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Opponents built 'wrong rumour-based image' of BJP in past 20-25 years: FM

Sitharaman also said that the Prime Minister had visited Karnataka 32 times since 2015 to date, including seven times this year

Bankers welcome surprise pause in hikes, feel RBI now focusing on growth

The RBI move on the regulatory front announced along with the first policy review of FY2023-24 also found support from the banker community

Govt to audit roads, buildings to ensure no cost-escalation: CM Sukhu

Sukhu added that the state was passing through a financial crisis and accused the previous BJP government of opening institutions indiscriminately during the election year

74% of Indians concerned about personal financial situation: Report

In spite of a planned cut in spending and challenging economic conditions, Indian consumers say they are still willing to pay more for sustainable products

Smart TV shipments record double-digit growth of 28% in 2022: Report

Smart device maker Xiaomi continued to lead India's smart TV market in 2022 with an 11 per cent share

Nothing innovative solution presented by NUE applicants, says RBI

A total of six consortiums which had the global tech majors teaming up with local entities including Axis Bank and ICICI Bank had applied in 2021 for the NUE licence

Uttarakhand CM inaugurates 'Health ATM' to facilitate health tests at home

The Uttarakhand government informed in a statement that Yes Bank has installed one health ATM each in Sachivalaya Dispensary, Vidhan Sabha Dispensary and Tanakpur Hospital

Public grievances pendency in Central Secretariat jumps to 71,743 cases

In March, 15,691 public grievances appeals were received and 14,395 appeals were disposed. The Central Secretariat has a pendency of 28,042 appeals at the end of March

Govt blames Oppn for logjam in Parliament as productivity dives in Houses

Overall six bills were passed by the two Houses while eight were introduced, he added. All the bills, including the Finance Bill, were passed amid a din

India keeps watch on developments concerning its security, says MEA

Speaking on the issue, Arindam Bagchi said without naming anyone, India keeps constant watch on all developments bearing India's security and takes all necessary measures to safeguard the same

Conviction rate of CBI rises up to 74.59% in 2022 from 68% in 2018: Govt

There are also sub directorates of prosecution in Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata and Chennai to closely monitor the trial or appeal or revision petitions in the trial courts or high courts, the minister said

Delhi govt to train people interested in wildlife conservation for free

The department has set up a four-member training cell while a website is being created. A third party from reputable institutions will be engaged to conduct the training

Fortified rice available via PDS, to cover whole India by Mar 24: Food Secy

Prime Minister Narendra Modi in his Independence Day address in 2021 said the government aims to distribute fortified rice via the government schemes by 2024

Nagaland receives Rs 4,510 cr business investment intent in B20 conference

The private sector also evinced keen business interest with an investment proposition of around Rs 10 crore in the health sector, the release said

Inflation seen easing in March to 5.80% on softening food price rises

Forecasts ranged from 5.40% to 6.40%, with a quarter of survey respondents predicting inflation above 6.00%. It was 6.52% in January and spent most of last year above 6.00%

Government releases new rules for online gaming, prohibits betting

The government on Thursday released new rules for online gaming which prohibit any game that involves betting and wagering, and entail a framework of multiple self-regulatory organisations (SROs).

Legal process for former Indian Navy sailors in Qatar started: MEA

India has been given consular access to the eight men on a couple of occasions, and some of their relatives were allowed to meet them

NCP chief Sharad Pawar opposes govt's plan to import milk products

Animal Husbandry and Dairy Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh had said the country's milk production remained stagnant in fiscal 2022-23 against an 8-10 per cent increase in domestic demand

Govt cautions against betting advertisements in newspapers, media platforms

In an advisory, the ministry advised media entities, media platforms and the online advertisement intermediaries to refrain from carrying advertisements or promotional content of betting platforms

SC asks FinMin to respond to PIL seeking mechanism on unclaimed deposits

The PIL has sought directions to the Centre and others to ensure that unclaimed deposits of the public that get transferred to government owned funds be given to the legal heirs of the depositors