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Cargo traffic at major ports rises 12% in February: Indian Port Association

Cargo traffic at the country's major ports increased 11.79 per cent to 65.45 million tonnes in February from 58.55 million tonnes in the same month a year ago, according to Indian Ports Association

Farmers rights to be protected during food processing modernisation: MoS

As the Centre moves to modernise the food processing sector of the country, it will also protect the rights and interests of farmers, MoS for Food Processing and Jal Shakti Prahlad Singh Patel said

G20 anti-graft meet: Delegates talk on cooperation for information sharing

Delegates attending the first G20 anti-corruption ACWG meeting here held intensive and productive deliberations on asset recovery, fugitive economic offenders and formal and informal cooperation

Many employers think PLI schemes will boost job creation in 2 yrs: Report

Many employers expect hiring to increase over the next 2 years due to PLI schemes, under which fiscal incentives are being provided to several sectors to boost domestic manufacturing

Irrational and prolonged use of medicines may damage kidneys: Experts

Inadequate knowledge and prolonged and irrational use of medicines can be fatal for the health of kidneys, experts said on Friday.

Life Insurance Corporation recoups losses as Adani Group shares rise

State-owned Life Insurance Corporation (LIC) has recouped losses on its investment in Adani Group stocks after shares of the apple-to-airport conglomerate rose for the third consecutive session

AIIMS Delhi to join hands with other govt hospitals for cross referrals

AIIMS Delhi will pair up with other city govt hospitals to ensure cross referral of patients, a move aimed at managing the burgeoning patient load at Centre-run premier health facility

Schemes for farmers, students, MSMEs in Jharkhand's Rs 1.16 trn FY24 budget

Jharkhand govt presented a Rs 1.16 trn budget for 2023-24 fiscal, announcing a variety of schemes for all-round development of the state, including programmes for farmers, students and MSME sector

Protecting animal habitats priority, says PM Modi on World Wildlife Day

Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Friday that protecting animal habitats has been a key priority for his government and this is bringing good results, as he extended wishes on World Wildlife Day.

Centre gets 107,000 grievances in Feb; max against financial services dept

Around 107,000 grievances were received on online platform against different govt departments, majority of them against the department of financial services, labour and employment ministry and CBDT

Embassy Group sells 42 mn REIT shares to Bain Capital for Rs 1,300 cr

Realty firm Embassy Property Developments Pvt Ltd has sold 4.2 crore shares in Embassy Office Parks REIT to Bain Capital for Rs 1,250-1,300 crore to pare debt

Denying admission under EWS category frustrates right to education: HC

Denial of admission under EWS by a school even after allotment by authorities undermines noble objective of law on right to education and violates the fundamental rights of children, Delhi HC has said

Social sector spending by ultra-rich down despite rise in wealth: Report

The UHNIs social sector spending declined by 5 per cent in FY22, despite a 9.2 per cent increase in their wealth and the persisting inequities in India, a report said

Journalist says Twitter stole his concept of special tick for state heads

A city-based journalist filed complaint of cheating against Twitter and its owner Elon Musk, accusing them of stealing his concept of a new label or 'tick' for the accounts of prominent personalities

4-lane highways to connect all AP ports in Rs 20,000 cr: Nitin Gadkari

All ports in Andhra Pradesh will be connected with four-lane highways at a cost of Rs 20,000 crore, Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari said here on Friday.

Investors' wealth climbs Rs 3.43 trillion as Sensex jumps 900 points

Equity investors became richer by Rs 3.43 lakh crore on Friday amid an overall positive trend in the market and the benchmark Sensex jumping nearly 900 points

Close to 1,500 flights from Kochi airport weekly during summer: CIAL

Close to 1,500 flights would be operated every week from the Cochin International Airport as part of its summer schedule starting from March 26 till October 28 this year, CIAL said.

AAP govt working to provide equitable healthcare to people: Delhi minister

AAP government has been working to provide equitable healthcare facilities to people of the city and make its hospital better than private ones, Delhi Health Minister Raaj Kumar Anand said on Friday

Fairfax Financial Holdings settle case with Sebi; pays Rs 29.25 L charges

Canadian billionaire Prem Watsa-backed Fairfax Financial Holdings Ltd (FFHL) has settled with Sebi a case pertaining to alleged violation of mutual fund regulations

Power Grid Corporation bags 2 inter-state electricity transmission projects

State-owned Power Grid Corporate has bagged two inter-state electricity transmission projects under a tariff-based competitive bidding