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UPI hits record with ₹16.73 billion in transactions worth ₹23.25 lakh crore in December 2024

January 03, 2025

UPI transactions hit a record 16.73 billion in December 2024, shows data released by NPCI. This …

NPCI reported that the total value of transactions in December amounted to ₹23.25 lakh crore, …

The average daily transaction count in December was 539.68 million, a rise from 516.07 million …

'Under PM Narendra Modi's guidance, para-sports is getting much-needed recognition,' says Praveen Kumar

January 03, 2025

Paralympian Praveen Kumar praised PM Modi for boosting para-sports in India

Government initiatives under PM Modi helped improve para-sports infrastructure: Paralympian …

Rising recognition and financial backing has uplifted India’s para-athletes globally

More Jobs Created, Better Macro Growth Recorded During PM Modi's Tenure Vs UPA Regime: RBI Data

January 03, 2025

RBI data shows higher job creation under PM Modi compared to UPA years

Employment during the PM Modi govt has jumped by 36% between 2014-24, compared with just 6% …

Manufacturing and services sectors drove economic stability under PM Modi’s leadership

India's manufacturing sector showed robust job creation, December PMI at 56.4

January 03, 2025

India's manufacturing sector showcased continued resilience in December 2024, with employment …

Approximately 10% of companies expanded their workforce, reflecting sustained optimism in the …

India's manufacturing activity ended a strong 2024: Ines Lam, Economist, HSBC

PM Modi govt created 17.19 crore jobs in 10 years compared to UPA's 2.9 crore

January 03, 2025

The employment in the country has increased by 36% to 64.33 crore in 2023-24 from 47.15 crore …

Under Modi government, between 2014-24, 17.19 crore jobs were added, and in the past year, …

Employment in the agriculture sector grew 19% between 2014 and 2023 under PM Modi's tenure but …

Employment increases 36 pc to 64.33 cr in last ten years: Mansukh Mandaviya

January 03, 2025

Union Labour Minister Mansukh Mandaviya said employment in the country has increased by 36% to …

In the last one year (2023-24) alone, the Modi government has created around 4.6 crore jobs in …

Employment in the manufacturing sector grew by just 6% between 2004 to 2014 under UPA tenure, …

Govt clears PLI incentive of Rs 246 cr sought by M&M, Tata Motors

January 03, 2025

Ministry of Heavy Industries has approved incentive claims of Rs 246 crore submitted by …

Minister for Heavy Industries & Steel H D Kumaraswamy has expressed satisfaction with the …

As of September, 2024, the PLI scheme has already facilitated an investment of Rs 20,715 crore, …

'Article 370 sowed seeds of terrorism': Amit Shah hails creation of Naya Kashmir

January 03, 2025

Article 370 sowed the seeds of separatism in the valley, which later turned into terrorism: …

Article 370 spread a myth that the connection between Kashmir and India is temporary. There was …

After the abrogation of Article 370, terrorism is reduced by 70%. Congress can accuse us of …

Audi India Hits 100,000 Cars Sold Milestone in 2024, Records 36 Percent Surge in Q4 Sales

January 03, 2025

Audi, the renowned German luxury car brand, announced retail sales of 5,816 units for the year …

Audi saw a significant 36% increase in sales during the fourth quarter compared to the third …

Audi India marked a milestone by reaching 100,000 cars on Indian roads with a special ‘100 Days …

PM Narendra Modi lauds ONDC for revolutionising digital commerce in India

January 03, 2025

ONDC empowers small retailers and enhances consumer choices by enabling interoperability among e-…

ONDC is increasing consumer choices across platforms, with over 200 participants, 7,00,000 …

ONDC has contributed to revolutionizing small businesses and e-commerce leading to growth and …

India’s textile, apparel exports rise 7% to $21.36 bn in April-Oct FY2024-25’

January 03, 2025

India’s textile exports rose 7% to $21.36 billion in April-Oct FY 2025

Global demand boosts India's textile sector performance by $1.4 billion

India's ready made garments account for the largest share at 41% 8.733 bn dollars followed by …

White-collar hiring up 9% in Dec, driven by high-skill roles: Report

January 03, 2025

White-collar hiring in India saw a 9% rise in Dec 2024, driven by high-skill roles

The Architecture and Interior Design industry stood out with a 39% growth in fresher hiring

Metro cities witnessed the highest surge in white-collar job recruitment

Diljit Dosanjh Praises Indian Diversity In Chat With PM Modi: 'We Can Host Events Bigger Than Coachella’

January 03, 2025

Diljit Dosanjh believes India can host events bigger than Coachella

Diljit Dosanjh met PM Modi, discussed India’s cultural potential, environmental values, and …

PM Modi aims at making India a global hub for creative and entertainment content

In the first cabinet meeting of the new year, the Modi government gave special attention to farmers

January 03, 2025

The Modi Govt extends DAP subsidy, ensuring farmers pay ₹1,350 per bag

The cabinet has ₹69,515 crore allocated for PM Fasal Bima Yojana till 2025-26

India to export 1M tons of non-basmati rice to Indonesia under a co-op deal

PM Modi to inaugurate over 1,600 flats, lay foundation stone of multiple development projects in Delhi today

January 03, 2025

PM Modi to inaugurate 1,600+ affordable flats in Delhi

PM Modi will inaugurate the CBSE's integrated office complex at Dwarka built at around Rs 300 …

For every Rs 25 lakh spent on the construction of a flat by the Central government, the …

Cabinet extends One-Time Special Package for DAP fertilisers to farmers

January 02, 2025

Union Cabinet, led by PM Narendra Modi, approved extending the One-time Special Package for Di-…

Under the Cabinet’s approved proposal, the Special Package of Rs 3,500 per MT will be applied …

Since April 2010, 28 grades of Phosphatic and Potassic (P&K) fertilisers, including DAP, have …

Shipments of banana, ghee, furniture, office stationery and solar photovoltaic modules growing rapidly in new markets

January 02, 2025

Indian bananas, ghee, and furniture see rising demand in new global markets

Solar photovoltaic module exports surge, showcasing India's green tech leadership

The acceptance of Indian single malt whisky is growing in EU, US and far east: Anant Iyer, …

GST collections 7.3% up in December, totaling Rs 1.77 lakh crore

January 02, 2025

India’s gross Goods and Services Tax (GST) collections for December 2024 rose to Rs 1.77 lakh …

GST collection in December’24 reflects a year-on-year increase of 7.3 per cent, as per the data …

The December collections included Rs 32,836 crore from central GST (CGST), Rs 40,499 crore from …

Govt's 1st decision in 2025 for farmers: PM Modi on crop insurance schemes

January 02, 2025

Govt's first decision of the New Near is dedicated to crores of farmer brothers and sisters of …

The Cabinet's decision on extending the one-time special package on Di-Ammonium Phosphate (DAP) …

PM Modi says the government's first decision in the New Year is dedicated to farmers, as the …

Auto sales shake off pandemic blues, hit record high of 26.1 mn units

January 02, 2025

Shailesh Chandra, managing director of Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles and Tata Passenger …

Vehicle retail sales in India grew by 9 per cent in 2024, reaching a record of nearly 26.1 …

Data from the VAHAN portal shows that total new vehicle registrations were 24.16 million in 2019,…

Agritech sector to create 60-80K new job opportunities in next 5 years

January 02, 2025

Agritech addresses every aspect of farming, from water irrigation advancements for seeds, …

The agritech sector in India employs approximately 1 lakh people across various roles, …

In the five years, the Agritech sector is expected to generate 60-80K new job opportunities, …

India's power consumption increases nearly 6% to 130.40 bn units in Dec

January 02, 2025

India's power consumption rose nearly 6 per cent to 130.40 billion units (BU) in December as …

The highest supply in a day (peak power demand met) rose to 224.16 GW in December 2024 from 213.…

The peak power demand touched an all-time high of about 250 GW in May 2024. The previous all-…

MoD seeks to modernise armed forces, will observe 2025 as 'Year of Reforms'

January 02, 2025

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and the secretaries of the Ministry of Defence (MoD) unanimously …

In order to give impetus to the ongoing and future reforms, it was unanimously decided to …

Describing the 'Year of Reforms' initiative as a "momentous step" in the modernisation journey …

Car sales surge for third straight month, pushing annual volumes to a record 4.3 million units in 2025

January 02, 2025

Car sales in India rose for the third consecutive month in December, closing the year at a …

Maruti Suzuki and Tata Motors saw significant growth. Festive season demand and new launches …

As per industry estimates, wholesales or vehicle dispatches from factories to dealerships …

Ayodhya Ram temple witnesses unprecedented rush of devotees on New Year Day

January 02, 2025

Ayodhya witnessed an unprecedented rush of devotees on the first day of the New Year as the …

According to local administration estimates, over two lakh devotees had already set up camps in …

Ayodhya has become a prime destination for pilgrims instead of more traditional tourist spots …

New Year's Eve 2025: Blinkit, Zepto, Swiggy Instamart hit record orders

January 02, 2025

New Year’s Eve (NYE) celebrations reached their peak, with consumers turning to quick commerce (…

Zomato-backed Blinkit achieved several milestones, recording its highest-ever daily order volume,…

This NYE, Zepto is up 200 per cent compared to last year, and we’re currently handling …

"Over 4 cr farmers benefitted in 2024...": Shivraj Singh Chouhan after Cabinet extends PM Fasal Bima Yojana till 2026

January 02, 2025

The Union Cabinet has agreed to extend the PM Fasal Bima Yojna til 2026, benefiting more than …

The first decision of the new year is to the crores of farmers of our country: PM Modi

Farmers now protected from climate risks until 2026 under the extended PM Fasal Yojana scheme

Record 16.73 billion UPI transactions in December

January 02, 2025

UPI sets a record with 16.73 billion transactions in December 2024

In 2024, UPI processed 172 billion transactions—a whopping 46% growth from 118 billion in 2023

UPI is India's leading digital payment platform with over 300 partner banks

PM Modi And Sikhism: An Enduring Bond

January 02, 2025

PM Modi strengthened ties with Sikhs by enabling the Kartarpur Sahib Corridor

Key Sikh anniversaries were widely celebrated under PM Modi’s leadership

PM Modi acknowledged Sikhism’s vital role in shaping India’s identity

Family named you Diljit, you continue winning hearts: PM to singer-actor

January 02, 2025

PM Modi lauds Diljit Dosanjh for his global success and heart-winning talent

Your family named you Diljit, and you continue winning hearts: PM Modi to singer, actor Diljit …

Diljit Dosanjh congratulated PM Modi for initiatives like the Clean Ganga project & sang a …

India’s electronics manufacturing set to hit $140 billion in FY25, exports drive growth

January 02, 2025

India’s electronics manufacturing poised to reach $140 billion in FY25

PM Modi has set an ambitious target of achieving $500 billion in electronics manufacturing by FY30

Mobile exports, a key driver in India’s electronic manufacturing sector, reached ₹1.25 lakh …

Coal India records coal production volume of 72.4 MT in December 2024

January 02, 2025

Coal India produced 72.4 MT of coal in December 2024, a notable achievement

Coal India continues to play a crucial role in meeting India’s energy needs

In 2024 Coal India’s coal production and coal offtake was 543.4 MT (up 2.2% YoY) and 561.2 MT (…

India poised to lead global supply chains: Anand Mahindra

January 02, 2025

India has the potential to significantly bolster its economic stature and establish itself as a …

India is well-equipped to thrive independently: Mahindra Group chairman Anand Mahindra

India can assert its military strength and takes pride in its political stability, underpinned …

Niti Aayog’s decade as an ideas platform

January 02, 2025

NITI Aayog marks a decade of contributing to India's policy-making and development

NITI Aayog has driven economic growth, sustainability, and inclusivity in India’s development

The creation of Niti Aayog has marked a major move toward decentralisation

World applauds India's transformative rise under PM Modi's leadership in 2024

January 01, 2025

India's rise as an economic superpower attracted the world; global leaders, economists, and …

In 2024, India's ascension on the global stage was highlighted by the eminent personalities of …

India's growing stature as a tech hub is also evident in the words of Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang, …

India's economic snapshot 2024: Geopolitical wins, defence investments, and more

January 01, 2025

India's economic growth in 2024 remains strong with a projected 6.5-7% GDP growth rate, driven …

India achieved a record in digital payments and led Asia in IPOs

Women and youth workforce participation surged, highlighting economic empowerment and job growth

India's digital capital increased entrepreneurship, business income: World Bank

January 01, 2025

India's digital growth drives entrepreneurship, income, and social progress: World Bank

Aadhar ID has empowered many Indians to join the formal economy: World Bank

In India, social mobility has improved greatly in urban areas in recent decades: World Bank

India emerges as a global leader across key sectors in 2024

January 01, 2025

The year 2024 marked a pivotal year for India, showcasing its dominance in pharmaceuticals, …

India's pharmaceutical exports soared from over USD 15 billion to USD 28 billion in the decade …

Biotechnology experienced a 13-fold expansion from USD 10 billion in 2014 to USD 130 billion in …

World starts waking up to Indian coffee, exports cross $1 billion first time

January 01, 2025

India is making significant inroads into the global coffee export market with total exports …

India’s coffee exports rose to a record high of $1,146.9 million between April and November in …

The $1,146.9 million figure is nearly double the exports during the same period in FY21, which …

Year-ender 2024: India’s best sporting moments – D Gukesh’s world crown, T20 World Cup win, Manu Bhaker’s glory & more

January 01, 2025

2024 has been nothing short of thrills, excitement, and entertainment in Indian sports. D …

Neeraj Chopra once again proved why he is one of the best in javelin with a silver medal finish …

It was the first time in over five decades, since the 1972 Munich Olympics, that the Indian men'…

Core Sector Growth In India Climbs To 4-Month High In Nov, Cement, Fertiliser, And Electricity Perform Well

January 01, 2025

The core sector growth of India climbed to reach a four-month high of 4.3% in November, in …

Industrial production jumped to reach a three-month high of 3.5 per cent in October, boosted by …

The cement industry grew at the fastest pace in 13 months at 13 per cent, in comparison to the 3.…

India at high table of clean energy superpowers with over 200 GW capacity; investments to double in 2025

January 01, 2025

India's renewable energy capacity has surpassed 200 GW. The country plans to reach 500 GW by …

Investments will double to USD 32 billion by 2025. Green hydrogen policies, and improvements in …

According to the International Energy Agency, India's annual renewable capacity additions …

Winter Char Dham Yatra picks up pace in Uttarakhand

January 01, 2025

In Uttarakhand, the winter Char Dham Yatra has begun attracting pilgrims to the winter seats of …

Despite the cold, 15,341 pilgrims have visited, with the Omkareshwar temple receiving the most …

The state government is focusing on promoting the winter pilgrimage, ensuring necessary …

From importer to key player: 2024 saw India take centerstage in defence sector

January 01, 2025

India achieved considerable progress in its defence sector in 2024, including record-breaking …

India commissioned new ships for its navy and added advanced aircraft to its air force

India's defence exports reached a record high of Rs 21,083 crore in the fiscal year 2023-24. …

Will work harder on Viksit Bharat dream: PM Modi

January 01, 2025

PM Modi welcomed the new year by saying “we are determined to work even harder in 2025 and …

PM Modi will chair the first Cabinet meeting of 2025, and that of the Cabinet Committee on …

In a video post by MyGovIndia on X, PM Modi said, “Collective efforts and transformative …

BS CEO poll: Corporate India sees demand recovery, capex surge in 2025

January 01, 2025

Corporate India is expecting a rebound in consumer spending and demand in the new year

Top executives plan to go on hiring spree, expecting the govt to offer tax incentives

Top executives are gearing up for increased investments and hiring as company earnings climb

Here’s how Isro will attempt historic rendezvous & docking

January 01, 2025

Isro’s SpaDeX mission aims to dock two satellites through precise maneuvers starting with a …

Successful docking will demonstrate power transfer and future space station capabilities. The …

Once docked, the satellites will demonstrate power transfer capabilities, with electricity …

Isro lining up half-a-dozen big launches in first half of 2025: Space minister

January 01, 2025

In 2025, Isro will have a significant year with several key missions, including the launch of …

ISRO looks to bolster its commercial satellite launch revenue, enhancing its global space …

The Indo-US joint mission Nasa-ISRO SAR (NISAR) Satellite, which is considered to be the world’…

'Private equity interest shows potential of healthcare sector': Hedley Goldberg

January 01, 2025

Foreign and domestic private equity firms are increasing their investments in India's …

The strong private equity interest in India's healthcare services companies is a highly …

Notable transactions include KKR acquiring Baby Memorial Hospital and QCIL buying a stake in …

Tanks, ships and drones: 2024 saw India making exciting new inductions to its armed forces

January 01, 2025

In 2024, India made significant advancements in its military capabilities by enhancing its …

New additions include AK-203 rifles, ASMI SMGs, Agniastra, Nagastra-1, advanced tanks, and …

PM Modi has repeatedly reiterated the country's commitment to the principle of "no era of war," …

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