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World Bank commits $1 bn to India for public healthcare infrastructure

The World Bank and India on Friday signed two complementary loans of USD 500 million each to support and enhance the country's healthcare infrastructure

Tech Mahindra to invest Rs 700 cr in products, platforms division in 2 yrs

IT services company Tech Mahindra on Friday said it will invest up to Rs 700 crore in the newly carved out division of products and platforms in the next two years.

Bus carrying DU students overturns in Himachal, one dead, 40 injured

A private bus carrying a group of Delhi University students on a trip to Manali overturned here on Friday, leaving a young woman dead and 40 others injured, officials said

Implementation of some norms may perpetuate existing market dominance: CEA

Chief Economic Advisor said that implementation of certain regulations by regulators could perpetuate existing market dominance as he cited the data and privacy norms in the technology space

Will take steps for smooth plying of e-rickshaws in Ajmer: Raj minister

Rajasthan's Minister of State for Transport Brijendra Ola on Friday assured the House that effective steps would be taken for smooth plying of e-rickshaws in the Ajmer city.

G20 presidency: C20 Inception conference in Nagpur between March 20-23

The C20 Inception Conference will be held in Nagpur in Maharashtra between March 20 and 23, with more than 200 foreign delegates from civic groups and NGOs scheduled to participate

Canals of 6,000 km yet to be built as part of Narmada project: Gujarat govt

Canals with a cumulative length of nearly 6,000 km are yet to be constructed as part of the Sardar Sarovar Narmada project, the Gujarat government told the legislative assembly on Friday.

Andhra Pradesh received Rs 13 trillion as investments: CM Jagan Mohan Reddy

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy on Friday said the state has received investment proposals worth Rs 13 lakh crore with an employment opportunity for six lakh people.

Govt issues quality control norms for bicycles' retro reflective devices

The government has issued quality control norms for bicycles retro reflective devices with a view to contain imports of sub-standard products and promote domestic manufacturing in the country

World should consider Delhi as the hub of education: CM Arvind Kejriwal

Delhi has a uniform education system in both private and government schools where equal facilities are being provided to students, Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal said on Friday

PNB makes Positive Pay System must for cheques worth more than Rs 5 lakh

In a move to safeguard customers from fraudulent payment of cheques, state-owned PNB has made the Positive Pay System (PPS) compulsory for cheque payments worth Rs 5 lakh and above

Amplus Solar to set up 200 MWp wind, solar hybrid project at Tuticorin

Clean energy solutions provider Amplus Solar on Friday announced an association with EverRenew, an NTC group company, to set up a 200 MWp open-access solar power plant at Tuticorin, in Tamil Nadu

Mumbai saw 70% rise in cyber crime cases in 2022: Dy CM Fadnavis

Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Friday said Mumbai witnessed a 70 per cent rise in cyber crime cases in 2022 compared to the previous year

MP Assembly adjourned till Mar 13 amid BJP-Cong tussle over MLA suspension

Budget session of MP Assembly was on Friday adjourned till March 13 amid a tussle between the ruling BJP and Congress MLAs on the suspension of an opposition MLA

Greenko raises $700 mn to fund pumped storage projects from GIC, ADIA, Orix

Homegrown Greenko Group has raised $700 million funding from Singapore's sovereign wealth fund GIC, Orix Corporation of Japan, Abu Dhabi Investment Authority (ADIA) and its own founders

Chhattisgarh GSDP to grow by 8% at constant prices: Economic Survey

GSDP of Chhattisgarh at constant prices is estimated to grow by 8 per cent and the per capita income is likely to reach Rs 1,33,898 for the fiscal 2022-23, as per the state's Economic Survey

Religion occupied key place in social system since time immemorial: Prez

President Murmu said entire humanity rests on foundation stone of religion and it was a matter of pride that religion occupied a central place in tradition, social system and political activities

Will take stringent actions for security to minorities in Kashmir: CRPF

Stringent measures are being taken to provide security to the members of the minority community in the valley, a senior CRPF officer in Jammu and Kashmir said here on Friday

India 3rd country for Nokia for engagement in 6G standardisation: Batra

Nokia's Nishant Batra lauded the govt's approach towards 6G spectrum and said that India has become 3rd largest country for Nokia for engagement in 6G standardisation

Reliance to set up 10 gigawatt solar energy project in Andhra: Ambani

He further said Reliance has invested over Rs 1.50 trn in its KG D-6 assets, developing and supporting gas pipelines