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Budget prepared keeping mind external challenges also: FM Sitharaman
The Union Budget 2023-'24 has been prepared keeping growth in focus and also external economic challenges such as fuel prices, Finance Minister Niramala Sitharaman said on Thursday
 "Budget prepared keeping mind external challenges also: FM Sitharaman")
Adani says appointment of Grant Thornton as auditor 'market rumour'
The audits was to specifically look into if there was any misappropriation or repatriation of funds and if loans were used for any purpose other than the one they were intended for
 "Adani says appointment of Grant Thornton as auditor 'market rumour'")
Rural development ministry in active mode to enroll more women in SHGs
The minister was addressing the media after the signing of an agreement between the ministry and Meesho an e-commerce platform owned by Bengaluru-based Fashnear Technologies Private Limited
 "Rural development ministry in active mode to enroll more women in SHGs")
Rs 5,000 fine on vehicles not having high-security number plate in Noida
The police warning for HSRP comes in the wake of Uttar Pradesh Transport and Road Safety Director Anupam Kulshreshtha writing to police chiefs of all 75 districts of the state for it
 "Rs 5,000 fine on vehicles not having high-security number plate in Noida")
SC takes steps towards reforms in first 100 days of CJI Chandrachud's term
Justice Chandrachud, son of former CJI Y V Chandrachud, was sworn in as the CJI on November 9 last year and is due to retire on November 10, 2024
 "SC takes steps towards reforms in first 100 days of CJI Chandrachud's term")
Cyber criminals' modus operandi changing, need to deal with heavy hand: HC
The high court was informed that several accused were arrested in the case and some of them have been granted bail
 "Cyber criminals' modus operandi changing, need to deal with heavy hand: HC")
Health Ministry working on 'One Nation, One Organ Allocation' policy
The total number of heart transplants have increased from 30 in 2013 to 250 in 2022 while lung transplants from 23 to 138
 "Health Ministry working on 'One Nation, One Organ Allocation' policy")
Will intensify agitation if govt doesn't meet demands, say Ladakh groups
At a press conference here, environmental activist and educator Sonam Wangchuk said democracy has been compromised in Ladakh and the local people have no say in decision-making
 "Will intensify agitation if govt doesn't meet demands, say Ladakh groups")
116,000 students to take SSC exams in Thane district of Maharashtra
The SSC exams will be held from March 2 to March 25, while the HSC exams will start on February 21 and go on till March 21
 "116,000 students to take SSC exams in Thane district of Maharashtra")
Sebi asks brokers, depositories to maintain websites to bring transparency
A designated website brings in transparency and helps the investors to keep themselves well informed about the various activities of the Stock broker (SB) and Depository participant (DP)
 "Sebi asks brokers, depositories to maintain websites to bring transparency")
BoB, IOB hike lending rates; SBI marginally increases deposit rates
State-owned Bank of Baroda (BoB) has increased its MCLR by 5 bps across all tenors from February 12
 "BoB, IOB hike lending rates; SBI marginally increases deposit rates")
Group of lunar meteorites throw light on origin of basalts on Moon: ISRO
The Moon, having changed very little over billions of years, provides us a window to ponder over the past
 "Group of lunar meteorites throw light on origin of basalts on Moon: ISRO")
Hindustan Zinc to talk to mines ministry to acquire Vedanta's assets
Subject to receipt of timely regulatory approvals, the transaction is likely to be completed in a phased manner over a period of 18 months
 "Hindustan Zinc to talk to mines ministry to acquire Vedanta's assets")
Mizoram govt working to provide piped water to all rural households by Dec
Tawnluia said 11 villages have so far been provided connections using solar water pumps under the scheme
 "Mizoram govt working to provide piped water to all rural households by Dec")
PM Modi lays emphasis on developing sporting talent at grassroots level
The prime minister was virtually addressing the "Saansad Khel Mahakumbh" event being held at Gorakhpur in Uttar Pradesh
 "PM Modi lays emphasis on developing sporting talent at grassroots level")
West Bengal's debt per capita stands at an estimate of more than Rs 60,000
When the ruling Trinamool Congress assumed office in 2011, the total debt of the state stood at Rs 1.97 lakh crore
 "West Bengal's debt per capita stands at an estimate of more than Rs 60,000")
NCW seeks report from Delhi Police commissioner in Nikki Yadav murder case
Sources from the National Commission for Women said the body has sought a report from the Delhi Police commissioner on the matter
 "NCW seeks report from Delhi Police commissioner in Nikki Yadav murder case")
Union MoS launches capacity building programme for senior scientists
The initiative is being organised in collaboration with the Capacity Building Commission (CBC), ASCI said
 "Union MoS launches capacity building programme for senior scientists")
Govt launches pan-India best tourism village competition, new web portal
The Centre on Thursday launched a competition to select the best tourism village from across the country, and also a new website to promote rural tourism
 "Govt launches pan-India best tourism village competition, new web portal")
Water security big concern, India should revive connect with nature: PM
PM Modi on Thursday flagged water security as a major concern and called for the revival of the country's emotional connection with nature, what he said the world's calls sustainable development