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Category: INDIA
Indian entertainment and media industry’s revenue to reach Rs 365,000 crore by 2028
The revenue of entertainment and media industry in the country is projected to reach Rs 365,000 crore by 2028, a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.3 per cent and outpacing the global rate of 4.6 per cent, a report showed on Monday.
Narwekar unanimously elected as Maha Assembly Speaker for second term
BJP legislator Rahul Narwekar on Monday was unanimously elected as the Speaker of the 15th Maharashtra Legislative Assembly for the second consecutive term as he was also the Speaker in the 14th Assembly.
Rajasthan rising and reliable, says PM Modi; praises CM for good governance
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday inaugurated the Rising Rajasthan Global Investment Summit in presence of esteemed guests including renowned industrialists, investors and ambassadors from different countries.
Centre’s millet scheme is boosting farmers’ incomes: Minister
The Centre’s scheme to promote millet-based products has boosted local production and procurement of agricultural produce, which has benefited farmers, Minister of State for Food Processing Industries, Ravneet Singh Bittu informed the Rajya Sabha on Monday.
IED detected on Srinagar-Baramulla Highway by security forces in J&K
An Improvised Explosive Device (IED) was detected on Monday by the security forces on the Srinagar-Baramulla Highway in Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) on Monday, thereby averting a major tragedy.
Three killed, several others injured in major blast at Bengal’s Murshidabad
At least three persons have been killed and several others injured following a major explosion early on Monday morning at Khayertala village under Sagarapara Police Station in Murshidabad district of West Bengal.
Foreign Secy Vikram Misri reaches Bangladesh amid tensions over atrocities on Hindus
The visit comes against the backdrop of heightened concerns over reported atrocities against the Hindu minority under the Mohammad Yunus regime and the arrest of a prominent Hindu monk Chinmoy Krishna Das.
FairPoint: Congress under fire as allies push for new leadership in INDIA bloc
The question -- is it the right time for the opposition-minus Congress to assert its identity today -- no longer seems overstated. The churn has begun and loud voices are seeking a change in the INDIA bloc’s leadership.
India, Norway forge deeper economic ties, plan to launch startup bridge
Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on Sunday proposed to launch a startup bridge between Norway and India, as the two countries discuss various ways to boost trade ties.
B’desh heading for genocide, situation must be brought under control: ISKCON
A senior official of the International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON) said on Sunday that Bangladesh would head towards a major genocide in the coming days if the situation is not brought under control.
Maharashtra: 106 legislators-elect take oath as MLA
Remembering gods and saints, on the second day of the special session of the Maharashtra legislature, 106 newly elected members on Sunday took oath as Members ofthe Legislative Assembly (MLA).
Over 138.34 crore Aadhaar numbers generated, DigiLocker crosses 37 crore users: Centre
India's digital infrastructure has undergone a transformative evolution in recent years and so far, 138.34 crore Aadhaar numbers have been generated, the government announced on Sunday.
IAF's Suryakiran Aerobatic Team dazzles Hyderabad skies
The breathtaking display of Indian Air Force’s Suryakiran Aerobatic Team dazzled the skies over the picturesque Hussain Sagar lake here on Sunday as part of the celebrations to mark one year of Telangana's Congress government.
IBC has helped banks recover Rs 10 lakh crore stuck in bad debt: RBI Deputy Governor
The Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (IBC) has played a critical role in improving bank asset quality and facilitating substantial pre-admission settlements of underlying debts of over Rs 10 lakh crore since it was first introduced in 2016, as per RBI Deputy Governor M. Rajeshwar Rao.
Ashtalakshmi Mahotsav celebrates Northeast India’s vibrant textile, tourism: PM Modi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday highlighted that the Ashtalakshmi Mahotsav in Delhi celebrates northeastern India’s vibrant textile sector, tourism opportunities and traditional craftsmanship, citing an article written by Union Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia on the subject.
AAP govt failed on all fronts: BJP slams Kejriwal over inaction in Delhi’s garbage crisis
Former Minister of State for Parliamentary Affairs and senior BJP leader Vijay Goel, accompanied by BJP workers on Sunday staged a protest in Ghazipur against the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government, accusing it of failing to address Delhi’s pressing issues including garbage crisis over the past decade, adding that the AAP government has failed on all fronts.
India, Norway to hold discussions on $100 billion investment opportunity
Union Minister of Commerce and Industry, Piyush Goyal, is slated to hold a meeting with a Norwegian industry delegation, led by Norwegian Ambassador May-Elin Stener, here on Sunday, eyeing a $100 billion investment opportunity for both nations.
India to be among top 10 maritime nations by 2047: Sarbananda Sonowal
India will soon emerge as the world leader in the maritime sector as it multiplies its cargo handling capacity in ports and builds a robust shipping building and repairs ecosystem, Union Minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways, Sarbananda Sonowal, said on Saturday.
Yogi Adityanath engages with akharas, saints' representatives ahead of Mahakumbh
“The blessings of saints are the foundation of everything good in Mahakumbh. This time too, we look forward to their guidance for the fair administration,” the Chief Minister said during an interaction with saints in the Maha Kumbh Mela area.
Citizens real force behind march towards ‘Viksit Bharat 2047’: PM Modi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday urged citizens to become the force behind the country’s march towards the target of “Viksit Bharat 2047” and announced that next month a “Viksit Bharat Young Leaders’ Dialogue” would be held to give the youth a platform to exchange ideas.
Mamata Banerjee's leadership bid in INDIA bloc: An exit plan in the making?
Since the formation of the opposition ‘INDIA’ bloc, tensions began to surface among its constituent parties. Just as the alliance started to take shape, JD(U) leader and Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar distanced himself and aligned with the NDA ahead of the 2024 general elections.
'Another ISKCON temple burned in Bangladesh'
Another temple of the International Society of Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON) has been burned down in neighbouring Bangladesh in Dhaka, said the vice-president and spokesman of ISKCON-Kolkata Radharaman Das on Saturday.
B’desh removes ‘barriers’ for Pakistani goods & nationals, rings alarm bells for subcontinent
Bangladesh government under the leadership of Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus is drawing global flak for failing miserably in stopping the genocide of Hindu minorities, reining in the Islamist forces and controlling the country’s consistent slide into the abyss.
CCI urges SC to consolidate cases against Amazon, Flipkart to expedite antitrust probe
The Competition Commission of India (CCI) has urged the Supreme Court to consolidate all the cases against e-commerce giants Amazon and Flipkart in the country to expedite the antitrust probe.