The Centre on Wednesday said the total number of new contributing subscribers under the National Pension Scheme (NPS) stood at 62,880 in the month of July. In June, 64,799 new contributing subscribers joined the NPS in June.
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Bharat is unstoppable: PM Modi pens blog as 'Make in India' turns 10
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday hailed the completion of ten years of 'Make In India' initiative and said that the collective resolve of 140 crore Indians was transforming the nation into a manufacturing and innovation powerhouse.
'Prima facie there is foul play', Bombay HC asks tough questions on Badlapur encounter
The Bombay High Court on Wednesday came down heavily on the Thane Police for the September 23 ‘encounter’ of Akshay A. Shinde -- the prime accused in the shocking rape case of two nursery school girls in Maharashtra's Badlapur town.
J&K's statehood will be restored, local businesses and industries will be protected, assures Rahul Gandhi
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday promised that his party would strive to restore statehood to Jammu and Kashmir and protect the interests of its people and local businesses.
India clocks record foodgrain production at 3,323 lakh metric tonnes in 2023-24
India clocked record foodgrain production at 3,322.98 LMT (lakh metric tonnes) in the agriculture year 2023-24 -- higher by 26.11 LMT than the production of foodgrains at 3,296.87 LMT achieved during agriculture year 2022-23, the Centre said on Wednesday.
MUDA case: Special Court gives nod for probe by Lokayukta against CM Siddaramaiah
In a major development, the Special Court for MLAs/MPs in Bengaluru on Wednesday gave the nod for an investigation against Chief Minister Siddaramaiah in the Mysuru Urban Development Authority (MUDA) scam case.
Chile backs India's permanent UNSC membership, Russia calls it 'legitimate aspiration'
Chile President Gabriel Boric Font has joined several world leaders, calling for India's inclusion as a permanent member of the United Nations Security Council (UNSC).
RG Kar case: CBI finds more procedural lapses in autopsy report
Some more major procedural lapses in the post-mortem of the victim's body in the R.G. Kar Medical College & Hospital rape and murder case have come to the notice of the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) officials.
J&K polls: Kashmiri Pandits cast vote in 2nd phase, hopeful of return to their homeland
Polling began for the second phase of the Jammu and Kashmir Assembly elections under strict security measures. From early morning, several displaced Kashmiri Pandits began exercising their franchisee at various centres, set up to facilitate their right to exercise franchise.
J&K records 10.22 pc voter turnout in first two hours
J&K recorded 10.22 per cent voter turnout till 9 a.m. on Wednesday during the first two hours since the voting process started at 7 a.m. in the six districts.
J&K polls: Vote for your rights & prosperity, says Rahul Gandhi
As the second phase of polling was underway in Jammu and Kashmir, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi urged the people to come out in large numbers and exercise their vote
India poised to be among fastest-growing economies till 2030: Goldman Sachs
Driven by strong GDP growth and positive investor sentiment, India is poised to remain among the world's fastest growing economies until 2030, global brokerage Goldman Sachs has said.
Gautam Adani, Bombardier CEO discuss ‘transformative partnerships' in aviation sector
Gautam Adani, Chairman of the Adani Group, has held a high-level meeting with Eric Martel, CEO of Bombardier, and deliberated on “transformative partnerships” in the aviation sector.
J&K BJP chief credits PM Modi, Amit Shah for peaceful elections
Jammu and Kashmir BJP President Ravinder Raina cast his vote on Wednesday at the Lamberi polling station in the Nowshera Assembly constituency, Rajouri district, as the second phase of the Jammu and Kashmir Assembly elections commenced.
Municipality Chairman in West Bengal removed for indulging in corruption amounting to Rs 120 crore
West Bengal's ruling Trinamool Congress on Tuesday removed Swapan Saha as the Chairman of Mal Municipality in Jalpaiguri district and also expelled him from the party on charges of being involved in corruption in the civic body to the tune of Rs 120 crore.
Global statesman & trendsetter par excellence: NDA allies hail PM Modi’s US trip
As Prime Minister Narendra Modi returns from a three-day power-packed trip to the U.S., the allies of the BJP-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA) have hailed his visit as remarkable and trendsetting
Andhra Pradesh constitutes SIT to probe Tirupati laddu row
Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu on Sunday announced a probe by SIT into irregularities at Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanam (TTD), which manages the affairs of Sri Venkateswara temple at Tirumala.
Sewa Pakhwada: Divyangs provided with free artificial limbs at a camp organised by IMF
The Indian Minorities Foundation (IMF) along with the Rotary Club organised a free ‘Artificial Limb Fitting Camp’ in the city on Tuesday, to mark the birthday celebrations of Prime Minister Narendra Modi as part of the Sewa Pakhwada program.
Indian economy projected to grow at 7.1 pc in FY25: Moody’s Analytics
The Indian economy is projected to grow faster at 7.1 per cent this fiscal (FY25), Moody’s Analytics said on Tuesday, as the country continues to remain resilient amid global uncertainties.
RG Kar case: CBI probes suspended junior doctor's movements on August 8-9
The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) is probing the whereabouts of a recently-suspended junior doctor on the night of August 8 when the ghastly rape and murder of a postgraduate trainee (PGT) of R.G. Kar Medical College & Hospital took place within the hospital premises and also the following day.
EAM Jaishankar meets Bangladesh Foreign Affairs Advisor in New York amid frosty ties
The Bangladesh MFA's statement has received massive criticism, and it is expected that EAM Jaishankar would have conveyed New Delhi's disappointment over the issue during his meeting with Hossain, which was also attended by Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri.
Ashwini Vaishnaw to travel in Kavach-fitted train in Rajasthan to review efficiency trial
Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw will travel in a Kavach-fitted train on Tuesday for a trial to check the efficiency of the automatic protection system at Sawai Madhopur in Rajasthan.
Six wagons of goods train derail near West Bengal's New Maynaguri station
Six wagons of an empty goods train derailed near New Maynaguri station in West Bengal's Alipurduar district on Tuesday morning. No casualties were reported during the incident.
Grateful for PM Modi's support for Ukraine's territorial integrity, says Zelensky
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky lauded Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday for his "clear support" of Ukraine's sovereignty and territorial integrity.
25.78 lakh voters to decide fate of 239 candidates in second phase of J&K polls
J&K is gearing up for the second phase of the Assembly elections, covering 26 seats in six districts spread over both the Jammu region and the Kashmir Valley, on Wednesday as campaigning ended on Monday evening.