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Lok Sabha passes Rs 1.48 trillion supplementary grants without debate

Lok Sabha gave its approval to the central government to spend an additional Rs 1.48 lakh crore during the current financial year 2022-23, amid uproar by Opposition parties on the Adani issue

CBI seeks restoration of Red Notice against Mehul Choksi: Agency statement

CBI has asked an Interpol body to restore Red Notice against fugitive diamantaire Mehul Choksi terming its earlier decision to drop his name from the list had "serious shortcomings and mistakes"

Delhi excise policy case: Sisodia says he cooperated, CBI opposes bail plea

Manish Sisodia on Tuesday told a Delhi court he has cooperated with the CBI investigation into the excise scam case and none of the searches have revealed any incriminating material against him.

AIESL divestment to augur well for civil aviation industry: Govt official

The disinvestment of Air India Engineering Services Ltd, which is hopefully expected to go through in the next couple of months, will augur well for the country's civil aviation industry

India likely to require 31,000 pilots in next 20 years, says Boeing

Last September, Boeing had projected India's air traffic growth at around 7 per cent through 2040

Unlike global economy, India would not slow down in FY24: RBI article

Unlike the global economy, India would not slow down and maintain the pace of expansion achieved in 2022-23, an RBI article said on Tuesday

More than 500 sportspersons in UP to get govt jobs: CM Yogi Adityanath

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Tuesday said more than 500 sportspersons from the state will be absorbed into the police force and other administrative departments here soon

Western Australia in talks with Indian airlines for direct flights to Perth

The Western Australia government is in discussions with Indian carriers for direct flights between Indian cities and Perth

Lupin gets approval for generic medicine for schizophrenia, depression

Pharmaceuticals firm Lupin Ltd on Tuesday said it has received approval from the US health regulator for its generic Brexpiprazole tablets used to treat the symptoms of schizophrenia and depression.

Thomas Cook India, SOTC Travel, LTIMindtree together launch 'Green Carpet'

Omnichannel travel services firm Thomas Cook India and its group company SOTC Travel on Tuesday partnered with LTIMindtree to launch 'Green Carpet'

Goa CM asks people to take precautions due to Covid-19, influenza cases

Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant on Tuesday asked people to take precautions in the wake of a rising number of COVID-19 and influenza infections in the country.

Office space leasing may fall 25-30% this year in top 6 cities: Report

Leasing of office space across six major cities may fall by 25-30 per cent this calendar year to 35-38 million square feet on subdued demand, according to Colliers India and FICCI

TN govt announces Rs 14,000 cr crop loans for farmers in Agri budget

The Tamil Nadu government will provide cooperative crop loans to the tune of Rs 14,000 crore to farmers in the State during 2023-24, Agriculture Minister M R K Panneerselvam said on Tuesday

Traffic cops train in soft skills to welcome G20 guests in Greater Noida

As preparations are afoot for hosting G20 event in Greater Noida later this year, the local traffic police personnel are undergoing soft skill training to ensure the international visitors

427,000 undertrial prisoners in country as on Dec 31, 2021: Govt in LS

As many as 4.27 lakh undertrial prisoners were lodged in jails across the country as on December 31, 2021, Lok Sabha was informed on Tuesday

Naxal violence down by 77% over past decade: Center informs Lok Sabha

The violence perpetrated by Naxals has come down by 77 per cent in just over a decade while casualties of the security forces and civilians have also declined by 90 per cent, Lok Sabha was informed

Action taken against elements disturbing peace: CM Mann on Amritpal Singh

Days after crackdown against radical preacher Amritpal Singh, Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann said action was taken against those speaking about disturbing the state's peace

India's improved 1.7% spend on logistics to set stage for $5 trn economy

India will spend a whopping 1.7 per cent of its GDP on transport infrastructure this year -- around twice the level in America and most European countries

Andhra CM launches ragi malt drink in govt schools, at cost of Rs 86 cr

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Y S Jagan Mohan Reddy on Tuesday incorporated an additional nutrient supplement, ragi malt drink, into the menu of government school students, at a cost of Rs 86 crore

Indian envoy in Canada cancels event amid protest by Khalistan supporters

An event to be attended by the Indian envoy to Canada in British Columbia province had to be cancelled due to security concerns after a violent protest by Khalistan supporters