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The Economics Times
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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 …
The Economics Times
January 05, 2025
Earlier, villagers had to spend more than 50% of their income on food, but for the first time …
The government’s vision is to empower rural India so that people there have ample livelihood …
We need to work towards creating five-six more cooperatives like Amul, which have a presence …
India Today
January 05, 2025
Singer Diljit Dosanjh met PM Modi, says “India has the potential to host music festivals …
The unparalleled talent found in everyday Indian settings: Diljit Dosanjh
My idea is that we are such a big country, and most of the world's films are made here. So I'm …
Business Standard
January 05, 2025
The more prosperous our villages become, the greater will be their role in realising the …
PM Modi inaugurates the 6-day Grameen Bharat Mahotsav 2025 at Bharat Mandapam, says “It is an …
Since 2014, I have been continuously working towards serving rural India at every moment. …
The Hindu
January 05, 2025
“Some people (Opposition)” were working to “weaken the social fabric” of the nation by trying …
With the Congress and other INDIA bloc parties had been raising the pitch on their demand for a …
Certain people are trying to disturb peace by spreading the venom of caste politics: PM Modi
Fortune India
January 05, 2025
Rural consumption in India has nearly tripled since 2011: PM Modi
Consumption in rural India has nearly tripled, indicating that people are spending more on …
For the first time since independence, the expenditure on food in rural areas has fallen below …
News18
January 05, 2025
Central government’s intentions, policies and decisions towards empowering the society are …
During the COVID pandemic, the world doubted how Indian villages would tackle the crisis, but …
Over the last 10 years, our government has implemented special policies and decisions for every …
Business Standard
January 05, 2025
India will continue to be the fastest growing economy in the world: N Chandrasekaran
Shift to renewable energy, change in global supply chain dynamics, and artificial intelligence (…
The digital infrastructure created in this country is ahead of anything that has happened …
The Economics Times
January 05, 2025
India’s petroleum product demand is projected to grow by 3%-4% in the financial year ending …
India’s petroleum product demand to grow supported by rising consumer, industrial and …
India's petroleum product demand growth will primarily be driven by diesel and petrol consumption
The Times Of India
January 05, 2025
PM Narendra Modi highlights the rise in rural consumption based on the latest household …
The survey reveals rural households are diversifying their spending, allocating more to non-…
An SBI study underscores a significant dip in poverty, complementing the survey findings
The Times Of India
January 05, 2025
PM Modi meets Punjabi icon Diljit Dosanjh, celebrating Sikh contributions to the nation
Tribute to Guru Gobind Singh's sons: PM Modi reflects on their extraordinary legacy during a …
Diljit Dosanjh praises PM Modi for his political journey and commitment to the nation
Business Line
January 04, 2025
Indian coffee exports in the 2024 calendar year saw a 45% jump in dollar value terms at over $1.…
There has been record-high increased demand from buyers in Europe such as Italy and Germany
In volume terms, coffee shipments top the 4-lakh-tonne mark
Live Mint
January 04, 2025
The Vande Bharat Sleeper Train has achieved a milestone after it clocked a peak speed of 180 km …
A 30-km-long run of the Vande Bharat sleeper train in its loaded condition was conducted …
The Ministry of Railways says that a 40-km-long trial run between Rohal Khurd to Kota of Vande …
Money Control
January 04, 2025
India’s smartphone market is on track to hit a huge milestone in 2025. It’s expected to surpass $…
For the first time, the average price of a smartphone in India is set to cross $300 (around Rs …
As India’s smartphone market continues to grow, reaching the $50 billion milestone is just the …
Business Standard
January 04, 2025
Poverty declined faster in rural areas during FY24 as the poverty ratio dipped below 5 per cent …
SBI report suggests that the declining rural-urban gap was the rise in transfer schemes such as …
Enhanced physical infrastructure is scripting a new story in rural mobility one of the reasons …
Business Standard
January 04, 2025
The CPPS is a paradigm shift from the existing pension disbursement system that is decentralised,…
EPFO has completed the Centralized Pension Payments System (CPPS) rollout in all its regional …
Under CPPS, a beneficiary will be able to withdraw pension from any bank and there will be no …
Business Standard
January 04, 2025
Rising demand for premium devices, led by Apple and Samsung, is expected to increase India's …
The Indian smartphone market size was estimated at $ 37.9 billion in 2021, according to the …
Apple India has registered a total income of Rs 67,121.6 crore, while Samsung reported revenue …
Live Mint
January 04, 2025
NSE announced that it set a record for the highest number of IPOs in Asia and the largest …
The NSE facilitated 268 IPOs in 2024, comprising 90 on the mainboard and 178 in the SME segment,…
NSE facilitated 268 IPOs in 2024; this represents the highest number of IPOs in a single …
Business Standard
January 04, 2025
Mutual funds’ (MFs) equity buying jumped over twofold in 2024 to top Rs 4 trillion for the …
MFs have the largest institutional buyers in the equity market in two of the last three years — …
The sharp surge in equity buying by MFs has come on the back of record inflows into equity and …
The Times Of India
January 04, 2025
Amit Shah affirmed that enhancing infrastructure and boosting tourism in the Andaman and …
Amit Shah emphasized the need for a holistic approach to projects and advancing renewable …
Amit Shah directed the Union Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) to implement the 'PM …
The Economics Times
January 04, 2025
Piyush Goyal stated that despite global economic uncertainties, India's exports of goods and …
India's export basket is large, and services exports are growing rapidly, indicating a …
My estimate is that we will cross USD 800 billion in exports, another record given the world …
Live Mint
January 04, 2025
PM Modi meets chess ace Koneru Humpy, says –“ She has not only brought immense pride to India …
Glad to have met Koneru Humpy and her family. She is a sporting icon and a source of …
Koneru Humpy, the chess grandmaster who met the PM along with the family described it "once-in-a-…
Live Mint
January 04, 2025
According to a Goldman Sachs report, the central government's PLI schemes have the potential to …
The automobile and auto components sector, with 95 projects, has already achieved USD 1.3 …
PLI scheme: To increase exports and employment, the pharmaceutical sector, with USD 1.9 billion …
The Times Of India
January 04, 2025
Accusing AAP of putting brakes on Delhi's development, the PM says voters have now decided to …
This is the country's capital and it is the right of people to get good governance. But in the …
PM Modi launched a scathing attack on AAP, calling it "AAPda", virtually setting the tone for …
News18
January 04, 2025
PM Modi laid the foundation for two Delhi University campuses and a college named after Veer …
By keeping Anna Hazare at the front, a few ‘kattar beimaan‘ people have pushed Delhi towards ‘…
The people of Delhi have waged a war against this ‘aapda‘. Voters of Delhi have made up their …
The Times Of India
January 04, 2025
Train operations between Jammu and Srinagar will begin in the coming weeks, including a Vande …
Services will start from Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra, with round trips daily. Railways also …
Railway minister Ashwini Vaishnaw shared a video of the newly manufactured sleeper version of …
Business Standard
January 04, 2025
With increased participation by banks, securitisation volumes topped Rs 68,000 crore in October-…
Of the Rs 68,000 crore, ICRA estimates, Rs 25,000 crore is on account of private banks acting …
Of the banks, securitisation by HDFC Bank, the largest private lender in the country, is nearly …
The Times Of India
January 04, 2025
Indian Railways officials have said that over one-fifth of India's railway tracks now support …
Around 23,000 track kilometres (TKM) of the total 1.03 lakh TKM of Indian Railways' network is …
Total revenue of Indian Railways stood at Rs 1.93 lakh crore in the first nine months of the …
The Statesman
January 04, 2025
India is emerging as a major exporter of solar photovoltaic (PV) cells as countries look for …
In April-October FY25, India exported $711.95 million worth of PV cells assembled in modules or …
India exported $25 million of photovoltaic cells that were not assembled into modules in April-…
The Economics Times
January 04, 2025
The fast pace of employment generation has continued into 2024-25 in both the formal and …
The total estimated employment in India's Unincorporated Sector recorded a double-digit growth …
India's employment in the formal sector, which offers better quality jobs, has kept up its …