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96% unauthorised colonies comes under regular water supply: Economic survey

Total of 397 new water tankers with stainless steel containers fitted with GPS have been engaged in improving the water tanker supply delivery system in the city, the it noted

Gujarat government hikes minimum wages for labourers by almost 25%

Their wage has been increased from Rs 238 per tonne to Rs 476 per tonne, said the minister

PSU banks' gross NPA declines from 14.6% in Mar 2018 to 5.53% in Dec 2022

The modernisation and capacity expansion of PSEs are taken up by the respective boards of PSEs under the administrative control of different ministries, he added

Tax demands of Rs 13,566 cr raised in 4 fiscals under black money law: Govt

In the four fiscals starting 2018-19, a total of 349 assessment orders were passed and a demand totalling Rs 13,566 was raised

No instructions given to banks on loading Rs 2,000 notes in ATMs: FM

Banks make their own assessment of amount and denominational requirement for ATMs on the basis of past usage, consumer requirement, seasonal trend, etc," she said

Delhi government presents outcome budget; here are some key takeaways

As many as 31,743 girls were enrolled (at birth stage + school stage) under the Ladli scheme till December 2022

Tamil Nadu annual revenue deficit down by Rs 3,000 cr: Finance Minister

Fall in tax revenue in the previous years was the main reason for the fiscal stress faced by the government at the time of assuming office, he claimed

Goa budget session to commence on March 27, says CM Pramod Sawant

The House will be in session from March 27 to March 31, with a holiday on March 30 for Ram Navami

WinZO to invest $50 mn in gaming ecosystem as part of Game Developer Fund

The games cover diverse genres from casual, action, sports to mid-core multiplayer games such as tennis, golf, more

Don't use antibiotics in Covid till bacterial infection suspected: Govt

There is no evidence of benefit for the treatment of more than five days and is not to be used in patients who are not on oxygen support or in home setting, the guidelines stated

JDA conducts anti-encroachment drive to free land valued at Rs 200 cr

The 7-8 bigha of land was illegally occupied by nine marble-granite dealers, seven scrap dealers, tea vendors and others

Wind energy generation can surge 4-5 times on policy tailwinds: Report

While the annual solar capacity addition averaged 8.3 GW in the five fiscals through 2022, wind capacities grew a meagre 1.6 GW per annum during this period

Hunt on for Amritpal Singh, his uncle and driver surrender in Jalandhar

According to police, Amritpal's uncle Harjit Singh and driver Harpreet Singh surrendered near Bullandpur gurdwara in Mehatpur area in Jalandhar late Sunday night

PepsiCo to invest $400,000 for expansion of safe water access in UP

This initiative is aligned with the three priority campaigns of the central government: the Jal Jeevan Mission, Jal Shakti Mission and Swachh Bharat Mission, the Foundation said in a statement

SpiceJet restructuring balance sheet; to push for fleet expansion: CEO

The airline will also be having a significant number of dedicated cargo aircraft, he said, adding that the cargo business has helped the airline pay off its liabilities

Assam to discuss security for 4 Amritpal aides lodged in Dibrugarh jail

Security has been intensified in and around the jail leading to speculations that a very "important member of the outfit is among the arrested

Samsung to invest in smart manufacturing capability, research in India

Samsung Electronics President and Head of Mobile eXperience Business T M Roh said that the company will continue to invest in research and development facility in the country

Inclusive internet must for bringing on board next 1 bn users: Experts

There are currently around five billion Internet users, and at least one bn more are expected to come online. Most of these potential new users live in countries that do not speak, write in English

Parl logjam can end with Rahul's unambiguous apology for his remarks: Puri

The BJP leader categorically rejected Gandhi's claims on the prevailing situation in India and urged him to clarify if he was "playing to an agenda

EV charging infra platform CHARGE+ZONE raises $54 mn in Series A1 funding

The freshly raised capital, which is a combination of both debt and equity, will be utilised to support high-speed charging network expansion plans, the company said