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The government has eased foreign direct investment (FDI) norms for countries sharing land borders with India, including China, by amending Press Note 3 of 2020, government sources said on Tuesday, reported news agency PTI.The decision was approved at a Union Cabinet meeting chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, sources added.Under Press Note 3 introduced in…
VARANASI: Govt chauffeur Neera Ram has taken senior officials around for over a quarter-century. Time to shift gears now and drive Priyanka Chaudhary, his daughter who has just cleared UPSC’s civil service exams.“It will be an honour to drive my daughter’s vehicle,” Ram said, his voice quivering with pride at the achievement of his daughter’s…
President Droupadi Murmu and West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee (File photo) Amid a political storm over alleged “lapses” during President Droupadi Murmu’s visit to West Bengal, the Centre has asked the state government to submit a response by 5 pm on Sunday over suspected violations of protocol related to venue and route arrangements, sources told…
NEW DELHI: The row over venue change in President Droupadi Murmu‘s Santal event escalated with Prime Minister Narendra Modi slamming the TMC government in the state, claiming that they were against tribal communities. Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee targeted the BJP for “using” the President to “malign” the state, advising Murmu to “not indulge in…
NEW DELHI: President Droupadi Murmu on Saturday expressed strong displeasure after TMC-ruled West Bengal government changed the venue of an event she was supposed to attend.The President said authorities told her the planned venue was changed as it was congested.Addressing the International Santhal Council, President Murmu said: “Someone doesn’t want Santhal to get united, to…
Amid concerns over global oil supply disruptions due to tensions in MIddle East, government sources on Saturday said India’s energy stock position is improving, adding that the situation has strengthened confidence about fuel supply stability in the country.According to government sources, the improvement in energy availability has reinforced the Centre’s position that petrol and diesel…
Commerce and industry minister Piyush Goyal on Friday said that the government will deploy all available policy tools and support mechanisms to help Indian exporters cope with disruptions arising from the ongoing West Asia conflict.Speaking to reporters on the sidelines of the IIFT vice chancellors’ conclave in New Delhi, Goyal said an inter-ministerial group has…
NEW DELHI: Bihar chief minister Nitish Kumar on Thursday announced his decision to step down from the state’s top job and head to the Rajya Sabha. In a social media post on X, Nitish said he had long harboured a desire to become a member of both Houses of the Bihar Legislative Assembly as well…
Nashik cops book 8 Class X students under Pocso for assaulting younger boys (Representative image) NASHIK: The Nashik rural police registered a case under relevant sections of the Protection of Children From Sexual Offences Act (Pocso) against eight Class X students for forcing eight younger students, of Classes V and VI, into unnatural sex at…
NEW DELHI: The commerce department on Tuesday announced the setting up of an inter-ministerial group (IMG) of officers on supply chain resilience and a 24×7 helpline to address issues faced by businesses dealing with West Asia, while vowing to ensure seamless trade. “Govt under PM @NarendraModiji’s leadership remains firmly committed to enabling a stable and…
