New Delhi: NLC India Limited (NLCIL), a Navratna company under the Ministry of Coal, is expanding its energy portfolio as India works towards its 2047 development goals. The company currently has a power generation capacity of 8,405 MW and mining capacity of 59.10 million tonnes per annum (MTPA). It plans to increase its mining capacity Read More…
From the world’s smallest rice grain to varieties producing two grains of rice from a single paddy grain, Avanayanganatt Kalari’s unique farming initiative is preserving and promoting the rich diversity of traditional rice varieties. THRISSUR: Peringottukara in Thrissur district is witnessing a remarkable agricultural experiment amid its lush green paddy fields. Around 570 different varieties Read More…
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will distribute more than 51,000 appointment letters to newly recruited youth at the 20th Rozgar Mela on September 19. The appointment letters will be distributed through video conferencing at 12.30 pm, following which the Prime Minister will address the newly selected candidates. The Rozgar Mela will be organised simultaneously Read More…
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi received a telephone call from UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, who conveyed his warm birthday greetings to the Prime Minister. During the conversation, the two leaders discussed measures to further strengthen the India-UAE Comprehensive Strategic Partnership. They reviewed cooperation in key areas, including energy, defence, technology, Read More…
The government has reduced the windfall gains tax on exports of petrol, diesel and aviation turbine fuel (ATF) for the fortnight beginning September 16. The special additional excise duty (SAED), along with the road and infrastructure cess, on diesel exports has been lowered to Rs 20 per litre from Rs 25 per litre during the Read More…
New Delhi: The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Wednesday approved raising the wage ceiling for mandatory coverage under the Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) from Rs 15,000 to Rs 25,000 per month. The move is expected to bring over 51 lakh additional employees under mandatory EPFO coverage, expanding access to provident Read More…
Srinagar: Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Wednesday backed the Centre’s position on the proposed levy on certain UPI transactions, while stressing the need to safeguard ordinary consumers. Abdullah said the charge would not apply to all UPI transactions and clarified that person-to-person money transfers would remain free. “Person-to-person money transfers carry no Read More…
New Delhi: Coal India Limited (CIL) is accelerating the modernisation of its underground and open-cast mines through artificial intelligence, the Internet of Things (IoT), automation and advanced digital technologies to improve safety, efficiency and sustainability. The company is deploying high-capacity mining equipment, blast-free technologies, AI-based safety systems, GPS-enabled fleet management and predictive maintenance. It is Read More…
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday extended greetings to engineers on the occasion of Engineers’ Day, praising their contributions to nation-building, innovation and finding solutions for a better future. The Prime Minister also paid tribute to Sir M. Visvesvaraya, whose engineering expertise and vision for nation-building continue to inspire generations of engineers. “Happy Read More…
New Delhi: The government has directed banks and payment system providers not to impose charges on Unified Payments Interface (UPI) transactions of up to Rs 2,000 or on payments made through RuPay debit cards. However, the government is yet to clarify whether merchants will have to pay a Merchant Discount Rate (MDR) on UPI transactions Read More…