sabal 20 logistics drone to Indian Army
The Sabal 20 is an advanced electric UAV designed specifically for aerial logistics
One of the standout features of the Sabal 20 is its vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) technology
Republic
India Poised to Become 'Pharmacy of the World', Eyes USD 1 Trillion Pharma Industry by 2047
November 28, 2024
India’s pharmaceutical industry has earned recognition as the ‘Healers of the World’ through …
The Indian pharma sector is valued at USD 55 billion at present, and the industry is expected …
India’s competitive edge in the global market is driven by its cost-effective manufacturing …
DD News
India’s iPhone output reaches $10 billion, creates 1.75 lakh jobs
November 28, 2024
Riding on the government’s production-linked incentive (PLI) scheme, Apple’s iPhone production …
Apple manufactured/assembled $14 billion of iPhones in India last fiscal (FY24), exporting more …
$10 billion iPhone production by Apple with $7 billion exports. Total smartphone exports from …
The Times Of India
Centre sanctions Rs 3,417.68 crore for Northeast infrastructure in last 3 FY: Assam tops fund allocation under NESIDS
November 28, 2024
MDoNER informed Lok Sabha that the Centre has sanctioned 90 projects costing Rs 3417.68cr under …
The majority of the funding had been for road projects and Assam has been the highest recipient …
A total of Rs 1813.99 crore has been granted for roads across the eight states of the region
Business Standard
India to spend over Rs 9 trn on power transmission infra by 2032: Govt
November 28, 2024
A total expenditure of Rs 9.12 lakh crore has been planned to augment power transmission …
The National Electricity Plan (Transmission) covers the transmission plan till 2031-32: Union …
The inter-regional transmission capacity is planned to increase to 143 GW by 2026-27 and …
The Economics Times
Credit card spending soars to ₹2 trillion in October amid festive surge
November 28, 2024
Credit card spending in October 2024 surged to Rs 2.02 trillion, a 14.5% rise from September …
RBI’s data showed that the total number of credit cards in force reached 106.88 million in …
Overall, transaction volumes grew significantly, with year-on-year growth of 35.4% to Rs 433 …
The Times Of India
Centre launches campaign to combat child marriage, asks states to prepare action plans to reduce prevalence rates to below 5% by 2029
November 28, 2024
Minister Annpurna Devi launched a national platform - “Child Marriage Free Bharat Portal” where …
As per the National Family Health Survey-5 the prevalence of child marriage stands at 23.3% in …
India has made and contributed significantly to the sharp global decline in child marriage …
Business Standard
Govt blocks 669K SIM cards, 132K IMEIs to curb cybercrimes, Centre tells RS
November 28, 2024
The Centre has blocked 669,000 SIM cards and 132,000 IMEI numbers reported by police …
The central government & TSPs have devised a system to identify & block incoming international …
So far, financial amount of more than Rs 3,431 crore has been saved in more than 9.94 lakh …
Republic
India Shipped 4.49 Million PC Units in Q3 2024: IDC Report
November 28, 2024
The PC market in India witnessed its second-highest shipment in the third quarter of 2024: IDC
Indian companies shipped 4.49 million units of PCs in the third quarter of 2024: IDC
The sales in the notebook premium notebook category increased by 7.6 percent year-on-year, …
NDTV
Indian Railways Logs Rs 12,159-Crore Revenue In Festive Season
November 28, 2024
Indian Railways logged a revenue of Rs 12,159.35 crore from ticket sales during the festive …
The Indian Railways has announced as many as 7,983 trips extra special trains between Oct. 1 …
The new trains were aimed at facilitating the movement of over two lakh extra passengers daily
Business Standard
Railways achieve 97% electrification, targets 100% green rail network: Govt
November 28, 2024
Indian Railways has achieved approximately 97% electrification of its total Broad Gauge network:…
There’s a significant increase in the pace of electrification, from 1.42 km (approx) per day …
Electric traction is approximately 70% more economical compared to diesel traction: Union …
Business Standard
Insurance in India has made significant strides: General insurance CEOs
November 28, 2024
Insurance penetration in India has made significant strides in recent years: Anuj Tyagi, MD & …
The insurance industry aims of covering the entire Indian population by 2047: Animesh Das, MD & …
Over the last decade, the industry has grown at a CAGR of around 12.5%: Anup Rau, MD & CEO of …
Business Standard
Viksit Bharat focuses on potential of all Indians, not just global ranks
November 28, 2024
Viksit Bharat is a welcome citizen-oriented vision that hopefully will reposition our discourse …
Viksit Bharat focuses on potential of all Indians, not just global ranks
India’s world rankings are, without question, a stunning achievement that calls for monumental …
News18
Interested In Participating In Viksit Bharat Young Leaders Dialogue? Pass This Quiz
November 28, 2024
PM Modi has now announced that through an “interesting quiz", candidates can take part in the …
PM Modi called on people to celebrate inspiring stories of the Indian diaspora
The Viksit Bharat Young Leaders Dialogue quiz is open to undergraduate students
News18
No More ‘Mr Nice Guy’: India’s Counter-Terror Transformation Under PM Modi
November 28, 2024
India has heralded a new, robust security infrastructure under PM Modi’s leadership
Under PM Modi’s leadership India was no more ‘Mr Nice Guy’ and its neighbours felt the …
The creation of NATGRID was a significant step towards strengthening India’s security interests
The Times Of India
NE’s tourism triumph: From 70 to 125 lakh footfall in 10 yrs
November 28, 2024
Northeast region has welcomed over 125 lakh domestic tourists in 2023
Under Swadesh Darshan 1.0, 16 projects have been sanctioned
Under the PRASHAD scheme, 8 projects have been sanctioned so far for Rs 256 crore in the NE region
The Hindu
Honda forays into EV scooter business in India
November 28, 2024
Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India has announced two new EV scooters
HMSI’s new EV scooters would be manufactured at Honda’s Narsapura plant, Bengaluru
HMSI will manufacture 100,000 units of the newly announced EV scooters
Ani News
India's defence sector presents long runway of growth: JP Morgan
November 28, 2024
India's defence sector is poised for substantial and sustained growth, driven by increasing …
India's capital expenditure on defence is projected to rise from USD 85 billion over the past 5 …
India's defence exports reached a record Rs 21,083 crore (approximately USD 2.63 billion) in …
Business Standard
India shipped record 4.5 million personal computers in Q3CY24: IDC
November 27, 2024
India shipped a record 4.49 million units of personal computers (PCs), which includes desktops, …
In Q3, the notebook and workstation categories saw growth of 2.8% and 2.4% Y-o-Y, respectively, …
Online festival sales drove the demand for premium notebooks (>$1,000), which grew by 7.6 per …
The Financial Express
India’s dairy sector: A pillar of rural economy and holistic well-being
November 27, 2024
India commemorates National Milk Day in tribute to Dr. Verghese Kurien, the progenitor of the …
As of 2024, owing to Dr. Kurien’s prescient stewardship and the relentless diligence of these …
As of the 2022-2023 period, India's per capita milk availability has surged impressively from …
Business Standard
10 mn digital life certificates generated by pensioners: Jitendra Singh
November 27, 2024
One crore digital life certificates have been generated by pensioners across the country during …
Digital life certificate (DLC) introduced for convenience of pensioners and elder citizens has …
By enabling the digital life certificate, things have become very simple; the elderly do not …
Live Mint
India will have more than 270 mn 5G subs by 2024-end, 970 mn by 2030: Ericsson
November 27, 2024
India is poised to become a 5G powerhouse in the coming years, with projections indicating that …
By 2030, the number of 5G subscriptions is expected to climb to around 970 million, accounting …
India's 5G uptake is accelerating, with enhanced mobile broadband and fixed wireless access (FWA)…
Live Mint
NPCI lounge access policy for RuPay credit cards from Jan 1, 2025
November 27, 2024
The National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) has come up with a RuPay exclusive lounge …
RuPay has set up an exclusive lounge at departure Terminal T3 of the Indira Gandhi …
The lounge offers a pleasant stay where travellers can sit and relax before boarding their …
Business Standard
Infra bond issuances by banks set to cross Rs 1 trillion in FY25
November 27, 2024
Infrastructure bond issuances by commercial banks in the current financial year (FY25) are …
In FY24 banks have raised Rs 74,256 crore via infra bonds. In FY24, the total issuances stood …
Banks across India are increasingly turning to infrastructure bonds as a strategic funding tool,…
Business Standard
Sentiment of 'nation first' will keep Constitution alive for centuries: PM
November 27, 2024
PM Modi hailed the Constitution as a "guiding light" at a time of transformation for India, …
Addressing an event at the Supreme Court to mark Constitution Day, PM Modi described the …
The sentiment of 'nation first' will keep alive the Constitution for centuries to come: PM Modi
The Economic Times
Term deposits outpace CASA growth in September
November 27, 2024
Term deposits, which offer more attractive return, outpaced the growth in CASA, and their share …
As per the BSR, bank deposits growth (y-o-y) at 11.7% in September 2024 remained close to that …
Deposits of all population groups (rural/semi-urban/urban/metropolitan) recorded double-digit …
The Economic Times
Centre approves Rs 1,115 crore to states for disaster mitigation, capacity-building projects
November 27, 2024
A high-level committee, headed by Union Home Minister Amit Shah, has approved Rs 1,000 crore …
The committee approved another project for training & capacity building of civil defence …
The committee, comprising Union ministers for finance & agriculture & the vice chairman of the …
The Economic Times
Mahila Samman scheme draws 4.33 million depositors, Maharashtra at the top of the list
November 27, 2024
The government’s latest small savings scheme for women, launched on April 1 last year, has …
Maharashtra led the pack of states with 7,46,223 accounts under the Mahila Samman Savings …
The one-time scheme has a deposit cap of Rs 2 lakh and offers a fixed interest rate of 7.5%, …
The Times Of India
Never encroached on other pillars of governance: PM Modi
November 27, 2024
PM Modi, addressing the Supreme Court's 75th Constitution Day celebration, emphasized his …
In discharging the duties entrusted to me by the Constitution, I have always strived to remain …
PM Modi paid tribute to the 26/11 victims and vowed a strong response to terrorism
The Economic Times
India's commercial vehicle makers see sales back on road to recovery in 2nd half
November 27, 2024
India's truck and bus makers have projected a sales recovery. Freight movement is improving. …
Kilometre usage by commercial vehicles is picking up. Sales rose in October. The festive season …
India’s leading truck and bus makers Tata Motors, Ashok Leyland and VE Commercial Vehicles …
Business Standard
Constitution our 'guiding light', 'living stream': PM Narendra Modi
November 27, 2024
Speaking on the occasion of the 75th year of the adoption of India’s Constitution, PM Modi …
PM Modi said that his government had over the past 10 years strengthened constitutional values …
PM Modi highlighted that the Constitution had now been fully implemented in Jammu & Kashmir, …
Business Standard
Centre spent Rs 3,623 cr for crop residue management: Environment Minister
November 27, 2024
Since 2018, the Centre has spent Rs 3,623.45 crore on crop residue management in Delhi, Punjab, …
Over 3 lakh machines have been distributed, including 4,500 balers and rakes for collecting …
To manage crop residues directly in the fields, the government has allocated crop residue …
The Times Of India
Russia eyes India for train manufacturing to meet domestic demand
November 27, 2024
Russia seeks to invest in and expand train and component manufacturing within India to fulfill …
The current interest rate in India is very different from other countries. So, we are …
TMH, involved in the Vande Bharat sleeper coach project, plans to source components from India …
The Times Of India
Terrorists targeting India to get 'muh tod jawab': PM Modi on 26/11
November 27, 2024
PM Modi paid tribute to 26/11 victims and vowed a strong response to terrorism
I am reiterating the resolve of the country that every terror outfit which challenges the …
The humane values of Ram, Sita, Hanuman, Buddha, Mahavir and Nanak, whose pictures adorn the …
The Economic Times
India's luxury housing market soars, H1 FY25 total sales Rs 279,309 cr, up 18%
November 27, 2024
India's luxury home sales are booming. Sales value rose 18% to Rs 279,309 crore in the first …
Demand for premium properties is increasing. Average home prices climbed to Rs 1.23 crore
Major cities like Mumbai, Delhi, and Bengaluru saw significant growth. Buyers want larger homes …
News18
Kia India Exports 1,00,000 CKD Units, Strengthens Global Presence
November 27, 2024
Kia India has reached an impressive milestone by exporting over 100,000 CKD vehicles since it …
Kia India has become a crucial part of Kia Corporation’s global export strategy, accounting for …
With a total of 3.67 lakh units exported, Kia India’s ‘Make in India’ products continue to meet …
Business Standard
India, ISA sign agreement for solar projects in four Indo-Pacific countries
November 27, 2024
A Project Implementation Agreement has been signed between the Ministry of External Affairs and …
India has committed to invest $2 million in new solar projects in Fiji, Comoros, Madagascar and …
On November 26, the Project Implementation Agreement (PIA) was signed between the MEA and the …
Ani News
Pleased that passionate nations like India are willing to host Olympics: World Athletics President
November 27, 2024
During a meet-up with PM Modi, World Athletics President Sebastian Coe expressed his pleasure …
During the 141st IOC session last year, PM Modi stated that India will leave "no stone unturned"…
I'm very pleased that countries that have the passion and the commitment and the capacity, like …
News18
Ayushmann Khurrana Joins PM Modi’s Viksit Bharat Initiative, Urges Youths To Participate In Nation Building
November 27, 2024
Ayushmann Khurrana has joined hands with PM Modi’s Viksit Bharat Initiative and urged youths to …
In the latest episode of Mann Ki Baat PM Modi announced the National Youth Festival 2025 – The …
Youth icons Ayushmann Khurrana and PV Sindhu have come forward to urge Indians to actively …
The Indian Express
On Constitution Day, Congress must remember its own legacy of undermining it
November 27, 2024
Even as Congress reportedly waves blank copies of the Constitution to the people of the country,…
Congress is responsible for trying to tinker with the basic structure of the document, …
On Constitution Day, it is important to resolve that the Constitution should not be a subject …
The Financial Express
Maruti Suzuki completes 3 million exports, boosting ‘Make in India’ initiative
November 26, 2024
We thank the government of India for instituting encouraging policies and enabling trade …
Boosting ‘Make in India’ Maruti Suzuki has become the first manufacturer in India to export 3 …
Aligned with the Government of India’s flagship ‘Make in India’ initiative, Maruti Suzuki is …
Business Standard
Cabinet approves 'One Nation One Subscription' scheme for research articles
November 26, 2024
The Union Cabinet approved 'One Nation One Subscription', for providing country-wide access to …
A total of about Rs 6,000 crore has been allocated for the ‘One Nation One Subscription’ scheme
The ‘One Nation One Subscription’ scheme will supplement the ANRF initiative to promote R&D
Live Mint
Cabinet approves PAN revamp; ₹22,847-cr initiatives for agri, education, rail
November 26, 2024
The CCEA chaired by PM Modi is set to to introduce 'PAN 2.0', along with projects worth ₹22,847 …
PAN 2.0 is expected to cater to the demands of businesses, focus on efficient grievance redressal
The expenses towards infrastructure of PAN 2.0 will be ₹1,435 crore
The Times Of India
J&K to celebrate Constitution Day for first time in its history
November 26, 2024
For the first in its history J&K will celebrate “Samvidhan Diwas”
J&K govt issues instructions for grand celebrations of “Samvidhan Diwas”, commemorating the …
LG Manoj Sinha will lead the “Samvidhan Diwas” ceremony in Srinagar. The event will feature a …
The Economics Times
Apple's iPhone production touches $10 bn mark in India. Courtesy, PLI
November 26, 2024
Apple’s iPhone production reached a freight-on-board (FOB) value of $10 billion in the first …
Apple has achieved a remarkable milestone in India; marks a 37% increase in iPhone compared to …
October 2024 was a historic month for Apple in India, with iPhone production crossing $2 …
The Economics Times
India's economic outlook for coming months 'cautiously optimistic': Finmin Report
November 26, 2024
India’s economy shows promising signs, economy activity is picking up: October Outlook by FinMin
Finance ministry in its October edition of Monthly Economic report says “India’s economic …
Formal workforce is expanding, with notable increase in manufacturing jobs: October Outlook by …
The Times Of India
Kuno National Park celebrates new life as Nirvah gives birth to cubs
November 26, 2024
Kuno National Park is now home to 24 cheetahs, including 12 cubs born within the park
Marking a significant milestone in India’s efforts Nirvah, a female cheetah at Sheopur’s Kuno …
A female cheetah Nirvah gives birth to cubs in Kuno National Park, this achievement is the …
The Times Of India
Winter session: Those rejected 80-90 times by people do not allow discussion in Parliament, says PM Modi
November 26, 2024
Those rejected by the people 80-90 times do not let discussions take place in Parliament; …
Those who have been continuously rejected by the public ignore the words of their colleagues …
This is the Winter Session, hopefully, the atmosphere will also be cool; the most significant …
The Times Of India
Current global situation presents a significant opportunity for the cooperative movement: PM Modi
November 26, 2024
Cooperatives must also establish themselves as a barrier for integrity and mutual respect in …
The current global situation presents significant opportunity for the cooperative movement: PM Modi
India is expanding its cooperative movement, which is seen as central to the country's social …